Hoops Habit Mar 19, 2019
Denver Nuggets: Breaking down Paul Millsap’s underrated impact
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap is playing as though he wants his summer option picked up. As it turns out, he’s hitting his stride at exactly the right time. Who provides vocal leadership for the 2018-19 Denver Nuggets? Who is the squad’s sheriff, raucously charging the end goal while herding teammates along? Is it All-Star […] Denver Nuggets: Breaking down Paul Millsap’s underrated impact - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
The Denver Post Mar 18, 2019
Nuggets clinch first postseason berth since 2012-’13 in Isaiah Thomas’ return to Boston
Denver salted away the gritty 114-105 victory with 3-pointers from Nikola Jokic, Gary Harris and Paul Millsap as the Nuggets survived a raucous playoff environment.
Washington Post Mar 16, 2019
Millsap’s floater leads Nuggets to 102-100 win over Pacers
Paul Millsap hit a left-handed layup with 7 seconds remaining, Nikola Jokic scored 26 points before being ejected and the Denver Nuggets moved closer to clinching their first playoff spot since 2012-13 with a 102-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Mar 16, 2019
Millsap's floater leads Nuggets to 102-100 win over Pacers
Paul Millsap hit a left-handed layup with 7 seconds remaining, Nikola Jokic scored 26 points before being ejected in the fourth quarter for arguing and the Denver Nuggets moved to the verge of their first playoff spot since 2012-13 with a 102-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
ClutchPoints Mar 15, 2019
Video: Mavs’ Luka Doncic posterizes Nuggets’ Mason Plumlee, Paul Millsap
As if we needed more proof that European sensation Luka Doncic deserves to be this season’s Rookie of the Year, the super Slovenian continues to deliver one highlight after another. During Thursday night’s contest between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets, Doncic took matters into his own hands in hopes of giving his team […] The post Video: Mavs’ Luka Doncic posterizes Nuggets’ Mason Plumlee, Paul Millsap appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 13, 2019
Nuggets’ Paul Millsap says Isaiah Thomas is ‘going to do all the right things’ despite being out of the rotation
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap says veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas can still be valuable to the team even though he’s out of the playing rotation. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told local reporters on Tuesday he has removed Thomas from the rotation for reasons he didn’t disclose to the media. Paul Millsap says Isaiah […] The post Nuggets’ Paul Millsap says Isaiah Thomas is ‘going to do all the right things’ despite being out of the rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 13, 2019
Video: Nuggets’ Paul Millsap drains half-court shot to end 3rd quarter vs. Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap was feeling it from long range during Tuesday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, knocking down four of his first five three-point attempts. But the best indicator of the fact that he was locked in? Downright draining a half-court shot as the third quarter clock hit zeros. Millsap from half-court […] The post Video: Nuggets’ Paul Millsap drains half-court shot to end 3rd quarter vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 7, 2019
Paul Millsap’s takeaway from Clippers-Lakers game helped in forcing LeBron James to crucial miscue
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James recently started doing a time saving routine where he just lets the ball roll after an inbound pass until it reaches the halfway mark of the court. He did that a few days ago against the Los Angeles Clippers, with him missing the 3-pointer in the end. LeBron tried to […] The post Paul Millsap’s takeaway from Clippers-Lakers game helped in forcing LeBron James to crucial miscue appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 6, 2019
Nuggets’ Paul Millsap admits it’s ‘shocking’ to see LeBron James, Lakers behind in playoff race
LeBron James is on the verge of missing the playoffs this season for the first time since his second year in the NBA, and Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap is a little shocked by it. Entering Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers are 30-34, which puts them at the 11th spot in the Western Conference standings. […] The post Nuggets’ Paul Millsap admits it’s ‘shocking’ to see LeBron James, Lakers behind in playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Post Mar 6, 2019
Nuggets’ Paul Millsap: “Shocking” to see LeBron James, Lakers on outside of playoff picture
As the Nuggets traverse their own difficult schedule en route to their first playoff appearance since 2013, Denver wouldn’t mind if James, the author of eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances, was left on the outside looking in.
Hoops Habit Feb 27, 2019
Denver Nuggets: Paul Millsap the key to playoff success
As a relatively young team, the Denver Nuggets will have to rely on their veteran forward to push them deep into the postseason. In the summer of 2017, the Denver Nuggets were coming off a campaign in which they finished 11th in the Western Conference with a final record of 33-49. A foundation had been […] Denver Nuggets: Paul Millsap the key to playoff success - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Feb 27, 2019
Nuggets’ Paul Millsap commends Nikola Jokic’s vast improvement from last year
Nikola Jokic was a true catalyst in Tuesday night’s 121-112 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Denver Nuggets frontcourt partner Paul Millsap lauded his center’s performance down the stretch after putting up a monster 36-point, nine-rebound, 10-assist outing. “He’s a completely different player than he was last year especially in the fourth quarter with two […] The post Nuggets’ Paul Millsap commends Nikola Jokic’s vast improvement from last year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 27, 2019
Video: Thunder star Russell Westbrook tips the ball to the wrong basket
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Denver Nuggets by nine points, though that could have been two points less had Russell Westbrook not tipped the ball to the opposing basket during the game. Midway through the third quarter, Westbrook battled for the rebound against Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic following a missed Paul Millsap […] The post Video: Thunder star Russell Westbrook tips the ball to the wrong basket appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 24, 2019
Nikola Jokic, Paul Millsap combine for Nuggets feat last done in 2001
Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap of the Denver Nuggets have forged their way into franchise history by both notching 20-point, 15-rebound performances. Jokic and Millsap — who finished with 22 points, 16 rebounds and 21 points, 16 rebounds, respectively — reached a feat last achieved by Raef LaFrentz and Kevin Willis in 2001. Nikola Jokic (22 points, 16 rebounds) […] The post Nikola Jokic, Paul Millsap combine for Nuggets feat last done in 2001 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 24, 2019
Nuggets coach Mike Malone says Paul Millsap found the ‘fountain of youth’
Paul Millsap has come alive as of late, as the surging Denver Nuggets continue to impress as a whole. Over the course of his last three games, Paul Millsap has scored 25, 17 and 21 points, respectively, while the Nuggets are a perfect 3-0 in those matchups. As a result, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone […] The post Nuggets coach Mike Malone says Paul Millsap found the ‘fountain of youth’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
