Game 34: Denver Nuggets (22-11) @ Phoenix Suns (9-27) - 9:00 PM ET

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[skywalker33]

Normally this would be an easy win but with our injury situation, who knows. Seems like a great season cursed by injuries.

When are we going to get some player back healthy, thought DEC was a target month ???

[nayyyyyyyyo09]

Normally this would be an easy win but with our injury situation, who knows. Seems like a great season cursed by injuries.

When are we going to get some player back healthy, thought DEC was a target month ???

With how clandestine this team has been, I’m expecting very very soon. Within the first week of January I expect at least 2 players back possibly 3. I think the only reason some players haven’t been rushed back is because of the unexpected results we’ve gotten without them.

Edit: Paul Millsap has been upgraded to questionable for this game, crazy how fast he’s healed.

[NuggetsWY]

Normally this would be an easy win but with our injury situation, who knows. Seems like a great season cursed by injuries.

When are we going to get some player back healthy, thought DEC was a target month ???

With how clandestine this team has been, I’m expecting very very soon. Within the first week of January I expect at least 2 players back possibly 3. I think the only reason some players haven’t been rushed back is because of the unexpected results we’ve gotten without them.

Edit: Paul Millsap has been upgraded to questionable for this game, crazy how fast he’s healed.

In the past it seemed like sometimes the Nuggets let players play when they were less than healthy and that can hurt a team and jeopardize a career. Perhaps they are being more cautious now.

[nayyyyyyyyo09]

Normally this would be an easy win but with our injury situation, who knows. Seems like a great season cursed by injuries.

When are we going to get some player back healthy, thought DEC was a target month ???

With how clandestine this team has been, I’m expecting very very soon. Within the first week of January I expect at least 2 players back possibly 3. I think the only reason some players haven’t been rushed back is because of the unexpected results we’ve gotten without them.

Edit: Paul Millsap has been upgraded to questionable for this game, crazy how fast he’s healed.

In the past it seemed like sometimes the Nuggets let players play when they were less than healthy and that can hurt a team and jeopardize a career. Perhaps they are being more cautious now.

We saw that attitude with IT and MPJ before the season began but it seems something about their healing process is going so well. That has, in effect, changed the opinion of our coaching staff and players and made them get 100% healthy rather than rushing back. At least I hope that has something to do with this. I just hate how secretive they’re being about everything.

[Manimal]

I think things would be different if they weren't continuing to win without all these guys out. The fact that they've maintained the #1 seed throughout all these injuries has afforded them the ability to be more cautious. That said, it'll be nice to get at least a couple guys back here soon. From now until the all-star the schedule isn't all that difficult, so getting guys healthy and hopefully going on a bit of a run would be huge since the schedule down the stretch is pretty tough.

[nayyyyyyyyo09]

What do you guys make of Millsap playing tonight? He just said the other day that he rushed back last year with his injured wrist and it wasn’t the smart decision. As well as admitting to coming back early, Millsap stated that he would take his time until he was 100% healthy this time around. Do you guys think Malone plays him for more than 20 minutes tonight? Is he really as healthy as he implies?

[skywalker33]

Kudos to Beasley, he has really developed into a really good player. Heard IT2 has been mentoring him, he's really stepped up off the bench in a HUGE way. Should be his 3rd 20pg in a row.

[youngthegiant]

Hoping Jamal is finally out of his 3pt shooting slump. So important for his game.

[skywalker33]

Ayton really taking it to the Nuggets and Booker has yet to catch fire, s/b a good 2nd half. Trusting in our defense!!

[THE J0KER]

are we just witnessing Malik Beasley big breakthrough this week? Never before scored over 20 pts in a game, but today he going to score 3rd time in row 21+... and Murray is on the road to achieving a career first triple-double, the monster ones with 40+ points, but seems he will lack minutes for that if this is going to be a blowout win.

[The Rebel]

For all the hype Plumlee's defense gets, he cannot guard good offensive bigs.

[skywalker33]

Murray has been carrying this team. I know it only PHX but he's having one helluva game. Another Jokic triple-double is possible, hope it can happen.

[youngthegiant]

Only 8 minutes for Lyles tonight. Safe to say he'll be out of a job once Barton returns.

[skywalker33]

Good win, seems we've improved winning on B2B nights. PHX did have a nice little run and it looks like Ayton/Booker are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the future

[THE J0KER]

Nice way to finish 2018 with Murray career 2nd 45+ game (including 9x3pt), Beasley career-high 5 threes, another Jokic triple-double flirting, and with Millsap comeback. And of course, to finish the year at well-deserved West #1!

I will not complain this time why and how we almost wasted +22 in the last 9 minutes. The guys, including coach Malone, deserved all-positive last comment at the end of this calendar year.

[skywalker33]

Nice way to finish 2018 with Murray career 2nd 45+ game (including 9x3pt), Beasley career-high 5 threes, another Jokic triple-double flirting, and with Millsap comeback. And of course, to finish the year at well-deserved West #1!

I will not complain this time why and how we almost wasted +22 in the last 9 minutes. The guys, including coach Malone, deserved all-positive last comment at the end of this calendar year.

Kind of a bummer Murray didn't get to score 50, but his last two games are going to get noticed around the league, that's for sure !

[THE J0KER]

Nice way to finish 2018 with Murray career 2nd 45+ game (including 9x3pt), Beasley career-high 5 threes, another Jokic triple-double flirting, and with Millsap comeback. And of course, to finish the year at well-deserved West #1!

I will not complain this time why and how we almost wasted +22 in the last 9 minutes. The guys, including coach Malone, deserved all-positive last comment at the end of this calendar year.

Kind of a bummer Murray didn't get to score 50, but his last two games are going to get noticed around the league, that's for sure !

The conference-leading team is always in special focus anyway. If Murray somehow keeps sensational 25+ mpg average next 3 weeks, maybe the all-star game is possible for him.

[Powder Blue]

Good to see Millsap get back sooner than expected, at least 1 player out of 6 was able to. Sloppy win but B2B wins are always palatable.

[skywalker33]

I'll be very glad to see Mason move back to the bench, he handles his starting time admirably but he's much better off the bench,

OT: Really like Fat Lever in the commentator spot !