“I know for myself, I can’t speak for anyone else, the last thing I want to see is the Phoenix Suns pushing a broom across our court after Game 4,” Malone said.
When we were down 3-1 twice last year, it was never about trying to win three more games.
The Nuggets also need to find a stronger resolve as it pertains to guarding All-Star Chris Paul, who has been torching the Nuggets all series.
Paul’s stabilizing presence has been a huge reason why the Suns are a game away from ending Denver’s season.
CP is a tough cover for anybody, but we have to just stick to our game plan and try to execute it the best way we can.
About the only feeling that did sit well for the Nuggets centered around center Nikola Jokic, who received his MVP trophy before Friday’s game and then went out and scored 32 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and dished out 10 assists.
I had my teammates behind me because this is my trophy, but it’s because of all of them.
They’ve got the MVP of the league over there, they’re well coached by Mike Malone and they’ve got some players that play very hard.
“My only hope is that we haven’t let go of the rope because of what history tells us,” Malone said.