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Nuggets Face Shooting Woes in Season-Opening Loss to Thunder

Denver's 3-point struggles highlight concerns as Nikola Jokic calls for improvements.

  • Denver Nuggets struggled with 3-point shooting, hitting only 7 of 39 attempts in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Nikola Jokic expressed concerns about the team's shooting capabilities, sparing only Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray from criticism.
  • Head coach Michael Malone acknowledged shooting as a concern but emphasized the need for better execution and not panicking after one game.
  • The Nuggets' loss marks their fourth consecutive defeat to the Thunder, raising questions about their ability to compete against strong defensive teams.
  • Despite the shooting issues, Malone praised the team's defense and stressed the importance of finding other ways to gain an advantage on the court.
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