Nuggets coach Michael Malone redirects blame in loss vs. Rockets

After the Nuggets suffered a surprising loss to the Rockets, head coach Michael Malone urged his team to elevate their performance. The Denver Nuggets have displayed impressive performance so far in the NBA season. However, their momentum didn’t carry through in their game against the Houston Rockets, resulting in a disappointing 107-104 loss.

Despite the defeat, Nikola Jokic delivered an outstanding performance, recording another triple-double with 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 11 assists. However, his remarkable efforts weren’t enough to secure a win for the Nuggets.

The main struggle for the team was the lackluster performance of their bench, which only managed to score eight points, while the Rockets’ bench scored 31 points.

In a postgame interview, Malone expressed his frustration and called out the subpar performance of the reserves. He emphasized the need for players to take responsibility and elevate their game, stating, “Guys gotta help themselves. It’s not my responsibility to get guys going. You’re an NBA player.”

While Malone acknowledged Colin Gillespie’s commendable effort, he also stressed the importance of other players stepping up. He expressed his willingness to support players like Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, and Peyton Watson to improve their performance but emphasized that it ultimately comes down to individual effort.

Malone remains confident in his players’ abilities and is committed to helping them reach their full potential. The Nuggets will look to bounce back as they face the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver for their upcoming game in the NBA In-Season Tournament on Tuesday.

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