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Joel Rush
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Denver #Nuggets writer for Forbes. Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone. Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off. My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/ My NBA Bluesky list: https://shrtn.escalar.pt/iRuN
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 17d
Bruce Brown was not only pivotal in the #Nuggets' first title win, but a fan favorite.

In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?

I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
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Can Bruce Brown Regain His 2023 Denver Nuggets Championship Form? [Film Study]
Bruce Brown was pivotal in the Nuggets' first title win, and a fan favorite. This film study examines if he can regain that championship impact in his return to Denver.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
Oh man, if Curtis woulda hit that 2nd 3, Ball Arena would've exploded
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
Big Val has gotten the worst whistle of all players on all teams in this NBA preseason. JFC
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
Check out Nikola Jokic running the damn floor to leak out and get the easy dunk with 3 minutes left in the #Nuggets' 4th preseason game...

Yeah, this guy doesn't care about basketball.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
With each passing game, Cam Johnson looks more and more like the player the #Nuggets hoped he'd be for them...

Here, draining the 3-pointer off the Nikola Jokic dribble handoff
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
Nikola Jokic casually pulls up from the top of the key to drain the jumper
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
Tim Hardaway Jr. delivers what #Nuggets fans have been pining for from him, draining the *long* triple off the DHO from Nikola Jokic
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 3h
Peak Aaron Gordon

Drives in for the layup, grabs the offensive board off his own miss, dribbles it out and pulls up to drain the triple

#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 3h
At 16 of 17, great FT% is an encouraging sign for the Nuggets, who often disappoint in that department.

Denver was 23rd in free throw percentage last season.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 3h
Aw, man, THJ finally sinks a 3, but it's waived off by Pwat's moving screen.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 3h
Jamal Murray pulls up for the triple
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 4h
Bulls announcer includes "because he won a championship" in arguing the case for SGA winning MVP last season.

It's. A. Regular. Season. Award.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 5h
Thanks, Wendell!
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 5h
ICYMI, for those interested and/or want a little pre-game viewing, I posted a whole lotta clips from Nuggets @ Clippers if you scroll down the ol' timeline.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 5h
Via @ryanblackburn.bsky.social at the old place, Adelman apparently *not* planning to rest any #Nuggets players tonight:
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Whew! Okay folks, that's all the clips I had, see you in about 9 hours for #Bulls @ #Nuggets!

But for now, it's bedtime for me. 🥱😊
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Curtis Jones to Zeke Nnaji to DaRon Holmes for the layup
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Curtis Jones EXPLODES for three straight 3-pointers, then follows that up with a steal and driving layup attempt that gets him to the line for two free throws

11 points in about 2 minutes, and the #Nuggets bench, including the starters, are *on their feet* at >1m of garbage time
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Jalen Pickett drains a tough, contested triple...

...then drives in for a reverse layup using some really crafty moves to use his body and the rim to prevent his shot from getting blocked with the 6'11" Yanic Niederhauser draped over his back

His bag ain't flashy, but he has it
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Spencer Jones, with his full-court pressure defense, forces the Chris Paul turnover
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Julian Strawther dribbles from the top of the arc through the paint (and some potential trouble) to get clearance at the corner for the open 3-pointer
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Jonas Valanciunas posts up Brook Lopez and drops in the hook shot right over him
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Aaron Gordon goes into his bag for the elbow jumper...

...having a basketball court for a living room seems to have definitely paid off, AG just looks so smooth and confident with his shot these days from any spot on the floor
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
The Christian Braun - Jonas Valanciunas 2-man game?

Val gets the dunk after a give-and-go with CB out of the DHO
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Cam Johnson just rips the ball right out of John Collins' hands for the steal
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 13h
Nikola Jokic had at least 3 really interesting, creative tips and taps in this game, here's another where, on a high Jamal Murray entry that drops in front of his feet, he taps it to himself and turns to make the bunny in the lane
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