With the Nuggets looking to maintain momentum in the NBA Finals, coach Michael Malone spoke Saturday about the stern message he delivered to his team in the aftermath of Thursday’s Game 1 victory.
The Nuggets’ 104–93 win over the Heat seemingly confirmed what many believed about the heavily-favored’s team advantage over its Eastern Conference counterpart, with some going as far as declaring the series as over after just one game.
As Denver eyes nabbing a 2–0 lead over Miami on Sunday, Malone told reporters he warned Nuggets players to stay focused on the goal and avoid the pitfalls of listening to outside noise.
