Between the Denver Nuggets’ trip to South Beach on Wednesday and the 2023 NBA finals, Michael Malone must have heard the phrase “Heat Culture” one too many times.
Following Denver’s 100–88 victory over the Miami Heat, Malone discussed his group’s selflessness by highlighting a unique in-game moment from the matchup.
The Nuggets coach explained how Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope told their coach to let teammate Reggie Jackson stay on the court and push through his recent slump. This led to Jackson scoring seven straight points in the fourth quarter beginning when Denver held just a five-point lead.
