INDIANAPOLIS – The Nuggets had so much fight in them, even their fiery coach Michael Malone was looking for some.
He appeared to exchange words with a courtside fan, just as his team was storming back from an 18-point deficit Wednesday night. The Nuggets followed Malone’s approach and ripped off a stunning second-half comeback to win, 122-119, for their fourth win in a row and sixth time in their last seven games.
Nikola Jokic weathered an odd, foul-ridden night to power the Nuggets to the win. He saved 11 of his 24 points for the fourth quarter, including a clutch jumper from the top of the key with 33 seconds left to give Denver a 119-117 lead. It didn’t matter that he’d been glued to the bench most of the second half due to foul trouble.
