The Nuggets played without starting point guard Jamal Murray, who sat out due to inflammation in his left knee. Given their recent schedule, the team decided getting Murray off his feet was wise. The team has been playing without guard Russell Westbrook, who’s been sidelined by a hamstring injury.

Michael Malone Says Nuggets Not Trading Michael Porter Jr. Head coach Michael Malone says Denver is not trading forward Michael Porter Jr.

Both games have been at home, where Colorado fans have been able to enjoy the Nikola Jokic of always (triple-double in the first game, 36 points in the second) while attending a 2-on-1 by Zion Williamson (a rare thing) and enjoying it with the most killer version of MPJr.