DENVER NUGGETS (47-22) at WASHINGTON WIZARDS (30-41)

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1 DENVER NUGGETS (47-22) at WASHINGTON WIZARDS (30-41) MEDIA GUIDE GAME # 70 AWAY GAME # 34 CAPITAL ONE ARENA MAR. 21, :00 P.M. MT TV: ALTITUDE RADIO: ALTITUDE 92.5 FM LAST GAME STARTERS POS. NO. PLAYER PPG RPG APG NOTABLE F 5 F 4 C 15 G 14 G 27 Will Barton 6-6, 190 Paul Millsap 6-8, 246 Nikola Jokić 7-0, 250 Gary Harris 6-4, 210 Jamal Murray 6-4, Tallied 20 points (9-17 FG s, 2-7 3FG s), 4 rebounds and 2 assists at BOS on 3/18 Returned from missing 38 games due to a right hip/core muscle surgery on 1/12 vs. PHX Recorded 12 points (4-7 FG s), 11 rebounds and 5 assists at BOS on 3/18 Has 35 games scoring in double figures and has grabbed 10+ rebounds in 14 games. Registered 21 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists in 36 minutes at BOS on 3/18 Posted 12 triple-doubles (2 rd in the NBA) Averaging a career-high 7.5 APG (7th in the NBA). Tallied 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists at BOS on 3/18 Returned on 2/22 at DAL after missing 7 games with a right adductor strain Scored 20+ points on 7 occasions. Posted 17 points (7-15 FG s) and 3 rebounds in 27 minutes vs. IND on 3/16 Scored 19+ points in 6 of the last 10 games Shooting 43.3% from three over the last 24 games. DENVER NUGGETS STAFF Head Coach: Michael Malone (Loyola-MD) Assistant Coaches: Wes Unseld Jr. (Johns Hopkins), David Adelman (Portland), Jordi Fernandez (Inefc Lleida), Ryan Bowen (Iowa), Charles Klask (Michigan State), Bob Weiss (Penn State), Mark Price (Georgia Tech) Player Development: John Beckett (Eckerd College), Stephen Graham (Oklahoma State), Ognjen Stojakovic Head Video Coordinator: Travess Armenta (Northern Colorado) Assistant Video Coordinator: Andrew Munson (Iowa) Video Associate: Dethie Fall Director of Sports Medicine: Steve Short (Dayton) Head Athletic Trainer: Dan Shimensky (Utah) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Felipe Eichenberger (N.W. Oklahoma State University) Assistant Athletic Trainer: Jason Miller (Iowa) Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Carlos Daniel (Washington State) Physical Therapist: Matt Tuttle (Syracuse) Massage Therapist: Margo Osborne Equipment Manager: Sparky Gonzales. NUGGETS RECORDS RECORD HOME ROAD OT STREAKS OVERALL: OVERALL: Won 4 WESTERN: HOME: Won 3 EASTERN: ROAD: Won 1 PLAYER STATUS MICHAEL PORTER JR. LOW BACK SURGERY. OUT ON THE AIR Tonight s game will be televised on Altitude TV with Chris Marlowe and Scott Hastings calling the action. It will also be broadcast on Altitude 92.5 FM with Jason Kosmicki and Katy Winge SCHEDULE DATE OPP W/L RESULT DATE OPP W/L RESULT PRESEASON L W W W /10 LAC W /5 PERTH W L L /13 POR W W /15 GSW L REGULAR SEASON 1/17 CHI W W /19 CLE W /20 PHX W L /21 GSW W /25 PHX W /23 SAC W /26 PHI W L W /29 NOP W W W * 2/1 HOU W W W /3 UTA W L /5 BOS W L L L /11 MIA W /9 BKN L /13 SAC W /11 MIL L W /13 HOU L /24 LAC W /15 ATL W /26 OKC W L /28 UTA L L /2 NOP L W L /23 ORL W W W L /27 LAL W /12 MIN W W /14 DAL W W /16 IND W W * W L L /10 MEM W /14 OKC W /26 DET 12/16 TOR W /18 DAL W L /31 WAS L /28 SAS W /3 SAS W /5 POR 1/1 NYK W W /5 CHA W /10 MIN RECENT TRANSACTIONS 3/2/19: Assigned Tyler Lydon to the G League 2/25/19: Recalled Thomas Welsh from the G League 2/20/19: Assigned Thomas Welsh to the G League 2/10/19 Assigned Brandon Goodwin to the G League 2/8/19: Recalled Thomas Welsh from the G League. 2/6/19: Recalled Jarred Vanderbilt from the G League 1/28/19: Assigned Thomas Welsh to the G League 1/26/19: Assigned Jarred Vanderbilt to the G League 1/25/19: Recalled Brandon Goodwin and Thomas Welsh from the G League 1/21/19: Transferred Brandon Goodwin to the G League 1/17/19: Transferred Thomas Welsh to the G League 1/12/19: Recalled Thomas Welsh from the G League 12/31/18: Assigned Thomas Welsh to the G League 12/30/18: Waived Nick Young 12/16/18: Signed Brandon Goodwin to a two-way contract 12/16/18: Waived DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell 12/10/18: Signed Nick Young as a free agent 12/10/18: Waived Brandon Goodwin 12/8/18: Recalled Thomas Welsh from the G League 12/5/18: Recalled DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell 11/29/18: Signed Brandon Goodwin 11/28/18: Assigned DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell to the G League 11/24/18: Assigned Thomas Welsh to the G League 11/17/18: Recalled Thomas Welsh from the G League to Denver 10/28/18: Assigned Thomas Welsh to the G League 10/13/18: Waived Donald Sloan and Xavier Silas 10/8/18: Waived Emanuel Terry 9/26/18: Signed Donald Sloan as a free agent 9/21/18: Signed Xavier Silas as a free agent 8/6/18: Signed Emanuel Terry to a multi-year contract 8/6/18: Signed DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell to a two-way contract 7/25/18: Signed Monte Morris to a multi-year contract 7/17/18: Place Isaiah Whitehead on waivers 7/17/18: Signed Thomas Welsh to a two-way contract 7/16/18: Signed Isaiah Thomas as a free agent 7/13/18: Traded Kenneth Faried, Darrell Arthur, a first round pick and second round pick to Brooklyn in exchange for Isaiah Whitehead 7/10/18: Signed Jarred Vanderbilt to a multi-year contract 7/9/18: Signed Nikola Jokić to a multi-year extension 7/9/18: Signed Will Barton to a multi-year contract 7/9/18: Signed Torrey Craig to a multi-year contract 7/6/18: Traded Wilson Chandler and a second round pick in exchange for a second round pick 7/3/18: Signed Michael Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract 6/21/18: Drafted Michael Porter Jr. (#14 overall), Jarred Vanderbilt (#43) and Thomas Welsh (#58) at the 2017 NBA Draft DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 1

2 NUGGETS ROSTER NO. PLAYER POS. HT. WT. SCHOOL / COUNTRY EXP. 5 Will Barton G Memphis/USA 6 25 Malik Beasley G Florida St./USA 2 3 Torrey Craig F USC Upstate/USA 1 6 Brandon Goodwin* G Florida Gulf Coast/USA R 14 Gary Harris G Michigan State/USA 4 41 Juancho Hernangomez (hair-nahn-gomez) F Movistar Estudiantes/Spain 2 15 Nikola Jokić (ni-kola yo-kitch) C KK Mega Vizura/Serbia 3 20 Tyler Lydon F Syracuse/USA 1 7 Trey Lyles F Kentucky/Canada 3 4 Paul Millsap F Louisiana Tech/USA Monte Morris G Iowa State/USA 1 27 Jamal Murray G Kentucky/Canada 2 24 Mason Plumlee F/C Duke/USA 5 1 Michael Porter Jr. F Missouri/USA R 0 Isaiah Thomas G Washington/USA 7 8 Jarred Vanderbilt F Kentucky/USA R 45 Thomas Welsh * C UCLA/USA R * Denotes two-way player NUMERICAL ROSTER 0 Isaiah Thomas 1 Michael Porter Jr. 3 Torrey Craig 4 Paul Millsap 5 Will Barton 6 Brandon Goodwin 7 Trey Lyles 8 Jarred Vanderbilt 11 Monte Morris 14 Gary Harris 15 Nikola Jokić 20 Tyler Lydon 24 Mason Plumlee 25 Malik Beasley 27 Jamal Murray 41 Juancho Hernangomez 45 Thomas Welsh GAME #69 NUGGETS 114, CELTICS 105 (3/18/19) GAME #68 NUGGETS 102, PACERS 100 (3/16/19) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th OT Final 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th OT Final DEN IND BOS DEN NOTABLES: The Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics on the road Monday night, sweeping the season series and clinching their first playoff birth since Denver was able to start fast in the first quarter as Jokic and Millsap combined for 12 and 10 in the their defense held Boston to 36% shooting and they led by two early The game was kept close in the second quarter as both teams traded baskets, the Nuggets were able to win another quarter, adding to their lead by one at the halftime break Boston came out with much more energy on the defensive end in the third, but the Nuggets were able to keep it close and the game was tied headed to the fourth Jokic nailed back-to-back three s to help Denver gain some distance, however it was five point game late, Paul Millsap hit a dagger three and one that helped close the door on Boston as the Nuggets won. GAME-CHANGERS: The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic who had 21 points 13 rebounds and seven assists Will Barton added 20 points and four rebounds The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving who had 30 points and five rebounds. NOTABLES: Denver beat the Indiana Pacers at home on Saturday night marking their second straight win on a game winning shot The Nuggets struggled in the first quarter, as the Pacers were able to do whatever they wanted, they shot 68% and scored 36 points in the quarter to lead by 11 Denver would trail by as many as 18 early in the second but 11 points from Will Barton helped the Nuggets close the first half on an 8-0 run to cut the lead to at the break Denver looked like a new team on the defensive end in the third quarter, they held the Pacers to 5-20 FG s and 0-7 from three, the Nuggets only shot 8-22 but were able to outscore Indiana by seven to take their first lead Denver was in another tight one down the stretch as they game was tied with less than 30 seconds, Paul Millsap hit a runner in the lane that sealed the win after a late Pacers miss. GAME-CHANGERS: The Nuggets were led by Paul Millsap who had 15 points, 13 rebounds and three assists Nikola Jokić added 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists The Pacers were led by Thaddeus Young who had 18 points and 10 boards. GAME #67 NUGGETS 100, MAVERICKS 99 (3/14/19) GAME #66 NUGGETS 133, TIMBERWOLVES 107 (3/12/19) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th OT Final 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th OT Final DAL MIN DEN DEN NOTABLES: The Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks at home on Friday in dramatic fashion in which Nikola Jokić hit the game winning basket as time expired It was a slow starting first quarter for the Nuggets, but Paul Millsap got them going scoring 12 points in the first on 5-6 shooting as they shot 53% and trailed by three early The Mavericks stayed consistent in the second quarter as their defense was able to keep Denver down, the Nuggets went just 9-19 from the field and scored 25 points as they trailed by six at halftime The Nuggets tried to cut the lead down early in the third behind Millsap s 11 points, but the Mavericks made five threes and were able to extend their lead to 10 The Nuggets clamped down on the defensive end in the fourth, holding the Mavericks to just 10 points, Nikola Jokić got the ball late and hit a floater in the lane as time expired for the win. GAME-CHANGERS: The Nuggets were led by Paul Millsap who had a season-high 33 points and eight rebounds Nikola Jokić added 11 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists The Mavs were led by Luka Doncic who had 24 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. NOTABLES: Denver defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Tuesday, owning the T-Wolves 3-0 so far this season and won the season series for the first time since The Nuggets got off to a fast start in the first as they dished out 11 assists on 14 made FG s to start the game and shot 61% from the field scoring 31 points and led by 11 Minnesota would keep it close to start the second, they never allowed the Nuggets to gain much ground as they outscored them by one in the quarter to trail by 10 The Nuggets caught fire from three in the third going 7-12 and had another nine assists as they eclipsed 30 points for the second time, scoring 36, to add to their lead Denver blew the game open early in the fourth quarter, they made seven more three s and shot from the field scoring 39 points in the quarter and 75 in the second half to cruise to the win. GAME-CHANGERS: The Nuggets were led by Jamal Murray who had 30 points, three rebounds and three steals Paul Millsap added 23 points and five rebounds in 33 minutes The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns who had 34 points DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 2

3 TONIGHT S OPPONENT ---- WASHINGTON WIZARDS SEASON STATS PPG OPP PPG FG % 3FG % FT % RPG APG SPG BPG TO NUGGETS % 35.6% 75.6% WIZARDS % 34.6% 76.9% SERIES NOTES The Nuggets have played well in Washington in recent years, having won 10 of the last 15 meetings with the Wizards at the Verizon Center with the average margin of victory being 12.2 points in those 10 wins The Nuggets have won 10 of the last 15 against Washington in Denver The Nuggets have fared extremely well overall against the Wizards in recent years, having gone in the last 29 meetings since the end of the season The Wizards swept Denver in , the third Wizards sweep in the last five seasons and just the seventh time since they joined the NBA. CONNECTIONS Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly spent 10 years with the Wizards organization where he rose to director of player personnel Wizards Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Tommy Sheppard spent nine seasons with the Nuggets PR staff Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. spent six seasons ( ) with the Wizards as an assistant coach Wizards head coach Scott Brooks spent three seasons ( ) as an assistant coach with the Nuggets Nuggets F Paul Millsap and Wizards C Dwight Howard played together for one season ( ) while in Atlanta Nuggets G Jamal Murray, F Trey Lyles and Wizard G s John Wall all played at Kentucky Wizards F Trevor Ariza and Nuggets C Thomas Welsh both played at UCLA Nuggets F Tyler Lydon and Wizards F Wesley Johnson both played at Syracuse Wizards F Jabari Parker and Nuggets F/C Mason Plumlee both played at Duke. NEXT OPPONENT ---- NEW YORK KNICKS SEASON STATS PPG OPP PPG FG % 3FG % FT % RPG APG SPG BPG TO NUGGETS % 35.6% 75.6% KNICKS % 34.2% 76.0% CONNECTIONS Knicks G Emmanuel Mudiay was drafted seventh overall by the Nuggets in the 2015 NBA Draft. Mudiay played in 165 games (107 starts) with Denver, averaging 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 25.6 minutes per game Nuggets F/C Mason Plumlee and Knicks F Noah Vonleh played together for two seasons ( ) in Portland Nuggets assistant coach Bob Weiss coached Knicks G Courtney Lee for one season ( ) and Knicks F/C Noah Vonleh for one season ( ) in Charlotte Knicks F Kevin Knox and Nuggets G Jamal Murray all went to Kentucky Nuggets F/C Mason Plumlee and Knicks F Lance Thomas both played at Duke. HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY ALL-TIME STREAKS OVERALL: Won 1 HOME: Lost 2 ROAD: Won 1 HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY ALL-TIME STREAKS OVERALL: Won 2 HOME: Won 11 ROAD: Lost DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 3

4 NUGGETS NOTES NUGGETS CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH The Denver Nuggets are officially back in the NBA postseason. After defeated the Boston Celtics on the road on 3/18 the Nuggets won their 47 th game of the season and were the second team in the Western Conference (Golden State) to secure a playoff spot. It has been a long time coming for postseason basketball in Denver, it marks the first time since the season the Nuggets have made the playoffs and the 25 th time in NBA franchise history they have made an appearance. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS AWAY FROM HOME The Nuggets were able to start their four-game East Coast road trip off with a win, defeating the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on 3/18. Denver used a balanced attack that saw all seven players score in double figures led by Nikola Jokic who finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and two steals five in 36 minutes. The Nuggets now hold a road record of on the season, surpassing the number of wins away from home by two from last season with 8 games on the road remaining. The 17 wins are five shy of tying the franchise record for most road wins in a season (22 set in ) and it makes this the latest in a season Denver has been.500 or above on the road since (16-15 on 4/21). PLAYOFF PUSH PAUL Once again in the month of March, the Nuggets were led by Paul Millsap, registering their 46 th win of the season in a game that came down the final shot beating Indiana on 3/16. With the game tied at 100 with 27 seconds left, Millsap s number was called, and he answered, nailing a left handed floater in the lane with seven seconds left to help the Nuggets escape with the victory. It was the second game-winning basket for Denver in as many games making it the first time they have done that since 2006 HOU and 1/10 vs. PHX). Millsap has been on a roll over his last four games, averaging 20.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 63.3% from the field in 31.5 minutes leading the Nuggets to a 4-0 record. And if you look back farther than that, in his last 13 games, the veteran big man is averaging 16.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.2 assists in 31.1 minutes. He has scored in double figures in 11 of the last 13 games including four with 20+ and has had six double-doubles. His presence provides an obvious impact on both ends of the floor, the Nuggets are in games when Millsap plays and just 5-6 in games he does not this season. 4 TH QUARTER LOCKDOWN Overall, the defense has made a huge jump this season for the Nuggets compared to last season s campaign and the results have shown. When the game has been on the line in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets have found a way to lock in and play their best defense when it matters most. In their win over the Dallas Mavericks on 3/12, the Nuggets clamped down once again in the final quarter, holding Dallas to just 10 points. It was tied for the third fewest points allowed in any quarter in franchise history and the fewest points in a quarter Denver has allowed since 3/23/16 vs. PHI (10, 2Q). Amongst the NBA in fourth quarter defense, the Nuggets rank first in defensive rating, points allowed and opponent field goal percentage. NBA RANKS - 4 TH QUARTER DEFENSIVE RATING RANKING/TEAM DEFENSIVE RATING 1. Denver Dallas Indiana Milwaukee HOME SWEET HOME The Pepsi Center has been rocking as of late, with 23 sellouts in 36 games, including the second largest crowd in Pepsi Center history of 20,076 fans on 12/28/18 to see the Nuggets defeat the Spurs The home crowd has helped Denver propel their record 30-6 at home (best home record in the Western Conference, second best in the NBA). The Nuggets have had two large winning streaks at Pepsi Center this season, they won nine straight from 1/17-2/26 and 12 straight from 11/15 to 1/13. They are currently 23-3 in their last 26 home games and own a record of 19-4 in Denver against Western Conference teams. ASSISTS FOR DAYS In their victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on 3/12 the Nuggets set a season-high in assists, finishing with 40 on 51 made field goals. It was the most assists in a game for Denver since 4/6/13 vs. HOU and just the 37 th time in franchise history they have eclipsed 40+ assists in a game. The Nuggets have had 30+ assists 24 times this season and their record is under coach Malone s tenure when accomplishing this. The 24 games also rank ninth in Nuggets history for most games in a season with 30+ assists. Denver ranks second in the NBA averaging 27.8 assists per game and they are making the most of those assists, ranking second in the league with 65.6% of their field goals coming off an assist. NBA RANKS % OF FG S MADE ASSISTED TEAM FGM - % AST APG 1. Golden State 66.8% Denver 65.6% Philadelphia 65.4% Utah 64.0% Washington 63.3% 26.6 CLIMBING THE WEST With their win over the Dallas Mavericks at Pepsi Center on 3/12 the Nuggets moved their record to on the season. Their record now stands at 47-22, ties the second-best record through 69 games in Nuggets NBA franchise history ( , ) It had also been awhile since Denver sat atop the Western Conference this late in a season, as they held the top spot in the West on 2/4/19. It is the latest the Nuggets have been in first place of the conference since March 16, 1977, when they were SHARING IS CARING Denver was red hot from the jump, whipping passes and using ball movement in route to a blowout win over the Timberwolves on 3/12. The Nuggets were able to hold a lead most of the first half taking a 10-point lead into the break. That quickly changed as they blew the game wide open in the second half, they scored 36 points in the third quarter and 39 points in the fourth, totaling 75 in the second half marking a new season-high. The Nuggets also handed out a season-high 40 assists, their most since 4/6/13 vs. HOU (40) and have now won 29 of their last 35 games when handing out 30+ assists. Everyone was sharing the ball, as three separate players dished out at least six assists, resulting in the team shooting 60% from the field (51-85 FG s). It was just the 36th game in franchise history a Nuggets team shot 60% or better in a game from the field with it being the seventh such game since the start of the season. THE CENTURY MARK Denver took down the Dallas Mavericks at home on 3/14 winning their second consecutive game at home. Paul Millsap led the way for the Nuggets posting a season-high 33 points, with eight rebounds and three assists 36 minutes. Denver s defense in the fourth quarter was stellar, holding the Mavericks to 10 points in route to the win. The Nuggets have held their opponent to fewer than 100 points in 15 of the last 48 games. The century mark has been a great indicator for success, Denver s opponent has scored less than 100 points 22 times this season, improving to 21-1 in those games. The Nuggets are tied for second (Indiana, Memphis, Miami and Utah) in the NBA in total games holding their opponents under 100 points (22) DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 4

5 NUGGETS NOTES OWNING THE NORTHWEST Denver defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves at Pepsi Center on 3/12, capturing the season series against the Timberwolves for the first time since the season. They have now won three straight overall against Minnesota and the 26-point win was tied for their second biggest win ever over the Wolves MIN, 4/26/12). The Nuggets record now stands at 9-2 against the Northwest, tying them with the Golden State Warriors for the fewest losses against a division in the Western Conference. DENVER VS. NORTHWEST DIVISION Opponent Record Oklahoma City Thunder 3-0 Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0 Portland Trail Blazers 2-0 Utah Jazz 1-2 NUGGETS REPRESENT IN CHARLOTTE The Nuggets contingent led by Head Coach Michael Malone and All-Star Nikola Jokić, packed their bags and flew to Charlotte following their win over the Kings on 2/13 to represent the city of Denver and the entire Nuggets organization at the 2019 NBA All-Star game. Jokić was a prominent figure over the weekend, he competed in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge on Saturday night, advancing to the second round before being eliminated by Jason Tatum The weekend was capped on Sunday night as Coach Malone and his staff led Team LeBron against Nikola and Team Giannis. Coach Malone coached the NBA All-Star Game for the first time in his career and he was the third Nuggets head coach to earn the honor, joining Larry Brown (1977) and George Karl (2010). The Joker finished with six points and nine rebounds, playing 13 minutes in his All-Star debut. Coach Malone would leave with the last laugh, as Team LeBron overcame a 20-point second half deficit to defeat Team Giannis COMEBACK FOR THE AGES The Nuggets found themselves down 25 points (70-45) in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on 1/28. The switch quickly flipped as Denver slowly started to build momentum and cut into the lead. The Nuggets still trailed by 17 entering the fourth quarter but things quickly changed, Malik Beasley scored 13 points in the fourth and the Nuggets outscored Memphis in the final quarter, closing the game on a 23-7 run to complete the improbable comeback defeating Memphis in regulation. The 17-point deficit entering the fourth quarter tied the largest comeback win in franchise history (previously done 1/13/1987 vs. Seattle Supersonics). As well, NBA teams in the season were previously when leading by 25+ points at any point in the game before the Nuggets victory. BALANCED ATTACK TAKES DOWN PHOENIX Despite missing Nikola Jokić to an NBA suspension, the Nuggets used one of their best all-around games to defeat the Phoenix Suns in blowout fashion Denver had eight players score 10+ points for the second time this season and it was the third game in which all five starters scored 10 or more points. The big win continued a recent trend for Denver, it was the third game in the last four that Denver has won by 20+ points and their eighth win this season by 20+ points. If you look back at last season the Nuggets had only five such games and in had only seven. LARGEST WINS OF THE SEASON DATE GAME POINT DIFFERENTIAL 11/15/18 vs. Atlanta, /26/19 vs. Phoenix, /27/18 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, /1719 vs. Chicago, STAY HOT JAMAL Jamal Murray ended his recent struggles on the road in a big way against the Phoenix Suns on 12/29. The Blue Arrow was red hot from the jump as he posted 13 points in the opening quarter and rode that momentum the rest of the way. He finished the game with his second highest point total of his career posting 46 points (16-24 FG s, FG s) eight assists and six rebounds in 40 minutes, becoming the first Nugget to have 45+ points, 5+ rebounds and 7+ assists on the road. Murray connected on nine three-point field goals, beating his previous career-high of six. It was only the eighth time in franchise history a player has made nine or more threes in a game and the most since Ty Lawson made 10 on 4/9/11. Murray s two game stretch of scoring 77 points, (31 points on 12/28 and 46 points on 12/29), is the most points scored in two consecutive games since Carmelo Anthony combined for 79 points on 2/7/11 and 2/9/11. MONTE IS HERE TO STAY Spending last season on a two-way contract, Monte Morris is now with the Nuggets fulltime and is off to a fast start this season. Morris had one of the best games of his young career at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on 12/10. The Iowa State product tied a career-high in scoring (20 points), set a career-high in field goals made (8-12 FG s), while also registering six rebounds and five assists, only turning the ball over once in 28 minutes. Morris has a total of 21 games this season in which he has recorded at 3+ assists and zero turnovers (15-6) and has only reached three turnovers in a game one time. Morris averages 24.3 minutes per game currently ranks third on the Nuggets in assists (260), while only turning the ball over only 46 times. His 5.65 assist to turnover ratio ranks him fourth in NBA history among players who averaged 20+ minutes per game and played at least 15 games. NBA HISTORY ASSIST/TO RATIO (MIN. 20+ MPG, 15+ GAMES) SEASON PLAYER AST/TO GP MPG Tyus Jones (MIN) Terrell Brandon (MIN) Muggsy Bogues (CHA) Monte Morris (DEN) Muggsy Bogues (CHA) Anthony Goldwire (MIL) DENVER S DOMINANT DEFENSE After finishing the campaign near the bottom of the league in defense, the Nuggets have turned the page and have been a cohesive group on the defensive end, ranking near the top of the NBA in several categories. Denver took down the Golden State Warriors at home on 10/21 to move to 3-0 on the young season. The win marked three straight games that they have held their opponents under 100 points and it is the first time in Nuggets franchise history that the team started a season 3-0 and held all three opponents to under 100 points in all three games. Denver has continued that trend, having held opponents to under 100 points in 22 of their first 69 games and have held opponents to 15 points or fewer in eight quarters this season. NUGGETS DEFENSIVE RANKS CATEGORY PER GAME NBA RANK Opp. Rebounds st Points Allowed th Opp. 3FG% 34.2 t-5th Defensive Rating th Steals th Opp. FG% 45.8 t-15th Defensive Rebounds 34.6 t-16th DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 5

6 JOKIĆ CENTRAL DISHING OUT 500 DIMES In the Nuggets victory over the Dallas Mavericks on 3/12, Nikola Jokić didn t just hit the game winning shot as time expired but his eight assists in the game helped the big man eclipse 500 assists for the season. Jokić becomes the 19 th player in Nuggets history to dish out 500+ assists in a season. As well, he joins Wilt Chamberlin as the only other center in NBA history (since ) to record 500+ assists in a season. NBA HISTORY 500+ ASSISTS IN A SEASON BY A CENTER RANK/PLAYER SEASON TOTAL ASSISTS 1. Wilt Chamberlain Wilt Chamberlain Nikola Jokić ACCUMULATING ASSISTS The Joker once again was spreading the wealth in the Nuggets win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on 2/26. Jokić just missed a triple-double finishing with 36 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in 35 minutes. He now joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player 7 0 or taller to record 20+ games with 10+ assists in a season. He has 40 career games recording 10 or more dimes, amongst centers he ranks second all-time trailing only Wilt Chamberlain. GAMES WITH 10+ ASSISTS AMONGST CENTERS IN NBA HISTORY RANK/PLAYER TOTAL GAMES 1. Wilt Chamberlain Nikola Jokić Bill Russell Alvan Adams 20 CLOSING IN ON FAT In the last matchup before the much-needed All-Star break, Nikola Jokić capped of the first 57 games posting his 12 th triple double of the season. The big man notched 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes vs. Sacramento on 2/13, marking his second triple-double in the last four games. He is quickly approaching the Nuggets record for most triple-doubles in a season, trailing Fat Lever who recorded 16 in the season. NUGGETS ALL-TIME TRIPLE-DOUBLES IN A SEASON PLAYER # OF TRIPLE-DOUBLES YEAR 1. Fat Lever Nikola Jokić Fat Lever Nikola Jokić As well, Jokić s 28 career triple-doubles sits firmly in second place in franchise history. He is rapidly climbing the records books trailing only the great Fat Lever, who holds the record of 43 games with a triple-double. RISING THE RANKS Denver defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers at Pepsi Center on 1/19 and were once again led by Nikola Jokić as he recorded his 22 nd triple-double of his career. He posted 19 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes, making him just the third player (Magic Johnson and Fat Lever) in NBA history with 19+ points, 11+ rebounds and 12+ assists in 28 minutes or less. Nikola now has 28 career triple-doubles which passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the second most among centers in NBA history and currently ranks in 12 th place all-time. When he records a tripledouble the Nuggets are tough to beat, as they are 24-4 overall and 16-0 at home, they have also won 19 of their last 21 games when he does so. NUGGETS ALL-TIME CAREER TRIPLE-DOUBLE LEADERS PLAYER # OF TRIPLE-DOUBLES 1. Fat Lever Nikola Jokić Dikembe Mutombo 8 ALL- TIME NBA TRIPLE-DOUBLE RANKINGS RANK/PLAYER TRIPLE-DOUBLES 10. Rajon Rondo Grant Hill Nikola Jokić John Havlicek Michael Jordan 28 THE JOKER IS HEADED TO CHARLOTTE Nikola Jokić added another accolade to his young career as he was selected as a Western Conference reserve for the 2019 NBA All-Star game on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. It marks the first All-Star selection for the Serbian big man, joining Ben Simmons, Nikola Vucevic and Khris Middleton as the only first time All-Stars in It has been awhile since the city of Denver has been represented at the All-Star break, Jokić is the first Nuggets player since Carmelo Anthony in 2011 to be selected to play in the game. JANUARY JOKIĆ With one of his best months of his career in December, Nikola stepped his game up even more in the month of January, leading the Nuggets to a 12-4 record, tying them for the best record in the month of January in Nuggets history. The big man averaged 25.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists while shooting 52.5% from the field in 32.3 minutes. He recorded six of his eight triple-doubles in the month and had a double-double in 13 of 15 games. FRANCHISE FIRST Nikola Jokić came out very aggressive in the Nuggets win over the Philadelphia 76ers on 1/26. Jokić scored 17 points on 7-12 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in the first quarter alone to help his team put up 41 points to open the game. He finished with 32 points (12-22 FG, 2-3 3FG), 18 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 34 minutes for his seventh triple-double of the year and 23rd of his career. He became the first player in Nuggets franchise history with 32+ points, 18+ rebounds and 10+ assists and is the first player in NBA history to record those numbers in 34 minutes or less. CENTER OF ATTENTION Nikola Jokić finished with a season-high 40 points (15-23 FG, 4-7 3FG), 10 SINCE 1985, CENTERS WITH 40+ PTS, 10+ REB & 8+ AST IN A GAME rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes for his 28th double-double of the year in a win vs. Portland on 1/13 It was his third career 40+ PLAYER DATE PTS/REB/AST point game and his first to do it with 10+ rebounds and 8+ assists. Jokić is Nikola Jokić 1/13/19 vs. Portland 40 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST just the third player this season with 40/10/8 in 37 minutes or less (LeBron DeMarcus Cousins 2/14/17 at Los Angeles Lakers 44 PTS, 23 REB, 10 AST James and James Harden). Shaquille O Neal 3/23/2001 vs. Washington 40 PTS, 17 REB, 8 AST Additionally, the Joker is only the fifth center in the NBA Hakeem Olajuwon 3/23/1996 vs. Minnesota 46 PTS, 19 REB, 8 AST since 1985 with 40+ points, 10+ rebounds and 8+ assists. Joining David Robinson 3/4/1994 vs. Los Angeles Clippers 41 PTS, 15 REB, 8 AST David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O Neal and DeMarcus Cousins DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 6

7 JOKIĆ CENTRAL THE ASSIST MAN Nikola Jokić has the passing vision of a point guard and it has shown, as he leads the Nuggets with 513 assists (7.5 APG), ranking him seventh in the NBA. The big man has dished out 10+ assists in 20 games, ranking him in fourth place in the NBA for most games with 10 or more. In his fourth season, Jokić now has four games of 15+ assists in his career, no other starting center in the NBA over the last 20 seasons has recorded one game of 15+ assists. Amongst the centers in the NBA, the Joker has a clear margin in the assist column. ASSIST LEADERS AMONGST NBA CENTERS PLAYER GP APG 1. Nikola Jokić (DEN) Marc Gasol (TOR) Al Horford (BOS) Anthony Davis (NOP) Nikola Vucevic (ORL) TRIPLE-DOUBLES AT AGE 23 The Joker propelled the Nuggets to a road win over the Miami Heat on 1/8 as he knocked down a game winning runner in the lane with 2.2 seconds left to seal the victory. Jokić finished the game with 29 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in a season-high 40 minutes. It was his fourth triple-double of the season and the 20 th of his young career. At age 23, Jokić became the third youngest player in NBA history to reach 20 triple doubles. Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson were the only two players to do so at a younger age, they were both 22 years old when they produced their 20 th career triple-double. NIKOLA JOINS HIS AIRNESS The Nuggets defeated the Charlotte Hornets at NBA PLAYERS W/ 39+ PTS, 12+ REB, 6+ AST & 3+ STL IN UNDER 35 MINUTES Pepsi Center on 1/5 led again by Nikola Jokić who finished the game with a season-high in points. Jokić posted 39 points (16-29 FG), 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals Nikola Jokić vs. CHA - 1/5/2019 Michael Jordan vs. GSW - 12/27/ points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals in 34 minutes. 42 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals in 34 minutes. and one block in 34 minutes for his 23rd double-double of the year. Nikola joined elite company, becoming the only player other than Michael Jordan to record those numbers in 34 minutes or less. DECEMBER TO REMEMBER Nikola Jokić has been playing some of the best basketball of his career during the month of December when the Nuggets have needed him the most. After losing Paul Millsap, another starter, to injury on 12/7, Jokić has done nothing but carry his team. Capping a road trip at the beginning of the month, Denver returned to Pepsi Center, where the Joker led the Nuggets to a perfect 4-0 homestand. Nikola posted 27 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals vs. Memphis on 12/10 and followed that performance off by recording 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists in 36 minutes vs. Oklahoma City on 12/14. He then finished the homestand by putting up 36 points, 16 rebounds and four assists vs. Dallas on 12/18. During the month, Nikola posted a double-double in eight games, including a triple-double at Toronto on 12/3, he also had 24+ points and 10+ rebounds in five of the last nine games. Overall, in December, Jokić averaged near a triple-double with 20.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 33.8 minutes per game. JOKIĆ SEEING 20/20 Nikola Jokić came out of the gates aggressive vs. BKN on 11/9 and kept his foot on the gas pedal the entire game applying constant pressure to the Nets defense. Jokić recorded a season-high 37 points (14-22 FG, 8-10 FT), a career-high tying 21 rebounds and added three assists and two blocks in 33 minutes for his eighth double-double of the season. It was his first career 20/20 game and he became the first player this season and just the second (DeMarcus Cousins) in the last two seasons to record 37+ points and 21+ rebounds. He also added his name to the record books: First player in NBA history to record 37+ points and 21+ rebounds in 34 minutes or less. Joined Dikembe Mutombo (2/3/92 at MIN), becoming the second Nugget in franchise history to post 37+ points and 21+ rebounds. NIKOLA S HISTORIC NIGHT Nikola Jokić had a night for the record books in the Nuggets home opener vs. Phoenix on 10/20. Jokić dominated from the start of the game scoring 14 points in the first quarter and never looked back. He finished with his first triple-double of the season and 17th of his career recording 35 points (11-11 FG, 3-3 3FG), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, one block and no turnovers (all season-highs) in 31 minutes. Jokić joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only two players in NBA history to post a 35+ point triple-double while shooting 100% from the field. Each doing it one time. It is just the eighth time in NBA history that a player has recorded a triple-double without missing a shot. Jokić is the fifth player to do that, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Draymond Green, Bo Outlaw and Russell Westbrook. Only player in NBA history to record a 30+ point triple-double while attempting 11 or fewer shots. Became just the second Nugget in franchise history, joining Fat Lever, to finish with at least one triple-double within the first two games of the regular season DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 7

8 MINI-NUGGETS Denver beat the Boston Celtics on the road on 3/18 improving their record to on the season The win clinched a playoff berth for the Nuggets, making it the first time doing so since the season. Nikola Jokic posed 21 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 36 minutes vs. BOS on 3/18 Jokic now ranks seventh in the NBA with 47 double-doubles And of those 47 double-doubles 30 have been with scoring 20+ points and grabbing 10+ rebounds. The Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers at home on 3/16 in another nail biter on a Paul Millsap game winner Denver held the Pacers to just 15 points in the third quarter, the 10th game this season they have held an opponent to 15 points or fewer in a quarter... It was the fewest points allowed in the third quarter this season. Denver came back to win after being down by 18 points in the first half vs. IND on 3/16 It was tied for the largest comeback at Pepsi Center this season (11/5 vs. BOS). Paul Millsap posted 15 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes for his 11th double-double of the year vs. IND on 3/16 It was Millsap s first game this season with 15+ points, 13+ rebounds and 3+ assists Over the last three games, Millsap is averaging 23.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists (3-0). Nikola Jokić registered 26 points (11-21 FG), seven rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes vs. IND on 3/16 It was Jokić s 12th game of the year with 26+ points, 7+ rebounds and 5+ assists (10-2) Jokić has 37 games with 20+ points this season, his most such games in a single season was 3, last year. Denver beat the Dallas Mavericks at home on 3/14 in a game that came down to the final buzzer The Nuggets held Dallas to just 10 points in the fourth quarter, tied for the third fewest points allowed in any quarter in franchise history... It was the fewest points Denver has allowed since 3/23/16 vs. PHI (10, 2Q) The Nuggets are 21-1 overall and 14-0 at home when allowing 99 points or less with their win over DAL on 3/14 Their 22 games holding opponents under 100 points is tied for second in the NBA. Paul Millsap posted a season-high 33 points (14-19 FG, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes vs. DAL on 3/14 It was Millsap s fifth career game with 33+ points, 8+ rebounds and 3+ assists Millsap s 14 made FG s and 19 FGA s were both season-highs It was Millsap s 20th career game with 30+ points and his second as a Nugget. Nikola Jokić registered 11 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one game-winner in 30 minutes for his 46th double-double of the year vs. DAL on 3/14 It was Jokić s ninth game of the year with 11+ points, 14+ rebounds and 8+ assists (8-1) He currently has the seventh most doubledoubles in the league with 46. Denver shot (.600) from the field in their win vs. DAL on 3/12 It was just the 36th game in franchise history shooting 60% or better in a game And the seventh such game since the start of the season. The Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on 3/12 Denver is 3-0 against the Timberwolves this season, clinching the season series for the first time since Jamal Murray finished with 30 points (10-16 FG, 4-6 3FG, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals in 32 minutes vs. MIN on 3/12 It was Murray s first career game with 30+ points and 3+ steals Murray has scored 30+ points in six games this season (6-0) and in 14 career games (11-3). Monte Morris recorded 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3FG), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one turnover in 27 minutes off the bench vs. MIN on 3/12 It was Morris s fourth career game with 16+ points, 5+ rebounds and 6+ assists He currently has a 5.9 AST/TO ratio, the second best in the NBA. The Nuggets fell to the Golden State Warriors on the road on 3/8 It was just the 11 th time this season that the Nuggets have given up 120 points in a game with the Warriors doing so twice Denver now moves to 1-10 when allowing 120+ points in a game. Monte Morris posted 17 points, six assists, two steals and only one turnover in 29 minutes at GSW on 3/8 Morris as now scored 15+ points in 18 games (14 off the bench) He has 246 assists on the season, leading the Nuggets in that category off the bench. Denver defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on 3/6 snapping their three-game losing streak The Nuggets had 33 assists on 45 made field goals It was the 23 rd time this season Denver has had 30+ assists in a game, moving their record to 18-5 in games in which they do so. The Nuggets outrebound the Lakers in their victory at LAL on 3/6 It was the 13 th time in the last 20 games in which Denver has grabbed more rebounds than their opponent. Will Barton tied a season-high posting 23 points (5-11 3FG s), five assists and four rebounds in 33 minutes at LAL on 3/6 He now has posted 20 points in six games this season with the Nuggets going 4-2 in those games. The Nuggets fell to the San Antonio Spurs on the road on 3/4 Denver shot only four FT s in the game, becoming the first team in the NBA this season to shoot fewer than five FT s in a game They also fell to 6-3 in games decided by two points or less. Jamal Murray posted 25 points, eight assists and two rebounds in 28 minutes at SAS on 3/4 Murray has now scored 20+ points in four straight games. It was the first time in his career that he has posted 25+ points and 8+ assists in 28 minutes or less DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 8

9 MINI-NUGGETS Denver lost to the New Orleans Pelicans at home on 3/2 The Nuggets forced 21 turnovers, their second most turnovers forced this season (22 vs. NOP, 10/29/18) It was the third time the Nuggets have forced 20+ turnovers this season (1-2). Nikola Jokić registered 20 points (7-11 FG), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks in 22 minutes vs. NOP on 3/2 It was Jokić s first career game with 20+ points, 9+ rebounds and 7+ assists in 22 minutes or less And just the Nuggets second loss in Jokić s career when he records at least 20/9/7 (20-2). Mason Plumlee recorded 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes off the bench vs. NOP on 3/2 It was Plumlee s first career game with 14+ points, 9+ rebounds and 3+ assists while shooting 100% from the field Plumlee is just the third player this season with those numbers off the bench (Sabonis and Adebayo). The Nuggets outrebounded the Jazz in their loss to the Utah Jazz on 2/28 It was their 21st game outrebounding opponents by 10+ boards this season It was just their fourth loss when doing so, with two of those coming from Utah. Will Barton recorded 21 points, a career-high tying 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks in 38 minutes for his first double-double of the season and 16th of his career vs. UTA on 2/28 It was Barton s fifth 20+ point game this season and second in as many games and his first career game with 21+ points, 13+ rebounds and 2+ blocks. Jamal Murray finished with 21 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3FG), four rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes vs. UTA on 2/28 It was Murray s sixth game this season with 21+ points, 4+ rebounds and 3+ assists while shooting.500+ from the field (5-1) It was Murray s 17th straight game with at least one made three-pointer, the longest streak of his career. Denver improved to overall and 27-4 at Pepsi Center after their win vs. OKC on 2/26 The Nuggets have their best record in franchise history through 60 games and have won nine straight games at home. The Nuggets improved to 30-3 overall and 21-1 at home when leading at halftime with their win vs. OKC on 2/26 They are now 36-1 overall and 24-0 at home when leading after the third quarter. Nikola Jokić registered 36 points (4-7 3FG), nine rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 35 minutes for his 42nd double-double of the year vs. OKC on 2/26 Jokić had seven straight double-doubles, the second longest streak of his career (8, twice) It was his 20th game with 10+ assists this season, the third most games with 10+ assists in the NBA (Westbrook, 31 and Lowry, 21). Will Barton recorded a season-high 23 points (9-16 FG), three rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes vs. OKC on 2/26 It was Barton s fourth 20+ point game this season (3-1). The Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers at home on 2/24 Denver led the Clippers the entire game, earning their seventh wire-to-wire victory this season. Denver improved to 29-3 overall and 20-1 at home when leading at halftime with their win over LAC on 2/24 They are now 35-1 overall and 23-0 at home when leading after the third quarter. The Nuggets dished out 30 assists, their second straight game with 30+ assists vs. LAC on 2/24 They have won 27 of their last 33 games when handing out 30+ assists and are now during coach Malone s tenure when accomplishing this. Paul Millsap posted 21 points (8-13 FG), a season-high tying 16 rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes for his ninth doubledouble of the year vs. LAC on 2/24 It was Millsap s third career game and first as a Nugget with 21+ points, 16+ rebounds and 3+ steals It was also his fourth straight game with 10+ rebounds and third straight double-double. Nikola Jokić registered 22 points (9-16 FG), 16 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in 28 minutes for his 41st double-double of the year vs. LAC on 2/24 He now has six straight double-doubles, tied for the second longest streak of his career. The Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks to earn their first win post All-Star break on 2/22 They had 32 assists on 42 made field goals They now have 21 games eclipsing 30 assists and move to 16-5 when doing so. Denver had three players post a double-double at DAL on 2/22 Nikola Jokić (19 points, 13 rebounds), Paul Millsap (17 points, 13 rebounds) and Mason Plumlee (12 points, 13 rebounds) became the first Nuggets teammates since 4/1/18 to have three double-doubles in one game. Paul Millsap posted 17 points, 13 rebounds and three steals in 32 minutes at DAL on 2/22 It is Millsap s second double-double in as many games after recording six games prior to this stretch. Denver beat the Sacramento Kings at home on 2/13 The Nuggets won despite trailing by 11 points at halftime It was just the fourth time in the last 40 games Denver has won when trailing by 10+ points at halftime. The Nuggets earned their 10th win of the year by three points or less, the most such wins in the NBA after beating Sacramento on 2/13 Denver is now 10-2 in games decided by three or fewer points DENVER NUGGETS GAME NOTES 9