There’s only one thing that stands out in this game above the rest, but there’s a few things that need to be highlighted.
The offense started very slow. The starting unit had a difficult time getting in rhythm and ended up down by 10 to end the first quarter.
The bench unit was inserted and held their own, limiting Indiana’s bench, as well as effectively scoring themselves. Malone ran with a 9-man rotation tonight, with Monte Morris, Mason Plumlee, Michael Porter Jr, and Jerami Grant. This unit essentially pulled Denver back into the game, bringing the score back to within two at the half.