Not that anyone thinks the Nuggets’ blistering 3-point shooting is sustainable for a whole season, but coach Michael Malone wasn’t entirely surprised at what transpired in their season-opening win in Portland.
“There’s karma on the court,” Malone said at Friday’s shootaround ahead of Denver’s home opener vs. Phoenix. “The basketball gods, if you make the right play, the ball’s going to find you back, and if you’re jacking shots to find your own rhythm, well, you’re going to upset the team rhythm.”
The Nuggets connected on 18 of 32 3s in their 108-100 win over Portland on Wednesday.