Nuggets coach Michael Malone knew almost instantly he’d made a mistake.
In the moments after Denver wrapped up its win over the 76ers, Malone waved pleasantries to Sixers coach Doc Rivers before he went to find his starting power forward.
Malone had, inadvertently, gone with Jeff Green over Gordon to close the game. That decision was largely based on Denver’s 20-point lead several minutes into the f . . .