Nuggets backup point guard Monte Morris entered this year’s playoffs seeking one thing: redemption.
While Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray thrived in their postseason debuts last season, Morris endured a miserable first taste of the playoffs. In 14 games he averaged just 5.4 points and 2.6 assists. But more than that, Morris’ 0-fer from 3-point range stung the worst. He missed all 13 of his triple tries against the Spurs and Blazers last season.
So, when Morris buried a first-quarter 3-pointer in Monday’s gripping Game 1 thriller over Utah, it was more than a nominal basket.