ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Nuggets dropped their second preseason game to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, 130-104.
With Michael Malone resting more of his guys than he did in the first game Friday in Abu Dhabi, this rematch was more about evaluating where bench players are at as the 2024-25 season nears. The results were mixed. Here are three takeaways from the game and the atmosphere at Etihad Arena.
Malone turns red watching third unit
As general manager Calvin Booth said on the team’s media day, Denver might have nine players who could be in any rotation in the NBA this season.