LAS VEGAS — The Denver Nuggets’ summer league team built a big lead against Minnesota, then held on for a 70-69 victory in its Vegas opener Friday night at Cox Pavilion.
Here are six takeaways from Denver’s first summer league outing:
1. Monte Morris’ strong start. Second-year point guard Monte Morris played like a guy who is aiming to turn a two-way contract into a full-time role as Jamal Murray’s backup. Morris scored 13 of his 15 points in the first half and recorded four assists against one turnover, maintaining his reputation as a reliable ball-handler.