If the preseason is never taken too seriously by the players, foiling it is never a good sign either. The Nuggets and Nikola Jokic not only lost four matches out of five, but the general impression was not good either… They conceded an average of 121 points and lost, per match, no less than 20 balls!
“We didn’t play the preseason like we were supposed to,” regrets the triple MVP. “The defense wasn't there, we couldn't get any shots. We were very bad, not good at all. I hope we can do better when the regular season starts. »
The minimum in attitude and intensity was lacking in Colorado, while Mike Malone railed against the physical condition of his players. “Lost balloons. Get back on defense. We need to be more disciplined”specifies Jamal Murray. “We have to be on the same wavelength. Talk to each other more and about each possession. »
A “scrimmage” at the Ball Arena to get back into match conditions
The Nuggets will quickly face serious matters with a first match against Oklahoma City, then against the Clippers. A few days later, we will have to cross the road to Minnesota.
To get them back into the swing of things, their coach decided to organize a “scrimmage” on the Ball Arena pitch, to get out of the training room and get closer to match conditions.
“Whenever our field is set up (on the ice, because the Nuggets share the arena with the Colorado Avalanche hockey team), come there, get used to the lighting, get used to the circles, just finding your bearings is beneficial”explains the technician. “After all, this is our land. »
Enough to offer an intense internal match, even if the triple MVP waits to see if it translates into a match.
“We all want to be better and that’s the most important thing. We have this positive energy, let's say. We want to do better. I hope we are going in the right direction”concludes Nikola Jokic.
