Here is Chris Marlowe's New Blog Entry on altitude.tv:
Back to Back Wins Show True Grit
Rooster Cogburn would be doubly proud of the Denver Nuggets!
And the little girl too.
This week, the Mile High Crew registered back to back wins over the Portland Trailblazers and the Minnesota T-Wolves.
While there certainly won’t be a parade for beating two teams that probably won’t make the playoffs, I thought it was a noteworthy accomplishment.
Translation: for the Nuggets, it’s been tough to do.
Did you know that prior to this week, the Denver’s record in back to back sets was 1-5 in game ones, and 3-3 in game twos? That’s right, the Nuggets have had all kinds of problems in back to back sets. As have many of the teams in the NBA.
This time around however, the Nuggets were able to win both.
First, a 95-77 home win over the Blazers, without Carmelo Anthony and Al Harrington. And then a 119-113 road victory at Minny, without Melo, K-Mart, Nene and Harrington!
Definitely, two gutsy, feel good wins that came at exactly the right time.
I was happy to see Renaldo Balkman get some meaningful playing time.
And you know what, he produced. Naldo shot 4 for 5, had 10 points and played aggressive defense. However, if you ask him what he was most proud of, I bet he would tell you “I made both of my free throws”. As an aside, Renaldo’s personality may be a little offbeat, but he is one of the most well liked fellas on the team.
Apparently, Chauncey Billups isn’t so old after all!
In Wednesday night’s win, CB had a season high 36 points on 9-14 shooting, made 12-13 free throws added 5 assists and made one big shot after another. In the last four games, Mr. Big Shot has played like “Mr. All-Star” averaging 26 points per game. What’s been the key? Hello…his wrist doesn’t hurt!
Al Harrington told me that his dislocated thumb is getting better and that he might suit up Saturday night. He said that shooting the ball won’t be a problem, but that catching the ball might. He also mentioned that it took over an hour to put/yank his dislocated thumb back in place Ouch!!
Finally, assuming the thumb, the hamstring, the wrist, and all the knees are good to go, the Denver Nuggets just may be at full strength for the first time this season!
What will Coach George Karl do with a complete roster at his disposal?
Tune in 6:30 PM Saturday night to find out.
