Denver Nuggets: Mike Malone Praises Team Despite Crushing Game 7 Loss to Minnesota

Malone faced the media after his team’s Game 7 defeat at the hands of Minnesota. They asked him whether the team could have pushed themselves more to seal their progression to the next round of the playoffs.

Everyone can see where the press is trying to go with their questions. However, Malone took the opportunity to thank hs Denver Nuggets for sticking with his game plan, which ultimately fell short against the Timberwolves:

It’s a nice gesture for Mike Malone to praise his roster for their efforts throughout the season. It effectively deflects the blame onto him for not putting up a strong enough strategy to contain Edwards and the Timberwolves when they had two shots to close the series.

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon had bright spots throughout the series, but they weren’t the only ones who played their heart out for Malone and the Nuggets. Every person on the Nuggets roster did the best they could to overcome a Timberwolves side that had plenty of momentum going on for their side.

However, losing is part of the game. What’s important for Denver at this point is how they can bounce back and make another deep playoff run next year.