The team from Colorado is not starting the game well, and their coach is not pleased with that.
“I’ve talked to the players about how we’ve been behind in every first quarter in the five games against the Los Angeles Lakers. So, if you ask me if I believe the guys are ready to give everything for the defense of the title, the answer is yes. Of course. But at some point, man, you have to stop doing the same things.”
This is the first time the Nuggets have trailed in the series in a long time, and the experienced coach emphasizes that everything is different now, but that fighting spirit won’t be lacking.
“This season is different. This is also a different team. The setup, everything is new and challenging. Let’s accept that. We’re losing, it’s true. We didn’t want to be here, but here we are. Let’s fight like hell next night and leave everything on the court,” concluded Malone.