The Denver Nuggets faced a disappointing season due to their struggles in the inaugural NBA Cup tournament. While the loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 81 is often highlighted, Jamal Murray’s injury during the Cup game had a lasting impact on the team’s performance. The Nuggets faced tough matchups against the Rockets and Clippers after deciding to punt on the tournament, resulting in four losses that affected their overall standing.
Heading into the second year of the tournament, the Nuggets are expected to handle it differently after experiencing burnout in the playoffs last season. The team has already stated they won’t go as hard in the regular season to avoid a similar outcome. However, their first four official games include matchups against strong playoff contenders, making it a challenging start to the season.
The NBA Cup tournament will see all 30 teams divided into six groups by Conference, with pool play games taking place in November. The top performers from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage, leading to the Semi-Finals and Championship game in Las Vegas in December.
As the Nuggets await the full schedule release, fans can anticipate exciting matchups in the upcoming season. With the lessons learned from the previous season, the team is gearing up to make a stronger impact in the NBA Cup tournament while aiming to secure a better playoff position.
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