Nuggets coach David Adelman bristled when reporters questioned his team’s effort and defense after the game. “I think it’s hilarious, the narrative is that offense doesn’t matter. You shoot 24% in the second half, it’s hard to win,” he said.
Overly reliant on Jokić and Murray, Denver got outscored 62-42 in the second half. The 3-point shots that are so important in creating space, opening passes lanes and stressing the other team’s defensive rotations were mostly misfires: 2-for-13 in the half, 1-for-8 in the fourth quarter. They’ve been a problem all series.NBA.comThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: David Adelman bristled when reporters questioned his …