The Nuggets, who are not deep, will rely on their top seven players. The Thunder were the No. 1 defense in the regular season and have the best defense (albeit just four games) through the first ...

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Now, facing injuries to four of their top six players and momentum firmly on the Clippers’ side, the Nuggets are at a crossroads. Will they summon the resilience that made them champions ...

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