July 13th 2024.
In the bustling city of Las Vegas, the Nuggets are making headlines as part of the highly-anticipated Group of Death. Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the in-season tournament this fall, which will now be sponsored under a new name. The six groups were recently revealed, and Denver's Group C is causing quite a buzz due to its stacked lineup.
The Nuggets, along with the Mavericks, Pelicans, Warriors, and Grizzlies, will be competing in the Western Conference. The tournament's group stage is set to begin on November 12th, with games taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays. The top eight teams will advance to the knockout stage, making each game crucial for the Nuggets.
Denver will face off against each of their four group-mates once, with two games being played at home and two on the road. Although the full schedule has yet to be released, fans are already marking their calendars for these highly-anticipated matchups.
Last year, the Nuggets unfortunately did not make it out of the group stage in the inaugural tournament. They had a strong start with two wins, but ultimately lost both away games to New Orleans and Houston. The Los Angeles Lakers went on to claim victory and lift the new trophy by defeating Indiana in the championship game.
This year's Group C in the Western Conference is filled with exciting storylines, including a reunion between Golden State and Klay Thompson, who recently signed with Dallas. Additionally, this group marks Ja Morant's return to the national stage after a suspension and shoulder injury kept him out for most of last season. The Grizzlies also had a tough year due to these setbacks, adding even more intensity to this group.
The groups were drawn based on the 2023-24 league standings. With fifteen teams in each conference, the groups were determined by having one team from each of the top five, middle five, and bottom five standings. For Denver's Group C, Memphis represents the bottom three teams in the standings.
Moving to the Eastern Conference, the full draw is as follows: Group A includes the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Charlotte Hornets. Group B consists of the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons. Lastly, Group C is made up of the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and Washington Wizards.
In the midst of all this tournament excitement, the Nuggets are also making headlines internationally. Star player Nikola Jokic led his Serbian national team to a victory over France in a pre-Olympics exhibition game. He finished the game with an impressive 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 8 for 13 from the field. Jokic's performance was even more impressive considering he was up against top NBA defenders Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama.
As for the upcoming Olympics, Serbia will face off against the United States on July 28th in Lille, France. And for fans looking for even more Nuggets news, be sure to sign up for the Nuggets Insider to stay up-to-date on all the latest NBA analysis.
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