Are the Nuggets just “a regular-season success story?” Bill Simmons thinks so. He also thinks the fans are terrible.
On the Wednesday episode of , Simmons said he doesn’t buy the Nuggets being a legitimate contender despite being the No. 1 team in the Western Conference. “I like watching the Nuggets,” he said, but “I think they just have a lot of young dudes.”
About the team’s fan base, he said: “Their home-court advantage (is terrible). What the hell is going on in Denver? Why is there 5,000 fans from the other teams at half of these games? What’s happening? Where are these Nuggets fans?”
Zach Lowe added: “Every time I watch them, they’re always bragging about whatever ‘X consecutive sell out this is. It’s not a very high number. Any team who’s broadcasting, who’s bragging about the attendance means the attendance has been a problem in the past.”
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What’s on Tap?
- Avalanche: At Montreal Canadiens, 5 p.m. Saturday, ALT |
- Nuggets: At Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m. Saturday, ALT |
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Scoreboard
NBA: Nuggets 121, Clippers 100
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Quick Hits
+Բ: Vic Fangio “all in” with Broncos, but don’t expect fancy bells and whistles
+Broncos’ players react to Vic Fangio hiring. “He’s going to be a great coach for us.”
+Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic remains seventh for Western Conference All-Star fan vote
+Kyler Murray is a likely first-round pick. That shows the evolution of QB in the NFL.
+Broncos Briefs: Gary Kubiak’s role still undefined
+Staying on floor for Colorado Buffaloes basketball critical for Tyler Bey
+Tim Tebow engaged to marry 2017 Miss Universe winner
+Stephen A. Smith keeps feuding with NBA stars, but he says itap not on purpose
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+Greg Bird, Yankees agree to $1.2 million, 1-year contract
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By The Numbers
86
The number of World Cup ski victories Ingemar Stenmark had in his career. Colorado’s Lindsey Vonn has 82, but she said, “The record won’t define me, whether I get it or not.” Read more…
Parting Shot
University of Northern Colorado closes arena after homeless man climbs into rafters
“A transient, who is unaffiliated with campus, climbed into the gym’s rafters and is refusing to come down as police negotiate with him,” a university bulletin said. Read more…
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