AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Gary Harris (14) run up court as CJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone of the Denver Nuggets roams the sidelines against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets up after taking contact against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic (15) react to a foul call as Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers stands nearby during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets heads to the bench for a timeout against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets elevates for a dunk over Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Al-Farouq Aminu (8) during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic (15) defend Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEnes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers argues a foul call during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEnes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers loses the ball as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray (27) defend during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots over Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets wipes his face during a timeout against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers high fives CJ McCollum (3) after earning a trip to the free throw line against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets heads to the bench after fouling Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets heads to the bench after fouling Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets stand on the court during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets defends Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks to a referee during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks to Jamal Murray (27) during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for fouling Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets heads to the bench after fouling Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers makes a three while being fouled by Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers flexes after hitting a three while being fouled by Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers flexes after hitting a three while being fouled by Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets forces CJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers to pass to Seth Curry (31) during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to making a three against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to making a three against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to making a three against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates with Damian Lillard (0) after making a three against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets strips Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to earning a free-throw after making a shot as Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets contests the foul during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends as Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets loses the ball out of bounds during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets helped up by Torrey Craig (3) and Paul Millsap (4) after losing the ball out of bounds against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets jaws with a referee while playing the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers contests a foul call that he believed was in the act of shooting, but was called on the ground during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers makes a three over Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets to end the half during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers is cheered after making a three over Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets to end the half during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets wipes his face after Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers hit a three over him at the buzzer to end the half during the second quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 3: Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets loses possession of the ball as Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends during the fourth quarter on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trailblazers game three of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers vie for a rebound during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic (15) and Mason Plumlee (24) warm up before taking the floor against the Portland Trail Blazers before the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 5: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets prays with teammates before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets warm up before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray (27) wait to take the court before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray (27) wait to take the court before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets tip off during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: CJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers grabs a rebound over Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Maurice Harkless (4) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets makes a circus shot from behind the backboard after being forced out of bounds by Maurice Harkless (4) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call after being forced out of bounds by Maurice Harkless (4) of the Portland Trail Blazers before making a circus shot over the backboard during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets hits a rebound out of the hands of Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets watches the action against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Maurice Harkless (4) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 5: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Maurice Harkless (4) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Gary Harris (14) run up court as CJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends during the first quarter on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers game four of their second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
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