AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to take on the Portland Trail Blazers before the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
The Denver Nuggets exit the tunnel to face Portland Trail Blazers before the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Jusuf Nurkic (27) of the Portland Trail Blazers tipoff the action during the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) and Facundo Campazzo (7) of the Denver Nuggets defend Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets dunks over Norman Powell (24) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAustin Rivers (25) of the Denver Nuggets lies on the ground after being fouled by CJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone strategize against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers handles against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJusuf Nurkic (27) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJusuf Nurkic (27) of the Portland Trail Blazers blocks Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets as Robert Covington (23) defends during the second quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets gets helped up by Markus Howard (00), Shaquille Harrison (3) and JaMychal Green (0) during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends Facundo Campazzo (7) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers looks over his shoulder after scoring on Monte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stands with his staff during a timeout in the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Jusuf Nurkic (27) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers drives on Shaquille Harrison (3) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJaMychal Green (0) of the Denver Nuggets argues with referee Ed Malloy (14) during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJusuf Nurkic (27) of the Portland Trail Blazers gets the crowd going as he walks back to defend Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarmelo Anthony (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates with the crowd after scoring a three against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone works against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of PortlandÕs 115-95 win at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Porter Jr. (1) and Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets sit on the bench during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets walks to the locker room after the fourth quarter of PortlandÕs 115-95 win over the Nuggets at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to take on the Portland Trail Blazers before the first quarter at Moda Center on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Getting your player ready...
The Portland Trail Blazers hosted the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series of the NBA playoffs on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
The Nuggets lost 95-115 resulting in a 2-2 tied series.
























