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Christopher Dempsey

Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets dunks the ball against the New York Knicks at Pepsi Center, March 8, 2016 in Denver

Carmelo Anthony’s return to Denver doesn’t burn as before; Nuggets beat Knicks

April 14, 2016 at 7:08 p.m.

Carmelo Anthony's return to Denver doesn't burn as before; Nuggets beat Knicks

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) looks to pass around Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Feb. 26, 2016, in Dallas.

Injured Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari healing faster than expected

April 14, 2016 at 7:03 p.m.

Injured Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari healing faster than expected

D.J. Augustin (12) of the Denver Nuggets makes the game winning free throws after he was fouled by Raymond Felton (2) of the Dallas Mavericks with .9 seconds remaining in overtime at Pepsi Center on March 6, 2016 in Denver.

D.J. Augustin making his mark in Denver with Nuggets

April 14, 2016 at 5:27 p.m.

D.J. Augustin making his mark in Denver with Nuggets

Kenneth Faried (35) of the Denver Nuggets dunks the ball against the Dallas Mavericks at Pepsi Center on March 6, 2016 in Denver.

Kenneth Faried gets stronger with 25 points, 20 boards

April 14, 2016 at 7:51 p.m.

Kenneth Faried gets stronger with 25 points, 20 boards

Dallas Mavericks guard Raymond Felton (2) fouls Denver Nuggets guard D.J. Augustin (12) with 0.09 seconds left in the game March 6, 2016 at Pepsi Center. Augustin hit the two free throws for the game winner.

Nuggets rally to defeat Mavericks in overtime at home

April 14, 2016 at 7:43 p.m.

Nuggets rally to defeat Mavericks in overtime at home

Jusuf Nurkic (23) of the Denver Nuggets is held by teammate Mike Miller (3) after fouling Spencer Hawes (00) of the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 95-92 win. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Charlotte Hornets at the Pepsi Center on Sunday, January 10, 2016.

Dempsey: Denver Nuggets enjoy improved aura

May 22, 2016 at 8:37 p.m.

Dempsey: Denver Nuggets enjoy improved aura

Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay, trapped by the Nets' defense Friday night at the Pepsi Center, is averaging 11.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds on a 24-38 team. The No. 7 pick in the 2015 NBA draft turned 20 years old Saturday.

Slower pace is better for Emmanuel Mudiay

April 14, 2016 at 6:50 p.m.

Slower pace is better for Emmanuel Mudiay

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried pulls in a loose ball under the rim as, from left, Brooklyn Nets guards Bojan Bogdanovic and Donald Sloan and forward Thaddeus Young defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 4, 2016, in Denver.

Nuggets lose another close game in last seconds; Nets win in overtime

April 14, 2016 at 6:27 p.m.

Nuggets lose another close game in last seconds; Nets win in overtime

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Axel Toupane will struggle to get playing time with the Nuggets

March 4, 2016 at 1:36 p.m.

Axel Toupane will struggle to get playing time with the Nuggets

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) reaches in for the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The Nuggets won 87-81.

Nuggets say strong end to this season bodes well for start of next

April 14, 2016 at 8:07 p.m.

Nuggets say strong end to this season bodes well for start of next