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Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Blazers go up 2-1 after 140-137 win in 4 OTs over Denver

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, fights for control of a rebound with Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

McCollum leads Blazers past cold Nuggets, 97-90

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

With blood running down his fingers, Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig, right, is tended to by athletic trainer Dan Shimensky during the first half of Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Denver. Craig returned in the second half. Portland won 97-90. (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette via AP)

Knocked down and bloodied, Craig keeps going in Game 2 loss

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, is congratulated after making a basket by center Nikola Jokic late in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Denver. The Nuggets won 90-86 to advance to the second round against Portland. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Buddy system: Bond between Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray showing on court

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, pushes off Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, April 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic’s 37 points leads Nuggets past Portland 121-113

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, top, fights for control of the ball with San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets move on to face Blazers in 2nd round of playoffs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) and center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball playoff series, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 120-103. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

DeRozan, Spurs prepared for pressure of Game 7 in Denver

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets’ 108-90 romp of Spurs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse pumps his fist after his team scored a basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Oh, yes! Nurse, Raptors look to finish series with Magic

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig, back, hugs guard Jamal Murray after he hit a key basket late in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Denver. The Nuggets won 114-105. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets erase 19-point deficit in 114-105 win over Spurs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton, left, defends against San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round basketball playoff series Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DeRozan leads Spurs past Nuggets in Game 1, 101-96

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) listens to coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Washington. The Spurs won 129-112. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nuggets brace for Popovich, Spurs in return to playoffs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng, left, and Anthony Tolliver defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets beat Timberwolves 99-95, clinch West’s 2nd seed

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, rear, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell scores 46, Jazz beat Nuggets 118-108

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli, right, goes up for a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets rout Spurs 113-85; Popovich ejected after 63 seconds

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after dunking against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors beat Nuggets, increase lead for top seed in West

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) tries to drive around Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden’s 38 helps Rockets cruise past Nuggets 112-85

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, drives past Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Murray saves Nuggets from collapse in 95-92 win over Pistons

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Bogdanovic scores 35, Pacers blow out Nuggets 124-88

By JIM JOHNSON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) and Mason Plumlee (24) smile after Beasley made a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Washington. The Nuggets won 113-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jokic leads balanced Nuggets effort in 113-108 win over Wiz

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press