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Three thoughts on two Game 7s

One theme: the value of a trustworthy bench

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May 20, 2024
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BY DAVID THORPE
Behind fresher players like Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, the Wolves took down the reigning champs, earning a trip to the Western conference finals. AARON ONTIVEROZ/THE DENVER POST

The two best words in sports are “Game 7.” 

After a thrilling Sunday in which we got two, David Thorpe, joining us this week from Los Angeles, came to our Monday content meeting with a message that has become our mantra at TrueHoop: “More rest equals fresher stars.” 

Per David, had the Nuggets and Knicks followed that simple equation, they’d have more games on their slates. As it stands, both teams can get an early start on summer-vacation plans. 

Here’s why:

Michael Malone hates his bench 

In his postgame interview, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone insisted that the Nuggets need more help for Jamal Murray and league MVP Nikola Jokić. 

Malone and Nuggets GM Calvin Booth seem to have a less-than-pals relationship, but I think Booth has done pretty well. He acquired Thomas Bryant and Reggie Jackson…

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