![]() Tyrese Haliburton scored eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter as the Sacramento Kings pulled away to beat Denver 125-115 on Tuesday, spoiling a record-setting night for Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. The Denver Nuggets have released the schedule for their last eight games of the shortened 2019-20 season.First-round pick Tyrese Haliburton leads Kings past Nuggets All eight seeding games will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Los Angeles Clippers – Wednesday, August 12, 7 PM (MST) Los Angeles Lakers – Monday, August 10, 7 PM (MST) Utah Jazz – Saturday, August 8, 1:30 PM (MST) Portland Trail Blazers – Thursday, August 6, 6 PM (MST) San Antonio Spurs – Wednesday, August 5, 2 PM (MST) Oklahoma City Thunder – Monday, August 3, 2 PM (MST) Miami Heat – Saturday, August 1, 11 AM (MST) Only 22 teams will take part in the NBA’s return-to-play format. ![]() Toronto Raptors – Friday, August 14 (TBD) While it may be arbitrary considering that they’re playing at a neutral site, the Nuggets will be designated as the home team in four games and as the visiting team in four games.Īll eight games will be televised on Altitude Sports & Entertainment, while Altitude Radio 92.5 FM/950 AM will broadcast all eight games. Just by glancing at the schedule, it’s easy to see that the Nuggets will have their work cut out for them with this schedule, as five of their games will come against teams that are currently ranked among the top four seeds of either conference. Fortunately for Nuggets fans, Denver doesn’t have a losing record against any of the teams they’re set to play against.Īnother benefit of having such a tough schedule prior to the beginning of the 2020 NBA Playoffs is that their performance in the seeding games could be predictive of their postseason success. ![]() If they come away with wins against some combination of the Jazz, Lakers and Clippers (all ranked in the top four seeds in the West, along with the Nuggets), then it will be a good sign. It could also be a confidence-booster and momentum-builder for them ahead of the playoffs.BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Kansas guard Gradey Dick and forward Jalen Wilson were among the 58 players selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Thursday night.ĭick was the overall No. 13 choice of the Toronto Raptors, while Wilson was taken by the Brooklyn Nets and was the No. “I was obviously very happy for Gradey,” Kansas coach Bill Self said while exiting Barclays Center. “We had heard somewhere between 10 and 14 probably and he goes 13. I think that is a very good fit for him and Toronto. ![]() Jalen didn’t get drafted where he hoped he would but the bottom line is it’s all about fits at that point, once you get into the second round. I’m happy with that and feel like he will have a heck of a chance to be a part of their roster.” I know his representation feels like it’s a really good fit and Brooklyn was very excited to get him. We couldn’t be more proud of you, □ #KUbball x #NBADraft /i1fvSTSrxCĭick becomes the 19th lottery selection in Kansas history and the 13th in the Bill Self era, w hich. The NBA lottery began in 1985 and recognizes the top 14 players chosen in the NBA Draft. With the selections of Dick and Wilson, KU now has 87 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 29 in the Self era. Your newest Toronto Raptor, ✨ /FFuw0Cq0TW Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 28 first-round selections and 42 total draft picks. In one season at Kansas, Dick made a huge impact as he set the KU freshman record for three-point field goals made with 83. The Wichita, Kansas, native was named to the Big 12’s All-Freshman and All-Newcomer teams as well as being an all-league second team selection. A three-time Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, Dick was second on the team with a 14.1 scoring average, which ranked 12th in the Big 12, and his 5.1 rebounds per game were 15th in the league. Dick had seven games of 20 or more points during his season at KU. In addition to his freshman-record 83 threes, Dick ranked on the KU freshman list in – points (4th at 507), scoring average (tied for 6th at 14.1), steals (7th with 52), field goals (5th with 174), field goals attempted (4th with 394), free throws made (tied for 9th with 79), free throw percentage (2nd at 85.4%), three point field goals attempted (2nd with 206), minutes played (2nd with 1,176), games played (tied for 9th with 36) and games started (tied for 2nd with 36).
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