The Nuggets coach denies resting Jokic and Murray: "It's a load of crap"

The coach of the Denver Nuggets, Michael Malone, has reacted firmly to certain accusations that he did not like at all and has vehemently denied them following his team's defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers the previous night. 

Malone rejected the idea that the Nuggets are opting to rest Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, especially in games against teams they are competing with for a spot in the Western Conference playoffs. "I think that's complete nonsense," Malone said. "In the last ten years, Nikola Jokic has been the second player with the most games played in the NBA. Ten years. And the players in that top 10, none of them is a superstar.

"So, if Nikola isn't playing, it's not because he's resting. It's not because he needs a break. It's because he's injured and trying to play despite things most wouldn't. We are at a point where we have to do what's best for Nikola and all our players as we move forward and try to close out the season," added the coach.

The Nuggets, aiming to secure their spot in the postseason, have had to deal with some injuries in their roster, leading to the absence of some of their stars in crucial matches. However, Malone emphasized that decisions regarding the availability of their players are based on their physical condition and not on a scheduled resting strategy.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El técnico de los Nuggets niega que esté haciendo descansar a Jokic y a Murray: "Es un montón de mierda"