A lack of effort, energy, and execution leads to Nuggets’ loss to Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against teammates Nikola Jokic #15 and Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against teammates Nikola Jokic #15 and Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 25: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets and Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets go after a ball during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 25: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets and Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets go after a ball during their game at Spectrum Center on October 25, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Lack of Energy

When the Nuggets lack energy, on either the offensive or defensive end, things turn out not so well.

Tonight, a large portion of our field goal attempts were short.

That signaled a lack of energy or reluctance to shoot. It appeared the Nuggets were suffering from both.

If they want to win games, they need to win the hustle plays, especially when the offense is cold just like it was tonight.

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