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

By Mitchell Carter

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: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets runs into 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: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets runs into 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) /

Lacking in Execution

This point makes up both energy and effort.

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It is very obvious that the Nuggets did not execute Michael Malone’s defensive game plan as they allowed uncontested shot after shot.

The Denver Post’s tweet summed up the Nugget’s defensive execution perfectly.

In the small sample size of plays they did execute, the play turned out positive.

Execution appears completely physical to most viewers.

However, from the perspective of a player, execution comes from mental toughness, something Denver lacked tonight.

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