Denver Nuggets: Player grades in Sunday's win over Lakers

Denver Nuggets: Player grades in Sunday’s win over Lakers

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Torrey Craig #3 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets box out JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a pre-season game on September 30, 2018 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Denver Nuggets Juancho Hernangomez (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Juancho Hernangomez

Hernangomez was Denver’s best surprise, scoring 19 points in 23 minutes. Juancho shot the ball magnificently, drilling 6-of-11 attempts (5-of-8 3-PT).

He tallied a stunning three blocks, as well as five rebounds, and an assist. He turned the ball over three times, his only blemish of the evening (NBA).

Sure, it’s only preseason. But this is exactly what Hernangomez needed. Entering his third season, the clock is starting to tick on Juancho. Last night, coach Malone saw a legitimate NBA player.

This version of Hernangomez could help Denver as a high-octane bench scorer. Hats off to Juancho, he posted an excellent game. Now it’s time to build on this performance.

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Grade: A

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