Denver Nuggets: Player grades after ugly loss to Heat

Nuggets: Player grades after ugly loss to Heat

By JT Matthews | Aug 1, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Commentators Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen talk prior to game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 01, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 01: PJ Dozier #35 of the Denver Nuggets goes up for a basket against Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 01, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

PJ Dozier – C-

Dozier has a lot of attributes to like and his potential is great but today’s effort showed only brief flashes of that. Although his size (6’6″ and 205 pounds) and defensive ability are considered strengths, he struggled to fight through screens and make a significant impact on the defensive end of the floor. He did show, in spots, that he has the ability to to drive offensive play and even had 4 assists.

Troy Daniels – D

When you bring Daniels into the game you are hoping for one thing: outside shooting. Despite playing 20 minutes, Daniels was just 1-3 from 3-point line and 2-5 on the day. He was one of the few guards the Nuggets actually had available to play today but he just didn’t bring enough to the table to justify his playing time.

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