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JaMychal Green quietly solving early Denver Nuggets shortcomings

By James Siegle

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Jan 9, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and forward Danny Green (14) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and forward Danny Green (14) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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No player was happier to see Green return than Paul Millsap, who turns 36 in February.

In his 15th NBA season, Millsap was expected to be a low-minute starter, allowing him to produce a nightly impact and stay healthy for the playoffs.

However, due to Denver’s need for size, Millsap averaged 27.8 minutes throughout Green’s missed contests; well-exceeding last year’s 24.3.

Thankfully, Green’s strong production has allowed Millsap to play just 22.0 minutes per game since his return. Additionally, Green’s production spares Malone from piecing together undersized lineups, which was killing the bench early on.

This seems like a small ordeal but the Nuggets have two natural power forwards in Millsap and Green, and each is highly necessary both now and in the playoffs.

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Green’s strong fit, both offensively and defensively, has allowed Denver to provide the bench with necessary size while also preserving Millsap’s health.

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