Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did two things when he sank two free throws with 13.2 seconds remaining in Game 1 between his Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. First, and most importantly in the moment,

While overtime saw the Nuggets pull away thanks to solid team defense and clutch scoring, the discourse online remained focused on Adelman’s end-of-regulation strategy ... highlighted a deeper question about coaching under pressure and trusting your ...

The Thunder respond in a crucial moment, Jalen Williams bounces back in the nick of time and the Nuggets face clear questions.

VIDEO: Russell Westbrook passionately coaches Nuggets during a timeout, showing energy as Denver grabs the series lead.

The Thunder tried playing it safe — and it led to the worst-case scenario. With the Thunder leading by three points in the final seconds of Game 1, head coach Mark Daigneault went with a popular strategy in today’s NBA: Intentionally fouling so the opposition has no chance of getting off a game-tying 3-point attempt.

The Nuggets’ run was aided by Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault’s decision ... The “fouling up three” strategy is deployed by teams that are leading late in close games in hopes of preventing ...

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts towards ... look to put the Clippers away in Game 6, which tips off tonight at 10:00 p.m. EST in Los Angeles.

Part of this was execution, not strategy. The Nuggets made their free throws and ... adaptability is probably the single most important trait a coach can have. Daigneault, frankly, had tunnel ...

David Adelman took over the Denver Nuggets with just a few regular season games remaining, as long-time head coach Michael Malone was sacked, alongside general manager Calvin Boothe. Despite heading into the playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference with an interim head coach, the Nuggets made some noise.