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Knicks Seek 8th Straight Win vs. Slumping Nuggets
5 Feb
Summary
- Denver Nuggets face New York Knicks in a Wednesday night NBA clash.
- The Nuggets are on a two-game losing streak entering the game.
- The Knicks have won seven consecutive games prior to this matchup.
The Denver Nuggets, with a record of 33-18, are traveling to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Knicks, who stand at 32-18. Denver enters this Wednesday night NBA matchup on a rare two-game losing streak and will be looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season.
The Nuggets are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, having lost 124-121 to the Detroit Pistons the previous evening. In that game, Jamal Murray scored 32 points and dished out eight assists, while Nikola Jokic contributed 24 points and 15 rebounds. Denver managed to get within two points late in the game but could not complete the comeback.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are one of the league's hottest teams, boasting a seven-game winning streak. Their most recent victory was a decisive 132-101 win over the Washington Wizards. The Knicks also played on a back-to-back, making their comfortable win over Washington particularly valuable. Key players like Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges played limited minutes, conserving energy for this upcoming contest.
