Michael Malone called Friday’s loss “embarrassing, a joke.” He was right. And it tells you everything that is wrong with this ...

Michael Malone hates the Nuggets’ defense. And his players don’t care. There is no other conclusion to draw after the Trailblazers torched Denver late Friday night.

The Houston Rockets will host Denver on Sunday, looking to secure the season series and extend their two-game lead over the Nuggets for the second seed in the Western Conference.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (L) and Nikola Jokic (R) are the top two favorites for NBA MVP. Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the clear odds-on ...