If what Jamal Murray says is true, if the Nuggets' errant shooting in the first half won’t be replicated because it was merely an annual case of Game 1 jitters, then the Lakers might need a miracle to pull off this upset.

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“Some bad and sad stuff happened to a couple of my brothers. But I’ve got 15, 16 more brothers in here. So I knew I had to be there for them.' — Michael Porter Jr. speaking for the first time since his brothers' sentencing, NBA ban

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Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner finds outlet in abstract painting trib.al/4HRDiun

Rockies Journal: The “Curse of DJ LeMahieu” continues in LoDo trib.al/xqyrfUB

Broncos Journal: Can Sean Payton and George Paton channel their differing styles into a franchise-altering draft success? trib.al/XyEfkSB

Sean Payton’s never counted on a rookie quarterback. How well positioned are he and the Broncos to make it work? trib.al/SMBFXRW

Keeler: How Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon became a 2024 MVP for Denver Rescue Mission trib.al/lX3K1kI

Renck: Brian Griese and Terrell Davis are bound by grief, and sharing their story is helping others trib.al/PNYANBC

Cale Makar’s ongoing evolution has required time, freedom to help unlock his superpowers trib.al/TxiNFmr

Colorado Rapids extend unbeaten streak to four with win over FC Dallas trib.al/NOBbK1P

Don't look now, but something special is brewing at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

“It’s buzzing. There’s a good feeling. But there’s also a feeling that we know we can do more.'

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Jamal Murray issues warning after Nuggets storm past Lakers in Game 1: “We’ll all shoot better next game” trib.al/I0bKs7o

Michael Porter Jr. speaks about difficult week after Jontay Porter NBA ban, Coban Porter sentencing trib.al/k5TptjS

Rockies, dominated by Mariners’ Luis Castillo, lose sixth straight trib.al/tUDdd2R

Nikola Jokic scores 32, Nuggets wear down Lakers again for Game 1 series-opening win trib.al/ljGAbLh

Nuggets 3-pointers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became KC3 when Nuggets needed it most trib.al/vQHqF4j

Is the CU Buffs’ O-line better? Coach Prime’s tone certainly different than a year ago trib.al/RxrAKW7

Keeler: Can Nuggets repeat as NBA champs? Lakers fans sure think so. “They’re terrifying.” trib.al/DDnMfV2

Key players missing from CSU’s annual Green and Gold spring game trib.al/jK7llpC

After barely seeing floor last postseason, Peyton Watson ready for key role in Nuggets’ quest to defend title trib.al/N2olTkC