Tim Hardaway Jr. reveals what makes Denver’s hot start special
The Denver Nuggets‘ terrible start to the season continued Sunday night with a 115-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets, and while the statistical texts of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic grabbed the headlinesa veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. offered a deeper look at why Denver was nearly unstoppable.
Hardaway Jr., who finished with 14 points off the bench, spoke after the game about the team’s mindset and chemistry, elements he believes are fueling the Nuggets’ 17-6 record and historic 10-game road streak.
“It’s unselfishness,” Hardaway Jr. said. “Everybody knows their role from the jump. Nobody tries to do too much. We communicate on the floor, in the locker room and on flights. That’s what makes this special.”
Denver’s identity was on display again in Charlotte, where Jamal Murray erupted for 34 pointsand Nikola Jokić achieved another near triple-double with 28 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds.
The Nuggets’ stars set the tone early, but their depth and discipline closed the game, something Hardaway Jr. emphasized that it separates Denver from other candidates.
The Nuggets bench, led by Hardaway Jr., has become a silent weapon during the team’s hot start. His scoring, veteran leadership and steady composure helped Denver stay poised even in high-pressure moments.
Sunday’s win also marked the best 23-game start in franchise history, further cementing Denver as an early season powerhouse.
Still, Hardaway Jr. insisted the focus is not on records, but on growth.
“We haven’t done anything yet,” he said. “We’re building. We’re learning. But as long as we’re connected and communicating the way we are, we like where we’re going.”
With confidence climbing and chemistry strengthening, the Nuggets look like a team built for a deep postseason push, and they’re doing it with a plan that Hardaway Jr. he says it’s simple: play for each other.
2025-12-08 13:45:00
