Nikola Jokić got his points against the Miami Heat, but ad cartoonist Drew Litton observes, where was the supporting cast in a Game 2 home loss that tied the series?
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Drew Litton: Nuggets say “not in our house” in Game 1
The Miami Heat won the first game, on the road, in their previous playoff series. But Drew Litton illustrates how Denver’s home mojo proved too much in the NBA Finals opener.
“What’d I Miss?”: Regulation doesn’t mean infringement
In “What’d I Miss?” Myra wonders why some things covered in the Constitution — like speech — can be regulated while some folks think others — like guns — can’t.
Welcome to the Denver Nuggets bandwagon: An illustrated guide for fans arriving a little late
The Mile High City’s pro basketball team has never brought home the hardware. Illustrator Peter Moore has answers to questions from fans as new to the game as the Nuggets are to the NBA finals.
“What’d I Miss?”: A first in Colorado Springs
In “What’d I Miss?” Ossie wonders, after the election of Yemi Mobolade as Colorado Springs mayor, if there are any Black firsts left for him to achieve. His dad can think of one.
Drew Litton: Denver Nuggets silencing national media doubters
Drew Litton observes that the national sports media in these NBA playoffs have focused on the Suns, the Lakers — everyone but the Nuggets. Time for them to cram it.
Jim Morrissey: Colorado GOP facing financial challenges
Cartoonist Jim Morrissey wonders where the party’s new leadership will find workers amid reports that employees haven’t been paid recently.
Drew Litton: Denver Nuggets finally strike gold in NBA playoffs
With a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver Nuggets move to the NBA finals and have a chance to win the franchise’s first championship.
Snow on Trail Ridge Road is gone, but can you really get into Rocky Mountain National Park?
Timed entry starts on Friday and park managers are already warning of lines. It may take some creative maneuvering to get into the 4th busiest national park.
Drew Litton: The Denver Nuggets’ recipe to reverse a curse
Drew Litton may have identified the Denver Nuggets’ recipe for success — finally — against the Los Angeles Lakers in these NBA playoffs.