Cartoonist Drew Litton observes that Denver hoops fans may need therapy as they deal with the injury to a key player — though so far, team play has pulled them through.
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Silverman: Denver finally has something to cheer for again. Welcome back, Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets return to Ball Arena on Tuesday, and ignore what the oddsmakers say. These champions are going to repeat.
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Drew Litton: Nuggets’ championship a culmination of rich history
Cartoonist Drew Litton takes one more look at the NBA champion Denver Nuggets — with a nod to the amazing players and coaches (and one particular trainer) who filled 47 seasons on the way to the title.
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Drew Litton: Nuggets workin’ on a dream that’s one win away
Drew Litton illustrates how it took a full team effort to take Game 4 from the Miami Heat, but now the Denver Nuggets are one victory away from mining their first NBA title.
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Drew Litton: When the Denver Nuggets need to find that extra gear
As cartoonist Drew Litton observes, everyone knows Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray can carry the team on cruise control, but rookie sub Christian Braun puts the pedal to the metal.
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Drew Litton: Nuggets’ 1-2 punch knocks out Heat in Game 3
Drew Litton observes that Denver’s duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray was historically dynamic in leading the way to a 2-1 NBA Finals series advantage over Miami.
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Silverman: Denver Nuggets’ playoff run reminds that basketball can bring us together
The Denver Nuggets are making me nostalgic for a lifetime of hoops with family and friends, and the stars of years past
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Drew Litton: Some Nuggets go missing in Game 2 defeat
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.
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Littwin: Even if you’ve never quite believed in the Nuggets before, this is looking like your year
After 47 years, the Denver Nuggets make their first NBA Finals, meaning their first chance to actually win a championship