This was the first time the Nuggets have hosted on the holiday since 1994 when they beat Seattle 105-96 in front of a sold-out crowd at McNichols Arena. The fans at Pepsi Center didn’t leave in a particularly merry mood.

EARLY PRESENT

On Christmas Eve, Malone agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2022-23 season. He’s fourth in franchise history in wins among head coaches.

„The players in there, my coaches, are a big, big part of that,“ Malone said of having his contract extended.

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