In the last 50 years, only one other time in the last 50 years has 5 rookies started against the Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche are both getting ready for the playoffs. The two teams will be looking to get ready for their next step in the postseason. The Denver Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets are looking to win their first two playoff games in a row. The Colorado Avalanche will play in the playoffs in the first round.
Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and Aaron Gordon had 22 points and 12 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111. Reggie Jackson had 23 points, Aaron Gordon 22 points, and Reggie Jackson also had 12 rebounds in the win. The Nuggets won the game by eight points from Reggie Jackson.
Portland Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs. Denver Nuggets. Only the second time that has happened since starters were first tracked on NBA box scores more than 50 years ago. Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver. That's only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years.