DNHQ Rooting Guide: (2) Denver vs. (7) L.A. Lakers; plus open thread

Can LA force a Game 6 back at home?

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Denver Nuggets

Ex-Warriors

• Current DEN head coach Mike Malone was an assistant coach for the Warriors from 2011-2013 under Coach Mark Jackson. He did a great job, getting honors as the best-regarded and best-paid assistant coach in the league, and lots of praise from Stephen Curry and Dra…