In today's first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets defeated the Jazz 80-78, eliminated their opponents 4-3, and entered the Western Conference semifinals. After the game, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone accepted an interview with reporters.

In today's first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets beat the Jazz 80-78, eliminating their opponents 4-3 and entering the Western Conference semifinals. After the game, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone accepted an interview with reporters.

"I have a lot of respect for the Utah Jazz, a lot of respect for Quin Snyder and his players. There's mutual respect between our two teams."

"The reason I like Gary Harris so much is I think he's the best in the league. One of the two-way players. Even in the timeout before the last possession, he knew what Donovan (Mitchell) was going to do. We couldn't have won this game without him. Find the offensive feeling in a series. "

The Nuggets were trailing 1-3 in the series, and in the third quarter of Game 5, they were trailing by 15 points. In this regard, Malone said: "A lot of teams will give up in that situation, and you have to have pride at this time."

"Nikola Jokic played an excellent series without making any noise. 30 Scored 14 rebounds and performed well in critical moments. This is what we ask and need from the best player on the team.”