Adelman Praises Denver's Epic Comeback Win Over New Orleans, Highlights Unsung Heroes /VIDEO/

"I've loved Treyvon Brazile's approach over all these weeks. Of course, it hasn't been perfect—he's a rookie. Even tonight, although he made a huge impact on the game, he made a few off-ball mistakes in the first half. That's going to happen when you're seeing certain actions for the first time, but he keeps fighting and doesn't back down." — David Adelman

"I expected that kind of performance from Murray. What I didn't expect was for us to start the game like that as a team. We were terrible in the first half. It felt like we were waiting for our offense to wake us up, while they were getting easy layups and converting nearly 90 percent of their looks at the rim. They shot the three-ball well and hit tough shots, but that happens when the ball goes in so easily early on." — David Adelman

"The first half was awful, but I loved how we responded, along with the fight and resilience the players showed. I think the most underrated part of the game was the start of the fourth quarter. That lineup brought the energy. Marvin Bagley, Tyus, and the rest made several key defensive stops. We found DeMar in tough spots, and he found TB on the opposite side for a three. I think that unit really sparked us. We managed to survive the third quarter. People often focus only on the final six minutes of the fourth, but you have to look at the entire quarter. Those guys deserve a lot of credit for what they did." — David Adelman

"You can't start games like that. It's nice to know you have the ability to come back, but we know we're going to score. Murray found his groove, and Jokić found his rhythm around the rim. I think the key was on the other end of the floor. We became much more aggressive defensively. We stepped out of our base scheme and started attacking the ball. When you do that, it's not just the on-ball defender who ramps up the pressure; it allows the guys behind him to be far more aggressive too. All five players deserve credit. After a disastrous defensive rebounding effort in the third quarter and poor transition defense in the first half, everything suddenly clicked. That allowed us to push in transition and create opportunities to tie it up." — David Adelman

"Especially when you have Jamal and Nikola, once you cut the deficit to eight points with two minutes left, you feel like you've got a shot. If you get a stop and secure the rebound, the math works in your favor. And we pulled it off. My biggest concern was finding a moment to give them a breather. I think I called a timeout with three minutes left in overtime because I saw how much energy they had expended and that they were completely gassed. The timeout wasn't about strategy or drawing up plays. I just wanted them to catch their breath and get back out there to finish it. Every game is different, but there's a margin you feel comfortable with when you have players like that. You always believe when it's a three-possession game." — David Adelman

"There's another crucial thing Treyvon did—he stabilized our defensive rebounding. If you want to mount a comeback against an athletic team that crashes the glass with all five guys, you have to be exceptional at winning two-on-one battles in the paint. Anyone who has played basketball knows how hard that is. He was flying through traffic and bodies, battling Zion Williamson, Murphy, and all those guys on the boards. His contest ability is remarkable. His two-foot leap is almost Olympic-level. Of course, the wingspan helps, but what I loved most was his toughness on the defensive glass. That wins games. Everyone in this building knows that if you grab the rebound and get the ball to numbers 27 and 15, you have a chance. But you have to secure the ball first, and we weren't doing that well enough in the third quarter. He was phenomenal tonight. The fans should enjoy his play and celebrate him for this kind of game. He's exciting to watch, but we need to stay patient with him. This is only his second NBA game." — David Adelman