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Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol recorded a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocked shots Wednesday during an 89-82 victory over the Washington Wizards.
With just eight healthy players available to play, Bol earned the start in the Nuggets’ first scrimmage game ahead to the season restart. Bol logged 32 minutes in the exhibition game and showed little rust throughout his time on the floor.
Bol finished by shooting 6-of-14 from the field, including 2-of-8 from 3-point range. His first bucket came off of a pass from Nikola Jokic, who began the game as the team’s point guard. A few plays later, Bol blocked a shot, drove the ball up the floor and drained a 3-pointer.
BOL BOL denial and shows off his range on the other end! 🔥🔥@nuggets | #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/T4YyMPZTyj
— NBA (@NBA) July 22, 2020
Bol, who is signed to a two-way contract, has not yet played in an official game with the Nuggets this season but has been practicing with the team ahead of the season restart this month. He has looked sharp in practice and has shown no signs of any lingering injury issues with his foot.
The 7-foot-2 center could play a meaningful role with the team once the season resumes Aug. 1 against the Miami Heat. He flashed his two-way potential on both ends of the floor on Wednesday and could help form a scary frontcourt with the Nuggets in the playoffs.
The Nuggets play their second of three scrimmage games on Saturday.
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