Answer the following about the Denver Nuggets’ attempts to rebuild their bench following their 2022-23 NBA championship season, for 10 points each.
[10e] In free agency, the Nuggets lost standout bench player Bruce Brown to a team from this state. The “brickyard” racetrack is located in this state, where the WNBA’s Fever and NBA’s Pacers are based.
ANSWER: Indiana [or IN; accept Indiana Pacers; accept Indiana Fever; accept Indianapolis Motor Speedway]
[10m] The Nuggets signed small forward Justin, a member of this family. This family’s best player is a guard who was traded from Milwaukee to Portland to Boston this offseason in exchange for Damian Lillard.
ANSWER: Holiday family [accept Justin Holiday; accept Jrue Holiday]
[10h] The Nuggets’ first drafted player in 2023 was Julian Strawther, who played for this college. A center from this college was the 2nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft before missing the season due to injury.
ANSWER: Gonzaga University [or Gonzaga College] (The 2nd overall pick is Chet Holmgren.)
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