Defense is futile when the offense has the ball on a string. Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris flexes an effective handle, setting up his Minnesota Timberwolves defender on the perimeter then blowing past him with a crossover for a layup in a January 3, 2021 win.

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Monte Morris blows past defender, gets to the cup for scoop shot

It takes something extra to deliver in the postseason. Enter, Monte Morris. Up against a wall in Game 4 of a First Round matchup with the Golden State Warriors, the Denver Nuggets guard methodically navigates around several defenders, before pulling up and calmly burying a tie-breaking floater from the elbow with less than a minute on the game clock. Morris’ go-ahead bucket would prove to be the difference maker as the Nuggets held strong for the victory on April 24, 2022. 

Monte Morris hits go-ahead floater in final minute of 2022 Playoff win

Monte Morris is an elite ball-handler and a pinpoint passer with an eye for opportunity all over the court. In a mismatch with Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela, the Denver Nuggets point guard makes the veteran big man pay for a wide stance by nutmegging a between-the-legs dime to teammate Nikola Jokić for a layup. Morris had 21 points in a 133-115 road triumph on December 17, 2021.

Monte Morris feeds big man with dime through defender's legs

No defense is safe from a well-executed crossover. The Chicago Bulls found themselves on the wrong side of Monte Morris’ handles, as the Washington Wizards point guard first goes behind-the-back before putting Patrick Williams on skates with a slick cross and then finishes with an open baseline pull-up jumper. Morris poured in 17 points in the game while adding two rebounds and three assists as the Wizards prevailed 100-97 on January 11, 2023.

Monte Morris loses defender on crossover, pulls up for baseline jumper

It takes a confident, calm and capable scorer to step up and drill a game-winning shot on the road. Finding a crease in the Golden State Warriors defense, Monte Morris proves up to the challenge, quickly setting his feet and raising up to knock down the buzzer-beating three ball for the win. The Denver Nuggets guard was efficient with 13 points on four-of-six shooting, six assists and four rebounds in a 117-116 thriller on February 16, 2022.

Monte Morris silences Warriors with game-winning triple at the buzzer

Don’t underestimate Monte Morris’ ability to put points on the board when he needs to. With a mere 4.3 seconds on the clock in the third quarter on June 3, 2021, the Denver Nuggets guard charges up the floor, crosses half-court, tip-toes along the sideline then launches a long-range floater as the buzzer sounds. Morris finished with 22 points and nine dimes off the bench in Game 6 of his team’s Round 1 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Monte Morris races up the court for quarter-ending floater in 2021 Playoffs

Monte Morris is extremely underrated as a scorer and distributor off the bounce. With time winding down late in the game, Morris navigates around a screen before splashing an uncontested triple from the top of the key. The Denver Nuggets guard shot lights out against the Sacramento Kings on February 26, 2022, finishing with 21 points and five triples on almost 62% shooting from the field. 

Monte Morris pulls up for clutch three-pointer vs. Kings

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