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Vlatko Cancar said that being the worst player in the starting five allowed him to have a great performance vs. Golden State Warriors.

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Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar played his first game in the starting lineup this season and did not disappoint his team, providing a great performance.

Player of the Game EFF 46 Nikola Jokic Points 22 Accuracy 9-13 Rebounds 14 Assists 16

In a 134-117 win against the Golden State Warriors, the Slovenian forward finished the game with 17 points (4/6 2PT, 3/4 3PT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.

After the game, Mike Singer from the Denver Post asked Cancar what led to his efficient night.

"Being the worst player in the starting five," Cancar replied with a smile.

Cancar replaced Aaron Gordon, who missed the game due to a sore ankle. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone also praised Cancar.

"He is trustworthy," Malone said about Cancar.

Throughout his career with the Nuggets, Cancar started four games. In those, he averaged 12.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.

In the 2022-23 season, the 25-year-old Slovenian averages 5.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists over 37 contests.

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