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DENVER — It started with a few choice words after a step-back 3-pointer in the first quarter. Then, he picked up a technical foul entering halftime after complaining that he was fouled on a drive.

Jovan Buha of The Athletic noted that it was Wood’s third time encountering bad luck right after saying he’s nearing return from his injury that sidelined him since Feb. 14 last year.