Vegas Over/Under: 45.5
The Record Projection: 48 of fromal The Bet: Above with confidence
When Nikola Jokic re-entered the starting lineup on December 15, everything clicked.
From that point forward, the Denver Nuggets submitted the league’s best offensive rating (113.3). And though they had been remarkably porous (league-worst 111.9 defensive rating), they nevertheless outscored their foes and claimed themselves as a legitimate threat to make the playoffs.
Now, they’re better–with a lot.
Paul Millsap is a perfect fit next to Jokic, gracing the Nuggets along with his defensive acumen and versatile offensive play. He gives the Mile High City a second top-25 participant, and his existence instantly creates among the NBA’s most reckless frontcourt pairings.
Will opponents handle passing coming from many different locations in 2017-18? How will they counteract the offensive excellence every time a legitimate defensive stalwart is making Jokic’s life easier?
And the frontcourt is not the sole reason behind unmitigated optimism.
Gary Harris enjoys enormous synergy with Jokic and is coming off a breakout year. He must continue emerging as among the Association’s better 2-guards, and he’s joined by another high-upside backcourt member in Jamal Murray.
Losing Danilo Gallinari hurts, and the Nuggets largely failed to consolidate their assets. But this is a deep group overflowing with talent at many distinct positions.
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