Vegas Over/Under: 45.5
Fromal’s Record Projection: 48 The Bet: Over 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 evaluation (113.3). And though they were remarkably porous (league-worst 111.9 defensive rating), they nevertheless outscored their foes and asserted themselves as a legitimate threat to make the playoffs.
Now, they are better–by a lot.
Paul Millsap is the perfect fit next to Jokic, gracing the Nuggets along with his defensive acumen and flexible offensive play. He provides the Mile High City another top-25 participant, and his presence immediately creates among the NBA’s most dangerous frontcourt pairings.
How will opponents handle passing coming from many distinct places in 2017-18? How can they counteract the offensive excellence every time a legitimate defensive stalwart is making Jokic’s life simpler?
Along with the frontcourt is not the sole reason for unmitigated optimism.
Gary Harris enjoys enormous synergy with Jokic and is coming off a breakout season. He must keep on 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 failed to combine their many assets. But this is a deep team overflowing with talent in many distinct positions.
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