NBA Power Rankings week 12: injury fallout, OKC Thunder highs and lows
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Denver Nuggets:
Offense: (111.0) 7th
Defense: (107.1) 12th
Net: (plus +4.0) 9th
Games Week 12 (3-1): Won vs. Hawks: 123-115, Mavericks: 107-106, Clippers: 114-104 Lost vs. Cavaliers: 103-111
Games Week 13 (3 games): Weds vs. Hornets | Thurs at Warriors | Sun vs Pacers
Mike Malone called out his club’s defensive effort and got a response in week 12 as the Nuggets got a big wins over the Mavericks and Clippers.
They also took care of business versus the Hawks which might seem like a throwaway but those games against the lower tier is their nemesis. Case in point the loss to the Cavaliers this week and loss to the Wizards last week.
It seems like the club has a tendency to lose focus in those games and a team who desires to win the title simply can’t afford those lapses.
Nikola Jockic is the main player who affects winning and losing but it’s Jamal Murray’s performances which tend to be a greater indicator of wins and losses.