The Denver Nuggets are back in business, folks. With a fully healthy roster, they're starting to resemble the powerhouse team that kicked off the season.
Jamal Murray's recent 53-point explosion and Nikola Jokic's historic two-game stretch are turning heads across the league. Don't sleep on the Nuggets-they're a serious contender in the Western Conference once more.
Winning seven of their last 10 games, the Nuggets have shown their mettle in clutch situations, boasting a 6-3 record in tight March contests. If not for a couple of last-second heartbreakers against the Thunder and Lakers, that record might look even better. A key development has been finding a way to thrive during the minutes when Jokic takes a breather-a challenge they've faced all year.
With no injuries on the report and a favorable schedule ahead, featuring six of their last eight games at home, the timing couldn't be better for Denver to hit their stride.
Voices around the league are taking notice. On the "Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul" podcast, Paul emphasized, "I would not count them out.
Do not do that." Echoing this sentiment, Stephen A.
Smith has pointed out that as long as Jokic is on the court, the Nuggets remain a formidable force.
Jokic's recent performances have been nothing short of legendary. Against the Suns, he posted 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 17 assists, followed by a jaw-dropping 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists against the Mavericks. No player in NBA history has ever put up such numbers in consecutive games.
The Joker has also addressed a nagging issue-turnovers. In his last two outings, Jokic dished out 36 assists with just three turnovers, showcasing an impressive 12:1 ratio. This comes after a rough patch post-knee injury, where he struggled with turnovers, including a career-high 10 against Memphis.
With Jokic delivering clutch performances, the Nuggets have rattled off four straight wins. Murray's scoring spree and the team averaging 127.4 points over their last 10 games paint a picture of a squad ready to make noise in the postseason. The Nuggets are healthy, hungry, and once again, a legitimate threat in the West.