Vegas Over/Under: 45.5
The Record Projection: 48 of fromal The Bet: Over with confidence
When Nikola Jokic re-entered the starting lineup on December 15, everything clicked.
From there forward, the Denver Nuggets posted the league’s best offensive evaluation (113.3). And though they had been remarkably porous (league-worst 111.9 defensive evaluation ), they nevertheless outscored their foes and asserted themselves as a legitimate danger to make the playoffs.
Now, they’re better–with a good deal.
Paul Millsap is the perfect fit next to Jokic, gracing the Nuggets along with his defensive acumen and flexible offensive play. He gives the Mile High City another top-25 participant, and his presence instantly creates among the NBA’s most reckless frontcourt pairings.
How will opponents handle departure coming from so many distinct locations in 2017-18? How can they counteract the offensive excellence when a legitimate defensive stalwart is making Jokic’s life simpler?
Along with the frontcourt is not the sole reason behind unmitigated optimism.
Gary Harris enjoys tremendous synergy with Jokic and is coming off a breakout season. 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 many assets. However, this is a deep team overflowing with talent at many distinct positions.
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