As it stands now, the Denver Nuggets would be poised to play the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Of all potential playoff matchups, this one makes the least sense for the Nuggets and creates the most questions. The Rockets have committed to small ball like no team before them and the Nuggets’ strength lies in their star big man. Something has to give in this matchup and it’s not clear what that will be.
When the Houston Rockets committed to small ball there were doubts about the ultimate success of a team built this way.