As always, our concern is what Monday night’s loss means for the Denver Nuggets as far as the big (playoff) picture, going forward. Did Denver simply miss Paul Millsap? Was Denver merely fatigued having played three games within a span of four days? Or does Denver’s latest performance hint at deeper problems? Below, we take a closer look at Monday’s game and what any potential ramifications might be.
Rebounding, Threes And Defense
Given the almost 30 point gap in points scored between both teams, it’s fair to say that Denver was soundly beaten. Having studied every game that the Nuggets have played, Monday night’s stands out as a being out of the norm.