The Denver Nuggets have achieved several milestones this season. In addition to simply clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2013, Denver has won the Northwest division for the first time since 2010 and will enjoy homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The latter two milestones were achieved when the Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Now, the two teams will wrap up the season series in Portland on Sunday.
After struggling on the offensive end over the past two weeks, the Nuggets (53-26) have responded with two strong wins over Western Conference playoff teams this week.