For almost as long as Nuggets fans can remember, the basketball team has not been one known for their defense. From the halcyon Doug Moe era to the Michael Malone era, the Nuggets have been known for points - both scored and allowed.
After four games in the 2018-19 season, the Nuggets are tied with the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 most efficient defense in the league. They’ve held their opponents to under 100 points in three of their four games, and the win over the Kings would have been a better performance if the score hadn’t been such a blowout.