As they skidded into the new year, with a 1-4 record over the past week, the Nuggets suddenly started facing questions about those dreaded mid-season obstructions: fatigue, inexperience, bad juju.
But the problem is simple — baskets. In January, the Nuggets have not been able to buy one. Denver’s field-goal percentage entering Tuesday tanked to 38 percent, well below its season average of 46 percent (12th best in the league). The Nuggets certainly don’t lack for players who like to shoot. They just can’t score.
“It’s not just one guy, it’s a lot of guys,” Denver coach Michael Malone said.