The Nuggets haven’t been at their best in their opening six games, but they’ve managed to grind out four wins thanks to clutch plays on both sides of the floor. Considering the team’s publicly-stated goal of being a contender this season, there is still room for improvement for Michael Malone’s team – especially in the eyes of the national media.
In Nuggets.com’s first roundup of the national media’s power rankings, here’s a look at the general consensus of how the team is performing week-to-week.
NBA.com: No. 8
What they said: They’re already out to an early lead for the most clutch wins (they're 4-1 in games that were within five points in the last five minutes) this season, with Nikola Jokic having shot 9-for-13 in clutch moments, a mark highlighted by a ridiculous turnaround jumper in Orlando on Saturday.