The Denver Nuggets are riding a season-long six-game winning streak into their second matchup with the Sacramento Kings this season.
While Nuggets fans are no stranger to the team’s success dating back to last year’s 54-win campaign, how Denver (13-3) has won games has been quite the surprise this season. Heading into Friday’s slate of games, the Nuggets own the top-ranked defensive rating in the league, compared to just the 19th-ranked offensive rating.
Denver’s defensive success has been fueled by their defense on shots outside of the paint and their elite rebounding. The Nuggets rank first in both opponent shooting percentage from the mid-range and beyond the arc.