Michael Malone stresses a defense that turns into offensive pace and production - but what are the Nuggets actually doing?
For decades, the Denver Nuggets have been synonymous with fast pace. Whether it was Larry Brown's teams in the 70s or Moe's in the 80s, Denver was known for getting up the floor and pressuring the opposition with the pace of the game. Paul Westhead believed in pace to the detriment of everyone playing and watching, but after a decade wandering in the NBA wasteland the Nuggets got back to pace with George Karl.