Im impressed on how Denver Nuggets works this season. Currently sitting at the 2nd spot in the West and looks like they can maintain it until the end of the season.
Last season, I remember they are fighing to death in the last playoffs spot and had a sudden match against the Minnesota Timberwolves on their final season game which they are loss. But this time no worries now about being kicked out from the playoffs. I was expecting Nuggets to be a playoff contender this season but not to the point that I will think they can sealed the 2nd spot.
Their last playoffs appearance were way back Season 2012-2013. Their last playoffs 2nd and conference finals appearance were way back 2008-09. That was really a drought and all these absence will now be erase this season. Great performance by the current core players of the team.
Yes. Jokic seems to have made a lot of difference too. He seems to have improved a lot.
Their chemistry is stonger.
Add up the will to win by their pointguard Murray who plays like he is always excited for the game.
I remember him always for his clutch shots. I think those also made them think tey can really win games.
With improvements, here they are now.
There is not much change in their roster and yet the change in statistics grew so much.