Fansided

NBA Power Rankings: Who is headed for rock bottom?

By Ian Levy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz talk in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 19, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz talk in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 19, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
14 of 16
Next
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- NOVEMBER 24: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 24, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- NOVEMBER 24: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 24, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

denver nuggets. 3. team. 73. . 13-7. Previous: 7th

A 3-0 week with wins over the Timberwolves, Magic and Thunder gives the Nuggets the edge in the game of musical chairs occurring right behind the Bucks and Raptors in these power rankings. Paul Millsap had a huge week, averaging 15.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. Millsap at the top of his game is the element that can bind these Nuggets together into the best version of themselves but Denver just hasn’t been able to count on it every night.

Another key piece for Denver has been Juan Hernangomez, particularly his outside shooting. He was 7-of-17 on 3s this week and has made 43.7 percent on the season. His defensive versatility is key in holding Denver’s non-starter lineups together and his reliable shooting means the Nuggets don’t have to make a trade-off between offense and defense when they begin making substitutions.

Home/NBA