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NBA Power Rankings: The Raptors are standing on top

By Ian Levy

TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 29 - Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) laugh during warm-ups as the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 131-128 in overtime in Toronto. November 29, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 29 - Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) laugh during warm-ups as the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 131-128 in overtime in Toronto. November 29, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – NOVEMBER 30: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 30, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – NOVEMBER 30: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 30, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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The Nuggets had a huge week, picking up a win over the Raptors and hovering just behind them and the Bucks in the overall point differential rankings. Their rotation seems to have settled a bit and they’ve been getting very strong bench player from Juan Hernangomez, Mason Plumlee, Monte Morris and Malik Beasley. In addition, Paul Millsap seems to have really figured out his place on the team and have been playing fantastic defense.

Nikola Jokic continues to be the driving force and the ceiling for Denver will ultimately come down to how much they can get out of him. Jokic is an elite and skilled offensive player and one of the most efficient creators of offense in the league. But he’s still playing under 30 minutes per game and has taken 12 or fewer shots in roughly half his games. He can absolutely control a game. The more he’s doing it, the better off the Nuggets are.

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