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Nuggets Test Playoff Readiness Against Top Seeds
18 Mar
Summary
- Nuggets completed a tough schedule with nine top-six seeds in ten games.
- Denver sits fifth in the West with a 41-27 record and 14 games remaining.
- Potential playoff matchups are ranked by perceived difficulty for the Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets have concluded a rigorous part of their schedule, having played nine of the top-six seeded teams in their last ten games. This demanding stretch has prepared them for the playoffs, despite a mix of wins against contenders and tough losses.
Currently holding a 41-27 record and fifth place in the Western Conference, the Nuggets have 14 regular-season games remaining. They are assessing potential first-round playoff opponents, but the tight standings make precise predictions difficult.
Denver is only two games ahead of the play-in tournament, creating various potential first-round matchups. The team has ranked these potential opponents by perceived difficulty, with the Phoenix Suns identified as a favorable draw despite their current seeding.
Other potential opponents include the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, with Denver having a history of success against both in playoff series. However, matchups against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the surging San Antonio Spurs are seen as more challenging.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, considered the league's deepest and most talented team, represent the most formidable potential opponent. The Nuggets faced them in a seven-game series last year and, despite recent regular-season losses, believe they can compete.
