Are the nuggets contenders or just pretenders for 2019 playoffs?

[Real14]

I actually respect their toughness, grit and resilience this season for doing things we never thought they will do this season but I think they will be no more than 2nd round exits. I think they are in between pretenders and contenders because I do love their nucleus. How about you Ish?

[HoopologyPhD]

Pretenders, I can't see them beating W's or Rockets because of their lack of defense and playoff experience. Also they lack a true scoring threat which will be a problem against playoff defense.

[Real14]

Pretenders, I can't see them beating W's or Rockets because of their lack of defense and playoff experience. Also they lack a true scoring threat which will be a problem against playoff defense.
Yea that can be a big problem plus the jazz and thunder have the experience too.

[MJistheGOAT]

Pretenders
1st round, max 2nd round exit

[Sportal]

Like that Hawks team that won 60 games. Maybe next year with Michael Porter Jr and Murray.

[4pointshot]

With the way they play at home, they have a shot of making the WCF. Wouldn't bet on it, but wouldn't be that surprised.

[Real14]

Pretenders
1st round, max 2nd round exit
This definitely makes sense. Slow Jokic wont go that far.

[Real14]

Like that Hawks team that won 60 games. Maybe next year with Michael Porter Jr and Murray.
Yea but I also think they need to trade I.T cuz he deserve a better role on a good team.

[NugzFan]

Yea but I also think they need to trade I.T cuz he deserve a better role on a good team.

We aren

[NugzFan]

Pretenders, I can't see them beating W's or Rockets because of their lack of defense and playoff experience. Also they lack a true scoring threat which will be a problem against playoff defense.

Is the definition of contender if we beat houston or gs?

If so then we aren

[Sportal]

[QUOTE=NugzFan]Is the definition of contender if we beat houston or gs?

If so then we aren

[kurple]

Obviously pretenders considering they have the youngest rotation in the league. Good thing for the Nuggets this ain't the last NBA season ever

[Uncle Drew]

Neither.

[Akeem34TheDream]

They are the 3rd best team. But the gap between with top 2 is a lot.

[nayte]

Pretenders but I hope to be proven wrong.

[RoseCity07]

They aren't winning anything this year but I'm curious to see what they can become if Michael Porter lives up to even half his potential. A lot of people thought Porter could go #1 before his injuries and Denver got him at like 14 in the first round.

[Real14]

Obviously pretenders considering they have the youngest rotation in the league. Good thing for the Nuggets this ain't the last NBA season ever
I respect that. Good points.

[Real14]

They aren't winning anything this year but I'm curious to see what they can become if Michael Porter lives up to even half his potential. A lot of people thought Porter could go #1 before his injuries and Denver got him at like 14 in the first round.
Man I was so mad that the Knicks didnt get MPJ. Nuggets got lucky.:coleman:

[Lodi Dodi]

They are a solid regular season team but I believe that Warrior and Rockets would soundly beat them and they should be wishing they don't see the Thunder. The problem with them is that in the playoffs and especially on the road, you need two players that can go off for 25+ points on any single game because role players and bench players will usually regress on the road. They're a well-rounded team but they don't have a player that can carry a team to more than 2 wins in a series.

[Nowitness]

Tweeners. I can't see them getting bounced in the first round, but I wouldn't be shocked if they were swept in the second. Realistic I think they put up a good fight in round 2 but they are like one of the 5 youngest teams in the NBA and really only Millsap has playoff experience so not this year

[Real14]

Tweeners. I can't see them getting bounced in the first round, but I wouldn't be shocked if they were swept in the second. Realistic I think they put up a good fight in round 2 but they are like one of the 5 youngest teams in the NBA and really only Millsap has playoff experience so not this year
I agree bro. The nuggets' inexperience will f.uck them up.

[Xiao Yao You]

Yea that can be a big problem plus the jazz and thunder have the experience too.

Jazz play Houston so it won't matter. Good thing they brought back the same team that got crushed by Houston last year and didn't trade Exum for Conley