Will the Denver Nuggets Be This Year’s Surprise Team Out West?
By Andrew Dill
Jan 5, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (10) and Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) celebrate after a time out is called against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth period at Staples Center. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 137-115. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Surprise?
With the additions the team made this offseason, as well as the returning players, the Nuggets should find themselves back to winning basketball next season. Although it will be difficult due to a tough Western Conference, they should find a way to at least make it back into the playoffs. And don’t forget, making it to the playoffs for this team would be a surprise to the league.
With Shaw likely on the hot seat if they don’t perform well, the Nuggets should be doing everything possible on the court to make sure that doesn’t happen. I expect around 50 wins next season for the team, leading them to a seed in the playoffs. Their revamped roster will be enough and they will be seen as a threat to the rest of the league, just like they used to be.