Denver Nuggets Stats Leaders Through Six Games
Nov 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) watches as guard Dion Waiters (3) takes a shot against Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) and center JaVale McGee (34) and forward Kenneth Faried (35) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Saying the Denver Nuggets’ 2014-15 season hasn’t gotten off to the start fans and the team hoped for is a major understatement. After six games, the Nuggets are 1 and 5, tied with the L.A. Lakers for the worst record in the Western Conference. In fact, if it weren’t for the woeful 0 and 7 start by the Philadelphia 76ers, the Nuggets would essentially be the worst team in the league in terms of win/loss record.
With the team preparing to face the Portland Trailblazers for the second time in less than a week tomorrow, there is still plenty of time to turn things around and get the season back on track. Here is a look at the top three Denver Nuggets stats leaders in several key categories through the first six games of the NBA season.
Points Per Game
- Ty Lawson – 13.6 ppg
- Randy Foye – 12.2 ppg
- Kenneth Faried – 11.7 ppg
Rebounds Per Game*
- Kenneth Faried – 8.7 rpg
- Timofey Mozgov – 6.8 rpg
- Wilson Chandler – 4.8 rpg
(NOTE: JJ Hickson recorded 10 rebounds in his only appearance so far this season, but his one game average is a bit statistically misleading so he’s not included in this list.)
Assists Per Game
- Ty Lawson – 7.8 apg
- Randy Foye – 2.8 apg
- Nate Robinson – 2 apg
Steals Per Game
- Ty Lawson – 1.2 spg
- Danilo Gallinari – 0.7 spg
- Alonzo Gee – 0.6 spg
Turnovers Per Game
1. Ty Lawson – 3 topg
2. Timofey Mozgov – 2 topg
3. (tie) Kenneth Faried – 1.8 topg
3. (tie) Jusuf Nurkic – 1.8 topg