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Denver Nuggets: Forecasting the Nuggets First 10 Games

By Mathew Huff

Jan 25, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends as guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Hawks defeated the Nuggets 119-105. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends as guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Hawks defeated the Nuggets 119-105. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 31, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver @ New Orleans

This game can really go either way.

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The Pelicans will have a healthy Anthony Davis which could present problems for the Nuggets frontcourt. However, I have a hard time seeing the Pelicans frontcourt slowing down Mudiay and Harris who are starting to evolve into great guards.

Also, let’s not forget that Gallinari had a couple of his best games against New Orleans last year. He posted 21 points in one game and 34 points in another. While the Pelicans won the season series last year 2-1, the Nuggets are going to be very improved and they should show it against a Pelicans team who is still finding their identity.

My prediction is Denver prevails 99-91.

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