Denver Nuggets: Forecasting the Nuggets First 10 Games

By Mathew Huff | Sep 24, 2016

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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Apr 13, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) dribbles as Portland Trail Blazers guard Brian Roberts (2) defends and Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) screens during the 4th quarter at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports /

Portland @ Denver

Portland has had Denver’s number the last two years.

I can put my finger on it, but for some reason the Nuggets can’t solve the Blazer’s puzzle. Damian Lillard is a better point guard right now than Mudiay and McCollum is carrying momentum from winning Most Improved Player of the Year.

Many thought the loss of LaMarcus Aldridge would open up an opportunity for Denver to get a win in the series. However, Portland continued to slay the series last season against Denver. Unfortunately, I predict that the Nuggets will continue to have problems with the Trail Blazers.

The Nuggets will lost their first game by the score of 102-95.

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