Nuggets: Keys to defeating Indiana
By Mathew Huff
The Nuggets must do these things in order to defeat the Pacers.
The Denver Nuggets will have their hands full against the currently, hot Indiana Pacers. Despite coming off a convincing road win over the Orlando Magic, Denver’s abilities are still in question without their two stars with their road struggles this season.
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If they can manage to defeat the Pacers, then things will start to look up for them once again. However, they must execute these aspects of the game in order to achieve the road win. Here is what they are.
First, they must come out aggressive. Indiana does not possess a strong post presence. Therefore, they must attack the paint as soon as the ball is tipped off. With success down low, it will open up opportunities out on the perimeter for the jump shooters.
Second of all, they must play good defense like they did in the last game. Good, quick rotations will be key against this Pacers team who can knock down the three point shot with the young talent they possess.
And, finally, they must key in on Victor Oladipo. He has been their best player so far and is on a hot streak right now. Harris will be on him, but they must not be afraid to send help when he drives the paint. Denver must make other players like Myles Turner or Bojan Bogdanovich step up and defeat the Nuggets. Otherwise, Denver will succumb to the same fate as the Cleveland Cavaliers who were shocked by the young Pacers the other night.
It will be a very tough battle for the Nuggets. But if they fight like they fought against the Magic, things should go their way once again.
If they stick to these keys, their chances of victory will increase drastically.