Nuggets: Five keys for the stretch run

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 13: Danny Green #14 of the San Antonio Spurs defends Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 13, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 13: Danny Green #14 of the San Antonio Spurs defends Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 13, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 13: Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) goes up for a shot over San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) and forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the third quarter on February 13, 2018 at Pepsi Center. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 13: Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) goes up for a shot over San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) and forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the third quarter on February 13, 2018 at Pepsi Center. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

The Nuggets are on a hot streak coming into the post All Star break run.

At 32-26 the Nuggets find themselves in optimal position to close the season strong during the stretch run.

Despite a tough schedule in the month of February, they have surprised many NBA peers.

With just 24 games remaining in the regular season it’s time for the young Nuggets to finish what they started late last season.

Here are five keys for the Nuggets down the stretch.