Nuggets: Five keys for the stretch run

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Defend Home Court

Currently the Nuggets are 23-7 at home. Only Toronto and Minnesota have more home wins this season.

With 11 of 24 reaming games at home the Nuggets must stay hot and defend the home court. After the break the Nuggets start with three straight home games.

The Spurs, Rockets and Clippers come to town in succession.

In order to keep pace with the teams ahead and the surging teams behind; Denver must find a way to escape with a 2-1 record.