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Nuggets: Takeaways from the Cavaliers game

By Michael Longhofer

Denver Nuggets v Cleveland CavaliersCLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 3: Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets and JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers fight for a loose ball during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 3, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Nuggets defeated the Cavaliers 126-117. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)Getty ID: 926944342
Denver Nuggets v Cleveland CavaliersCLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 3: Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets and JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers fight for a loose ball during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 3, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Nuggets defeated the Cavaliers 126-117. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)Getty ID: 926944342 /
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Denver Nuggets v Memphis GrizzliesMEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 2: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 2, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 926539876
Denver Nuggets v Memphis GrizzliesMEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 2: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 2, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 926539876 /

Remember last week when Gary Harris had an awful game against the Houston Rockets?

Yeah, me either.

Gary has blown up over the last two games for 58 points on 21-for-35 shooting.  he is 7-for-15 from the three-point line and a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line.  Add in five steals and a +17 (+/-) rating, the point could be made that Harris is carrying the Nuggets, this week.

Is Harris underrated?  Is he overrated?

He is the Nuggets leading scorer this season.  He is a highlight reel driving to the basket.  He’s made game-winners, he’s iced games.  He’s played outstanding defense on a who’s-who of NBA stars (see above mentioned LeBron James story).

Sometimes The Core is a unit, their performances less individual and more measured as a whole.  Sometimes, however, one of the Nuggets young stars steps out and distinguishes them self, individually.  It’s important that Murray, Harris and Jokic are seen as more than just a part of a group.  They, individually are outstanding.

At the end of the day, Harris may be the best of the three.  Or not, it varies game-over-game.  When Nikola was posting triple-doubles, it was him.  When Jamal blew up for 40, it was his turn.

Next: Keys to defeating Cleveland

There are worse problems an up-and-coming team could have.

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