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2 Takeaways: Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers

By Kevin Oestreicher

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 6: The Denver Nuggets huddle up during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 6: The Denver Nuggets huddle up during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 6: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 6: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Paul Millsap is turning into a bargain

It’s hard for some people to think of Paul Millsap as a bargain, especially considering his age and the amount of money he is owed. However, against the Lakers, Millsap played 40 minutes of high level basketball, guarding one of the best players of all-time in LeBron James, and even getting a bit fiery after a few missed calls against him. Millsap finished the game with 16 points and 8 rebounds.

There was a lot of debate as to whether Millsap should be brought back to the team next year. He is making $30 million dollars this year and has a team option for $30 million dollars next year. At his current level of play, he is a valuable piece of this Nuggets team, and the defensive and veteran presence that he brings is priceless.

A healthy Millsap is the best thing for this Denver team. When he is playing at a high level, the Nuggets usually feed off of his play and play better on both ends of the floor.

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