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Denver Nuggets: Predicting the Playoff Roster

By Blake Holmes

DENVER, CO - MARCH 12: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a play during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 12, 2019 at the Pepsi Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - MARCH 12: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a play during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 12, 2019 at the Pepsi Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – MARCH 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on March 12, 2019 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 – MARCH 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on March 12, 2019 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) /

There’s only 16 games left in the season and the Denver Nuggets are in a good place to make the playoffs.

The Denver Nuggets are currently at the No. two spot in the Western Conference after beating a majority of the predictions for them earlier in the season. They have had their surprising performers, their mainstays and their exciting projects this year, but now it’s time to start thinking about the postseason. Teams can be a little more lenient with playing time in the regular season, but who do you expect to suit up and play valuable minutes when the lights shine brightest?

It goes without saying that it is still possible for the Nuggets to miss the playoffs completely, as the West is very tight and they have not clinched a playoff spot just yet. However, it won’t take too long for the Mile High City to have their first playoff berth since 2013, as long as there isn’t a colossal meltdown.

Today, I will be discussing my predictions for the playoff roster that Coach Michael Malone will put on the floor for the Nuggets. While there will be more players on the actual roster than I will be discussing, I will be talking about the ten players that I believe will play actual minutes for the team. As always, if you do not agree with the players that I mention, be sure to let me know on Twitter and in the comments down below! With that being said, let’s get started.

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