NBA Power Rankings: How Real Are The Miami Heat?

73. <p>The Denver Nuggets continue to prove that they’re an OK NBA team. And that should bring excitement, believe it or not, for their fan base. With a rookie point guard, who is still very much learning how to play the game at the highest level, sporting an 8-13 record in the Western Conference really isn’t that bad.</p> <p>In fact, if you’re one of those overly optimistic fellas, the Denver Nuggets are really only 1.5 games back of the 8th seed in the West playoff standings. Even though that’s a highly unlikely scenario, I suppose it isn’t far-fetched to believe that this team, as long as they continue to grow under Mike Malone, could enter the playoff push.</p> <p>OK, that’s a bit too much. The Nuggets should just be happy that – it appears – they finally have a solid coach and young, talented point guard to build around. Small steps.</p>. (8-13). Previous: 27th. Denver Nuggets. 28. team