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NBA: The potential long-term impact of the 2018 Western Conference playoff race

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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 in Oakland, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 in Oakland, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Denver Nuggets

Record: 35-30 (9th)

The Denver Nuggets can be one the most exciting and one of the most frustrating teams in the league. Just a few games ago, they looked like they had figured things out. They had started to look like the team they were at the end of last season, with Nikola Jokic really asserting himself.

Now, upon the return of Paul Millsap, the Nuggets have looked out of sorts and their playoff aspirations are in jeopardy.

If Denver doesn’t make the playoffs, it would put the organization in a tough spot. They have a young core that they are going to need to pay for soon. Will the Nuggets really want to approach the luxury tax for a team that hasn’t made the playoffs yet?