NBA: 5 bold predictions for the stretch run in the Western Conference

The Denver Nuggets will finish as the 4th seed; Jamal Murray returns

For much of the season, the Denver Nuggets have been an afterthought in the Western Conference. A big reason for that has been the injuries due to Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.

Interestingly enough, Nikola Jokic has done a great job in keeping the Nuggets afloat. He’s been an MVP candidate again and if the Nuggets had a better record, there would be no question that he’d be getting more MVP love.

Nevertheless, the Nuggets are coming and I predict they’ll finish as a top 4 seed in the West with the return of Jamal Murray at some point before the playoffs. I’m not sure if he’ll be back to form automatically, but he could help the Nugget evolve into a true threat in the postseason.