NBA Power Rankings: Reality begins to set in for LA Lakers, Brooklyn Nets

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7. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are a team that has gotten off to a bit of a shaky start. However, I still firmly believe that they have the potential to be one of the better teams in the NBA this season. But they’re going to have to stay healthy. And right now, that’s a big question mark.

Michael Porter Jr. had a bit of a scare this past week but the Nuggets are going to need him if they’re going to accomplish what they want to this season. Nikola Jokic has also gotten off to a bit of a tame start to the season in comparison to what we came to expect from him over the past two seasons.

It seems that the Nuggets are a tick or two off but it’s still early on in the season and they have time to get things right. Ultimately, I believe that they will.