Denver Nuggets: 3 secret x-factors to help fuel a deep playoff run

These three players should make a huge difference as the Denver Nuggets are set to begin their quest to win an NBA championship.

The Denver Nuggets will enter the postseason with their trio of stars all healthy which is a good thing considering their collective injury history. Michael Porter Jr. has missed 19 games but will enter the playoffs as the team’s healthy third option while putting up 17.5 points per game in the regular season.

The Nuggets will also lean on Jamal Murray as he has bounced back admirably coming off an ACL injury that cost him all of last season. Look for him to play a significant role for the Nuggets as the team’s second option in the playoffs.

But we all know what we can expect out of the two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. If this core remains healthy throughout the postseason, this team can give anybody a run for their money. But who will emerge among the role players and be the difference maker?

Predicting x-factors for the Denver Nuggets

Here are a few ideal candidates who could be the secret x-factors for the Nuggets as they are set to begin their quest for a title.