Denver Nuggets/Nikola Jokic: Under a microscope near top

The Denver Nuggets have lived up and perhaps exceeded preseason expectations so far despite falling to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Their 9-2 record is still good enough for 2nd in the West. That being said, the Denver Nuggets will have to give maximum effort every night to stay there.

I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth when the Nuggets dropped one to Memphis. Nikola Jokic inexplicably shot the ball once with one second remaining in the game while handing over 6 turnovers.

I think the turnovers were a product of a good defensive team knowing Jokic was going to pass. Until Jokic is again a threat to score I believe his ability to distribute the ball will continue to suffer.

I’m not…