The Denver Nuggets returned to the No. 1-rated defensive team (101.5) after holding the Knicks to 92 points Thursday. The team had temporarily slipped to second after surrendering 105 points in its loss to the Lakers Tuesday. Defense has been their backbone in 2019-20 and the catalyst of the team’s 14-5 start to the season. ESPN’s Zach Lowe likes what he’s seen.
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“Holy hell are the Nuggets flying around to close windows before opposing offenses slide through them.