The Nuggets (29-13) have valiantly steered the ship during a stretch where they’ve been undermanned, going 3-1 without key starters Jamal Murray, Paul Millsap and Gary Harris. Michael Porter Jr., Malik Beasley, Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee have picked up the slack in the trio’s absence and it’s a positive development that the national media has praised the team for.
Here’s what they said about Nuggets’ this week:
New York Times Midseason Review: No. 4
What they said: Denver believes Michael Porter Jr., who finally appears healthy enough to take on a regular role, may provide the jolt the Nuggets need to threaten the Lakers and Clippers — even with Nikola Jokic gradually emerging from his slow start.