The Nuggets are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have almost the same winning percentage they did at this point last year, but find themselves under the microscope after suffering a shocking 128-114 loss to the Wizards Saturday. With heightened expectations comes higher scrutiny and the national media’s latest power rankings reflect that. Although Denver remains in the top 10, questions about its defense will remain until the team gets back to its pre-December form.
Here is what the national media had to say:
ESPN: No. 8
What they said: After losing to the Wizards, Jamal Murray put it bluntly: "I didn't think we respected our opponent.