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Nuggets starters have flipped a switch on defense this season
The Denver Nuggets were lambasted for their defense in the first round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves last season. Moreover, it was their lack of defense. And while the overall defensive rating hasn't changed much season over season, the starters have certainly improved. A lot. And the Nuggets are really only one David Adelman decision away from challenging for a top-10 defense. No, really!
The defense from the starting five of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, and Christian Braun looked great once again in the 116-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. And that's become a theme this year.
The Nuggets starters are vastly improved on defense