Time for David Adelman to show he is the right man for the job.
Anyone can post a winning record with Nikola Jokic, who could turn fire hydrants into functional scorers. But the view of the Nuggets without him remains dim. The phrase lottery team gets thrown around freely.
Well, Jokic is expected to miss at least a month with a hyperextended left knee, joining Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Christian Braun (high ankle sprain), Cam Johnson (hyperextended knee) and backup center Jonas Valanciunas (strained calf) on the injured list.