The Denver Nuggets have struggled to start the season, mostly on the defensive end. Let’s talk about why.
Paul Millsap needs to be better on the perimeter
Paul Millsap has the second highest defensive rating (115.7 points allowed per 100 possessions) of all Denver Nuggets rotation players this year behind only Michael Porter Jr. (122.8, SSS). For three straight seasons in Denver, Millsap posted one of the lowest defensive rating marks when he was on the floor due to his basketball intelligence and ability to see the floor and cover for weaknesses in his teammates.