Stat of the Week: The Denver Nuggets bench needs a makeover

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesThe Denver Nuggets, for a team with a 2-1 record that includes a convincing win against the team that eliminated them in the playoffs last season, seem to be filled with more questions than answers at the moment. In a cruel twist of fate, the Nikola Joki\u0107 led team ranks 27th in the NBA in offensive rating and 5th in defensive rating.

After Monday night’s implosion of a loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the offensive end of the floor, the quality of Denver’s offense can and should be called into question. The Nuggets scored 87 points, never crossing 25 in any individual quarter. Matching Denver’s 27th ranking in offensive rating is their 27th…