The One Lesson Denver Needs to Take From the Playoffs

Denver should be taking notes from this post season.

After the 39 year old Manu Ginobli logged a game winning block against James Harden, it is pretty clear what lesson the Denver Nuggets need to take away from this year’s post season.

That would be that defense is the key to success. I know I have harped time and time again about Denver’ terrible defense this season, but when you have a high powered offense while being ranked 29th in defensive efficiency, it is clear what needs to improve.

Most of the teams in the playoffs, (not all, but most), have one thing in common. They value defense as much as they do their offense. If the players are watching the playoffs at home and let’s be honest,…