The Nuggets find themselves in a familiar position in the Western Conference finals, trailing the Lakers, as they trailed the Jazz and the Clippers in these same playoffs, 3–1 in the series. Denver has been the most exciting team in the postseason, with superstar turns from Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, and a resilience seemingly born of ignorance. And yet, because of their propensity to fall behind in every series, the Nuggets have also been the most frustrating team in the bubble. If Murray, as he demanded after Denver eliminated the Clippers, really wants the narrative around his team to be different, then the Nuggets need to develop a killer instinct.
The Nuggets Need A Killer Instinct
