Don't Believe Me, Just Watch: Denver Nuggets

Do not believe this man. Observe him.

So for the legions of you who caught Episode 5 of The Bottom Up podcast, you heard us introduce a new, nameless segment. Basically, we're going through each playoff team and debating whether or not they are legit contenders. We decided to take this cage match to the blog, because that's the kind of whimsical power we wield in The Bottom Up kingdom.

Are the Denver Nuggets a legit contender?

Logan’s answer: Yes

The past few years Denver has been labeled in the postseason as being that team you don’t want to meet in the first round but doesn't have a legitimate shot of going deep into the playoffs. That has changed this year as Denver has emerged as one of the elite teams in the Western Conference. Currently, Denver is in the middle of a fierce battle for the number three spot in the playoffs with the Memphis Grizzles and the Los Angeles Clippers. Denver currently holds the spot and looks poised to maintain it, as they have been playing phenomenal basketball of late and are in the midst of a 15 game winning streak. This spot could be crucial in long-term playoff success as whoever falls in the fourth or fifth spot will be in a real battle with one another to make it to the next round compared to playing the sliding Warriors or the inexperienced Rockets. But regardless of how the regular season ends or how the playoff seeding shakes out, the Nuggets are a team capable of going deep in the playoffs.