Nuggets Take One at Home

Andre Miller and Wilson Chandler of the Denver Nuggets pave the way to an exciting start to the play-offs. The Nuggets were outscored by 4 points at the half and they took off from there taking a 2 point lead to finish with and a 1-0 start to their series with the Warriors.

Andre Miller had 28 and 5 assists leading in points for all players this game, Chandler only had 11 points, but backed that number up with 13 rebounds for a double-double. Also for the Nuggets another Andre had a great game, Andre Iguodala had a near double-double with 8 points and 10 rebounds for his Nuggets.

The Warriors were playing on what seemed like all cylinders, their big men David Lee and Andrew Bogut both had at least 9 points and exactly 14 rebounds. Their shooters Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry both had 18 or more points, Thompson with 22 and Curry with 19. Also, their ball handlers Curry and Jarret Jack couldn't be stopped with Curry adding 9 assists to his stat sheet and Jack had a 10 assists and 10 points game off the bench.

The thing that really put this game away was a last second lay-up by Andre Miller that put the Nuggets up by two after being outscored 31-24 in the first 11:58 minutes of the fourth quarter, Miller made it  31-26 in the entire fourth quarter. Making the final score 97-95 Nuggets on top.

By David B.

NBA Power Rankings

Here is ESPN Power Rankings compared to mine.

ESPN

1. San Antonio Spurs        ~ 42-12
2. Miami Heat                   ~ 36-14
3. Oklahoma City Thunder~ 39-14
4. Los Angeles Clippers    ~ 39-17
5. Denver Nuggets            ~ 33-21

Here is Front Row Report's (David B.)

1. Oklahoma City Thunder~ 39-14
2. San Antonio Spurs        ~ 42-12
3. Miami Heat                   ~ 36-14
4. Memphis Grizzlies         ~ 33-18
5. Los Angeles Clippers    ~ 39-17

By David B.

Nuggets-Nets Preview

The Brooklyn Nets were in last place at this point last year and now they are in second place only trailing the Knicks by two games. As for the Nuggets they have played better then ever with out Carmello Anthony and Chauncey Billups, which delivered a shock to some people.

On the Nets side of the court they have a great team in the huddle with Gerald Wallace, Joe Johnson, Brook Lopez, Deron Williams, and Andre Blatche. Since that is six players their amazing line up digs down to their bench. Blatche starts on the bench mostly, but when he is worked into the game he is great defensive player to have. Also, Brook Lopez is a great defensive player, averaging 2.2 blocks a game leading the two teams. Lopez also, averages 7.4 rebounds and 18.9 points. Plus, Joe Johnson is mainly used as an offensive weapon as he creates 16.8 points on average. Also, Williams leads the team in assists with 7.6. On the Nuggets team they are made of a core consisting of point guard Ty Lawson, forward Danilo Gallinari, guard Andre Iguodala, and forward / center Wilson Chandler. Iguodala is playing very well transforming from a Sixer to a Nugget as he averages 13.4 points a game. Also, Ty Lawson is a main source of points as well as Gallinari. Lawson averages 15.7 points and Gallinari averages 17.2 leading the Nuggets.

Who do you think will come out on top? I believe that the Nets will continue their fighting season with a win over the Nuggets, but it will be a close game. Post your opinion in the comments!

By David B.