Shaqdaddy11
MVP
Many of you are under-rating this Nuggets team because they coasted down the stretch. Remember this team swept the Warriors 3-0, and gave the Warriors 2 of their 8 home losses.
The Nuggets just defeated the full-strength Celtics & Bucks convincingly, and took 2 of 3 against the full-strength Grizzlies. They also won in Sacramento, and swept the Cavs and Clippers.
The Nuggets are a Top 3 team when games matter. They will be healthy, rested, and will not be coasting in the playoffs, Don't bet against them.
They're also 2-2 against the Lakers team BEFORE the trade deadline.
If LA gets the number 8 seed, I don't see the Nuggets pulling off the series win.