The Nuggets are Playoff Bound!

The Nuggets are headed to the Playoffs! The Nuggets are headed to the Playoffs!

Can you believe the turnaround that we saw with this team over the course of this winter and spring? They went from their usual, strong playing selves to an unmotivated, not winning team that we didn't even recognize. And then, somehow, they turned it around and ACTUALLY made it to the NBA playoffs this year. Awesome.

They're taking on the LA Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. This is going to be a tough opponent: the Lakers have one of the strongest records in the entire league, not just the Western Conference. So if we can manage to win this best of seven series, oust the Lakers as our competition and move on to the second round, I have to say that we have a super good chance of making it all the way. Because that means that not only do we have the talent, but the Nuggets roster will be extra motivated and have a higher confidence level after taking out such a big competitor.

I'll be at every home game I can make it to! They play at home on Friday and Sunday this week - perfect weekend plans for us Nuggets lovers in town. I already got Nuggets tickets for both of those games. I'm guessing that prices will just keep going up with such a big team coming to town. If needed, they'll also play at home next Thursday - but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

GO NUGGETS!

The Denver Nuggets and the NBA Playoffs

So the Nuggets have a chance at the Playoffs - duh, they always do. But with their recent not-so-great level of play, here's what I can tell you about what their REAL chances are of actually making it to/past the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

1. Today, the Nuggets are sitting as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Therefore, if the end of the season was right this second, they would be a shoe in. For the first round, at least.

2. One loss could push the Nuggets to the ninth seed in the Western Conference and crush their playoff dreams. Since the Phoenix Suns are behind them by one game and the Utah Jazz are behind them by one and a half games, the competition over these last few games will be tough.

3. The Denver Nuggets roster has been PLAGUED by injuries this season. One injury could result in lower morale and could result in a few losses. No bueno for our hometown team.

4. The remaining games on the Nuggets schedule are going to be tough. They play the Rockets twice, the Thunder, the Lakers and the Clippers (and the Timberwolves, but that's for sure a win) - meaning there is room for error. But also room for triumph.

I'm not saying that I don't believe in the Nuggets- obviously they're my team! But I'm trying to be realistic, it IS possible that they won't make the playoffs this year. And Playoff disappointment isn't fun for anyone...so let's just throw it in the hat that we're at about 50/50 right now for a playoff run...

Denver Nuggets: Are They Playoff Bound?

There's no denying that the Nuggets haven't been playing quite their best lately. And that if they are going to actually make the NBA Playoffs, they're going to have to work like crazy to get their ranking back within the top teams in the league. Cause you know there are going to be a lot of pissed off fans if these guys can't get their ish together after playing pretty damn well all season and then falling apart right when it was really starting to count. Coming up on the Nuggets schedule: a four game series on the road...They take on the Raptors tomorrow, the Bobcats on Friday, the Magin on Sunday and the Hornets next Wednesday. They'll be home again to battle it out with the Suns at the Pepsi Center NEXT Friday - so make some Friday night plans and cheer these guys on to the playoffs!

Denver Nuggets Toast. But Not Really.

So I'm not all up for discussing the Nuggets loss to the Clippers yesterday...although they were on a six game winning streak, so not all is bad with one loss, right? We're still second in the Northwest, although it's going to take a lot of hard wins to catch up to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They're on a roll, man. So anyway, since we're NOT talking about the Nuggets loss last night, let's talk about some new Nuggets gear. They DID win six games in a row after all. Did I mention that? ;)

So I may or may not have splurged on this little Nuggets ProToast Toaster. Well, splurged would have been the wrong word - it was only six bucks after all! But it actually toasts the Denver Nuggets logo onto your...toast...Nuggets for breakfast. The NEW breakfast of champions, right? Loves it.

Losing Carmelo Anthony was the Best Thing That Happened to the Denver Nuggets

Yes, we all loved and adored Carmelo Anthony before he was traded to the New York Knicks. But it looks like we might have gotten the better end of the stick with this deal. Why, you ask? Well, for one, our record is much better than the Knicks. We're running a 29-12 record, the Knicks are sitting at 20-24. Second, Anthony's greed led him to want way more money than he was worth. And the Knicks were so worried that they weren't going to land him that they offered WAY more than he was worth. They gave up prime depth and dough to nab this guy that hasn't necessarily been underperforming, but definitely isn't playing at superstar levels. Third, we're about to nail a flawless road series, guys. And if that's not speaking to the direction of this team, I don't know what is.