Denver Nuggets
PREDICTED FINISH: 26th 29-53
ACTUAL FINISH : 18th 40-42
What I got right: Well, not as much as with other teams. I did pick up that Jamal Murray as a key pickup. I pointed out the team defense as a key statistic to focus upon . The team ended 27th in defense. I even correctly assessed the trouble of getting significant minutes for new rookies.
What I got wrong: I was blind to the ability of the Denver Nuggets to work a meaningful rotation with their veterans. Where I had the team taking a step back, the team actually took a meaningful stride forward. I slipped on the ice on this one, it won’t be my only gaffe either.
ORIGINAL PREDICTION
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