The scariest first round playoff opponent for the Denver Nuggets is themselves
But it's their own rust and malaise that the Nuggets will have to watch out for when the playoffs come around.
Nuggets rest starters after clinching 1 seed, lose to Phoenix Suns
It took the Suns stars 45 minutes to separate from the Nuggets reserves though, and the Nuggets really pushed them.
Jokić returns and struggles badly, Nuggets lose to Rockets in ugly affair
You would never know the Nuggets had an opportunity to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference by the way they played.
No Jokić, Murray, MPJ, or KCP in Nuggets loss to Suns on back-to-back
Ultimately, the Nuggets scored just 93 points and didn't have enough offensive firepower to get past Kevin Durant and the Suns
The MVP race is completely missing the point
The top three MVP candidates: Jokić, Embiid, and Giannis, will hold a round robin in the final 10 games of the season.
Jokić, Murray, and Porter dominated in Wednesday's win over Washington
The Nuggets finished their road trip with a 3-2 record, recovering from a dire start against the Toronto Raptors last week.
The Nuggets were good, but the Knicks were better on Saturday
The Knicks are good, and they played really well, executing down the stretch and making clutch shots that the Nuggets didn't.
Jokić, Nuggets bounce back with solid 119-100 win vs Detroit Pistons
Christian Braun's energy certainly assisted the Nuggets too. He made big plays on both ends of the floor.
Nuggets losing ways continue in Toronto, drop 4th in a row to Raptors
The Raptors pushed the Nuggets to the brink in the first quarter alone, scoring 49 points on Denver's Swiss cheese defense.
The Nuggets didn't take the Spurs seriously, and they paid for it
Nikola Jokić put up a triple-double with a lot of points, but it doesn't matter if the Spurs are going to score every time.
The Denver Nuggets are as ready as they ever will be for the playoffs
Instead, the Nuggets are simply out to prove it in the playoffs this time around, righting the wrongs of previous seasons.
Jamal Murray goes off, Nuggets take care of Rockets in blowout win
Between Jokić, Murray, Porter, Gordon, and KCP, the Nuggets have the most talented starting unit in franchise history.
Denver Nuggets shoot poorly, get blown out by Memphis Grizzlies
The Nuggets couldn't find a rhythm offensively due to the physicality of the Grizzlies defenders.
MPJ catches fire, Jokić logs triple-double in road win over Cavs
Nikola Jokić posted 24 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists in the win. The Nuggets are now 22-0 when Jokić logs a triple-double.
Here's what's facing the Denver Nuggets after the All-Star Break
The Nuggets will play 23 more games across February, March, and April before the most important playoff run in franchise history.
Nuggets are 41-18 entering the All-Star Break after win over Dallas
Nikola Jokić achieved his 21st triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in his 35 minutes.
Jokić vs Bam was easy work, Nuggets win 112-108 vs Heat
Nikola Jokić dominated with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, showcasing off impressive post moves versus Bam Adebayo.
A triple-double for Nikola Jokić and a road win for the Denver Nuggets
Though they started slow tonight against the Hornets, the Nuggets kicked into gear and made the plays that mattered.
AG brought it, but the Nuggets didn't in loss to Orlando Magic
The Nuggets never developed a rhythm as a team and were frustrated by Orlando's length and athleticism all evening.
Nuggets punt on back-to-back in Minnesota, lose in blowout fashion
Though the Nuggets were severely depleted, it gave Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun opportunities for extended playing time
Murray and Jokić lead the way in Nuggets win over Curry, Warriors
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić led the way for the Nuggets, playing their games in the exact way they need to play against the…
Will the Nuggets trade guard Bones Hyland in the next week?
Bones Hyland is probably Denver's next most valuable trade chip: a scorer with playmaking capability and defensive weaknesses.
Jokić now one total assist shy of triple-double average in Nuggets win
Jokić put together an incredible performance of 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting to go with 18 rebounds and 15 assists.
Joel Embiid dominated his matchup with Nikola Jokić in Nuggets loss
Embiid won his battle with Jokić emphatically, and the Sixers' comeback says a lot about both Philly and Denver at this stage.
Joker is going back to the All-Star game for the fifth year in a row
For the fifth season in a row and third as a starter, Nikola Jokić will be representing the Nuggets in the All-Star game.