Three quarters of the way through the 2024-25 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets are still trying to figure out the best versions of themselves.
With Julian Strawther sidelined for a month, the Nuggets now must get creative in putting together the best lineups that can help them in the playoffs this year. Peyton Watson is returning to the floor, and his skill set should help Denver find lineups that are better defensively.
The Nuggets must continue seeking out the best groups and account for not being perfect offensively in the playoffs, as several games over the last few weeks have hammered home a new reality: Denver must be better defensively and cannot rely on elite offense all the time.
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the ramifications of Julian Strawther suffering an injury and being sidelined for a month. His absence coincides with the return of Peyton Watson from a similar injury, meaning the Nuggets should have some reinforcements.
Ryan goes over the Strawther-Watson dynamic, some notable Two-Man Net Ratings 3/4 of the way through the season, and previews the matchup vs the Sacramento Kings tonight.
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