It's one thing to be confident as a team in your abilities, but if Sunday night showed the Denver Nuggets anything, it's that confidence needs to result in baskets, not empty smiles or gestures.
Denver failed to make it three in a row over the Los Angeles Lakers in a physical, hard fought contest the Lakers won due to their dedicated effort on the defensive end, especially in the fourth quarter.
The first two meetings between the teams were defined by the Lakers' inability to slow the Nuggets down, but this game resembled more of what could be expected should the teams meet in the postseason.
In the playoffs, possessions become critical so the game slows down. So in order for each team to maximize possessions, a premium is placed on quality defense and strong post play.
Los Angeles was dom ...
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Denver Nuggets’ Confidence Is Usurped By The LA Lakers’ Defense
Posted: 1st March 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBAComments Off on Denver Nuggets’ Confidence Is Usurped By The LA Lakers’ Defense