As of this game, the Nuggets held a record of 39 wins and 22 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference before being overtaken by the Lakers. While they have shown prowess against weaker teams, their performance against the more competitive squads raises significant concerns:

Westbrook logged 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 115-95 loss to the Timberwolves. Making his second straight start as the Nuggets go with a smaller lineup while Aaron Gordon (calf) is sidelined,