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From: tml@drupa.UUCP (Tim Larison)
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Subject: Re: The Denver Nuggets...
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Date: Mon, 8-Apr-85 09:47:40 EST
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> So much for all the recent fuss about the Denver Nuggets...  A trip to 
> the playoffs for them is almost a free gift considering the competition
> in the West.  They proved LA was better by losing 118-104(?) in Denver.

> If they were in the Eastern Conference, they'd be fighting Cleveland and
> Atlanta for the 8th playoff slot.

One game does not a season make.  True, LA has not lost in Denver this
year, but the Nuggets have also won 3 straight in the Forum.  You don't
compile a 51-27 record in the NBA by luck.  The Nuggets have also
split with the three top teams in the east in their season series
(Boston, Philly, and Milwaukee).

Granted, the Nuggets don't have the talent of the Lakers, Boston, or
Philly.  But they do play well as as a team, are well coached, and
have alot of heart.  Look out for them in the playoffs.  The most
talented teams don't always take the trophy (ask Georgetown)!