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Nuggets Advanced Stats(Through 66 Games)
| Record | 38 - 28 |
| Pythagorean Record | 39.4 - 26.6 |
| Projected Pyth Rec(82 Gms) | 48.9 - 33.1 |
| Projected Pyth Rec(66 Gms) | 39.4 - 26.6 |
| Defensive Efficiency | 104.1 |
| Offensive Efficiency | 106.9 |
| Pace Factor | 96.31/td> |
| Field Goal % | 47.6 |
| Opp Field Goal % | 45.6% |
| 3P Field Goal % | 33.2% |
| Opp 3P Field Goal % | 38.3% |
| Free Throw % | 73.5% |
| Opp Free Throw % | 76.5% |
| Effective FG% | 51.6% |
| Opp Effective FG% | 50.7% |
| True Shooting % | 55.6% |
| Opp True Shooting % | 54.2% |
| Def Rebound Rate | 74.2% |
| Off Rebound Rate | 27.7% |
| Total Rebound Rate | 51.7% |
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Gallinari out at least four weeks
As is being reported by Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post, Nuggets’ star forward Danilo Gallinari will be out for close to one month with a chip fracture in his foot. According to the doctors, the actual chip has likely been lodged in Gallinari’s foot sine before he started playing professional basketball. Coach George Karl is quoted as saying Corey Brewer should expect an expanded role while even Julyan Stone and Jordan Hamilton could be in for a few surprise minutes as well. Let’s hope this experimentation with the bench is something that comes to fruition as the Nuggets have one of the deeper ones in the entire league, which should certainly help out in injury-plagued times like these.
Nuggets News: Preparing for Wilson Chandler
On Saturday the Denver Nuggets chose to waive DeMarre Carroll, according to Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post. With next Tuesday’s deadline that demands all NBA contracts become guaranteed and Wilson Chandler still not re-signed, waiving Carroll was the simplest way to ensure a roster spot remains open for Chandler upon his return to the NBA sometime in the near future.
Clippers game a bittersweet homecoming for Chauncey Billups
It’s early in the Denver Nuggets 2011-2012 season, but the story so far has no doubt been the inspiring double overtime win against the departed Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers doesn’t feature the same hype and excitement surrounding the Knicks contest, but it’s no less symbolic for Nuggets fans witnessing Chauncey Billups’ first return to the Pepsi Center since the infamous trade marking the end of the Melo era.
Nuggets without Nene against Wizards
The Denver Post is reporting the Nuggets will be without Nene tonight against the Wizards. After coming off an injury of his own, Timofey Mozgov will likely start alongside Kosta Koufos in the front court. Additionally, Rudy Fernandez will attempt to play after missing the last several games due to an achilles problem. It should be noted that over the last four games Nene is averaging 17.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while playing some of the most aggressive basketball of his career with the Denver Nuggets. Nene will no doubt be sorely missed against one of the taller front lines in the NBA. Let’s just hope this is a legitimate injury and not simply a “rest day,” as even though the Wizards don’t have greatest of records, they’re still an NBA team that has a lot of talent, and one that just beat the team most consider to be the best in the league: the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Nuggets News: The Association and Stiffs Night Out
Courtesy of Benjamin Hochman, details are emerging on the latest season of NBATV’s “The Association” which will follow the Denver Nuggets through the 2011-2012 season. The first episode airs next Wednesday on NBATV and you can find the full schedule in Hochman’s Nuggets Ink post. For those not familiar with the show it is a fascinating look into the grind of an NBA season from the perspective of the players, coaches, front office executives and trainers. The Nuggets were last featured on NBATV’s “Real Training Camp” two seasons ago and that was a must-watch for Nuggets fans as I’m sure “The Association” will be as well.
We’d also like to post a friendly reminder to attend Stiffs Night Out for the upcoming New York Knicks game. It will no doubt be a fun time and a great opportunity to hang out with fellow Nuggets fans. Our friends at Denver Stiffs are also giving away prime seats to an upcoming home game and if you’re in the Denver area, I strongly suggest you go! Follow the link on Denver Stiffs for all the details.
On to the latest news and links.
Nuggets News: Martin Luther Kings Jr. Day, scouting report edition
Before we dig into the links and analysis, first let me say happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day to all! Though the majority of the population sees this day as one spent away from school or work, it’s important to sit back and realize the real meaning behind King’s message that he unintentionally sacrificed his life for. Without his brave deeds and revolutionary thinking, who’s to say where the U.S. would be even today. Indeed this country has come a long way since King first began his civil rights campaign but sadly, there’s still so much more room for improvement. I’m proud to be a member of the diversified group of writers that covers the NBA, which is far ahead of the pack in terms of race and ethnic relations in professional sports, however I’d by lying if I said we are where we need to be regarding this issue. But on this day if everyone takes one conscious step in the right direction to accepting people for who they are on the inside and not what they look like on the outside, it would at least further fulfill the “dream” of equality for all that was once shared by King with the rest of the world.
Andre Miller is not long for the Denver Nuggets
After 13 years of NBA service, it’s fair to say Andre Miller has been one of the more overlooked and undervalued point guards of his generation. His ability to produce well into his thirties places him in the rarified company of Steve Nash, Chauncey Billups, and Jason Kidd yet his lack of playoff success and individual accolades exclude him from being held in the same regard.
Playing with that chip on his shoulder has made Miller the successful, highly motivated player he is today. Unfortunately, it’s also put Andre at the center of another point guard controversy in Denver after candidly telling Chris Tomasson he’s unhappy with a backup role and prefers to go elsewhere in free agency next season.
Nuggets News: Mini Road Trip Preview
After three straight solid home wins, the Nuggets are carrying nice momentum into their second road trip of the season. It’s a quick back-to-back in New Orleans and San Antonio against two teams which provide unique challenges for this new Nuggets team. While the Hornets and Spurs appear to be reeling from injuries, let’s not forget these are still road games against well-rested opponents.
Nuggets assign Hamilton, Stone to D-League
NBA.com is reporting the Denver Nuggets have assigned rookies Jordan Hamilton and Julyan Stone to the NBA Development League’s Idaho Stampede. Although this comes as a bit of a surprise to Nuggets’ fans, it should be noted this move has come in unison with other NBA teams — including the Rockets with Marcus Morris — doing the exact same thing just in time for the annual D-League Showcase on Jan. 9.
Nuggets News [UPDATED with Kenyon Martin Flying Tigers release ]
On Tuesday, the Denver Nuggets played its first preseason game (that wasn’t a “scrimmage”) of the 2011-12 NBA season against the Phoenix Suns. The Nuggets came out on top 127-110 behind Ty Lawson’s game-high 21 points and Andre Miller’s game-high 12 assists. Though the game inexplicably wasn’t aired on Altitude, there was still enough online reaction from those who made it Pepsi Center to form a solid consensus of what occurred. (more…)