NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 12 Edition: Some Shuffling In The Top 5

Dec 9, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller(24) is fouled by Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the second half at the Verizon Center. The Nuggets defeated the Wizards 75 – 74. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

8. Denver Nuggets (13-8)

Last Week: 2-1
Previous Ranking: 8

Get That Junk Outta Here: SLAM Online is reporting that coach Brian Shaw has banned junk food from the Nuggets’ locker room prior to games. Shaw was wondering why Denver has gotten off to such slow starts offensively and noticed players eating pizza and nachos and wondered if the poor dietary habits of his players might be a cause. So the junk food was thrown in the trash and the Nuggets had salads and cold cuts before Monday’s game. They scored 75 points. So, coach, pass the pizza.

The Week That Was: The Nuggets lost at Boston 106-98 on Friday, won at Philadelphia 103-92 at Philadelphia and won at Washington 75-74 on Monday.

The Numbers: 42.5% FG, 33.3% 3FG, 75.3% FT, 47.3 RPG, 16.7 TOPG, 92 PPG
The Opponents: 44.2% FG, 23.3% 3FG (2nd), 68.3% FT, 40.3 RPG, 13.3 TOPG, 90.7 PPG (4th)

The Leaders: Nate Robinson 15.7 PPG, J.J. Hickson 8.3 RPG, Andre Miller 4 APG, Miller 1.7 SPG, Kenneth Faried 1 BPG, Hickson 15-for-26 (57.7%) FG, Jordan Hamilton 6-for-12 (50%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Randy Foye 9-for-27 (33.3%) FG, Miller 0-for-4 3FG