Denver Nuggets: Preventing the clock from striking midnight

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The Denver Nuggets are off to a roaring 8-1 start. How can they build on their best start since 1976?

On the eve of daylight savings time, the Denver Nuggets used a strong fourth quarter to knock off the gritty Utah Jazz. Not every moment was pretty, but Denver stood firm on its home court to cap off a historic 8-1 start.

The Nuggets have already established a knack for pulling off tough victories this year. Paul Millsap‘s late-tip in against the Chicago Bulls was the perfect example. One year after losing 15 games by seven points or less, are they growing up?

Naturally, Denver hopes to continue this winning formula. While last year wasn’t completely disastrous, it ended without a playoff berth. Here’s to a new season — one hopefully featuring playoff games.

The Nuggets are playing outstanding basketball. What they’re lacking in quality is equalized by a newfound sense of grit. Here’s how Denver avoids the clock striking midnight on this magical start.

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