ESPN Power Rankings: Denver # 2

[Yoga]

So glad, when someone asked me the other day how I felt about the Nuggets' chances of getting to No. 3, that I essentially scoffed on live radio. Well done, Ace. Denver is 9-4 against the rest of the West's top five, tops in the conference, and clearly in a better groove than the Clips or Grizz.

http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings

[83SixersRocked]

A shocker. I'd feel better about it if the Nuggets were playing at a higher level; they still shoot themselves in the foot a bit, but they seem to be missing a player or two about half the time. I liked the way they closed out the Lakers though. If they play like they've shown they can play, and do it for game in a row, I'll believe they have a shot.

edit: Just peeked at the rankings - one loss and they're #6. Indiana (#5) has won one in a row. Weird.

[Powder Blue]

One week at #2....