Nuggets' Pace

[NuggetsWY]

Traditionally, the Nuggets have been a fast-break oriented team. It makes sense because the altitude in Denver gives them a tremendous home court advantage as other teams become exhausted from a fast pace. That fast-pace typically results in a great bunch of offensive stats and some rather poor defensive stats - not because the players are better on offense or worse on defense but simply because there are so many more shots taken. Anyway, that's what many say.

This year, it seems like Mudiay brings the ball up and doesn't even makes his first pass until 8-10 seconds are off the shot clock (although I think he's getting a little better lately). Nelson often pushes the ball a little more, but not always. Both take advantage of obvious fast-breaks - yet they just don't push the pace.

So how is it that we still have one of the highest scoring offenses in the league?
I'm often frustrated by our offense and yet, there is much to be impressed about, at least being the 5th highest scoring team.

Of course fast-breaks usually come off great defense - but this isn't about defense (neither are the Nuggets). <sigh>

[skywalker33]

" It appears the path to becoming a contender is to have our defense increase to the same level as our offense "
- Captain Obvious

[NuggetsWY]

" It appears the path to becoming a contender is to have our defense increase to the same level as our offense "
- Captain Obvious

and how many Nuggets would quote Scotty from Star Trek? "I'm giving her all she's got!"

[skywalker33]

Since mid-December, Denver is playing with the 6th fastest pace in the NBA

[The Rebel]

Since mid-December, Denver is playing with the 6th fastest pace in the NBA

Pace under Malone and pace under some of the past coaches are 2 different things. this year the whole pace seems to be more of certain players bringing the ball down the court and jacking up shots, or fast breaks, not an organized offense moving at a fast pace.

[skywalker33]

I really like the pace we're pushing, 120+ppg makes it fun ....for now. Still have to work on our defense but I like where we're going with this.