The Nuggets will be the best in west, according to both and preseason predictions.
A year after finishing second in the regular season and advancing the the second round of the playoffs for the first time in a decade, .
From ESPN: “Continuity wins in the West, as the Nuggets retained their core while adding a nice piece in Jerami Grant, though they held off the Clippers by only a fraction of a win.”
— which would be the team’s best since joining the NBA in 1976 — and ranking first in the Western Conference.
From CBS Sports’ Brad Botkin: “Continuity matters. Most of this team has been together for three years, a lifetime in today’s NBA. Also, Denver is young. No worrying about load management. The Nuggets have arguably the best home-court advantage in the league and were great on back-to-backs last year. All of this adds up to a lot of regular-season wins.:
FiveThirtyEight’s projections weren’t quite as rosy, putting behind the Rockets (57-25). The Nuggets were given an 89% chance of making the playoffs and were seventh to both make the NBA Finals at 7% and win it all at 3%.
— , The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: At St. Louis Cardinals, 5:45 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: At St. Louis Cardinals, 6:15 p.m. Friday, ATTRM |
- Broncos: At Los Angeles Rams, 7 p.m. Saturday, ESPN, KTVD-20 |
- Rapids: At Real Salt Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, ALT |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
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Scoreboard
MLB: Rockies 7, Diamondbacks 2
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Must-Read
Jon Gray’s season ends with left foot fracture; Rockies bring up Tim Melville from Triple-A Albuquerque
Gray, 27, was 11-8 with a 3.84 ERA this year while bouncing back from a disappointing 2018 season. Read more…
Broncos’ Isaac Yiadom bolsters confidence with interception vs. 49ers
Cornerback Chris Harris: “We have to make sure (Yiadom) catches everything and we’re good to go.” Read more…
Hard-hitting safety Mikial Onu another one of CU’s likely starting grad transfers
Onu said he transferred to Colorado because of new coach Mel Tucker and defensive backs coach Tyson Summers and their reputation of developing secondary players. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Vic Fangio undecided on if starters will play again in preseason for Broncos
+ Rockies podcast: Assessing the impact of Jon Gray’s season-ending left foot fracture
+ CSU football’s Adam Prentice brings contagious leadership to Rams
+ CU Buffs’ Will Sherman settling in at right tackle.
+ When and where to watch the Colorado Classic women’s cycling race this week.
+ Former Rangers and “Miracle on Ice” player Mark Pavelich charged in attack.
+ Loyola’s Sister Jean celebrated on her 100th birthday
+ Three high-volume running backs you can grab after Round 1 of your fantasy football draft.
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By The Numbers
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How many months of probation American athletes Gwen Berry and Race Imboden each received for their protests at the Pan Am Games. Read more…
Parting Shot
Not a “tattooed guy”: Larry Bird mural will be changed
Larry Bird likes the mural but not the tatts. Read more…
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