Revisiting Nuggets preseason preview predictions

Denver Nuggets are currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 33-25 record. They have 24 games left in 2021-22 season.

Nikola Jokić will repeat his MVP performance, Michael Porter Jr. will push for an All-Star appearance, Jamal Murray will be healthy by April and the Nuggets will make the NBA Finals.

Jamal Murray is 10 months out from his ACL surgery. Michael Porter Jr. hasn't played a game for the Nuggets since November 9th. If Porter is unable to return, it will be nearly impossible for any best case scenario to exist.

The Nuggets struggle to find solutions to help Nikola Jokić score the basketball. Michael Porter Jr. doesn't make the leap and Jamal Murray struggles to make an impact when he returns.

Denver scored 116.8 points per 100 possessions with Jokić on the court and 101.5 points when he sits. The bench has struggled without Murray and Porter.

The Nuggets need Aaron Gordon, Will Barton, and Monte Morris to step up as scorers. If they stay healthy, they could be a top four seed.

The Denver Nuggets are in line to satisfy most benchmarks. They have a three-game lead on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the seventh seed and the play-in tournament. Denver is three games behind the Utah Jazz for a top four seed. The team's ceiling is dependent on health of Murray.

Jokić is the NBA MVP candidate. Denver fans should be excited about the full starting lineup. If the opportunity to bring back Murray and Porter presents itself, they will be over the moon. They were playing well together last year and were considered dark horse Finals contenders.

Denver Nuggets are currently 49-33 and 5th in the Western Conference. Memphis Grizzlies are the current 3rd seed. The Utah Jazz are 4th at 36-22. Denver has an easy schedule remaining for the rest of the season.