After disappointing seasons from both the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Broncos, it seems that Denver’s playoff hopes rest on the Denver Nuggets. Luckily, the Nuggets are in a good position to make fans happy. With a 53-27 record, the Nuggets are in arguably the best position they’ve ever been in to make a deep run into the playoffs.

Carmelo Anthony dunks in a game

Carmelo Anthony dunks in a game

Star players such as Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups are providing consistently good play, while J. R. Smith has been lighting up the scoreboard from off the bench. If the Nuggets are going to make an impact in the postseason, Kenyon Martin will need to stay healthy and Nene will have to provide some solid defense as well. Some blocked shots from Chris “Birdman” Anderson wouldn’t hurt either.

J. R. Smith goes for a lay-up

J. R. Smith goes for a lay-up

I think the Nuggets have all the right pieces to make a championship run this year; it all depends on whether they can stay focused. We’ve known for years that the Nuggets were good enough to make it to the playoffs, but now they need to take the next step and prove that they’re good enough to make it past the first round.

- Gonzo