The Denver Nuggets were on the verge of a 10-game win streak heading into Saturday’s showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, LeBron James and Luka Dončić had other plans, beating Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray in a dominant 123-100 win in the Mile High City.
While Denver fell short of reaching double-digit consecutive wins, the defending champs remain firmly in the hunt. Sitting at 37-20, they’re tied with the Memphis Grizzlies for second in the Western Conference standings. At 14-1 to win the NBA title and +550 to take the West at BetMGM, the Nuggets remain a prime target for futures bettors as the regular season winds down.
One reason for Denver’s continued success? Their dominance in back-to-back situations. The Nuggets own a league-best 10-1 straight-up record on the second night of back-to-backs, proving their ability to overcome fatigue better than any team in the NBA. Their lone loss came against the Rockets in a game where Jokić and Aaron Gordon were sidelined.
When fully loaded, Denver hasn’t just won these games—they’ve dominated them. The Nuggets have won by 20 or more points on six occasions and have outscored opponents by an average of 18.6 points in their 10 back-to-back victories.
As the postseason approaches, this trend is worth keeping an eye on. Denver has five more back-to-backs remaining on its schedule—two straight on the road, followed by three at Ball Arena. With their proven track record in these spots, bettors should continue to circle the Nuggets whenever they’re on short rest.
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