Denver still has its core four from its 2022-23 championship season in Jokić, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. But this year's team has another potent weapon in Westbrook. The Nuggets have also benefitted from the ascendance of third-year forward Christian Braun.

The Nuggets were this close to facing the Timberwolves in the first round. Instead, they’ll host Kawhi Leonard the Clippers.

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