Nuggets can’t spell “victory” without “Ty”
“What is a cause for real concern is that the Nuggets aren’t as deep as they have been advertised to be. They may have a nine-man rotation, but without their starting point guard they’re eminently beatable. “
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The Denver Nuggets are the deepest team in the NBA, or so we’re told. Without their twelve million dollar point guard, though, they’re the furthest thing from being a contender in the Western Conference. As many role players as the team has, Ty Lawson’s role is etched in stone.
On the road last night in New Orleans the Nuggets struggled to get penetration into the paint and their passing game resembled the 2012 Kansas City Chiefs. Andre Miller no longer possesses the speed and talent to run the Denver offense. On defense he’s an even greater liability. Miller’s inability to contest outside shooting left NOLA’s sharp shooters all alone on the perimeter time and time again.
Denver’s win streak ended at fifteen games. It’s hard to be disappointed by that. A win on Wednesday night versus the San Antonio Spurs would easily allow fans to forget Monday night’s loss in Louisiana. What is a cause for real concern is that the Nuggets aren’t as deep as they have been advertised to be. They may have a nine-man rotation, but without their starting point guard they’re eminently beatable.
Lawson’s injury, which has kept him seated the past two games, is a bruised heel. It’s something he should recover from rather quickly. It’s a safe bet that Ty will start on Wednesday night. However, it’s clear that the Nuggets will need him to stay healthy if they hope to make noise in the post-season.
More than any other player wearing blue and yellow, Ty Lawson is irreplaceable. The Nuggets very style of play is predicated on speed – Ty Lawson’s speed. The team is built around Lawson to a degree we might not have suspected until last night.
