We suspect the Nuggets aren't in a good mood after a stinging loss at Portland and have had to stew for a few days before getting a chance to rinse that taste from their mouths. The Pels provide a perfect opportunity for quick redemption, and remember how Denver blew out the Hawks 141-11 after their previous humbling loss (at Washington). Willie Green's troops are no sure thing to exceed the losing ways of the 9-win Sixers of 1972-73, dropping another last night to the Knicks, losing for a sixth straight and 15th time in 16 games. The last three losses have been by double digits; still no Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson. We suspect no chance the Nuggets overlook 'Nawlins, either, after losing in their last visit to Smoothie King by seven on November 15, when Ingram (scored 29) was available... and The Joker (who is good to go tonight) wasn't. Play Nuggets