Nugget are 6-1 so far with Chauncey, and are red hot. This is a team that still has a lot of unknown to answer, and how they play against this Laker team will give them an idea where they stack up with the best. Kenyon Martin coming off his strongest game against Tim Duncan, should be able to defend Kobe this time around, Now that he's 100% healthy. The nuggets desperately needs to end the Lakers 8 game winning streak against them, and they should be more motivated than ever to steal this one.
With Nene & Martin fully healthy this season and playing great D so far, Chauncey Billups controlling tempo and being clutch at the 3 point line, this should be good enough to give the Nuggets a favorable edge to cover the +8.5, if not just win the game.
With Nene & Martin fully healthy this season and playing great D so far, Chauncey Billups controlling tempo and being clutch at the 3 point line, this should be good enough to give the Nuggets a favorable edge to cover the +8.5, if not just win the game.