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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 31: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 31, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Denver Nuggets<\/a> are shaping up to look like one of the strongest contenders in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n

Although the Oklahoma City Thunder finished first in the Western Conference as the defending champions, and the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> finished higher than Denver, the Nuggets are entering the NBA Playoffs on a scorching hot streak.<\/p>\n

If the Nuggets take down the Thunder on Friday, April 10, they will collect their 10th win in a row. They hold the biggest active win streak in the NBA right now.<\/p>\n

The Nuggets aren\u2019t deemed favorites to come out of the West. But they have a chance. And if they manage to make a run, the NBA analyst Vincent Goodwill believes it would be up there with one of the greatest NBA Finals runs of all time.<\/p>\n

The Denver Nuggets Can Stun The West\"Nikola<\/p>\n

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 14: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a foul during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they get to the finals, it will be one of the greatest team runs we\u2019ve ever seen, just getting there,\u201d Goodwill said on ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou beat Minnesota with Anthony Edwards if it holds right. Then you go and play San Antonio, 60 wins. Then you go and beat\u2013if you beat the Thunder, defending champion, Thunder, 60 wins\u2013the last time I could think of that is probably the Houston Rockets<\/a> of Hakeem Olajuwon, big man. That\u2019s the road that is facing them. If they are to get there, the West is going to be an absolute blood bath. Get your sleep now.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they get to the Finals, it will be one of the greatest team runs we\u2019ve ever seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014@VinceGoodwill<\/a> on the tough path the Nuggets will have in the playoffs \ud83c\udfc0 <\/p>\n

The Nuggets are currently holding the third seed in the Western Conference with a 52-28 record. The Los Angeles Lakers trail them by 1.0 games. Denver has Oklahoma City and San Antonio left on the list. They won\u2019t get the full version of OKC. San Antonio is up in the air.<\/p>\n

The Last Time The Nuggets Made A Run\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 FEBRUARY 04: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the first quarter against the New York Knicks<\/a> at Madison Square Garden on February 04, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pamela Smith\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The 2022-2023 NBA season was the Nuggets\u2019 NBA Finals run.<\/p>\n

They defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> in round one with a 4-1 score. The Phoenix Suns<\/a> took a 4-2 loss to the Nuggets in the second round.<\/p>\n

Denver then defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a sweep in the Wstern Conference Finals. The dark horse Miami Heat<\/a> had a great run, but came up short with a 4-1 loss against the Nuggets.<\/p>\n

After their last Finals victory, the Nuggets have made the playoffs twice. They lost in the second round each time. Last season, the Nuggets were taken out 4-3 by the Thunder. This year, they hope to find different results.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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