The Nuggets Loss Highlights Weaknesses.

Just like that, the Nuggets are on a two game losing streak and only hold onto second in the West by one game. Once again, the Nuggets beat themselves Tuesday night, although Memphis did have a great game. Marc Gasol and Rudy Gay both had 20 points and O.J. Mayo had 18. However, the Nuggets should have had this game. The Nuggets ultimately lost 100-97 in overtime. The Grizzlies are great this year when they hold a team to under 100. When looking at why the Nuggets lost this game, it is easy to assume that this issue came down to the lack of a closer. That is definitely true to a point. Andre Miller could not finish the game in regulation. Aaron Afflalo and Rudy Fernandez missed shots in the last minute of OT to send the Nuggets out of town with the loss. Late in the game, it felt like the Nuggets went away from the five-man offense that is so effective during the rest of the game. Nuggets Coach George Karl needs to focus on continuing to push this message that the Nuggets do not nee...