Positives

- 2nd, PPG

- 1st, FTA

- 1st, PPS (points per shot)

- 6th, Adj. FG%

- 2nd, TO/G (12.8)

- 9th, APG

- 1st, A/TO

- 1st, Off. RTG (117.9)

Negatives

- 16th, Total RPG

- 14th, SPG

- 13th, BPG

- 17th, Def. RTG (107.5)

***

Obviously, this is small sample size theater, but I'd say the Nuggets have a lot of positives to look at through these first few games. We really need to tighten up on the defense, the rebounding in particular disturbs me. It suggests that against teams with a strong interior game (Lakers, Magic, Celtics) we're going to get murdalated.

Offensive statistics are great. 1st in assists per turnover, 1st in points per shot, 1st in offensive rating? I'll take that any day.