Three weeks ago, hosting Portland for two games seemed like sure wins for the Denver Nuggets. But the Trail Blazers' recent surge has made this week more difficult for the 2023 NBA champions.
A 121–119 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday was Portland’s eighth win in its last nine games. Since the Blazers won on Jan. 18 to snap a five-game losing streak, no other team in the NBA ...