NBA Gives Nuggets Big Schedule Advantage

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The NBA unveiled its 2023-24 schedule, favoring the reigning champion Denver Nuggets.

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The NBA has tried to eliminate three-game-in-four-night periods, but the Nuggets have the fewest next season.

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Denver has a significant edge as those three-in-four streaks are usually the hardest. After a championship run

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the Nuggets' scheduling advantage is tremendous.

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The season following a championship is tougher than many think due to new factors and more expectations.

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Since the Nuggets reached the NBA's top, everyone will watch them and give them their best next season.

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the Nuggets will do it for the first time in team history next season.

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Every defending champion does this, and the Nuggets will do it

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