Here it is: the first 5-0 summary since the "TNL Lockout" (thanks Axel.
). The Nuggets were able to finish their 8 game home stand with wins against both the teams from Los Angeles. They started their East Coast tour with a win against Detroit, thanks to one man Cleveland used to call the King. The Boston game turned into a laugher, while the feature against Washington was arguably their most gutsy performance of the season so far:Nuggets Turn Tide In Capital
Denver picked up one of their more miraculous wins of the season with a 99-81 victory against the Wizards. Even though the scoreline blewout to 18 points in their favour, this game was anything but straight forward for the Nuggets. In the first quarter, the Wizards started on an 8-0 run. Even more alarming was that they had a lead of up to 19 points before the first quarter even ended. Losing by 17 at the start of the second, the Nuggets reduced the margin by 14 as Washington held onto a 43-40 lead heading into the main break. The second half was a completely different story. Even though both teams basically went shot-for-shot in the third, the Nuggets pulled away in the final quarter, outscoring the Wizards 36-18.
With Taylor MacKenzie down on form, they needed someone else to step up, and admist the criticism that he doesn't score enough, it ended up being Borislav Perko. He was the high point man for the Nuggets, scoring 21 in what was arguably his most important performance of his season. He was awarded the Performer of the Game as he also got 17 rebounds and 7 assists. Cody Campbell continued to prove what a valuable acquisition he was as he scored 20, while Duncan Werner (16) and Dennis Da Conceicao (13). Taylor MacKenzie ended up with 12 and Dwight Howard registered a double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds) to round out a great team effort from the Denver Nuggets.
The Wizards took the ascendency early thanks to some sharp shooting from Barnaby North, who had 21 points. However, the best player for the Wizards was a former Nuggets player in Sam Conners. He dominated the middle with 18 points and 19 rebounds. Steven Hunt was 2 assists from a double-double with 13 points and 8 assists, while another former Nuggets player, Alejandro Carlos contributed 10.
Losing 31-14 at the end of the first, the Nuggets looked like they were going to have a long night. But as the old saying goes: cometh the hour, cometh the man. Borislav Perko proved why he is the favourite to win a second MVP trophy this season.
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DEN@WAS
DEN: 99 (Perko 21, Campbell 20, Werner 16)
WAS: 81 (North 21, Conners 18, Hunt 13)
Sprite Performer of the Game: Borislav Perko 21 points 17 rebounds 7 assists 2 blocks 2 steals
Rebounds
DEN: Perko 17
WAS: Conners 19
Assists
DEN: Perko 7
WAS: Hunt 8
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Last 5 Games
LAC: 75-68 W
LAL: 100-96 W
@DET: 91-83 W
@BOS: 104-81 W
@WAS: 99-81 W
The Nuggets are currently 53-12
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The Almost Feature
Taylor MacKenzie's 44 points and Denver's 100-96 win was almost the feature of this round.
The No Ring King
The man with the double entendre nickname had a retro outing against the Pistons. He scored 32 points and looked as dangerous as ever.
Taylor's Robin
On offense, Cody Campbell has embraced his role as second in charge. Against the Clippers he had another strong outing with 22 points and 7 rebounds.
He Finally Gets A Picture
Liam Leopold had an impressive performance against Boston off the bench. He had 20 points and 5 rebounds in the Nuggets emphatic win. He may look more like a small forward, but he is a solid centre.
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Next 5 Games
@ORL
@POR
DAL
HOU
NOH
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The month of March ends after the 4th game, so the monthly summary will be up next, with the 5 game summary up shortly after.
It's been a while since Perko has scored that much, great to see him do it when it was really needed. Looks like another 60-win season is on the way. 
