Denver at Atlanta

Atlanta had made a nice run going 12-5, while covering 11 of 17. The problem is that this team is just 5-12, before and after that. Another problem is their lost commitment on the defensive end as in their last 11 they have given up just about 100 points per game. That will weigh heavily against a Nuggets team putting up 114 ppg over their last five. Denver is a hot team that has covered eight of their last 11. This is the highest total Atlanta has played to all season, and it is coming at a time when their lack of commitment on the defensive end is showing up in the loss column.