Streaking Trail Blazers out to test hot Nuggets

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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.

Portland has won 10 of its last 12 games since Jan. 18 and has moved closer to 10th place in the Western Conference coming into Monday night's game. It is the first of two str