The Denver Nuggets took control of their series against the Hornets last night with a 121-63 blowout at New Orleans. In past years, Denver has been known for their great offense play but soft defense that has led to many first round departures. However, their defense has been the catalyst for their success this season, even leading some to call them bullies for their aggressive style. "If you play aggressive and you play strong, you can be called a bully," Denver guard Dahntay Jones said. "So I guess you need a team of bullies, because that's a mind-set you've got to have. You've got to be mentally strong, you've got to be tough and you've got to bring the defense every night."
"Defense is our cornerstone. We make sure we get our stops, and we worry about offensive second."
Says Denver guard Chauncey Billups:
"A lot of people think that defense is not fun. But when you've got five guys out there together defending, it's a lot of fun."
