The Denver Nuggets have never been a No. 1 seed before this season, which has meant there are some things to get used to with the lofty perch.
One new scenario: Embracing the benefits of closing out a No. 8 seed as soon as possible.
The Nuggets had a chance to sweep the Minnesota Timberwolveswith a Game 4 win on Sunday night and nearly pulled it off in overtime. But Minnesota persevered and now the teams are heading for