Lakers should break out Bamba for like 10 mins a game, put him on Jokic to die so AD can help off Gordon.
Denver gave up 70 in the 2nd half.
Feeling good about the next game if Denver
Goes back to their 3pr avg.
Feeling good about the next game if Denver
Goes back to their 3pr avg.
By Kabro Go To PostDenver gave up 70 in the 2nd half.AD dropped 40 and rui and reaves had good games. what are the chances that happens again.
Feeling good about the next game if Denver
Goes back to their 3pr avg.
Nuggets gonna have to do what GS did, have Gordon set high screens so that AD can get pulled out of the paint.
By unknown Go To PostAD dropped 40 and rui and reaves had good games. what are the chances that happens again.Pretty good
Denver defense is pedestrian
By s y Go To PostLol fuck
By pilonv1 Go To PostThat's a different statement than the last one?
great timing
By reilo Go To PostBamba's injuredi don't even believe Mo Bamba is a real person at this point
Great game. Nugs were walking away with it but switching Rui onto Jokic threw off their rhythm.
You know it, brother. Picking Patty Mills over him… SCUST
By Kibner Go To PostI know n8 is feeling like a proud papa with Bruce's play right now.
You know it, brother. Picking Patty Mills over him… SCUST
By Red Blaster Go To Postyes putting rui hachimura on jokic will definitely work lmao
I thought it did. Jokic couldn’t work him in the post with AD behind him. Gotta start pulling AD out of the paint more. Let Gordon ballhandle and move KCP or Porter to dunker’s spot.
Nuggets also gotta find a way to stop Murray being switched onto LeBron.
Nothing will ever consistently work on Jokic, the Rui move was a smart adjustment to throw them off a bit and it almost won them the game. Denver will know it's coming next game and Ham will need to come up with something else.
By n8 dogg Go To PostI thought it did. Jokic couldn’t work him in the post with AD behind him. Gotta start pulling AD out of the paint more. Let Gordon ballhandle and move KCP or Porter to dunker’s spot.
Nuggets also gotta find a way to stop Murray being switched onto LeBron.
Isnt the answer these playoffs to go under on screens and let Lebron take 10 threes if he wants?
Ham made adjustments but it took him way too long. The three guard lineup was clearly not when it was in the floor and he decided to start the second half with it. No idea why Ham started with it as well. It worked against the warriors because they are tiny. We looked small for most of the match.
The worse thing about today is that we played pretty good D, but then ended up giving away so many offensive rebounds. Can’t just let a team have two to three consecutive shots.
Lebron’s poor decisions in the final minute cost us. Game was done when he hacked up that three.
Jokic is something else. I had that clap that performance at the end of the game.
Such an annoying loss because we had four great offensive performances. Gotta keep attacking Murruy and Jokic because so easy to get them into foul trouble. I want them out of the game next game.
The worse thing about today is that we played pretty good D, but then ended up giving away so many offensive rebounds. Can’t just let a team have two to three consecutive shots.
Lebron’s poor decisions in the final minute cost us. Game was done when he hacked up that three.
Jokic is something else. I had that clap that performance at the end of the game.
Such an annoying loss because we had four great offensive performances. Gotta keep attacking Murruy and Jokic because so easy to get them into foul trouble. I want them out of the game next game.
Something I've been thinking about:
If Denver or Boston win it all this year, do those teams give a championship ring to Ainge or Connelly?
Ainge: Tatum, Brown, Smart, Horford, Williams
Connelly: Jokic, Murray, MPJ, Gordon
If Denver or Boston win it all this year, do those teams give a championship ring to Ainge or Connelly?
Ainge: Tatum, Brown, Smart, Horford, Williams
Connelly: Jokic, Murray, MPJ, Gordon
Jokic is easily my favourite player in the three years I’ve watched the sport, btw.
Adding Uncle Jeff and Bruce Brown to the mix? I should have been a Nuggets fan, lads.
Probably. What is he shooting, sub 25%?
Adding Uncle Jeff and Bruce Brown to the mix? I should have been a Nuggets fan, lads.
By Sho_Nuff82 Go To PostIsnt the answer these playoffs to go under on screens and let Lebron take 10 threes if he wants?
Probably. What is he shooting, sub 25%?
Game 2 should show if Denver coasted and then had to lock back in or if LA really did make good adjustments. One thing is for sure...AD on Jokic didn't bother Jokic at all. ESPN heads were all saying that Jokic hadn't faced a defender like AD before and that it was going to affect him.
By jar155 Go To PostGame 2 should show if Denver coasted and then had to lock back in or if LA really did make good adjustments. One thing is for sure…AD on Jokic didn't bother Jokic at all. ESPN heads were all saying that Jokic hadn't faced a defender like AD before and that it was going to affect him.
Probably showed their hand too early. Game was lost. Come out and surprise G2. Nugs will be prepared now.
The Wolves tried the same thing, except KAT fucking sucks as both the main defender and the helper. Plus Gobert hurts you on the other side by always being in the paint.
Jokic and the Nuggets had a career night, fair play to them.
But AD and the Lakers know you don’t win titles with one game.
When Ham makes the adjustments to the starting lineup, AD gonna have Jokic in his back pocket.
Jokic gonna be remembered for that block by AD when everything is said and done.
But AD and the Lakers know you don’t win titles with one game.
When Ham makes the adjustments to the starting lineup, AD gonna have Jokic in his back pocket.
Jokic gonna be remembered for that block by AD when everything is said and done.
People that don't watch Jokic will always underestimate him. He always finds a way to show up. He won't give you defense, but he enables that team's offense directly and indirectly any time he's on the floor.
There’s homerism and there’s whatever Shanks posted. You don’t get to be a two time mvp with awful defense unless you have otherworldly offensive talent.
You cannot defend Jokic when he has teammates. He looks to pass, so even if you can, clamping him up doesn’t even matter. He’s a pass first, pass second big man who can fall back on score third while being efficient
You cannot defend Jokic when he has teammates. He looks to pass, so even if you can, clamping him up doesn’t even matter. He’s a pass first, pass second big man who can fall back on score third while being efficient
The key is to just let Jokic body you for free and hope you can defend his teammates and keep them from getting going lol. Thats why you put a smaller but stronger body on him to keep your center in rebounding space and also protect against cutters.
Thats easier said than done of course..
Thats easier said than done of course..
By Rob Go To PostThere’s homerism and there’s whatever Shanks posted. You don’t get to be a two time mvp with awful defense unless you have otherworldly offensive talent.
You cannot defend Jokic when he has teammates. He looks to pass, so even if you can, clamping him up doesn’t even matter. He’s a pass first, pass second big man who can fall back on score third while being efficient
He is a two time MVP of what?
This game was more on Ham than anything Jokic did. Lakers were too small.
I know how great Jokic is, but nothing I saw tonight has me worried if the right starting lineup adjustments are made. Lakers been blown out in each previous serious.
You are a Knicks fan right? So you don’t know what winning is like, trust me on this, Lakers in six.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostHe is a two time MVP of what?
You are a Knicks fan right? So you don’t know what winning is like, trust me on this, Lakers in six.
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Imagine thinking Lakers are gucci after AD dropped 40 and thinking he'll do it against next game and not have his usual trick or treat performance
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To Postreilo, who you want? Miller, Thompson(s) or Whitmore?Trade that shit for Mikal. And Kupchak is out there saying they can be "picky" with positions so Charlotte might go for Miller, which if they do, Scoot being available at #3 makes that pick super valuable to trade.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostYou are a Knicks fan right? So you don’t know what winning is like, trust me on this, Lakers in six.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
By reilo Go To PostTrade that shit for Mikal. And Kupchak is out there saying they can be "picky" with positions so Charlotte might go for Miller, which if they do, Scoot being available at #3 makes that pick super valuable to trade.
no.
By n8 dogg Go To Postno.Y'all are in a rebuild and Mikal is about to be 27. Flipping KD for Scoot is a good haul 🤷🏼♂️
Harden on a 4-year deal is sooooo sketchy. I really want some team (not my team) to give him that contract. It usually takes him two seasons to be completely devoid of caring about the team he's playing for.
By reilo Go To PostTrade that shit for Mikal. And Kupchak is out there saying they can be "picky" with positions so Charlotte might go for Miller, which if they do, Scoot being available at #3 makes that pick super valuable to trade.Mikal would be amazing ngl
By reilo Go To PostTrade that shit for Mikal. And Kupchak is out there saying they can be "picky" with positions so Charlotte might go for Miller, which if they do, Scoot being available at #3 makes that pick super valuable to trade.
That's a great idea, but don't think the Nets gonna go for it cause they owe the Rockets all those picks and will probably rather hover around .500 ball & no mans land than bottom out.
By Smokey Go To Post💀He is corny since he isn't even from LA, just a cringe bandwagoner.
By reilo Go To PostTrade that shit for Mikal. And Kupchak is out there saying they can be "picky" with positions so Charlotte might go for Miller, which if they do, Scoot being available at #3 makes that pick super valuable to trade.I'm honestly having a hard time gauging how the league really sees Scoot. There are some people who are very down on him. I think it would be super valuable, but only to the right teams.
By DY_nasty Go To PostMikal would be amazing ngl
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostThat's a great idea, but don't think the Nets gonna go for it cause they owe the Rockets all those picks and will probably rather hover around .500 ball & no mans land than bottom out.Depending how the Jaylen Brown situation unfolds, he could become available, too. Portland is willing to give him the supermax and Boston is not -- and maybe a swap of Anfernee Simons on a cap-friendly deal + picks for Jaylen is what I am dreaming of, too. Anfernee is the right age to pair with Tatum and Marcus Smart is the perfect 3+D guard to pair with Anfernee.
In addition to finding a way to get Mikal for the #3 pick + whatever (Sharpe? IDK).
Dame, Brown, Mikal, Jerami Grant, +?? whatever they can get for Nurk is a good place to be.
But that's just a pipe dream for me at the moment, no idea how realistic any of it is.