Game 4: Den.. oh who gives a f'. The team doesn't.

[SnakefromHell]

I hate to say it, but it is over.

This offseason we need to get busy. I see us as being the same team that the Hornets were the last couple of years. Same scenario, first year - Finished 2nd out west, got to WCF, lost to Lakers. Next year - finished only 7th, got beat in first round. This year - didn't even make the playoffs.

Nuggets last year - Finished 2nd out west, got to WCF, lost to Lakers. This year - finished 4th (luckily), got beat in first round. See the pattern?

JR definitely needs to go, I'm sick of that idiot. Nene, same thing, can't stand a big who can't hold down his own in the post and gets bullied by other bigs on D. CB just doesn't give a flying f*ck anymore.

The Hornets actually lost to defending champs Spurs in 7 games in the second round, not to the Lakers in WCF.

But I see the goddamm pattern all right...

[raptorsam]

This team has no leadership.... Billups taking horrible shots constantly, Melo trying to go 1 on 5 constantly, terrible coaching... I could go on and on

[KAVK]

Just got to the state mentally can actually type stuff up!

Feeling sorry for Melo real bad others just didn't give a damn about it.


“I’m trying to do everything I can in my power to beat the Jazz, but at the end of the day I need some help,” Anthony said. “I’m not sitting here pointing fingers at anybody, but as a unit we’ve got to do it together.”

J.R ???? I have nothing but doubts and big Q marks for him. We need Insert Ty in the game early in the next one just to see what happens!

Having hard time to believe this thing is almost over!

[countrybama24]

It's seems like you all don't run enough plays. It seems like every time you ran a pick and roll it usually worked out, but then AD just lets you all slip into 1 v 1 again.

I'm surprised Chauncey hasn't stepped up and made you all run plays, he knows from Detroit what ball movement is necessary to win. Baffling...

[Mikaela]

It's seems like you all don't run enough plays. It seems like every time you ran a pick and roll it usually worked out, but then AD just lets you all slip into 1 v 1 again.

I'm surprised Chauncey hasn't stepped up and made you all run plays, he knows from Detroit what ball movement is necessary to win. Baffling...

I'm not surprised CB has played like crap for the past few months and his bad shot selection has been on par with JR's lately.All that praise he got during Jna. when Melo was hurt has went to his damn head. Watching him sometimes he believe he is the first option on this team. He gets all the credit when this team wins but done of the blame when they lose even though he has played absolutely awful this whole series. When this series is over everybody but him will be blamed for the nuggets losing even though he is one of the main reasons they are down in this series right now.

[StocktonShorts]

I said it last year when it was George Karl going after JR Smith during the Lakers series. The time is just gone for that. You're the head coach without Karl, and you need to have your players' backs.

This.

That AD post-game interview was painful to listen to. We all like to make fun of cliched expressions, but they exist so coaches and players don't get themselves in trouble by saying what's really on their mind. AD should've stuck to generalities. It's not that unusual for superstars to have occasionally have a game with a ton of turnovers.

[countrybama24]

I thought I heard Melo say the nuggets were "outcoached" in the post game... did anyone else hear that? Because if so... there could be some real nasty locker room dynamics brewin.

[Matt007b]

MMmm good game for the Jazz. I don't blame your coach for being upset with Carmelo though...1 assist for Carmelo? WOW . Also, I'd tell Nene and other big men to stand outside the 3 point line..once the double team comes over *CUT TO THE BASKET* but ehhh... what am I doing. Trying to help you guys win? I'm a Jazz fan..

One thing that has bothered me though..

I don't like it when fans chant "denver sucks" or "utah sucks"

I get the 'get into the game' feeling and fans like to get involved as much as they can with the emotions but I was hoping the Jazz fans at the Arena wouldn't stoop to what Denver was doing in Game 1 + 2. Just seems tacky and low.. Denver is a good city..so it Salt Lake.. also that Carmelo commercial is looking worse and worse every time they play it.

Anyway just my .02 but I hope both sides calm down with that. No more of the stupid chanting.

[Mikaela]

MMmm good game for the Jazz. I don't blame your coach for being upset with Carmelo though...1 assist for Carmelo? WOW . Also, I'd tell Nene and other big men to stand outside the 3 point line..once the double team comes over *CUT TO THE BASKET* but ehhh... what am I doing. Trying to help you guys win? I'm a Jazz fan..

One thing that has bothered me though..

I don't like it when fans chant "denver sucks" or "utah sucks"

I get the 'get into the game' feeling and fans like to get involved as much as they can with the emotions but I was hoping the Jazz fans at the Arena wouldn't stoop to what Denver was doing in Game 1 + 2. Just seems tacky and low.. Denver is a good city..so it Salt Lake.. also that Carmelo commercial is looking worse and worse every time they play it.

Anyway just my .02 but I hope both sides calm down with that. No more of the stupid chanting.

My whole problem with AD is that he only singled out Melo.How about the whole team for nothing playing d or doing anything on offense 24/58 (41%) is **** terrible.Outside of Melo they couldnt hit the broad side of a barn.

[NOOB77]

How are you suppose to have a high assist total when nobody else on the team is making any shots?

[Nutty Nats Fan]

MMmm good game for the Jazz. I don't blame your coach for being upset with Carmelo though...1 assist for Carmelo? WOW . Also, I'd tell Nene and other big men to stand outside the 3 point line..once the double team comes over *CUT TO THE BASKET* but ehhh... what am I doing. Trying to help you guys win? I'm a Jazz fan..

First you mention Melo having one assist, then bring up the big man not cutting to the basket. Hmmm.. related perhaps? He is a willing passer and does hit the cutter, when someone cuts. No one being able to hit a shot outside of Melo, might have had something to do with him having 1 assist too.

[crazytown]

Too much blame is going to AD. This is a veteran team. They shouldnt have to be babied to know whats at stake here. This team quit midway through the 3rd in game 3. No heart. Thats not the coaches fault.

[StocktonShorts]

MMmm good game for the Jazz. I don't blame your coach for being upset with Carmelo though...1 assist for Carmelo? WOW . Also, I'd tell Nene and other big men to stand outside the 3 point line..once the double team comes over *CUT TO THE BASKET* but ehhh... what am I doing. Trying to help you guys win? I'm a Jazz fan..

First you mention Melo having one assist, then bring up the big man not cutting to the basket. Hmmm.. related perhaps? He is a willing passer and does hit the cutter, when someone cuts. No one being able to hit a shot outside of Melo, might have had something to do with him having 1 assist too.

I'm going to give the Jazz defense some credit for his lack of assists. I've watched the Jazz all year and I think this was one of their best efforts defensively. Normally when they double someone like Melo it leads to good, open looks. Last night those looks weren't there (unless it was Birdman).

[pickaxe]

I agree about not throwing players under the bus. Showing a bit of humility goes a long way with refs though. A lot of people miss that part of it.

I'm just saying it's not disadvantageous.