Nuggets vs Spurs

[NuggetsWY]

well we don't even need to use the ppg... Jokic looks incredibly passive and refuses to attack his man when the ball swings his way, at least until the 3rd and 4th. It's getting to the point where there's 7 seconds left on the clock and he swings it back out to the perimeter for the reset... inevitably resulting in worse shots.

This isn't just bad on a "Jokic isn't scoring" level. This is negative IQ levels of negligent shot-clock management. It's like he isn't focused on the game at times.

[THE J0KER]

Jokic's minutes are UP, his ppg are DOWN w/reb & ast UP
Murray ppg are DOWN
Harris' minutes are UP and his scoring is UP
Millsap minutes are UP, ppg are UP
Barton's minutes are about the same with 28 during the season & 26 in the playoffs - his scoring is DOWN

If Jokic & Murray are both scoring less than during the season; that's a major, major issue.

It is arguably much harder to score vs playoff-mod Spurs than vs average NBA team during the regular season. Technically we have the same off-rtg so far like during the regular season, but Jokic playing time is prolonged, Harris 2018-19 slump is over, and two out of our three worst efficient players (IT and Lyles) not playing at all. So instead offense, we actually should blame our weak 1st halves scandalous defense for this series troubles: Spurs 1st half off-RTG is 123(!?), in 2nd half 105. Talking about offense, it is actually only two players underperforming, Murray and Barton, and just one single category (Free Throws just 64%). It is no secret that we all here have the lowest expectations from Barton out of all our players, but no words to describe (at least with my English ) 29%fg 8%3p 38%ft (32%ts) disaster, which is one of the worst efficiency numbers some starter playing 25+mpg ever have in NBA playoff history, not to mention he also has proven negative impact on some other teammates (Murray, Jokic, Beasley), and that he is not defensive specialist for sure.

[NuggetsWY]

Beyond our wing/drive defense, the most telling statistic of this series in my opinion is rebounding. Millsap & Plumlee rebounding numbers are way down - Beasley, in fewer minutes is providing the same rebounding as Millsap and more than Plumlee.

Statistically, no Nuggets are elevating their game and the old story says the best players elevate their game in the playoffs. Sure, that's tough to do because teams are better prepared, but even if it is just a little, the truly great players elevate their game.

[eathb_au]

I hope we start the first quarter strong, I think we've had to try and climb back from double digit deficits in every game from the second quarter so far? Would love to just blow them out this game.

[skywalker33]

So, did DD get any fine or suspension for throwing the ball at the ref ??

[NuggetsWY]

So, did DD get any fine or suspension for throwing the ball at the ref ??

$25,000

[THE J0KER]

We beat Oklahoma all 4 games this season, but I'm actually happy Portland win that series, because of Oklahoma ceiling when George and Westbrook both have good day is arguably higher! Kanter with double-double average proved he can replace Nurkic offensively with 15-10 type of game, but defensively he is much better matchup for Jokic. It would be perfect if we beat Spurs already in 6 games to not be much more tired than Blazers.

Portland advantage is better backcourt line and more experience, while Denver advantage is better frontcourt line, better bench, more talent, and home court advantage. So Denver will be clear favorites to win this series (if happens)!

[THE J0KER]

History of best-of-seven series in NBA playoffs (since 1984):

...
• Teams that win Game 5 of a 2-2 best-of-seven series go on to win the series 84.1% of the time (116-22)
• Teams that lead a best-of-seven series 3-2 go on to win the series 85.6% of the time (172-29)
...

[The Rebel]

NBA just **** us tonight, Davis and Brothers are both reffing. I would pay good money to any of you that come out of the stands and hurt them both enough to not be able to continue.

[THE J0KER]

In NBA playoff history of the 7th game, the home team record is 104-28 (79%)!!

[NuggetsWY]

NBA just **** us tonight, Davis and Brothers are both reffing. I would pay good money to any of you that come out of the stands and hurt them both enough to not be able to continue.

Nuggets need to learn how to play against physical opponents regardless of how the refs call the game.
Nuggets need to learn to play without letting officials mess with their heads.
Warriors lead the league in techs (I believe) but they still manage to win. I don't like arguing with the refs but if you are going to do it, you have to know when to back off.

[U hova]

We won.

[The Rebel]

NBA just **** us tonight, Davis and Brothers are both reffing. I would pay good money to any of you that come out of the stands and hurt them both enough to not be able to continue.

Nuggets need to learn how to play against physical opponents regardless of how the refs call the game.
Nuggets need to learn to play without letting officials mess with their heads.
Warriors lead the league in techs (I believe) but they still manage to win. I don't like arguing with the refs but if you are going to do it, you have to know when to back off.

I agree to a point, but at the same time when the refs are obviously biased against a team than there should be a reaction, especially considering the history of some pretty blatant favoritism that has been shown over the years. I don't think it was a coincidence that the Spurs covered the 5.5 point spread last night after watching the foul calls in the 2nd and 4th quarters to stop multiple Nuggets runs in the 2nd and to ensure a close finish in the 4th.

[NuggetsWY]

NBA just **** us tonight, Davis and Brothers are both reffing. I would pay good money to any of you that come out of the stands and hurt them both enough to not be able to continue.

Nuggets need to learn how to play against physical opponents regardless of how the refs call the game.
Nuggets need to learn to play without letting officials mess with their heads.
Warriors lead the league in techs (I believe) but they still manage to win. I don't like arguing with the refs but if you are going to do it, you have to know when to back off.

I agree to a point, but at the same time when the refs are obviously biased against a team than there should be a reaction, especially considering the history of some pretty blatant favoritism that has been shown over the years. I don't think it was a coincidence that the Spurs covered the 5.5 point spread last night after watching the foul calls in the 2nd and 4th quarters to stop multiple Nuggets runs in the 2nd and to ensure a close finish in the 4th.

I understand what you are saying, but I live near Orlando when Shaq was a rookie. I remember all the struggles he went through, as he was literally beaten every night. Since he was so much bigger and stronger than everyone, the refs just didn't see any reason to call the fouls, and he had to learn how to live with it.

It is not right, but it is what it is. Sort of like playing against Harden every night.