Game 40: Los Angeles Clippers (24-16) @ Denver Nuggets (27-12) 9:00 PM ET

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:11 pm

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skywalker33 · Post #2 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:42 am

Nuggets are keeping the Clips at bay, whenever they make a move we respond in kind, Let's hope we can do it thru 4qtrs.

skywalker33 · Post #3 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:08 am

And yet ANOTHER triple double for Jokic, 5th of the season, 21st of his career....and counting !!

skywalker33 · Post #4 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:17 am

Solid win, thought we might have some matchup problems but defense won this one.

Post #5 » by **THE J0KER** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:32 am

We are too good at home. Jokic and Plumlee didn't share minutes on floor and they combined from center spot 35-24-15, while three Clippers centers combined 22-10-0 which was key. And our two point guards Murray and Morris also clearly outplayed three their PG.

Beasley is obviously in better shape than Juancho, so he should be new starter until Harris back. With improved 3pt% and his well known defensive skills, Craig is also legit starter this month.

skywalker33 · Post #6 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 6:07 am

Too kewl to see Joker and Von Miller exchange jerseys !!

Wonder if Miller was recruiting Jokic to play some QB for the Broncos, did you see that rebound, one-handed full court assist to Murray ?

FilNugsFan · Post #7 » by **FilNugsFan** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:08 am

Jokic was all over the place, hence, another triple double.

Notable players:

Beasley - spearheaded our scoring in the 1st
Craig - 3D
Plumlee - made his presence felt upon entry, double-double performance
Morris - had timely baskets when the Clips were making a run

One of the rare times a Nugs game was televised here in the Philippines. Glad they won.

Post #8 » by **NuggetsWY** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 1:31 pm

Fascinating game - we outscored them in three quarters and that's always a good thing; well, almost always.

53 rebounds to their 38 --- vital statistic
Even more important; only 9 turnovers

Craig had a nice game
Jokic was just being his normal indispensable
Murray played a very good game as well
Loved seeing Beasley start and he proved himself quite nicely including 5 assists
Morris had another nice game
Plumlee was 7-8 with 12 rebounds & 5 assists - can't ask for much more than that (he was even 3-5 from the FT line)

U hova · Post #9 » by **U hova** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:02 pm

boy did we torch gallo

skywalker33 · Post #10 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:22 pm

So, when Jokic has a triple double, can we go over to the GB or the other teams forum and let them know "You've been Jokered !" ??

Post #11 » by **NuggetsWY** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:00 pm

skywalker33 wrote:So, when Jokic has a triple double, can we go over to the GB or the other teams forum and let them know "You've been Jokered !" ??

Let's hope those moderators are nicer than me! :lol:

Maf · Post #12 » by **Maf** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:56 pm

One think came through my mind after last game. I think we all will agree Juancho wasn't that good for last several games. I kind of feel like Juancho needs to play big minutes to gain his confidence for game (you could say everyone does). So, I checked stats (and while I agree I used the technique to get the result I want to find) I found in games Juancho played less then 20 minutes he shot 4-18 from the three. In 20+ minutes he shoots almost 44% from three.

So when Barton comes back I can see Juancho getting out of the rotation fast. Especially given how Craig's shooting is pleasant surprise right now. Could be just me but before when Craig launched deep shot I was like- no no no no... What are you doing? Now I am thinking Yeah, this one could go in... Yes!

In team that is so deep as this Nuggets roster there is no time for player to wait till he gets going.

To be honest I... how to say you went day dreaming when you have 11PM?

It is wonderful to be sad that you have so many players who really gave their best to earn minutes and you can't give it to them. And at the end of the bench is Lydon who has one of the smoothest jumper I saw from big man. I'd love to seem him shoot at least five threes a game. But there is no chance, too many good players.

skywalker33 · Post #13 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:41 pm

Maf wrote:One think came through my mind after last game. I think we all will agree Juancho wasn't that good for last several games. I kind of feel like Juancho needs to play big minutes to gain his confidence for game (you could say everyone does). So, I checked stats (and while I agree I used the technique to get the result I want to find) I found in games Juancho played less then 20 minutes he shot 4-18 from the three. In 20+ minutes he shoots almost 44% from three.

So when Barton comes back I can see Juancho getting out of the rotation fast. Especially given how Craig's shooting is pleasant surprise right now. Could be just me but before when Craig launched deep shot I was like- no no no no... What are you doing? Now I am thinking Yeah, this one could go in... Yes!

In team that is so deep as this Nuggets roster there is no time for player to wait till he gets going.

To be honest I... how to say you went day dreaming when you have 11PM? It is wonderful to be sad that you have so many players who really gave their best to earn minutes and you can't give it to them. And at the end of the bench is Lydon who has one of the smoothest jumper I saw from big man. I'd love to seem him shoot at least five threes a game. But there is no chance, too many good players.

Listening to a podcast who noted Juancho may just be fatigued, this is the most mins he's played in his career. Coming off an illness-shortened season, really makes sense, kind of a rookie wall thing for him.