Game 45: Cleveland Cavaliers (9-37) @ Denver Nuggets (30-14) - 10:00 PM ET

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Sat Jan 19, 2019 6:54 pm

Post #2 » by **NuggetsWY** » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:01 pm

Looking forward to seeing how the Nuggets deal with Thompson. It seems likely Jokic will match up with him just because Osman & Hood are more perimeter oriented. If so, it'll be interesting to watch Jokic defending Thompson. But look at the other end of the court; who will Thompson cover? Maybe Millsap or Plumlee? But then who's going to cover Jokic? Osman seems likely but he'll need help when Jokic heads to the basket.

skywalker33 · Post #3 » by **skywalker33** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:49 am

Seems like the Nuggets are still taking that GSW loss out on the Cav's just like they did on the Bulls,,,,and I kinda like it !!!

Post #4 » by **THE J0KER** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:29 am

Back to back blowout win vs tankers is how we should play this type of the games, especially in Denver. Nice to see Malone gives this time that extra minute or two to Jokic to achieve another triple-double, the home crowd always like to see such things, and it is good for Nikola's current all-star campaign.

I have no idea why Cavs Zizic does not have more chances and minutes in this tanking team. He is a good prospect.

Post #5 » by **NuggetsWY** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:07 am

Cleveland had 5 players in double-figures and Zizic led them in scoring. They shot 49% & 35%. Offense wasn't their problem and they have some nice pieces for the future, but it's going to take them at least a couple of years to be good again.

Craig still isn't shooting much but I like the guy. It just seems he should be coming off the bench but he certainly isn't hurting the team as a starter.

Jokic had a "quiet" but beautiful game.
Millsap had a nice game as well.
Beasley had a great first half.
Murray led the team in scoring and added 5 assists along with a few other stats.
Barton had more assists than shots made.
Plumlee had just 5 points but those 9 rebounds were nice.
Lyles had 16 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists - quite nice.
Morris had 15 points with 3 assists & 2 steals - seems like a normal game for him and I'm loving that.

Good team win!

Mickey8 · Post #6 » by **Mickey8** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:26 pm

They only have Sexton, Zizic I don't see him as a serious player in this league, his game is so outdated , he will be out of the league in few years.

Post #7 » by **NuggetsWY** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:05 pm

Mickey8 wrote:They only have Sexton, Zizic I don't see him as a serious player in this league, his game is so outdated , he will be out of the league in few years.

Payne is a 24 yr old guard that shoots 54% FG & 40% 3pt & Sexton is a 20 yr old PG that shoots 40% & 39%.

Burks & Clarkson & Hood are all decent role players until they can find some young wings.

Osman is quite versatile & Nance just might make a good bench player with Frye & Love helping hold things together.

Thompson is 27 years old but a fine center in today's NBA and should be good for a while. Zizic may or may not be a starter in the NBA but averaging 4 rebounds in 14 minutes is nice for a bench center - especially since he's just 22.

Post #8 » by **The Rebel** » Mon Jan 21, 2019 2:48 am

NuggetsWY wrote:
Mickey8 wrote:They only have Sexton, Zizic I don't see him as a serious player in this league, his game is so outdated , he will be out of the league in few years.

Payne is a 24 yr old guard that shoots 54% FG & 40% 3pt & Sexton is a 20 yr old PG that shoots 40% & 39%.

Burks & Clarkson & Hood are all decent role players until they can find some young wings.

Osman is quite versatile & Nance just might make a good bench player with Frye & Love helping hold things together.

Thompson is 27 years old but a fine center in today's NBA and should be good for a while. Zizic may or may not be a starter in the NBA but averaging 4 rebounds in 14 minutes is nice for a bench center - especially since he's just 22.

I agree that they have some young talent, but the fact of the matter is that team was built around having 1 or 2 very ball dominate players. Without that type of player it is not readily apparent have much talent is actually on that team.

They should have blown up the team as soon as last season ended as it is hard to find good ball dominate players especially one that wants to sign in Cleveland. Even if they draft one this year it will take years for that guy to develop.

Darklight · Post #9 » by **Darklight** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:03 pm

Cavs and bulls are sooo bad lmao. I will be seriously pissed if Zion gets drafted by them and they get the number 1 pick, seriously has any team had as many as them?? Their lottery luck is too much, would be such a shame if he went there, they are as incompetent as the magic, only Lebron saved that franchise from being the absolute worst, horrendous franchise..