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Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM

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Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM 

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Re: Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM 

Post#2 » by THE J0KER » Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:43 pm

This season is very disappointing so far, but if we lose this game it will be clearly our worst loss so far!

And which is worse, we didn't lose 4 straight games even in the 2017-18 season when we missed a playoff :o

The next two games vs Cavs and OKC are absolute MUST WIN for the Nuggets, especially because the next two games are against the Lakers and Celtics.
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Re: Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM 

Post#3 » by NuggetsWY » Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:17 am

If the Nuggets decide they don't have to work hard in this game, it could be a loss. There is no excuse for a loss to Cleveland - not this year. But they recently improved - a little. They've got some young players that want to win. That's my only fear in this game.
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Re: Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM 

Post#4 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:53 am

Looks like Gary Harris is going to be the next Gallo. Always injured and then not consistent enough when he plays. With Murray banged up as well, and no Dozier, the Cavs guards could go off and it'll be Sacramento all over again.
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Re: Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM 

Post#5 » by skywalker33 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:56 am

NuggetsWY wrote:If the Nuggets decide they don't have to work hard in this game, it could be a loss. There is no excuse for a loss to Cleveland - not this year. But they recently improved - a little. They've got some young players that want to win. That's my only fear in this game.


Not sure, but couldn't that be said of EVERY GAME ?? :roll:

Don't underestimate CLE, they have started showing signs of being more than a lottery team, they have some developing talent.
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Post#6 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:25 am

Millsap looking spry
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Post#7 » by skywalker33 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:35 am

Did Malone get ejected ??? I see RJ AND Zeke playing in the 1st half .....
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Post#8 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:38 am

Probably the best 1st Quarter the Nuggets have played all season, and they've been pretty dominant in first quarters.
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Post#9 » by skywalker33 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:40 am

GeorgeSears wrote:Probably the best 1st Quarter the Nuggets have played all season, and they've been pretty dominant in first quarters.


Don't worry, they have a tendency to make up for it in the 3rd quarter. :x
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Post#10 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:45 am

skywalker33 wrote:
GeorgeSears wrote:Probably the best 1st Quarter the Nuggets have played all season, and they've been pretty dominant in first quarters.


Don't worry, they have a tendency to make up for it in the 3rd quarter. :x


It's inexplicable how bad they've played in the 3rd. I don't see that happening here because the Cavs are just so overmatched, but I've said that before as well.
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Re: Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM 

Post#11 » by THE J0KER » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:48 am

GeorgeSears wrote:Probably the best 1st Quarter the Nuggets have played all season, and they've been pretty dominant in first quarters.

Not actually... Nuggets are arguably very good this season in 1st halves, especially in 1st quarters, so this 34-17 case is one of many.

Denver is the TOP-3 team so far in net rating in 1st quarters but the bottom-3 team in 3rd quarters which is so strange and bizarre fact because of the same starting lineups starting 1s and 3rd and rotations and timing of the bench players are very similar!?!?
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Post#12 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:54 am

All my worries go away whenever Jokic re-enters in the 2nd Quarter. Morris has been shooting well so far.
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Post#13 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:08 am

Great first half. Here comes the 3rd quarter...
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Post#14 » by skywalker33 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:08 am

Seeing Hampton get some PT is exciting, his development is sublime but shows in the right direction.
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Post#15 » by THE J0KER » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:14 am

With +20 on halftime who cares if we again collapse in the 3rd :lol:

Good defense and good offense. It is unusual that TOP3 scorers so far are Millsap, Barton, and Morris, but these three are 10-17 (6-9 for 3p!).
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Post#16 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:32 am

I love Scott Hastings' reactions when Jokic makes unbelievable passes, he sounds like all of us watching it as well.
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Post#17 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:46 am

Third quarter over, disaster averted, Nuggets got this.
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Post#18 » by skywalker33 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:51 am

34pt lead going into the 4th qtr, will Malone be smart enough to give our starters some rest ??
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Post#19 » by GeorgeSears » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:55 am

skywalker33 wrote:34pt lead going into the 4th qtr, will Malone be smart enough to give our starters some rest ??


Jokic shouldn't see anymore playing time in the 4th, same goes for Murray. I can't remember the last time Jokic sat out the entire 4th.
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Re: Game 24 : Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15) @ Denver Nuggets (12-11) - 9:00PM 

Post#20 » by skywalker33 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:03 am

I know it's against the Cavs, but Zeke is showing out very well in his 1st extended PT
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