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Post#1 » by corona » Wed Apr 9, 2008 11:56 pm

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Anthony's averaged 40 points on 68% shooting along with 9 boards over the last 3 games. He'll need to continue that and get better contributions from teammates to have a shot at this game.

Last Meeting: March 29th, 2008
119-112 Denver victory
Martin scored a game-high 30 points on 12/21 shooting
Jr Smith was just 1/9 from 3, but grabbed 5 boards and passed out 7 assists.
Denver tallied 36 assists to only 12 turnovers.

Denver: 47-31
Rank 11th in offense and 10th in defense
Nene's probable with a strained groin.
Remaining schedule: @ Utah, vs Houston, vs Memphis

Keys to winning:
Treating every possession like a playoff possession in every way.
Dominate the boards.
Defend the 3 point line.

Last 5 Games:
W Clippers
L Seattle
L Sacramento
W Phoenix
L Phoenix

Golden State: 47-31
Rank 4th in offense and 20th in defense
Pietrus is back after missing 9 games with a groin/hamstring injury.
Remaining schedule: vs Clippers, @ Phoenix, vs Seattle

Last 5 Games:
W Sacramento
L New Orleans
W Memphis
L Dallas
L San Antonio

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Game Notes:
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/notes.pdf
http://www.nba.com/warriorsrs/news/notes.pdf

Playoff Picture: - as of wednesday afternoon
8th seed (tied with golden state, but own the tiebreaker)
2 games behind dallas for the 7th seed
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Post#2 » by jazzfan1971 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:11 am

I predict a Denver win. I think you've just got too much talent, and while I'm no fan of Karl, I think he's better than Nellie.

If you guys come with your A game, I don't think GS can stop you.

This might be one of those crazy 140-135 in regulation type nights. I wish the Jazz didn't play the same night, it's going to be hard to watch both at the same time.
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Post#3 » by ballinbu » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:25 am

our season's on the line, this game is going to be insane! i can't wait, i'm so hyped up for it already!!!
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Post#4 » by The Answer_CO » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:18 am

It will be Game 7 of the playoffs, who ever wins goes to another round. Let's hope Melo stays hot and others attack the rim including Iverson. Gotta stay with Biedrins, defend that 3pt line and bring our A game.
Go Nuggets! ;)
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Post#5 » by IggyTheBEaST » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:46 am

Here we go, less than 24 hours till we find out if we will make the playoffs.
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Iverson/Iggy/Lebron/Amare/Dwight

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Post#6 » by big123 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:51 am

Melo's been on fire the last 3 games, but the Nuggs have only 1 win to show for it. I hope he stays hot, but I disgaree he needs help the last few games. The Nuggets have scored plently enough points, they just can't get stops when they need 'em. Whoever plays a little bit of defense and gets the most stops, especially in crunch time, will win.
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Post#7 » by pickaxe » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:27 am

big123 wrote:Melo's been on fire the last 3 games, but the Nuggs have only 1 win to show for it. I hope he stays hot, but I disgaree he needs help the last few games. The Nuggets have scored plently enough points, they just can't get stops when they need 'em. Whoever plays a little bit of defense and gets the most stops, especially in crunch time, will win.


To achieve the next level he must (and team must) play as Melo has been playing offensively, and at the same time play the defense .... it can't be one or the other, it has to be both.
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Post#8 » by sixers4ever » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:34 am

I'm so excited.... I'm going to this game tomorrow. I hope its a good game.
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Post#9 » by killacalijatt » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:40 am

Oh Man cant wait for this to go done.

Kenyon Martin is the main factor because if hes on then theres no one that can stop him on are roster. Im big Kmart fan but hope he gets into foul trouble. 8)
Wat he go for like 30 last game damn :evil:
The crowds gonna be jumpin and pumpin.
Crazy time.
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Post#10 » by big123 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:41 am

meloivynene wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



To achieve the next level he must (and team must) play as Melo has been playing offensively, and at the same time play the defense .... it can't be one or the other, it has to be both.


There is no next level with this teams philosophy. I really believe the offense was plenty the last 3 games and has been for most of the season. The last 3 games were clearly telling.

Sac: 115-118 L

Seattle 147-151 L

LA Clips 117-99 W

The scoring was plenty in the last 3 games, it was just the Clips game, they made some stops, didn't let them score with them and won.

If the Nuggs ever lost 95-94, then yeah, that's probably an offensive problem.
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Post#11 » by pickaxe » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:11 am

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Well I mean more like the offense is there and Melo is much sharper on that side but the push in that direction also has to be a push in the defensive as well. The Clips were pushed just enough....Utah and GS will require stops and also protecting the ball and not conceding baskets.

There are so many times they play lock down defense for 23 seconds, the shot goes up, misses and they don't secure the rebound. It's like they cover one leak and another one springs up - I'm just saying they need to start covering more leaks simultaneously otherwise they may as well just trade baskets.
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Post#12 » by big123 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:25 am

meloivynene wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



Well I mean more like the offense is there and Melo is much sharper on that side but the push in that direction also has to be a push in the defensive as well. The Clips were pushed just enough....Utah and GS will require stops and also protecting the ball and not conceding baskets.

There are so many times they play lock down defense for 23 seconds, the shot goes up, misses and they don't secure the rebound. It's like they cover one leak and another one springs up - I'm just saying they need to start covering more leaks simultaneously otherwise they may as well just trade baskets.


Absolutely.
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Post#13 » by AI4life07 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:36 am

Well this game will decide if we make the playoffs or not. This will be a very tough game. The warriors crowd will be going nuts let's hope it doesn't distract the Nugs too much. The good news is the Warriros don't play defense at all they are worse than us defensively and that's not saying much. let's just hope they don't kill us with their 3's. Hopefully Carmelo will still be on fire and Iverson has to cut to the basket alot in this game. And hopefully Jr will play more than he did on Tuesday. This will be the most exciting game of the season let's go Nugs!
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Post#14 » by el loco » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:48 am

big123 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



There is no next level with this teams philosophy. I really believe the offense was plenty the last 3 games and has been for most of the season. The last 3 games were clearly telling.

Sac: 115-118 L

Seattle 147-151 L

LA Clips 117-99 W

The scoring was plenty in the last 3 games, it was just the Clips game, they made some stops, didn't let them score with them and won.

If the Nuggs ever lost 95-94, then yeah, that's probably an offensive problem.


We need to attack the rim relentlessly and not get caught up in a 3pt shooting contest with them. Get what big men they have in some foul trouble. We also need to knock down the free throws. If we would have knocked down the freebies in the Kings and Sonics games we probably would have won 1 or both of those games. I hope there 3's aren't dropping, but everybody seems to drop bombs on us from the arc. I think we will have a good idea of what is going to happen after a quarter or two. I hope the good Denver team shows up, plays a full 48 minutes for once, and takes it to them like there is no tomorrow because there really isn't. The better team in this game most likely moves on and the loser probably goes home. What games does Dallas have left besides Utah?
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Post#15 » by MHZ » Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:04 am

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Post#16 » by ranlamjon » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:31 am

tick tock tick tock tick tock..........

tick tock tick tock tick tock..........

10 hrs till our showdown..

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Post#17 » by JEWELZ » Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:15 am

biggest game of the season LETS GO NUGGETSSSSSSSSSSS
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Post#18 » by iaaa99 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:41 am

Both team will be hungry for the win. Lets hope Nuggets will play good defense and smooth offense
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Post#19 » by zgqallan » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:49 am

iaaa99 wrote:Both team will be hungry for the win. Lets hope Nuggets will play good defense and smooth offense


Nugs maybe not that hungry.

Because coach George Karl said after the Nuggets
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Post#20 » by aicrossover7 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:10 pm

^ that would be tru if we didnt lose to the kings and seattle..we would be 49-29 and the warriors 47-31. I really dont see the Warriors as talented as the nuggets, but the way they play suits them very well. Hopefully the Nuggs can keep pace. Also i say start JR to defend Baron, since they about the same size. I would also like to see nene destroy Beidrins in the post :clap:

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