

Full Game Highlights!!
Moderators: KingDavid, QUIZ, heat4life, MettaWorldPanda, Wiltside, IggieCC, BFRESH44
HeatFanLifer wrote:What’s this?
IggieCC wrote:BenoUdrihFTL wrote:OKC is actually a team I've been looking forward to watching in the restart. Really paid zero attention to them pre-stoppage but they have a very interesting roster. Legit darkhorse potential imo
not enough offense to get out of West IMHO. their defense is legit though
goodboy wrote:this is why we need canadians
HeatFanLifer wrote:Interesting that Meyers Leonard did not start. Those Coors Light shotguns were not helpful.
Wiltside wrote:Woke up this morning and watched the game. Not live, sadly, but I didn't see the scores in advance so that was positive.
Initial thoughts:
- Jimmy still looks scared to shoot a jump shot, but his intensity will fit this bubble life well. He looked on today. Love it when he's in attack mode and getting to the paint and the stripe at will.
His intensity is so perfect for this bubble, you're right. That's something that carries game to game. We were teetering and had a possession where jimmy got on the ground for the ball, gave it to Bam who through a BEAUTIFUL advance pass to Nunn for a dunk. That play right there seemed to really loosen us up
- Bam ultimately got the better of Jokic in this matchup. Was a good battle though. Calling Bam 'Black Jokic' is a lazy comparison IMO. Jokic is a finesse big, has a soft touch on his jumper, and is a flashier and more talented passer. Bam has the athleticism and vertical ability, and defensive ability both inside and out, and his assists are more screen hand off and smart reads.
I thought Bam had a better 2nd half once Joker started tiring out, but I thought Bam struggled on the boards early. This is partly because of no Meyers. Bam NEEDS another Big next to him that can rebound - Preferably a stretch guy. Meyers is surprisingly perfect.
- Absolutely hated that second quarter lineup. Dragic/Herro/Crowder/Igoudala/Olynyk. Yuck. Particularly when Denver went big, it was the wrong chess move. They were playing volleyball on the offensive boards and it will cost us in other games.
Spot on. Spo needs to figure out this rotation.
-Still don't really see what Igoudala is bringing at this point. Particularly if we are going to force him to play down low as a 4 on defense. Makes no sense to me.
I think you answered this with your Jimmy comment above. Ig brings that toughness and intensity that Butler brings when Butler is off the floor. He's a leader defensively. I was watching the railcam all day yesterday (on ESPN3, Highly recommended) and you can hear the players talking and it is clear that Ig was our defensive leader when on the floor. Calling out a lot of rotations.
- Good to see Kelly figure it out in the 4th. He struggled a little with the athleticism of Plumlee/Green, but got his own back in that fourth. Lights out.
Yea he needed that. Had a horrendous first 2 and a half quarters
- DJJ looks like he could be somewhat the odd guy out in the rotation at this point. He should play over Igoudala at the 4, but he probably won't. Might be a situational thing between DJJ/KO/Meyers.
He struggled with the size of Denver. He'll be better in other games. Luckily we have a very versatile roster
- Really liked Duncan's game. Obviously the threes were there, but he made a few nice plays off the dribble to either set up Bam or get to the rim for a layup. Next evolution of his game, would make him even more dangerous.
Just debating if he's Klay Robinson or Duncan Thompson
- Nunn and Herro should be a time share, running longer with whoever has the hot hand or based on matchups. If the answer is neither, play Gogi. I love the rooks, but winning these games is so important in getting the best seed possible. If it means we need to play the vets a little more, so be it.
I had actually really cooled off on Nunn as the season went on, but I thought he played a very underrated game yesterday. Herro has been a little lost and needs that conjugal visit with Katya soon
Overall, a really quality win against a quality opponent. Nuggets weren't at full strength with Murray and Harris out, but we played well and deserved the dub. Raptors gonna be tough, hope Bam can lock up Pascal and JB might need to take Lowry.
As an aside, Nuggets have a few expiring players that could fit a need for us. Jerami Grant would be a nice fit at the 4, Plumlee would be a nice option as a backup 5. Wouldn't be a "sexy" choice, but he's sneaky effective.
Jerami would be a GREAT DJJ Upgrade. If they are getting paid a similar price give me Grant