Friday 3/3 NBA Game Thread

[life_saver]

NAW has been a good pickup for Wolves..has definitely played better than expected so far

[maxwellcu]

If you really wanna see something eye opening go look at Denver's schedule and check out their next 9 opponents. A bunch are on the road, yeah, but wow.

[KingFox]

Fox showing Westbrook a lot of love at the end of the game to the press. Very cool to hear

[nzahir]

Memphis and the Clippers.

The Western Conference cucks.

I mean you guys are a contender I think

Suns are for sure, Mavs could be, Nuggets could be

Lakers could be if they were healthy

Clippers were pre Russ....not sure with him, good teams will play him well like last night

[Sedale Threatt]

Ya and if we are being honest, if your offensive possession ends with a wide open MPJ jumper, open Murray jumper, open KCP jumper, Gordon open slashing to the bucket. That should be viewed as a great offensive possession.

Absolutely. I almost said something when you posted that nobody can hit anything and he should just start taking over. Which is obviously an option. But I'm putting the ball in his hands, letting him create and living with whatever the results are. It's just too bad that he doesn't really have a true No. 2 guy, instead of a handful of 3s. A legit All-NBA type wingman and they'd be almost unbeatable.

Yup and if they flame out in the playoffs this year, I won’t be shocked if they try and make that move.

Because the thing is, if a defender sells out on stopping Jokic and will live with giving good looks to everyone else. If those shots aren’t falling, they need a true #2 that can create his own consistently. Also when they stagger the lineup, have that #2 lead that 2nd unit.

The thing is Murray played to that level in the bubble. And on a less talented team than this one they went to the WCF. But the thing is the difference between a legit #2 and what Murray has been is the consistency. And I’m not personally sold that Murray will ever be that guy consistently. We will see though.

I don't see it either. Really, that's ultimately what separates the true studs with the lessers -- consistency. Anybody can have a good month, a good playoff series, whatever. But doing it night after night after night after night is what separates the men from the boys. One of the things I really like about Denver, in lieu of having a true second star, is that at least Jokic and his supporting cast complement each other well. Not like anybody would struggle to fit in next to him. (Except Russell Westbrook.) But you want shooting around a playmaker of his caliber. They probably don't shoot enough 3s, to be honest.

[_AIJ_]

Lakers wouldve won if Reaves was there at the end

[HotRocks34]

Fox showing Westbrook a lot of love at the end of the game to the press. Very cool to hear

Russ played his butt off in that game. He should get respect.

[TheHartBreakKid]

Good game by Minny.

As a Laker fan, the bright side is the Jazz, Pels, Blazers, and the Clippers lost.

Also so did Boston...it's really not relevant to the Laker playoff hopes but it's always good news when those dudes lose.

[Magic Giannison]

Nice game by Derver, good adjustments on 2nd half and holy cow they actually played good defense for once.

My dude, Denver's defence has been top 5 since December and their 4th quarter defense has been great all season long

It'a not even a back handed compliment to say that their defense has been good "for once" - it's simply false

Even if u wanna look at the entire season thaey have abiyt a top 10 defense

Same goes for posters clamoring about Jokic gonna be targeted etc

Good luck with that, as thet say

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We just have to disagree what a good defense is, we had numbers showing how good Denver is defensively before

Tonight they legit played good defense, not because of the numbers but because of how they covered and Jokic was the one that that made a huge difference on that end.

it wasn't a backhand compliment it was legit compliment for the Denver.

[Sgt Major]

If you really wanna see something eye opening go look at Denver's schedule and check out their next 9 opponents. A bunch are on the road, yeah, but wow.

Yeah they sailed through the toughest stretches of the schedule quite smoothly, so now they only gonna get more leverage in the West with that remaining schedule.

[Exp0sed]

Denver beating Mem really solidifies their 1st seed chances.

If Clarke injury is what it looks, Memphis is gonna feel real stupid with trading away Melton for peanuts



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[AleksandarN]

Haha I mean I even criticize Jokic for these games where he doesn’t even shoot double digits. But I mean you can’t really argue with the results. They’re going to get a blowout win against the #2 seed and now be 25-0 with a Jokic triple double. I mean that speaks volumes

No one mentions Jokic's defense he did a great job doubling Murant. I like how RJ said they will just pnr Jokic to death. You saw the results. Great defensive effort by Jokic.

[HotRocks34]

Minny is no joke with Conley

[Wammy Giveaway]

By defeating Clippers to win the season series, Sacramento is officially back in the playoffs! Playoff drought of 16 years is over.

They've also won the Pacific Division, their first one in 20 years! Congratulations!

(This is what happens when you face the Clippers. Magical things always happen)

[TheHartBreakKid]

Minny is no joke with Conley

Edwards is a monster, and Conley is the perfect fit next to him. I'm still iffy on the KAT and Gobert duo, and the lack of depth is concerning, but they definitely won't be an easy first round out.

[OkcSinceSGA]

Read on Twitter

Idiotic call to cost the Clippers the game

[Exp0sed]

By defeating Clippers to win the season series, Sacramento is officially back in the playoffs! Playoff drought of 16 years is over.

They've also won the Pacific Division, their first one in 20 years! Congratulations!

(This is what happens when you face the Clippers. Magical things always happen)

If Mem lost Clarke tonight and in general just dropping games for a while, still no Adams etc - the Kings are gonna finish 2nd imo

Who saw that preseason?

I mean playoffs sure, but 2nd is sick

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[Duke4life831]

Haha I mean I even criticize Jokic for these games where he doesn’t even shoot double digits. But I mean you can’t really argue with the results. They’re going to get a blowout win against the #2 seed and now be 25-0 with a Jokic triple double. I mean that speaks volumes

No one mentions Jokic's defense he did a great job doubling Murant. I like how RJ said they will just pnr Jokic to death. You saw the results. Great defensive effort by Jokic.

Yup. Since mid December Denver has been the 4th best defense in the league. Jokic on the defensive side is elite when it comes to his hands, and his space awareness. He’s usually very very good at being in the right space and funneling his guy to the right areas. Ya he’s not a good rim protector, but he’s usually very good at preventing guys from getting to that spot. Tonight (especially in the 2nd half) was a great example of that.

[jazzfan1971]

The one time I root for the Lakers they lose. Figures.

[B-easy]

Clippers got robbed. Questionable foul on Sabonis, and then no call on PG 3.