2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers (DEN leads 1-0)

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Who wins?

Nuggets in 4
20
4%
Nuggets in 5
65
14%
Nuggets in 6
153
33%
Nuggets in 7
60
13%
Lakers in 4
9
2%
Lakers in 5
8
2%
Lakers in 6
123
26%
Lakers in 7
30
6%
 
Total votes: 468

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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1841 » by Scoundreldays » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

I didn't realize AD has what 30 points, any other game it would be the highlight but Jokic is playing Godly
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1842 » by California Gold » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

levon wrote:just that kind of night for the Nuggets man


This is how the Nuggets have played for most of the playoffs though. It's not some abnormality.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1843 » by Liam_Gallagher » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

Just not our night. Everything going in for Denver.
G - James | Rondo
G - Bradley | Caruso
F - Green | Caldwell-Pope
F - Davis | Kuzma | Morris
C - McGee | Howard
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1844 » by Taj FTW » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

I hope Jokic calls out Jackson in his post-game interview
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1845 » by ___Rand___ » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

It ain't a surprise Lakers closed the lead once Dlo sat.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1846 » by MindState » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

Lakers absolutely HAVE to win this game. No telling if they get another AD performance like this.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1847 » by facothomas22 » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

celticfan42487 wrote:
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Woodsanity wrote:There is nothing Davis can do against Jokic.



I guess we will see how Nikola Jokic will look when Robert Williams/Al Horford or Bam Adebayo defends him in the finals. My guess is still very good because he is that guy, but he would likely have to work a lot hard compared to his matchup vs Anthony Davis.


Man if AD can't do anything not sure what those guys are supposed to do.

Unless they magically are able to stop Jokic from being able to pass the ball.



I don't see ether one of Bam or Williams stopping Jokic. However I think he would have to work a lot harder vs those 2 guys compared to AD. He is getting destroyed by Jokic and he's not even working that hard to get his points and assist.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1848 » by FluLikeSymptoms » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

JDR720 wrote:Joker needs to be checked for PED's or something.

Horse PEDs, 80s style.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1849 » by djsunyc » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

did that portland gm ask for nurkic instead of jokic?
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1850 » by CelticSooner » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

It just looks so effortless from Jokic lol
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1852 » by ItsDanger » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

All the Nuggets haters in disbelief, this the Denver team all season. Superior offense.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1853 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

___Rand___ wrote:
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___Rand___ wrote:Nuggets played lights out in 1st quarter, and Lakers were lethargic YET its only a 12 point game. This ain't over.


Yes as the game progresses Lakers will get tired , at the end of third will be 30 points Denver lead


You'll notice Lakers aren't running. they are playing a slow paced game. And that is smart. They are avoiding the mistake Phoenix made when playing in Denver.


Yes I noticed :lol: :roll: :roll: :lol:
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1854 » by metalinguss » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

Jokic plays like that one uncle you pull in for a pickup game who ends up giving you buckets.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1855 » by Jadoogar » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

LoL Jokic wtf

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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1856 » by Exp0sed » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

___Rand___ wrote:It ain't a surprise Lakers closed the lead once Dlo sat.


and Jeff Green came on :)
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1857 » by GeorgeSears » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

Pretty sure both teams shot over 60% in that quarter. Really bad defense.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1858 » by VFX » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

If Embiid was a man he would deliver the MVP trophy to Jokic tonight.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1859 » by Zeno » Wed May 17, 2023 2:31 am

He really is Dirk and Nash combined.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers 

Post#1860 » by Domejandro » Wed May 17, 2023 2:32 am

Outside of like three possessions, Anthony Davis couldn’t be defending this dude better. Nikola Jokić is a freak.

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