2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers (DEN leads 3-0)

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Who wins the WCF's?

Nuggets in 4
40
29%
Nuggets in 5
47
34%
Nuggets in 6
23
16%
Nuggets in 7
7
5%
Lakers in 6
10
7%
Lakers in 7
13
9%
 
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Post#1241 » by HoopsterJones » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

After all that with Jokic in foul trouble and sitting most of the quarter, the Lakers cut the lead by 1.
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Post#1242 » by DorianRo » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

Ehh doesnt matter.. Denver has to beat not only Lakers but Silver and his minion Zebras tonight trying to extend the series.. They can do it tonight but chances are they gotta blow them out in Game 4. Save their energy.
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Post#1243 » by FreeBird23 » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

Thats a miracle to be in the WCF with Gordon and MPJ in your starting 5.
It shows how good are Jokic and Murray
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers (DEN leads 2-0) 

Post#1244 » by BayArea408415 » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

gp2015 wrote:
Optms wrote:
gp2015 wrote:Everyone watching the game can see it's rigged except for Laker fans.


Keep crying


Keep being a dumbass.

Lakers fans refuse to accept they have an advantage over all teams. Star power, LeBron whistle, prestige and market size. All influencing referees. Peak delusion.
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Post#1245 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

Jokic was out for a good part of that quarter and we still couldn't get the lead.

Ham playing DLO and Vando when they've been duds is head scratching. It's the playoffs in a must win game come on dude.
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Post#1246 » by BigGargamel » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

Pretty good non Jokic minutes there. Those were usually the times they'd give up a lead real quick.
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Post#1247 » by Hobo4President » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

Man the Lakers must suck. The Nuggets haven't been allowed to play defense while the Lakers can maul the Nuggets and they're still losing.
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Post#1248 » by Winterfrost » Sun May 21, 2023 2:29 am

I think that was actually a pretty good job from Denver surviving that quarter despite Jokic having to sit for majority of it due to foul trouble
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Post#1249 » by gp2015 » Sun May 21, 2023 2:30 am

Optms wrote:
gp2015 wrote:
Optms wrote:
Keep crying


Keep being a dumbass.


I'd report you for childish name calling but I'll let you be, you're suffering enough :lol:


Ohh noo... :lol:
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Post#1250 » by Edvan88 » Sun May 21, 2023 2:30 am

If Lakers want to win, keep the Schroder/Reaves/Rui/Lebron/AD lineup. Can't win with 2 players with 0 offense (Dlo and Vanderbilt) out there. They are -13 and -10 while only playing 16 and 13 minutes. That's freaking ass.
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Post#1251 » by Young Stapler » Sun May 21, 2023 2:30 am

Sad the people And 1'ing name calling. Low
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Post#1252 » by ItsDanger » Sun May 21, 2023 2:30 am

powerball1373 wrote:
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Oh wow, what more proof is needed? Conspiracy indeed.
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Post#1253 » by PierceFan4ever » Sun May 21, 2023 2:30 am

Jokic gonna get his 5th 3 minutes into the 4th I bet
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Post#1254 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun May 21, 2023 2:30 am

Time for Jamal Bryant again?
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers (DEN leads 2-0) 

Post#1255 » by AIfan3 » Sun May 21, 2023 2:30 am

Lakers have to know who the scorers are. It's insane for them to continue to go under screens against Porter and KCP.

How they went from defending the perimeter flawlessly against the Warriors to getting blown up by KCP is questionable.
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Post#1256 » by VicG » Sun May 21, 2023 2:31 am

Jokic has gotta dominate this quarter. Will AD play through the whole quarter?
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Post#1257 » by chefy » Sun May 21, 2023 2:31 am

IG2 wrote:The one time LeBron actually needed to attempt a 3 to end the qtr, he takes an awkward looking 2


i swear he looks so awkward on offense. lakers need to keep posting him up.
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Post#1258 » by Liam_Gallagher » Sun May 21, 2023 2:31 am

KCP going off is pure comedy. Dude’s playoff high in 2020 was 19 lol. Already surpassed that in game 1 and will tonight.

Dude was also atrocious in 2021 playoffs.
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Post#1259 » by GeorgeSears » Sun May 21, 2023 2:31 am

The Extender is getting a sequel in the 4th quarter.
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers (DEN leads 2-0) 

Post#1260 » by Kobe187 » Sun May 21, 2023 2:31 am

FreeBird23 wrote:Thats a miracle to be in the WCF with Gordon and MPJ in your starting 5.
It shows how good are Jokic and Murray


Gordon has been great, excellent 2-way play.

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