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

[wraith985]

Ham's most aggressive adjustment should be to staple DLo to the bench unless he needs points desperately and quickly, because he's absolutely unplayable otherwise. What a worthless player.

[socal74]

The worst part of this run is that we're going to see people change the narrative about Jokic. Like...he played JUST as well in the playoffs last year. He might have had a better season last year. But suddenly because he has NBA players starting with him and not G league allstars, people are going to think he's done something different.

who gives a **** as long as he's being recognized. You sound like some "me too" bitch

[tdot_steel]

Again that MVP vote is getting worst and worst and worst every day. And Embiid didn't help with his performances in game 6 and game 7. You best believe if Denver wins the title that the first thing Malone brings up is the MVP vote.

Bro get some help. Nothing has changed with how the MVP vote looked.

And if anything Embiid narrowed the gap with how he played in the playoffs.

You on that real ish, if you think Embiid has played better than Jokic in the playoffs.

[Exp0sed]

Schroder flopping on Jokic leading to a huge Murray 3 might’ve been the most disgusting play of the game

here's the sad truth - refs reward that bs all too often
it was such a blatant flop by a scrub trying to get the MVP out of the game

NBA must do what European soccer did at the time and have strategic blatant flops like this be a foul on the flopper (and ft's if the team's in the bonus)

his 3rd foul was a blatant Reaves flop as well
I can't fault the scrubs for doing that, only the refs and the league who reward it

[mcmurphy]

another moral victory and Lakers sweeped the Nuggets... lol

[Bank Shot]

Definitely a good season for the Lakers. Next year seems like their best shot. Just have to hope LeBron doesn't slow down too much. Could be a real interesting year in the West with Denver possibly (likely) the defending champs and both LA and PHX going all in.

[Swag]

Lebron when he gets home tonight to drink his wine and the cameras are finally off

I legit think they’ll say his foot injury is serious and he won’t play on Monday.

He won't say it but he'll leak it and you'll see the "questionable for game 4" on twitter tomorrow

[drekwins]

Lakers need to load manage LeBron next season. Dude just has too much mileage on him.

People do realize that LeBron pre-injury and post-injury are essentially 2 different players? I'm sure he's tired, but that's not the biggest reason why he went from 30 ppg through March to 23 ppg in the playoffs.

Its both. People are letting out a lot of sports hate but once things cool off and time passes people will realize that Bron doing even this at 38 on a bum ankle is amazing.

For sure, but the trajectory is clear..and obviously at no fault of his own. It's only going to be more difficult next year. It happens unbelievably fast.. but as soon as you notice it with your eyes, it all declines quick.. it's like Alzheimers lol Once you notice the symptoms, it's already advanced. LeBron did great, though. He's just not a threat for a championship as a #1a. He needs to be the number 2.

I've seen the end of careers for countless players. One day they're KG... the next, they're the focal point of the worst trade in NBA history.

[wraith985]

Again that MVP vote is getting worst and worst and worst every day. And Embiid didn't help with his performances in game 6 and game 7. You best believe if Denver wins the title that the first thing Malone brings up is the MVP vote.

Bro get some help. Nothing has changed with how the MVP vote looked.

And if anything Embiid narrowed the gap with how he played in the playoffs.

You on that real ish, if you think Embiid has played better than Jokic in the playoffs.

he's technically correct. embiid was ahead of jokic, ever so slightly. now it's a dead heat at worst. the gap is gone.

[RRFB]

Let there be no doubt about who the better team is. I said game 2 was a championship caliber win for Denver. This was even more impressive. They’ve got everything you look for in a championship level team.

[10DayContract]

We might get a #1 vs #8 in the NBA Finals, never thought we'd ever see that....lol.

Would actually be a great NBA Finals though.

1999. Spoiler alert: It didn't go well for the 8 seed

Denver will steamroll Miami, talent gap is even bigger than this series

In the end the real finals was vs Phoenix

I don't know about that. Miami is waaaaaaayyyy better than The Lakers.

[cjx]

Lemme hear y'all say it with enthusiasm, "Mile High Might, Nuggets Number One!!"

You know what time it is, fam, yes, indeed

[metalinguss]

GOAT talks over. Lebron is a top 10'er. Thats it. Hes not GOAT quality

LOL he brought a team full of castoffs, bench players and mid-season acquisitions from the 11th seed to the WCF as a 38 year old with 50 years worth of mileage on his tires. If anything this was one of the most impressive things he's done since his Cavs championship.

That Laker team won most of their games post-deadline without him…

[osiyal]

The difference between the Warriors and the Nuggets is that Warriors second star and role players stepped up while those of the Warriors did not.

The Warriors were also internally a **** this year. Not to mention they were also by far worse in literally every metric compared to last year. They weren’t touching the Nuggets even if they scrapped by LA in some scenario.

Agree. I did not think the Warriors would beat the Nuggets.

[KyRo23]

GOAT talks over. Lebron is a top 10'er. Thats it. Hes not GOAT quality

He's 38, my guy. MJ was already retired for the first time at this point

Yeah, GOAT discussion talks will simmer down after this loss. Bron just has not delivered enough despite longer years/prime in the league.

There’s been like 5 of you who keep discussing LeBron as the GOAT during this series and you all don’t like him. No one else is even saying that.

You seem so threatened by the GOAT talk that you must repeat it over and over. LeBron fans don’t even have to put in any work for it you’re keeping the GOAT debate alive. Thank you for your service

[dhsilv2]

The worst part of this run is that we're going to see people change the narrative about Jokic. Like...he played JUST as well in the playoffs last year. He might have had a better season last year. But suddenly because he has NBA players starting with him and not G league allstars, people are going to think he's done something different.

who gives a **** as long as he's being recognized. You sound like some "me too" bitch

what is a me too bitch? lol

And yes, it's annoying seeing people change THEIR narrative over playoff games. It's not about jokic, but about seeing people flip their trash takes after seeing a guy do the exact same thing he did for 3 years do just that again with context outside of his control being the only change.

[CobraCommander]

One more game to end the stupid goat talk.

But come on, I didn't even expect it would be this quick.

No more talking needed:

LeBron > Michael

The results of this series are immaterial

You made a typo.

Michael > > > > > > LeFlop.

Jordan prime better than Lebron

38 yo Lebron much much better than 38 year old jordan -

[Mickey8]

If Jokic wins Finals MVP.

They should make Mark Jackson present him with the trophy.

They will put Max Struss on him and he will be locked unfortunately.

[wraith985]

GOAT talks over. Lebron is a top 10'er. Thats it. Hes not GOAT quality

LOL he brought a team full of castoffs, bench players and mid-season acquisitions from the 11th seed to the WCF as a 38 year old with 50 years worth of mileage on his tires. If anything this was one of the most impressive things he's done since his Cavs championship.

That Laker team won most of their games post-deadline without him…

Don't you dare bring facts into this.

[Ni Da Ye]

No more talking needed:

LeBron > Michael

The results of this series are immaterial

You made a typo.

Michael > > > > > > LeFlop.

Jordan prime better than Lebron

38 yo Lebron much much better than 38 year old jordan -

When Jordan played at 38, you were like 6. Right?