Thursday 10/24 NBA Game Thread

PistolPeteJR · Post #361 » by **PistolPeteJR** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:56 am

AleksandarN wrote:
PistolPeteJR wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:OKC literally has gone 5-out and the Nuggets can't even punish them in the paint without Jokic or Gordon on the floor. Team is too top heavy (money-wise).

They’re in big trouble. Murray’s meh and half the time isn’t even available, Gordon is decent but very matchup dependent, Porter just sucks, Russ is Russ, and they have a bunch of low IQ youth.

It’ll be real interesting to see what the next few seasons look like for Jokic.

Murray may not be hitting shots. But he is lookingg quicker

The usual low IQ on defense and he’s not looking that quick on O either tbh

scrabbarista · Post #362 » by **scrabbarista** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:56 am

I've seen better teams than Denver in rec leagues on 90's sitcoms.

rockmanslim · Post #363 » by **rockmanslim** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:57 am

levon wrote:
rockmanslim wrote:Looks like Chet packed on a couple ounces of pure muscle.

15 ounces

swole

ForeverTFC · Post #364 » by **ForeverTFC** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:57 am

They’ll win a bunch because of Jokic, but the Nuggets cheapness is in full display tonight. Imagine lucking into a generational player and not doing everything possible to win.

levon · Post #365 » by **levon** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:57 am

rockmanslim wrote:
levon wrote:
rockmanslim wrote:Looks like Chet packed on a couple ounces of pure muscle.

15 ounces

swole

Username checks out

jokeboy86 · Post #366 » by **jokeboy86** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:57 am

One of my predictions was SGA would lead the MVP race from start to finish this year.

Meanwhile Denver’s scouting staff should be fired. Braun looks like the only one who seems like he’s actually had some experience in his basketball career playing smart basketball. The rest of these young players just seem like athletes and nothing else.

tamaraw08 · Post #367 » by **tamaraw08** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:57 am

scrabbarista wrote:The Nuggets are not the worst basketball team I've ever seen, but they are very, very, very close.

Murray/Westbrook combo is currently 4 of 19.
Russell is such a difference maker

Lakers In 5 · Post #368 » by **Lakers In 5** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:58 am

It's going to be a really long season for Denver if Westbrook, Strawther and Watson is the best their bench has to offer.

PierceFan4ever · Post #369 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:58 am

It’s hard seeing nuggets coming out of the west with this roster and this version of Murray

thelead · Post #370 » by **thelead** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:58 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Nuggets are going to finish no better than 5th in the conference. West is too tough to have no bench. Wouldn't shock me to see them in the play-in (7th).

I'm not wishing an injury on anyone but with the magic owning their pick, you know the magic FO is gonna be looking like this if any of their top-4 guys are out for an extended period of time:

ForeverTFC · Post #371 » by **ForeverTFC** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:00 am

Demagoog wrote:It's going to be a really long season for Denver if Westbrook, Strawther and Watson is the best their bench has to offer.

I don’t understand how Denver fans didn’t riot when they saw that bench unit on paper. I knew it was going to be thin, but didn’t realize it was this bad.

thelead · Post #372 » by **thelead** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:02 am

I'm telling y'all... watch the Denver bench play with the Benny Hill theme music on. It's so good :lol:

levon · Post #373 » by **levon** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:02 am

Williams with the Wade move

Chuck Everett · Post #374 » by **Chuck Everett** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:02 am

thelead wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Nuggets are going to finish no better than 5th in the conference. West is too tough to have no bench. Wouldn't shock me to see them in the play-in (7th).

I'm not wishing an injury on anyone but with the magic owning their pick, you know the magic FO is gonna be looking like this if any of their top-4 guys are out for an extended period of time:

They just don't have enough. They got their ring and everyone got paid. It's over. I know people might say it's a hot-take, but they need too many young players to show improvement at the same time.

scrabbarista · Post #375 » by **scrabbarista** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:02 am

These rosters aren't the same tier. OKC looks like they've advanced two or three years over the summer, and Denver is full of guys who are either borderline washed or can't shoot.

EDIT: Denver also has guys who are either fully washed or have never been good.

CelticSooner · Post #376 » by **CelticSooner** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:02 am

Just when I was starting to think maybe I am undervaluing the Nuggets. Yeah they have no depth to help out Jokic, damn shame for Nugget fans.

Soonercrazy84 · Post #377 » by **Soonercrazy84** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:02 am

ForeverTFC wrote:
Demagoog wrote:It's going to be a really long season for Denver if Westbrook, Strawther and Watson is the best their bench has to offer.

I don’t understand how Denver fans didn’t riot when they saw that bench unit on paper. I knew it was going to be thin, but didn’t realize it was this bad.

All the Denver fans where clapping when Rias checked in and I thought to myself just wait till Mid Season lol

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Chuck Everett · Post #378 » by **Chuck Everett** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:03 am

An embarrassment of riches to get to have Caruso and Dort on the floor at the same time.

LockoutSeason · Post #379 » by **LockoutSeason** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:03 am

Every time Westbrook shoots you just know it’s not going in.

levon · Post #380 » by **levon** » Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:03 am

Dort isn't good enough to take that shot

Who wins?