Thursday 10/23 NBA Game Thread

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Re: Thursday 10/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#501 » by thelead » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:48 am

Cam Johnson was horrible. I'm quite surprised by how timid he was out there. He looked afraid out there.
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Post#502 » by Capn'O » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:48 am

KingFox wrote:Going away from Gordon in this overtime is a different type of lunacy. I’d be fuming right now if i were him


Absolutely. He was hitting his isos too.

Probably still not enough to overcome nuclear Steph but you gotta feed the hot hand.
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Post#503 » by KingFox » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:49 am

Calinks wrote:I really thought Denver was going to wreck Golden State tonight.
Same but i should’ve known better. Golden state has started off the last 2-3 seasons very hot and Denver has no answer for Curry, not even someone that can chase him around
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Re: Thursday 10/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#504 » by Chuck Everett » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:49 am

Adelman is trying to build chemistry with his starters, but I would argue that if you have Bruce Brown back, you need to give him a look if Cam Johnson isn't being involved in the offense at all or being productive.
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Post#505 » by SlimShady83 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:49 am

-Sammy- wrote:What's with trailing teams giving up in the last half-minute? I've seen it in a few games already.

I could ask the same question for the Lakers onto why they suck in 3rd quarters :lol:
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Re: Thursday 10/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#506 » by Mk0 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:49 am

thelead wrote:Cam Johnson was horrible. I'm quite surprised by how timid he was out there. He looked afraid out there.

He looks like he missed training camp and has no idea where to be.
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Post#507 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:49 am

Jokic conditioning not there
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Post#508 » by jokeboy86 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:49 am

CodeBreaker wrote:
jokeboy86 wrote:Jokic hasnt been consistent from 3 going on like a year now

He had a career year from 3 last season


Was exageratting about the year part but it seems like toward the end of last season and into the playoffs his 3's stop falling like they usually do and like tonight they were open looks. Wondering if the wrist or elbow injury is still a problem
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Re: Thursday 10/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#509 » by 10DayContract » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:49 am

Dubs brought out the high pick n roll at the end. That’s how you know it’s a serious game.
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Post#510 » by CodeBreaker » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:50 am

BCbudraptorfan wrote:I think the nuggets are going to miss Porter he was a bucket

lol no. Porter was a brick the last 2 postseasons
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Post#511 » by OldSchoolNoBull » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:50 am

1. It's a shame AG's huge game is wasted.
2. I know Jokic missed a bunch of shots, but it's kind of a testament to him that he drops a quiet 21/10/13 and everyone's talking about how he stunk it up.
3. Appreciate Steph while he's here.
4. If this Warriors team can stay healthy, and Kuminga can keep playing like this, nobody wants to play them in the PO.
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Re: Thursday 10/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#512 » by AleksandarN » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:50 am

Terrible terrible game by Jokic
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Re: Thursday 10/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#513 » by cpower » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:51 am

Denver almost beat warriors decisively when joker had a bad game and Curry had a great game. Denver still clearly second best team in the league.
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Post#514 » by Capn'O » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:51 am

Enso wrote:Kuminga looks good and man Horford is such a perfect fit for this team.


I liked the big lineup they had in the OT. Kuminga was being abused by Gordon, who is just too big. He was better as a roamer with Dray being strong enough.

Kuminga is playing smarter, not harder so far. Good stuff.
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Post#515 » by CodeBreaker » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:52 am

IF only Jokic made that clutch free throw in regulation... Jokic should be held accountable, let alone that atrocious overtime
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Post#516 » by DaPessimist » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:53 am

He's still got it.
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Post#517 » by jokeboy86 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:53 am

OldSchoolNoBull wrote:1. It's a shame AG's huge game is wasted.
2. I know Jokic missed a bunch of shots, but it's kind of a testament to him that he drops a quiet 21/10/13 and everyone's talking about how he stunk it up.
3. Appreciate Steph while he's here.
4. If this Warriors team can stay healthy, and Kuminga can keep playing like this, nobody wants to play them in the PO.


I think Minnesota wants to play them. Edwards doesnt fear the Lakers or Warriors at all probably cause he knows no one on their rosters can keep up with him.
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Post#518 » by SlimShady83 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:54 am

AleksandarN wrote:Terrible terrible game by Jokic

this counts as empty stats yeh?
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Post#519 » by northoakland510 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:55 am

jokeboy86 wrote:
OldSchoolNoBull wrote:1. It's a shame AG's huge game is wasted.
2. I know Jokic missed a bunch of shots, but it's kind of a testament to him that he drops a quiet 21/10/13 and everyone's talking about how he stunk it up.
3. Appreciate Steph while he's here.
4. If this Warriors team can stay healthy, and Kuminga can keep playing like this, nobody wants to play them in the PO.


I think Minnesota wants to play them. Edwards doesnt fear the Lakers or Warriors at all probably cause he knows no one on their rosters can keep up with him.
Minnesota has no chance against a healthy Curry.

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Post#520 » by ky_23 » Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:55 am

cpower wrote:Denver almost beat warriors decisively when joker had a bad game and Curry had a great game. Denver still clearly second best team in the league.

gordon is not hitting 10 3s again tho. cam johnson looked like a bench warmer which i think i not a big deal for now. but jokic looked like he is not ready for the season on his shot selections and conditioning which weird because he would start the seasons strong. i agree they will be the 2nd best come the playoff time

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