Memphis @ Denver

Post #1 » by **corona** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:17 am

Key Matchup:

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New Orleans wins, Denver wins - Denver faces New Orleans in the first round.
New Orleans loses, Denver wins or loses - Denver faces Los Angeles in the first round.

Last Meeting: March 24th, 2008
120-106 Denver victory
Jr Smith scored 25 of his 27 points in the 4th quarter to seal the victory
Camby recorded 15 boards and 7 blocks
Gay and Warrick had 30 and 29 respectively.

Denver: 49-32
Rank 10th in offense and 10th in defense
Last game of the season.
Nene's doubtful with a strained groin.

Keys to winning:
Don't get hurt.

Last 5 Games:
W Houston
L Utah
W Golden State
W Clippers
L Seattle

Memphis: 22-58
Rank 21st in offense and 28th in defense
Mike Miller's questionable with back spasms.

Last 5 Games:
L Portland
L Minnesota
W Miami
L Phoenix
W Minnesota

Photos:

Game Chat:
http://nuggets.proboards1.com/index.cgi?action=chat

Game Notes:
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/notes.pdf
http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/notes.pdf

Playoff Picture: - as of tuesday night
8th seed - matched up with the lakers if playoffs started today
1 game behind dallas for the 7th seed (own the tiebreaker)

noone · Post #2 » by **noone** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:20 am

Two things:

They've moved the Hornets/Mavs game to ESPN starting at 5pm, so the game should just about be done by the time the Nuggets play.

And,

this is from a Hornets fan:

"for the same reason, i hope we play our starters more than byron indicated in his interview tonight. i'd much rather face the nuggets than the mavs.."

Seems like the starters will rest, and the Nuggets will be facing the Lakers.

Post #3 » by **corona** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:26 am

oh. didn't know they moved the time. thanks for the heads up.

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stranger things have happened. maybe jannero pargo goes off, or scott re-thinks who he wants in the first round, or the hornets build a comfortable lead by playing their starters in the first half.

i don't want the lakers. i need to maintain hope somehow.

eathy · Post #4 » by **eathy** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:27 am

Karl said that he will use the starters, and try to get 50 wins.

JRMelo15 · Post #5 » by **JRMelo15** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:38 am

eathy wrote:Karl said that he will use the starters, and try to get 50 wins.

50 Wins is a must!

Shady08 · Post #6 » by **Shady08** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:51 am

I'll be at the game! GO NUGGETS!

Varsity878 · Post #7 » by **Varsity878** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:14 am

I think a bigger question is what will Avery Johnson do? Im sure the Mavs would rather face the Hornets first round instead of the Lakers so will Avery play his starters alot of minutes to get a victory or will he rest his starters, most notably Dirk and his sore ankle, to rest up for the playoffs.

Either way, we need the Hornets to pull off a victory.

noone · Post #8 » by **noone** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:18 am

Varsity878 wrote:I think a bigger question is what will Avery Johnson do? Im sure the Mavs would rather face the Hornets first round instead of the Lakers so will Avery play his starters alot of minutes to get a victory or will he rest his starters, most notably Dirk and his sore ankle, to rest up for the playoffs.

Either way, we need the Hornets to pull off a victory.

Avery definitely plays all his starters. The game is pretty big for them. A win and they play the team they just beat, a loss and they have to face the Lakers.

noypi · Post #9 » by **noypi** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:16 am

DFan · Post #10 » by **DFan** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:56 am

Lets go for

50

:wordyo:

Don_eMOCION#31 · Post #11 » by **Don_eMOCION#31** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:18 am

50

is the magic number to face the hornets! let's get it done and pray for a mavs loss.

Spriteftw-* · Post #12 » by Spriteftw-* » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:04 pm

a mavs loss would be huge for us lets hope it happens

CourtsideTV · Post #13 » by **CourtsideTV** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:16 pm

is melo playing/ he's on my fantasy team..and its a choicde b/w him and playing bibby..if melo is playing..i want to know asap:)

someone please find ou for me..today is last day and im up 6-4 for championshipp!

Don_eMOCION#31 · Post #14 » by **Don_eMOCION#31** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:39 pm

george karl said in an interview that melo will start tonight

keep cool

I'mAlwaysRight · Post #15 » by **I'mAlwaysRight** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:22 pm

I'll rather play the Lakers over the Hornets.....

djtruebeliever · Post #16 » by **djtruebeliever** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:31 pm

I'mAlwaysRight wrote:I'll rather play the Lakers over the Hornets.....

and what is your reasoning for that?

noone · Post #17 » by **noone** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:42 pm

djtruebeliever wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

and what is your reasoning for that?

I disagree with playing the Lakers over the Hornets, but if there's any positive to take out of it, Bynum shouldn't be back for the first round.

Princerod · Post #18 » by **Princerod** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:14 pm

I would prefer the Hornets, plus I think the Suns have the tools to beat the Spurs, and I think the Suns is a good match up for us, especially if Nene can play.

I am still happy to avoid the Spurs in first round, but Lakers without Bynum would not be a mountain for us.

CanNugget · Post #19 » by **CanNugget** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:14 pm

can you imagine a Healthy Nene vs. Gasol? how sweet would that be..
Bynum or not, were not beating the Lakers in Best of 7 as much as i want us to.
GO Nuggs and Hornets!

PeTBuLL · Post #20 » by **PeTBuLL** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:28 pm

CanNugget wrote:can you imagine a Healthy Nene vs. Gasol? how sweet would that be..
Bynum or not, were not beating the Lakers in Best of 7 as much as i want us to.
GO Nuggs and Hornets!

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