Game 23: Denver Nuggets (15-7) @ Toronto Raptors (20-4) - 7:30 PM ET

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 9:00 pm

skywalker33 · Post #2 » by **skywalker33** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 9:44 pm

Top two teams in the league going at it ! This will be a good measuring stick to see where we are at. Seems like a favorable matchup too, only clear-cut matchup in the starting unit that favors TOR is Juancho/Leonard at SF. Lowry gets a slight nod over Murray unless Murray sees it as one of those Kyrie type opponents.

Then there comes our bench vs. theirs, again two of the top performers this season.

Should be a great game !! GO Nuggets !!

Post #3 » by **NuggetsWY** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 11:15 pm

I don't gamble, so I'm not sure on what all of this stuff means except the odds makers like to get the money evenly spread on both sides.

Toronto favored by 6.5? I think the East is less competitive so I discount Toronto's record (somewhat). I agree with Sky that there are a lot of matchups that favor Denver - at least two of the starters plus most of the bench. Two of the starters seem close to even and one clearly favors Toronto. Should be a great game!

Odds makers are projecting around 220 points for the two teams so there should be some scoring!

Here's an interesting line from one odds maker: Jokic points+rebounds+assists 33+. Now that's something that is very tempting to bet on - but I won't. :lol:

I'm just not into gambling. Jokic is averaging 16.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists for a total of 33.2 and I believe he'll rise to the challenge tonight and exceed his average - perhaps in all three categories (plus I really like the matchups for him against both of their centers).

Post #4 » by **THE J0KER** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 12:27 am

It would be unfair to ask from the team to win on the road game vs NBA current overall leader. But I will not also ask them to give up strategically because they playing on the East trip another three opponents, much more beatable, but it is 3 games in just 4 days. Guys should try to beat the Raptors and to see where they are right now, even if that will cost us loss vs easiest team later this week.

It would be really great if Denver wins this game and bold statement to the whole league. In case of a win, it would be our 6th win in the row, and 4th straight win on the road.

My special wishes today going to the Nuggets Canadian duo Jamal Murray and Trey Lyles. I wish them a big night in Toronto tonight.

skywalker33 · Post #5 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:18 am

Gary Harris hurt his hip and will not return ti the TOR game

Sgt Major · Post #6 » by **Sgt Major** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:19 am

Lyles needs to get a grip asap.

skywalker33 · Post #7 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:21 am

Shooting has gone COLD for the Nuggets, almost seems like they've lost their legs.

skywalker33 · Post #8 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:22 am

HOW is that a blocking foul on Plumlee...refs taking care of the superstar :evil:

skywalker33 · Post #9 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:24 am

Refs MUST be from Toronto tonight !?!!

skywalker33 · Post #10 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:25 am

Raps need to do a layout drill :lol:

skywalker33 · Post #11 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:41 am

Jokic is having a great game, DD so far, 5rebs from a TD which we haven't seen in a while but will send a clear message should we win tonight !!!!

Post #12 » by **THE J0KER** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 1:51 am

Once again Denver outplayed on the road on impressive way an elite opponent in the first half. Let's hope this time after amazing 1st half we will not repeat weak 3rd quarter like we do vs @MIL @OKC @POR. Big lead, but I doubt Raptors will bi same bad for 3pt in 2nd half, and Harris will be missed. Nuggets must stay in high Energy whole 2nd half, and we should win. Denver is almost invincible when Jokic makes triple double, and seems this is the day for his monster all-around game.

U hova · Post #13 » by **U hova** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 2:26 am

i like plumlee

skywalker33 · Post #14 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 2:34 am

Juancho not having a great game tonight

skywalker33 · Post #15 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 2:35 am

Neither is Monte Morris

U hova · Post #16 » by **U hova** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 2:49 am

skywalker33 wrote:Juancho not having a great game tonight

but had a great rebound

skywalker33 · Post #17 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 2:50 am

BAAAD Juancho, make that FT

skywalker33 · Post #18 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 2:55 am

Nuggets WIN !!!!!

U hova · Post #19 » by **U hova** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 2:57 am

we're winning close games

we're getting stops

skywalker33 · Post #20 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Dec 4, 2018 3:04 am

U hova wrote:we're winning close games

we're getting stops

And 7-4 on the roasd !!!