Game 60 : Denver Nuggets (41-18) @ Cleveland Cavs (38-23)

Post #1 » by **THE J0KER** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 12:22 am

Hard opponent on the road, and no Gordon. This game is the true challenge for the Nuggets.

skywalker33 · Post #2 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:18 am

MPJ balled out, Joker had yet another IMPRESSIVE triple double keeping that win streak going. On to take out MEM tomorrow

skywalker33 · Post #3 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:41 am

our bench definitely needs some work, 22 games left to get it right

DaFan334 · Post #4 » by **DaFan334** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:48 am

skywalker33 wrote:our bench definitely needs some work, 22 games left to get it right

I think Malone needs to stagger the starters with the bench. Tonight I feel like he was seeing how the new bench worked out together to see how to move forward. I could see this for a couple more games. KCP seemed to be the only one who was staggered. The full bench won't matter as much come playoffs but seeing how they mesh with the starters I think is going to be important. We will see as the new guys get more integrated.

MPJ continues to play very well on both ends of the floor. I'm pretty excited about how he has continued to improve in the last month or so.

Reggie Jackson seems like a breath of fresh air. His handles are something we have missed outside of Jamal and Jokic. I think he will be a good fit and could get some playoff run, although I think Brown is more likely still to see most time behind Jamal.

Bryant had a bad game and his frustration was definitely the reason Jokic came back in early. The need to run more pick and roll with him to create offense. I didn't get what the second unit was doing tonight. Way too much Jeff Green ISO for some reason.

I am curious to see which of Vladko, Jeff or Zeke will get the most run in the playoffs.

Oh for how bad of a shooting game Murray had, he did finish with 9 assists and only 2 TOs. He also had moments of solid defense and hustle, which is what you want from him when he isn't shooting well. The shooting was probably just some rust.

Richard Miller · Post #5 » by **Richard Miller** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:54 am

Well, the bench is almost completely new, so they will need some time to figure out things, but they definitely have more clarity now.

Maf · Post #6 » by **Maf** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:01 pm

Exciting game, tough win against strong team and on the road, must say I am pretty impressed. I had same thoughts about our bench as some of you but hey, their first game together, hope with more time spent together they´ll get better.

skywalker33 · Post #7 » by **skywalker33** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:11 pm

Cleveland has been one of the top home game teams, shows me we clearly have some focus going forward.

MPJ is obviously becoming a well-rounded player, great to see outta one of our younger guys, he should only get better and better.

Bryant got frustrated, for sure but remember, both Mobley and Allen are clearly better players and Bryant is still young himself, not surprising but I don't expect it to be the norm.

Out of the three, I'm betting Nnaji is going to see playoff pine, Vlatkpo is playing some of the best basketball of his career and Uncle Jeff, well don't ask me, he's up, he's down and at 35yo he's got the experience needed for a playoff run.