Early game today, what do you think about Mavs vs. Thunder?
Mavs stole one game and got the home court advantage but Thunder should react today. In Game 2, P.J. Washington played extra, someone has to play extra in this game as well. Because even though Dončić will play, he's still injured and they won't get the full benefit from him.
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A good bounce back for the Nuggets to pick up that momentum after being totally locked down in game 1 and 2. And the Wolves had a very very bad game that they even gave up early in the 3rd quarter. They looked complacent sitting at 2 nothing, even Edwards was too comfortable answering the post game conference as if the Nuggets ain't capable of bouncing back and win the next 3.
This is the huge difference between an experienced against a young team who hasn't been into the finals.
This is the huge difference between an experienced against a young team who hasn't been into the finals.
Denver Nuggets were also able to get back in the series with Minnesota Timberwolves, that was huge a statement from the defending champions and to show that can also get a win on any given day. I don't know if I say that the Wolves didn't actually get complacent, I mean they were 6-0 in the playoffs so far, sweeping the Suns, and getting 2 wins on the road, one without their best defensive asset only for them to then trail for the entire night and trying to play catch up, something must have been wrong from the get-go. However, regardless of how bad the Wolves looked for most of the entire night, the Denver Nuggets offense was extremely extraordinary and deserve pretty much an equal credit for a great game.
Everything just went well for the Nuggets in this game as they are not forcing to attack inside, most of their points came from outside and they had success on that because they are rotating the ball well to avoid the pressure defense from the Wolves. Gordon was also key here as he was not defended outside, so he enjoys shooting with being contested and made 3 of his 4 attempts. There was no defense on him since he wasn't really a good 3 point shooter, but this game sees the urgency and happy to see him have that confidence of a defending champion.
And the best news is Murray is already back on his usual stats, he shoot 11-21 in game 3, pretty high perentage compared to his stats in the prior 2 games at their home court, I think this will continue and Nuggets has a chance in game 4.
Good adjustments for the Nuggets after losing twice they did a great job moving back to the usual rotations and let the core players to takeover, and likw what you said, Jamal is doing the damage, pushing it for a much better percentage of his shots, plus Gordon and Porter and yeah Jokic as always he really show up and not to let his fans down, after winning his 3rd MVP he also rewarded his fans with a win, Wolves cores unable to match up the intensity of the defending champ, they dominated the game from start to finished.
And come to think of it, the Knicks has like 7-8 players in this game, and Josh Hart has to go to the bench first time. And it's maybe because Alex Burks is also feeling it and so is Donte DiVincenzo, and most likely he learn a lot from playing with Steph Curry.
And same with the Nuggets and Wolves series, the Pacers was able to get back in this game with that huge win and avoid a 3-0 hole. Great game by Haliburton as well, first time in this series that he had a good first half that carries over, and that Miles playing solid defense with a good block on Josh Hart.
About Haliburton, most analasys always tell that he need sto put more volume in his shots. The team trust him a d whatever the result will be after his shot, I think they can survive it. Its Haliburton which is the problem. He is too shy to shoot the ball with a thought of being the distributor but that is a weakness. If a team alreqdy predicted what you will do then turnovers will happen.
Game 4 will surely be a crucial one. If the Wolves win, this series might end up in 6 games favoring them, but if the Nuggets manage to steal one again on the road, there will be a Game 7. Only my prediction. 
I'm glad the game will be televised on TNT so I can watch it. It might be the biggest game of the playoffs. If Minnesota wins, I think they might be on their way to an NBA title. However, if they let the Nuggets get another win and tie up the series, they'll have the momentum and I think it will be lights out for Minnesota. I personally want to see Minnesota win so I'll be routing for them, but Denver is still young and athletic. If they have figured out how to stop Ant, the Timberwolves might be in some trouble. The next two games in this series are going to be HUGE for both teams, but game 4 will be the Timberwolves chance to seal it up.
And they did, bad shooting night for the Timberwolves, crowd are silence and can't believe that they've lost this game and maybe thinking that they should be up by 3-0 already and sweeping the defending champions.
But like any other great teams, they have adjusted, Gordon is shooting good and so is Murray. So this series is back on track again with this huge win by the Nuggets.
But like any other great teams, they have adjusted, Gordon is shooting good and so is Murray. So this series is back on track again with this huge win by the Nuggets.
Yep, the Wolves were pretty mediocre in the first half of this game, and the Nuggets finally got them in the third quarter. However, the Wolves are still in the lead, and if you look at all-time playoff stats, they have an 80.1% chance of winning this series. So, the next game is clearly going to be critical for both teams.
If that happens, that's the first time that I will see both teams winning 2 games on the road in a series, and with how we saw the Nuggets won in Game 3 against the Wolves, it surely is possible. Maybe let's also add the fact that the Wolves are having a bad night. Well, they shot 43% and 30% from 3-pt area. It's just that, the Nuggets shot better at 54% on the field and 48% from 3-pt area. They also manage to lessen Edward's performance and scoring only 19 points.
Game 4 will surely be a crucial one. If the Wolves win, this series might end up in 6 games favoring them, but if the Nuggets manage to steal one again on the road, there will be a Game 7. Only my prediction.
Both series look to be going 6/7 games as both teams down 2-0 took game 3. Always like a good full series instead of a boring blowout but as a knicks fan would have been nice to steal one last night. If OG doesn't come back it's going to be tough for them to pull this series out they just don't have enough healthy bodies. Hole dudes hamstring comes through but those usually take weeks so im not holding my breath. Onto game 4!
Knicks are still fighting and almost have that win in the end, so game 4 is still not safe for the home team as the Knicks are just very close to them. it's given that OG are not gonna play, Knicks are undermanned but they played like they are complete, so I think Pacers aren't really a championship team or capable of beating the Knicks, because even if they'll win game 4, back at New York, it's a very tough environment for them. Overall, the Pacers are a young team and this is a good experience for them but still, it's good that they have a coach that has so much playoff experience and a title on his back as well.
Both series look to be going 6/7 games as both teams down 2-0 took game 3. Always like a good full series instead of a boring blowout but as a knicks fan would have been nice to steal one last night. If OG doesn't come back it's going to be tough for them to pull this series out they just don't have enough healthy bodies. Hole dudes hamstring comes through but those usually take weeks so im not holding my breath. Onto game 4!
Knicks are still fighting and almost have that win in the end, so game 4 is still not safe for the home team as the Knicks are just very close to them. it's given that OG are not gonna play, Knicks are undermanned but they played like they are complete, so I think Pacers aren't really a championship team or capable of beating the Knicks, because even if they'll win game 4, back at New York, it's a very tough environment for them. Yeah, It’s a very close match and I think Knicks can get that W if they didn’t run out of steam on the 4th quarter probably because they are already too exhausted on the 3rd quarter which they made most of there significant run on this match.
I’m surprised that Knicks still managed to give a good run even with incomplete line-up due to Donte stepping up with enough play time. You’re right that Pacers will be having a hard time when the home court shift and OG came back.
Both match today is so intense on earlier quarters but the last quarter becomes low energy.
Both series look to be going 6/7 games as both teams down 2-0 took game 3. Always like a good full series instead of a boring blowout but as a knicks fan would have been nice to steal one last night. If OG doesn't come back it's going to be tough for them to pull this series out they just don't have enough healthy bodies. Hole dudes hamstring comes through but those usually take weeks so im not holding my breath. Onto game 4!
Knicks are still fighting and almost have that win in the end, so game 4 is still not safe for the home team as the Knicks are just very close to them. it's given that OG are not gonna play, Knicks are undermanned but they played like they are complete, so I think Pacers aren't really a championship team or capable of beating the Knicks, because even if they'll win game 4, back at New York, it's a very tough environment for them. 
Both series look to be going 6/7 games as both teams down 2-0 took game 3. Always like a good full series instead of a boring blowout but as a knicks fan would have been nice to steal one last night. If OG doesn't come back it's going to be tough for them to pull this series out they just don't have enough healthy bodies. Hole dudes hamstring comes through but those usually take weeks so im not holding my breath. Onto game 4!
A good bounce back for the Nuggets to pick up that momentum after being totally locked down in game 1 and 2. And the Wolves had a very very bad game that they even gave up early in the 3rd quarter. They looked complacent sitting at 2 nothing, even Edwards was too comfortable answering the post game conference as if the Nuggets ain't capable of bouncing back and win the next 3.
This is the huge difference between an experienced against a young team who hasn't been into the finals.
This is the huge difference between an experienced against a young team who hasn't been into the finals.
Denver Nuggets were also able to get back in the series with Minnesota Timberwolves, that was huge a statement from the defending champions and to show that can also get a win on any given day. I don't know if I say that the Wolves didn't actually get complacent, I mean they were 6-0 in the playoffs so far, sweeping the Suns, and getting 2 wins on the road, one without their best defensive asset only for them to then trail for the entire night and trying to play catch up, something must have been wrong from the get-go. However, regardless of how bad the Wolves looked for most of the entire night, the Denver Nuggets offense was extremely extraordinary and deserve pretty much an equal credit for a great game.
Everything just went well for the Nuggets in this game as they are not forcing to attack inside, most of their points came from outside and they had success on that because they are rotating the ball well to avoid the pressure defense from the Wolves. Gordon was also key here as he was not defended outside, so he enjoys shooting with being contested and made 3 of his 4 attempts. There was no defense on him since he wasn't really a good 3 point shooter, but this game sees the urgency and happy to see him have that confidence of a defending champion.
And the best news is Murray is already back on his usual stats, he shoot 11-21 in game 3, pretty high perentage compared to his stats in the prior 2 games at their home court, I think this will continue and Nuggets has a chance in game 4.
That was the expected scenario by most fans and I think even the Timberwolves have assumed that this is going to be their break for this series and they'd got more assurance for the next upcoming games.
The Nuggets just proved that they're a defending champion and they're not yet out of this semis and there's more to come with the upcoming remaining games for their match-up.
Both wants to have their own revenge but let's see if the Nuggets gonna have a winning streak and will tie up the series or not.
The Nuggets just proved that they're a defending champion and they're not yet out of this semis and there's more to come with the upcoming remaining games for their match-up.
Both wants to have their own revenge but let's see if the Nuggets gonna have a winning streak and will tie up the series or not.
It's a series of adjustment, Nuggets took two games before they made the right adjustment and I'm sure the Wolves are also preparing something in game 4 like a big adjustment to beat the Nuggets.
The defending champion are not ready to give up this series, they just need another win to even the series and the edge will be on them, so let's see in game 4, and I think it won't be a blowout game but rather a close one.
It is possible for them to tie that but one fact is that we're getting close to the conclusion of this series. To be honest, the Timberwolves are the fan favorite now who's possible to get the ring for this season.Despite Nuggets became the champ last season and made it look easy, we're not used to seeing them struggle like this.
A good bounce back for the Nuggets to pick up that momentum after being totally locked down in game 1 and 2. And the Wolves had a very very bad game that they even gave up early in the 3rd quarter. They looked complacent sitting at 2 nothing, even Edwards was too comfortable answering the post game conference as if the Nuggets ain't capable of bouncing back and win the next 3.
This is the huge difference between an experienced against a young team who hasn't been into the finals.
This is the huge difference between an experienced against a young team who hasn't been into the finals.
Denver Nuggets were also able to get back in the series with Minnesota Timberwolves, that was huge a statement from the defending champions and to show that can also get a win on any given day. I don't know if I say that the Wolves didn't actually get complacent, I mean they were 6-0 in the playoffs so far, sweeping the Suns, and getting 2 wins on the road, one without their best defensive asset only for them to then trail for the entire night and trying to play catch up, something must have been wrong from the get-go. However, regardless of how bad the Wolves looked for most of the entire night, the Denver Nuggets offense was extremely extraordinary and deserve pretty much an equal credit for a great game.
It's a series of adjustment, Nuggets took two games before they made the right adjustment and I'm sure the Wolves are also preparing something in game 4 like a big adjustment to beat the Nuggets. The defending champion are not ready to give up this series, they just need another win to even the series and the edge will be on them, so let's see in game 4, and I think it won't be a blowout game but rather a close one.
That's why game 4 is very important because it's a big challenge for the Nuggets on how to even the series. Yes, they won by dominating the Wolves, but happened against them in game 2 as well, so they are even but in the series, Wolves are still ahead. It's hard to predict this match up as now it's just a matter on how the coach will make the right strategy, and as for the Nuggets, for sure they have a new strategy once the strategy they used in game 3 will be easily counter by the Wolves in game 4.
The Denver Nuggets look like they are going to steal a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. They’re leading pretty good at the half. It’s now or never for them. If they lose tonight they go down 0-3 and its all over.
They've won.That was crazy, the strongest have lost on their home-court advantage. I thought that this is going to be ending on 4 but seems that we're going to see more of it.
Many thought that Wolves will be more aggressive on this and have more greater chance to win especially they have the homecourt advantage also Gobert is back to help them defensively. But Nuggets take the lead miles away that's why at early part of 4th quarter its clear that they would take the game 3 of this series. Game 4 would be more exciting since imagine for sure Wolves will take their revenge and Nuggets will try to maintain there momentum since they need that to extend this series and get another win so they would have big chances to defeat Wolves and advance to another round. Its unexpected lose for Wolves but the defending champ show good determination today.
The Nuggets just proved that they're a defending champion and they're not yet out of this semis and there's more to come with the upcoming remaining games for their match-up.
Both wants to have their own revenge but let's see if the Nuggets gonna have a winning streak and will tie up the series or not.
It's a series of adjustment, Nuggets took two games before they made the right adjustment and I'm sure the Wolves are also preparing something in game 4 like a big adjustment to beat the Nuggets. The defending champion are not ready to give up this series, they just need another win to even the series and the edge will be on them, so let's see in game 4, and I think it won't be a blowout game but rather a close one.
The Denver Nuggets look like they are going to steal a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. They’re leading pretty good at the half. It’s now or never for them. If they lose tonight they go down 0-3 and its all over.
They've won.That was crazy, the strongest have lost on their home-court advantage. I thought that this is going to be ending on 4 but seems that we're going to see more of it.
Many thought that Wolves will be more aggressive on this and have more greater chance to win especially they have the homecourt advantage also Gobert is back to help them defensively. But Nuggets take the lead miles away that's why at early part of 4th quarter its clear that they would take the game 3 of this series. Game 4 would be more exciting since imagine for sure Wolves will take their revenge and Nuggets will try to maintain there momentum since they need that to extend this series and get another win so they would have big chances to defeat Wolves and advance to another round. Its unexpected lose for Wolves but the defending champ show good determination today.
The Nuggets just proved that they're a defending champion and they're not yet out of this semis and there's more to come with the upcoming remaining games for their match-up.
Both wants to have their own revenge but let's see if the Nuggets gonna have a winning streak and will tie up the series or not.
That's great to hear, if they're going to play without OG and then Brunson, that's going to be a cute giveaway for the Pacers. Since they're already in the possible third streak of win against the Pacers, they don't just want to give any kind of momentum that might built from the Pacers side.
Despite missing OG and Jalen Brunson playing at not close to 70% fitness, it was still far from a giveaway for the Indiana Pacer as they had to fight for every single point today, and were close to losing it as well after the Knicks took a 9 points lead around midway into the 4th Quarter, but Andrew Nembhard answered the call when the game was on the line and he had no choice but to take a very deep 3 which he hit, and Pacers were finally able to bank on that opportunity to bring themselves back into the series, but they've still got a shit load of work to do towards game 4.
Yep, the Wolves were pretty mediocre in the first half of this game, and the Nuggets finally got them in the third quarter. However, the Wolves are still in the lead, and if you look at all-time playoff stats, they have an 80.1% chance of winning this series. So, the next game is clearly going to be critical for both teams.
Bad time for them, it wasn't the Wolves that we're expecting. But 2-1's are everywhere for this semis.This is the huge difference between an experienced against a young team who hasn't been into the finals.
That's great to hear, if they're going to play without OG and then Brunson, that's going to be a cute giveaway for the Pacers. Since they're already in the possible third streak of win against the Pacers, they don't just want to give any kind of momentum that might built from the Pacers side.
Despite missing OG and Jalen Brunson playing at not close to 70% fitness, it was still far from a giveaway for the Indiana Pacer as they had to fight for every single point today, and were close to losing it as well after the Knicks took a 9 points lead around midway into the 4th Quarter, but Andrew Nembhard answered the call when the game was on the line and he had no choice but to take a very deep 3 which he hit, and Pacers were finally able to bank on that opportunity to bring themselves back into the series, but they've still got a shit load of work to do towards game 4.
Yep, the Wolves were pretty mediocre in the first half of this game, and the Nuggets finally got them in the third quarter. However, the Wolves are still in the lead, and if you look at all-time playoff stats, they have an 80.1% chance of winning this series. So, the next game is clearly going to be critical for both teams.
Bad time for them, it wasn't the Wolves that we're expecting. But 2-1's are everywhere for this semis. 
The Denver Nuggets look like they are going to steal a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. They’re leading pretty good at the half. It’s now or never for them. If they lose tonight they go down 0-3 and its all over.
They've won.That was crazy, the strongest have lost on their home-court advantage. I thought that this is going to be ending on 4 but seems that we're going to see more of it.
Many thought that Wolves will be more aggressive on this and have more greater chance to win especially they have the homecourt advantage also Gobert is back to help them defensively. But Nuggets take the lead miles away that's why at early part of 4th quarter its clear that they would take the game 3 of this series. Game 4 would be more exciting since imagine for sure Wolves will take their revenge and Nuggets will try to maintain there momentum since they need that to extend this series and get another win so they would have big chances to defeat Wolves and advance to another round. Its unexpected lose for Wolves but the defending champ show good determination today.
And they did, bad shooting night for the Timberwolves, crowd are silence and can't believe that they've lost this game and maybe thinking that they should be up by 3-0 already and sweeping the defending champions.
But like any other great teams, they have adjusted, Gordon is shooting good and so is Murray. So this series is back on track again with this huge win by the Nuggets.
But like any other great teams, they have adjusted, Gordon is shooting good and so is Murray. So this series is back on track again with this huge win by the Nuggets.
Yep, the Wolves were pretty mediocre in the first half of this game, and the Nuggets finally got them in the third quarter. However, the Wolves are still in the lead, and if you look at all-time playoff stats, they have an 80.1% chance of winning this series. So, the next game is clearly going to be critical for both teams.
The Pacers held on to the series, if they lost today it was over. Nembhard took some bad shots, but he scored on the most important one.
The Knicks are plagued by injuries. It's affecting Brunson, too. He shot poorly but McBride and Burks contributed at emergency times, DiVincenzo was very good in this game. But on the other side there's a reality called Haliburton. Siakam and Turner's rebound dominance in the last minutes was important. Game 4 could be similar, Pacers still need to protect the home court.
Very important one from Andrew Nembhard. That's the only three-pointer he made in the whole regulation and it's to put his team in front and put some pressure on the Knicks. It's nice to see Haliburton being in the zone again and not afraid to shoot, but Donte DiVincenzo is crazy, 7/11 in the three-point line answering back whatever the Pacers throw at him. The Knicks are plagued by injuries. It's affecting Brunson, too. He shot poorly but McBride and Burks contributed at emergency times, DiVincenzo was very good in this game. But on the other side there's a reality called Haliburton. Siakam and Turner's rebound dominance in the last minutes was important. Game 4 could be similar, Pacers still need to protect the home court.
But the highlight of the game is the biggest news of all. Josh Hart's first bench in the series.
I was kind of laughing and amazed when I heard the news. That dude was not resting at all in 2 games until now. 
The only one I've heard doing this is Lebron James in his younger days where he is forced to play the whole game because there's no one he can rely on. I think it was the time Mike Brown was handling him in the Cavaliers.
Both series who badly needed a win won their games to avoid a 3-0 no-return.
And come to think of it, the Knicks has like 7-8 players in this game, and Josh Hart has to go to the bench first time. And it's maybe because Alex Burks is also feeling it and so is Donte DiVincenzo, and most likely he learn a lot from playing with Steph Curry.
And same with the Nuggets and Wolves series, the Pacers was able to get back in this game with that huge win and avoid a 3-0 hole. Great game by Haliburton as well, first time in this series that he had a good first half that carries over, and that Miles playing solid defense with a good block on Josh Hart.
The Denver Nuggets look like they are going to steal a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. They’re leading pretty good at the half. It’s now or never for them. If they lose tonight they go down 0-3 and its all over.
They've won.That was crazy, the strongest have lost on their home-court advantage. I thought that this is going to be ending on 4 but seems that we're going to see more of it.
They are still leading the series though, and so I'm thinking that they are going to make a big comeback in game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 lead before going back to Denver.
Now, this is the interesting part this win by the Nuggets will be their momentum for this series. But you know guys, what? We're all winners in here as we're watching great series left and right. Jump to: