A dominating win by Denver Nuggets. This time they did not let the Miami Heat come near in the last few minutes of the game. They did have a hard time taking a double-digit lead in the first half but they did explode in the second half with Jokic and Murray taking over. Jokic is an absolute beast capable of shooting, passing, and rebounding which makes him very difficult to guard properly.
Coach Spoelstra though admitted that they lost a lot of the 50/50 battles which costs them the game. And it makes sense, Miami actually had 92 attempts but only made 34 compared to Denver's 41/80. The firepower and accuracy of Denver is just too much in this game but if Miami shoots better then they can still make this series close.
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To big challenges to face of by Heat organization since for sure right now they are struggling to find ways to guard up Jokic and his teammates because all of them is really successfully working on their role. For sure Nuggets will not drop the game 4 because they are eager to win their first championship on their organization this season.
It's not a struggle, but rather a matter of strategy. The Heat didn't necessarily need to completely stop Jokic, as he was truly unstoppable. However, their focus should be on limiting Murray, as they can't afford to let another player produce a monster triple-double performance like he did in Game 3. By limiting Murray's impact, they will have a better chance of winning. Additionally, their 3-point shooting should improve to enhance their chances of success.The challenge lies in the fact that Jokic is not only unstoppable inside but also dangerous from the outside.
The Heat need to exhaust him early, force him into committing fouls, and frustrate him. However, in that particular game, we didn't witness that strategy effectively implemented, and Jokic went on to produce another triple-double performance.
We all have said that this match was going to be very important for both teams and both teams will also be very interested to win this match. But Nuggets got the advantage here.
Jokić and Murray absolutely dominated the match for the Nuggets. Jokić was very hard to stop for the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat will certainly need to rethink their strategy. They will also have to remember that they have to defend both Murray and Jokic. They cannot just defend Jokic and not care about Murray. And in the last match, we also did not see any defensive excellency from the Miami Heat as well.
This means a 2-1 lead for Nuggets in the series of course which is an important advantage. Because Nuggets can use their upcoming court advantage really effectively. But even though Heat are a surprising team in this round they are still very dangerous. Nuggets need to continue to fight with all they have. Murray's help is crucial for the team as Jokic by himself has to carry the team otherwise.
Home court advantage isn't as important anymore because both teams have shown the ability to win on the road. With the series at 2-1, it will be tied if the Miami Heat can secure a victory in game 4, and I believe they will find a way to make it happen. Otherwise, there's a possibility that their journey will come to an end in game 5 on the Nuggets' home court. In this game, the Heat showcased their character, but they were simply outworked and outsmarted by the Nuggets. Similar to how the Nuggets made major adjustments after their loss in game 2, I'm confident that the Heat will also make significant adjustments to improve their performance.
This means a 2-1 lead for Nuggets in the series of course which is an important advantage. Because Nuggets can use their upcoming court advantage really effectively. But even though Heat are a surprising team in this round they are still very dangerous. Nuggets need to continue to fight with all they have. Murray's help is crucial for the team as Jokic by himself has to carry the team otherwise.
Home court advantage isn't as important anymore because both teams have shown the ability to win on the road. With the series at 2-1, it will be tied if the Miami Heat can secure a victory in game 4, and I believe they will find a way to make it happen. Otherwise, there's a possibility that their journey will come to an end in game 5 on the Nuggets' home court. In this game, the Heat showcased their character, but they were simply outworked and outsmarted by the Nuggets. Similar to how the Nuggets made major adjustments after their loss in game 2, I'm confident that the Heat will also make significant adjustments to improve their performance.
Exactly, it's seems the strategy is to really shoot from the outside and hope that they will have a good percentage just like what they have shown in game 2. But in their homecourt, it was totally different, and it just shows that they don't have a good record in their own homecourt.
And then Jokic and Murray finding their rhythm as they don't want to fell in the series as they got back the home court advantage. Bam though has a good game, but the rest, those we expect to provide the offense are no longer there for the Heat.
This means a 2-1 lead for Nuggets in the series of course which is an important advantage. Because Nuggets can use their upcoming court advantage really effectively. But even though Heat are a surprising team in this round they are still very dangerous. Nuggets need to continue to fight with all they have. Murray's help is crucial for the team as Jokic by himself has to carry the team otherwise.
Home court advantage isn't as important anymore because both teams have shown the ability to win on the road. With the series at 2-1, it will be tied if the Miami Heat can secure a victory in game 4, and I believe they will find a way to make it happen. Otherwise, there's a possibility that their journey will come to an end in game 5 on the Nuggets' home court. In this game, the Heat showcased their character, but they were simply outworked and outsmarted by the Nuggets. Similar to how the Nuggets made major adjustments after their loss in game 2, I'm confident that the Heat will also make significant adjustments to improve their performance.
This means a 2-1 lead for Nuggets in the series of course which is an important advantage. Because Nuggets can use their upcoming court advantage really effectively. But even though Heat are a surprising team in this round they are still very dangerous. Nuggets need to continue to fight with all they have. Murray's help is crucial for the team as Jokic by himself has to carry the team otherwise.
Home court advantage isn't as important anymore because both teams have shown the ability to win on the road. With the series at 2-1, it will be tied if the Miami Heat can secure a victory in game 4, and I believe they will find a way to make it happen. Otherwise, there's a possibility that their journey will come to an end in game 5 on the Nuggets' home court. In this game, the Heat showcased their character, but they were simply outworked and outsmarted by the Nuggets. Similar to how the Nuggets made major adjustments after their loss in game 2, I'm confident that the Heat will also make significant adjustments to improve their performance.
To big challenges to face of by Heat organization since for sure right now they are struggling to find ways to guard up Jokic and his teammates because all of them is really successfully working on their role. For sure Nuggets will not drop the game 4 because they are eager to win their first championship on their organization this season.
It's not a struggle, but rather a matter of strategy. The Heat didn't necessarily need to completely stop Jokic, as he was truly unstoppable. However, their focus should be on limiting Murray, as they can't afford to let another player produce a monster triple-double performance like he did in Game 3. By limiting Murray's impact, they will have a better chance of winning. Additionally, their 3-point shooting should improve to enhance their chances of success.It doesn't matter how we perceive it, but Jokic is undeniably a major problem for the Heat. Once he is near the paint, it's practically a guaranteed score because of his precision, and he remains composed even in physical games. There were instances in Game 3 where they allowed Jokic to shoot 3-pointers, and although his shooting wasn't consistently on target, he still managed to make some shots.
The challenge lies in the fact that Jokic is not only unstoppable inside but also dangerous from the outside.
The Heat need to exhaust him early, force him into committing fouls, and frustrate him. However, in that particular game, we didn't witness that strategy effectively implemented, and Jokic went on to produce another triple-double performance.
To big challenges to face of by Heat organization since for sure right now they are struggling to find ways to guard up Jokic and his teammates because all of them is really successfully working on their role. For sure Nuggets will not drop the game 4 because they are eager to win their first championship on their organization this season.
It's not a struggle, but rather a matter of strategy. The Heat didn't necessarily need to completely stop Jokic, as he was truly unstoppable. However, their focus should be on limiting Murray, as they can't afford to let another player produce a monster triple-double performance like he did in Game 3. By limiting Murray's impact, they will have a better chance of winning. Additionally, their 3-point shooting should improve to enhance their chances of success. 
There was a really great clash between Murray-Jokic duo and Butler-Adebayo duo. But obviously the winner of this clash were Jokic and Murray. Both of them were just amazing last night by making triple-doubles. Especially Jokic's performance mesmerized me - 32 pts, 21 reb, 10 ast. He still continues with over a 50% FG rate as well. He is just giving his everything in the final series.
This means a 2-1 lead for Nuggets in the series of course which is an important advantage. Because Nuggets can use their upcoming court advantage really effectively. But even though Heat are a surprising team in this round they are still very dangerous. Nuggets need to continue to fight with all they have. Murray's help is crucial for the team as Jokic by himself has to carry the team otherwise.
This means a 2-1 lead for Nuggets in the series of course which is an important advantage. Because Nuggets can use their upcoming court advantage really effectively. But even though Heat are a surprising team in this round they are still very dangerous. Nuggets need to continue to fight with all they have. Murray's help is crucial for the team as Jokic by himself has to carry the team otherwise.
The Nuggets made good adjustments in the game, utilizing their size advantage as they continue to struggle with their 3-point shooting. With a significant rebounding disparity, the Heat couldn't win the game if they were also struggling with their outside shots. We can expect the Miami Heat to make adjustments in Game 4 and strive to even the series once again. It was a great game by the Nuggets, and they deserved that big win without any excuses.
There's no doubt that the Nuggets completely overcome the obstacles that the Heat created last game and they quickly manage to have a working strategy to counter it which was their main key to winning this game. The Heat need to bounce back in game 4 if they wanted to stay alive in this series because if the Nuggets will win, then they won't waste any more time to give Heat a win, they will close the series after that and they gonna win this year's NBA championship. But if the Heat will win the next game, then there's a high chance we see a game 7 between these 2 great teams.
Game 2 is intense fight and Nuggets come up short at that game but they prove om game 3 that their mistakes committed on game 2 will never happen again. They come up with 15 points lead to secure the game 3 of this series, Jokic and Murray explode early and this create a big problem to heat.
To big challenges to face of by Heat organization since for sure right now they are struggling to find ways to guard up Jokic and his teammates because all of them is really successfully working on their role. For sure Nuggets will not drop the game 4 because they are eager to win their first championship on their organization this season.
The Nuggets made good adjustments in the game, utilizing their size advantage as they continue to struggle with their 3-point shooting. With a significant rebounding disparity, the Heat couldn't win the game if they were also struggling with their outside shots. We can expect the Miami Heat to make adjustments in Game 4 and strive to even the series once again. It was a great game by the Nuggets, and they deserved that big win without any excuses.
There's no doubt that the Nuggets completely overcome the obstacles that the Heat created last game and they quickly manage to have a working strategy to counter it which was their main key to winning this game. The Heat need to bounce back in game 4 if they wanted to stay alive in this series because if the Nuggets will win, then they won't waste any more time to give Heat a win, they will close the series after that and they gonna win this year's NBA championship. But if the Heat will win the next game, then there's a high chance we see a game 7 between these 2 great teams.
After last game , I do have full confidence that Denver will end up as Nba champs this year and it will be well deserved one.
For Heat ...what is left to do ? they seems to change strategies from a game to another just to exploit the weakness around Jokic but that only worked in game 2.
Game 4 is next and most likely Denver will make the series 3-1.
For Heat ...what is left to do ? they seems to change strategies from a game to another just to exploit the weakness around Jokic but that only worked in game 2.
Game 4 is next and most likely Denver will make the series 3-1.
Great win for the Denver Nuggets tonight. The revenge was successful and just like I thought, that face of Jokic after Game 2 says it all. He will come back stronger and he inputs another triple-double together with Jamal Murray. A very entertaining game and I wish Coach Spo has some answers on Game 4. What's his next move?
It seems that he hasn't done the strategy that he's made in game 2. Some key players that contributed to game 2 weren't in on game 3. Looking at the Nuggets side, they're even trusting a rookie play on this finals. Anyway, they'll for sure gonna make some amendments and adjustments for game 4. The end of this final is about to end soon. Whoever wins, we are all enjoying and that's it. And those that are able to make some good bets out of these series' are doing good which I am seeing from my friend's walls. 
Anyone see this news?
https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-free-agency-phoenix-suns
Ok, so after the firing of their coach, it seems the new owner is making a big chances on the player side as they waived CP3 already and obviously, wanted to clear some space so that they can get a new player. And if they trade him, might be interesting which team and what will be the trading package. Who knows, maybe he can play with Lebron? What's your thoughts?
They might just need the cap space because Kevin Durant is expensive and they have Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton who are also being paid well.Quote
The Phoenix Suns plan to waive veteran guard Chris Paul, according to a report from Bleacher Report/TNT’s Chris Haynes.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that a trade could also be on the table, along with potentially waving and re-signing the 12-time All-Star this offseason.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that a trade could also be on the table, along with potentially waving and re-signing the 12-time All-Star this offseason.
https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-free-agency-phoenix-suns
Ok, so after the firing of their coach, it seems the new owner is making a big chances on the player side as they waived CP3 already and obviously, wanted to clear some space so that they can get a new player. And if they trade him, might be interesting which team and what will be the trading package. Who knows, maybe he can play with Lebron? What's your thoughts?
Chances with Lebron? I don't think a team will agree with that. Two veterans in one team mean you will use a slow pace type of game which is not the norm in today's NBA. Even Jokic is trying to do fast breaks on his own.
Wherever CP3 will go is a big question. I have no idea what team needed a veteran point guard to increase their chance for playoffs, or not because for the last few years, CP3 is damaged by a lot of injuries, and worst, the timing of the injuries is mostly in the playoffs.
Great win for the Denver Nuggets tonight. The revenge was successful and just like I thought, that face of Jokic after Game 2 says it all. He will come back stronger and he inputs another triple-double together with Jamal Murray. A very entertaining game and I wish Coach Spo has some answers on Game 4. What's his next move?
Anyone see this news?
https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-free-agency-phoenix-suns
Ok, so after the firing of their coach, it seems the new owner is making a big chances on the player side as they waived CP3 already and obviously, wanted to clear some space so that they can get a new player. And if they trade him, might be interesting which team and what will be the trading package. Who knows, maybe he can play with Lebron? What's your thoughts?
That's sad news because they did really waive CP3. Well, who knows if his era is about to end but that's not what I am hearing from the rumors and the one that I'm hearing is about the Lakers eyeing him. It's possible that he gets to play with Lebron if ever he'll stay in the Lakers. I know that teams won't let it pass that if there's an opportunity to take CP3, they'll take him. He's able to help the Suns to get to where they've landed this season and that's commendable to him, he'll sure find another home. Quote
The Phoenix Suns plan to waive veteran guard Chris Paul, according to a report from Bleacher Report/TNT’s Chris Haynes.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that a trade could also be on the table, along with potentially waving and re-signing the 12-time All-Star this offseason.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that a trade could also be on the table, along with potentially waving and re-signing the 12-time All-Star this offseason.
https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-free-agency-phoenix-suns
Ok, so after the firing of their coach, it seems the new owner is making a big chances on the player side as they waived CP3 already and obviously, wanted to clear some space so that they can get a new player. And if they trade him, might be interesting which team and what will be the trading package. Who knows, maybe he can play with Lebron? What's your thoughts?
Not the game that you expect from this guys to play in their homecourt.
Exactly, we expected the Heat to perform better at home, especially after stealing a game on the road. However, the Nuggets dominated the game and showed a strong bounce-back after their previous loss, now taking the lead in the series. It becomes challenging for the Heat to secure a win when both Jokic and Murray are unstoppable. Therefore, they will need to make adjustments in Game 4 to at least win one game on their home court. 
The Nuggets made good adjustments in the game, utilizing their size advantage as they continue to struggle with their 3-point shooting. With a significant rebounding disparity, the Heat couldn't win the game if they were also struggling with their outside shots. We can expect the Miami Heat to make adjustments in Game 4 and strive to even the series once again. It was a great game by the Nuggets, and they deserved that big win without any excuses.
Q1 and Q2 are still pretty evenly matched, however, this time there was nowhere to give Miami a chance to improve, and again Jokic was outstanding and Murray too and the coolest thing was Christian Braun 19 minutes played with 4 R 1 A and 15 P, so for game four I don't think there will be any surprises Miami can do, and game five will be the decisive match for Denver and the score will be 5-1.Jokic is insane. It doesn’t make sense to me how someone so slow with a 5 inch vertical is able to take over in the NBA Finals. It defies logic. His numbers tonight though we’re epic. A total of 63 points + rebounds + assists in the Finals is a performance he will be talking about for a long time. The Heat are definitely in trouble. Denver looks dialed in.
Don't forget about Murray as well, both has triple double in the finals and if I'm not mistaken, that could be a record too for him and Murray. And Christian Braun with 15 points as well, he could be the next fan favourite for the Nuggets.
While on the Heat, like game 1, they have struggled again, Max Strus with just 3 points, Gabe Vincent 7 points and Caleb Martin with 10 points.
Not the game that you expect from this guys to play in their homecourt.
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Jokic is insane. It doesn’t make sense to me how someone so slow with a 5 inch vertical is able to take over in the NBA Finals. It defies logic. His numbers tonight though we’re epic. A total of 63 points + rebounds + assists in the Finals is a performance he will be talking about for a long time. The Heat are definitely in trouble. Denver looks dialed in.
Jokic is insane. It doesn’t make sense to me how someone so slow with a 5 inch vertical is able to take over in the NBA Finals. It defies logic. His numbers tonight though we’re epic. A total of 63 points + rebounds + assists in the Finals is a performance he will be talking about for a long time. The Heat are definitely in trouble. Denver looks dialed in.
Jokic was great last night, but Murray points were what decided the match
he simply needs at least one more player to back him up, otherwise Denver can't win simply on Jokic having great game, and Murray delivered last night with 34 points
now it seems that winning first title for Denver is back on track, I would like to see that, and Jokic deserved it for past few season, he is playing on amazing level, it looked as no MVP in regular season will bring Championship ring, and it is closing on that
The Nuggets made good adjustments in the game, utilizing their size advantage as they continue to struggle with their 3-point shooting. With a significant rebounding disparity, the Heat couldn't win the game if they were also struggling with their outside shots. We can expect the Miami Heat to make adjustments in Game 4 and strive to even the series once again. It was a great game by the Nuggets, and they deserved that big win without any excuses.
Q1 and Q2 are still pretty evenly matched, however, this time there was nowhere to give Miami a chance to improve, and again Jokic was outstanding and Murray too and the coolest thing was Christian Braun 19 minutes played with 4 R 1 A and 15 P, so for game four I don't think there will be any surprises Miami can do, and game five will be the decisive match for Denver and the score will be 5-1.Jokic is insane. It doesn’t make sense to me how someone so slow with a 5 inch vertical is able to take over in the NBA Finals. It defies logic. His numbers tonight though we’re epic. A total of 63 points + rebounds + assists in the Finals is a performance he will be talking about for a long time. The Heat are definitely in trouble. Denver looks dialed in.
The Nuggets made good adjustments in the game, utilizing their size advantage as they continue to struggle with their 3-point shooting. With a significant rebounding disparity, the Heat couldn't win the game if they were also struggling with their outside shots. We can expect the Miami Heat to make adjustments in Game 4 and strive to even the series once again. It was a great game by the Nuggets, and they deserved that big win without any excuses.
Q1 and Q2 are still pretty evenly matched, however, this time there was nowhere to give Miami a chance to improve, and again Jokic was outstanding and Murray too and the coolest thing was Christian Braun 19 minutes played with 4 R 1 A and 15 P, so for game four I don't think there will be any surprises Miami can do, and game five will be the decisive match for Denver and the score will be 5-1. Jump to: