Author

Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 600. (Read 915959 times)

donator
Activity: 4760
Merit: 4323
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
June 10, 2023, 01:06:53 PM
Nuggets is the team that have the best offense and best defense in the league. They don't only rely on Jokić, that's the best part. When Heat defend Murray and Jokić with 3 players, the others punish the defensive mistake. Aaron Gordon played his career game, Bruce Brown scored when all eyes on Murray and Jokić, KCP made two critical defense back to back and these all made the difference. Nuggets will finish this series at home, that's clear. And it's not Heat's fault, they faced against the best team in the NBA.

I’m not sure I’d give the Nuggets the title of the best defensive team, but they’re top 10 for sure. I think it’s their unorthodox offensive thanks to Jokic and unusually large athletic wings that set them apart. Having Jamal Murray as a scorer isn’t bad either. I think they’ll be the NBA champions this year and it’s highly likely that will happen on Monday.
EFS
staff
Activity: 3934
Merit: 2224
Crypto Swap Exchange
June 10, 2023, 12:10:49 PM
Nuggets is the team that have the best offense and best defense in the league. They don't only rely on Jokić, that's the best part. When Heat defend Murray and Jokić with 3 players, the others punish the defensive mistake. Aaron Gordon played his career game, Bruce Brown scored when all eyes on Murray and Jokić, KCP made two critical defense back to back and these all made the difference. Nuggets will finish this series at home, that's clear. And it's not Heat's fault, they faced against the best team in the NBA.
legendary
Activity: 3318
Merit: 1185
Playbet.io - Crypto Casino and Sportsbook
June 10, 2023, 11:47:29 AM
3-1 Nuggets.
Lebron James and his crew back in Cleveland Cavaliers were the only ones who came back from that deficit against the Golden State Warriors. One of the most unforgettable Finals series in the league and it sure is written in history books about how impressive they are in those games.
Can the Miami Heat do the same? I'll leave that question.

I don't think the current Heat lineup will be able to do the same thing the Cavs did in the 2016 Finals. In fact, we can already say that the Nuggets have guaranteed themselves a win in this series and, consequently, the title. Special mention should go to Jokic, as he's performing much better this playoff run than he did during the regular season. It's funny that he didn't become the MVP of the regular season, but he'll definitely be the MVP of the Finals.

There's a meme for that where Embiid and Jokic was racing for the regular season MVP but Embiid was surprised when Jokic just neglected the trophy and went ahead further down the road, which explains their situation now as he has all the reasons in the world right now to win the FMVP for having a great performance since the playoffs have started up until now in the Finals.
sr. member
Activity: 1148
Merit: 346
June 10, 2023, 11:26:11 AM
Denver is definitely the play tonight. Miami got lucky to win one game but they won't win another. Nuggets -3 to the bank.
I wouldn't totally say that Miami got lucky in game 2. I mean they have reach the finals already and defeating the #1 and #2 teams and #5 seed in the East. Because if we say that they got lucky means that they are not a good team. But they proved otherwise and remain the underdog throughout the playoffs and yet here they are in the finals and have another chance to win.

Although I would say it might be the most difficult series for them as it seems that Jokic and Murray are unstoppable and putting numbers during the height of the Lakers run, similar to what Shaq and Kobe are getting in the playoffs.

I agree. It is just that the Miami Heat always come short when it comes to almost every aspect in the game against Nuggets and even their offensive techniques as well as defensive strategies aren't really working against the Nuggets duo. Quite a low scoring game for the Nuggets because Jokic and Murray wasn't scoring the way they used to be but still the Heat struggled and never won a single quarter. Now that it is already 3-1, I think it's already too late for the Heat to make a comeback, especially in the next game where it will be in the Nuggets playground.
Miami heat struggling a lot in terms of defending Jokic and Jamal Murray which is pretty good enough if they can defend that duo then they have a chance to win the game because their main problem is that duo, cause we all know how they play and scored. Also jokic and Jamal Murray prove to us that they strong enough to carry their team.
hero member
Activity: 2954
Merit: 672
Message @Hhampuz if you are looking for a CM!
June 10, 2023, 10:51:38 AM
Denver is definitely the play tonight. Miami got lucky to win one game but they won't win another. Nuggets -3 to the bank.
I wouldn't totally say that Miami got lucky in game 2. I mean they have reach the finals already and defeating the #1 and #2 teams and #5 seed in the East. Because if we say that they got lucky means that they are not a good team. But they proved otherwise and remain the underdog throughout the playoffs and yet here they are in the finals and have another chance to win.

Although I would say it might be the most difficult series for them as it seems that Jokic and Murray are unstoppable and putting numbers during the height of the Lakers run, similar to what Shaq and Kobe are getting in the playoffs.

I agree. It is just that the Miami Heat always come short when it comes to almost every aspect in the game against Nuggets and even their offensive techniques as well as defensive strategies aren't really working against the Nuggets duo. Quite a low scoring game for the Nuggets because Jokic and Murray wasn't scoring the way they used to be but still the Heat struggled and never won a single quarter. Now that it is already 3-1, I think it's already too late for the Heat to make a comeback especially in the next game where it will be in the Nuggets playground.
legendary
Activity: 3080
Merit: 2330
June 10, 2023, 10:36:57 AM
3-1 Nuggets.
Lebron James and his crew back in Cleveland Cavaliers were the only ones who came back from that deficit against the Golden State Warriors. One of the most unforgettable Finals series in the league and it sure is written in history books about how impressive they are in those games.
Can the Miami Heat do the same? I'll leave that question.

I don't think the current Heat lineup will be able to do the same thing the Cavs did in the 2016 Finals. In fact, we can already say that the Nuggets have guaranteed themselves a win in this series and, consequently, the title. Special mention should go to Jokic, as he's performing much better this playoff run than he did during the regular season. It's funny that he didn't become the MVP of the regular season, but he'll definitely be the MVP of the Finals.
legendary
Activity: 3346
Merit: 1134
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
June 10, 2023, 10:19:50 AM

Can the Miami Heat do the same? I'll leave that question.

I highly doubt it. Even if the Heat are shooting the lights out, the Nuggets could always retaliate back hit their own. The only Heat win was even a close one though, if Murray hit that 3 pt shot the Nuggets could've won it in the overtime and could've completed another sweep today lol.
The Heat were even forced to start Kevin Love to keep up with the size discrepancy. Since the beginning of this finals series, majority of the NBA fans were expecting the Nuggets to win it all this year.
The Heat have come a long way, I hope they will get Lillard next season so they can have a higher chances of getting a shot for redemption.
True. They almost gave up that game 2 for overtime, that is why I also highly doubted them.
But, if only they won one game on these two home games I will not be in a position to hesitate and tell that they have a chance. I did it after Game 2 because I really thought they could somehow fight back against the strong Denver Nuggets with an arsenal that is difficult to defeat. After Game 4 all that hope for Butler and the Miami Heat is gone. 2 games losing in front of your own crowd, that's not them. They are the ones taking from the road and not the other way around during their Conference stint.

As I said in my previous posts, it will all start with Butler either offensive or defensive stuff. He doesn't need to carry all the load but he must always make a spark for his team mates to keep on playing at their best.
It's not easy having players who are undrafted, they need someone to boost them up and their lack of experience is showing already.
Caleb Martin, Max Struss, and Gabe Vincent, all these three players are not the same as they were during their battle against the Celtics.
hero member
Activity: 2842
Merit: 772
June 10, 2023, 07:05:07 AM
It was another amazing night for Nuggets. Butler was once again not himself exactly and this helped Nuggets win even much easier. We have been saying over and over again that Butler should improve his performance in offense and play like he was doing before the final series. But it looks like his mind is still not fully concentrated on this series.

As long as Butler doesn't take extra responsibility this team don't have much potential to win a game anymore in the series. It has already become 3-1 and Jokic is getting close to carrying the team to the first championship in their history.

He did actually, but it was not enough, and in order for them to win, I guess Butler has to take the scoring load as his team mates are not there for him. Maybe another 40-50 point performance might do it for him and the team.

But it will take a lot from the Heat now as they are down 3-1. And we might as well conclude that it will be the Nuggets as the new champion for this season. And I think they deserved it, winning the tough West conference and then just stomping everyone in the playoffs.
legendary
Activity: 2548
Merit: 1024
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
June 10, 2023, 06:10:33 AM
It was another amazing night for Nuggets. Butler was once again not himself exactly and this helped Nuggets win even much easier. We have been saying over and over again that Butler should improve his performance in offense and play like he was doing before the final series. But it looks like his mind is still not fully concentrated on this series.

As long as Butler doesn't take extra responsibility this team don't have much potential to win a game anymore in the series. It has already become 3-1 and Jokic is getting close to carrying the team to the first championship in their history.
hero member
Activity: 3234
Merit: 774
🌀 Cosmic Casino
June 10, 2023, 05:50:45 AM
Yup, a history made and also Jokic is making history after history. What a such good and tough guy, this is like the new meta in the NBA, the drafting for the next season is gonna be interesting and I guess many will take potential centers.

The number one draft pick acquired by the Spurs is a center, Victor Wembanyama. While he may not be as good as Jokic at the moment, this guy has tremendous potential. With some added muscle and continued development, he has the potential to become highly competitive. All he needs to do is stay healthy, similar to Jokic, so that one day they can face each other with equal skills, probably better.
They haven't acquired him yet but everyone is sure that they will do. The draft hasn't happened yet so there's no one that has been drafted and acquired. But those are really a possibility that will happen soon once we get there. Victor is like a young KD as they say and he's the number prospect for this year. I am sure that whoever acquires him will work on his physique not unless that's already enough for them.
Based on the history, only a few number 1 pick were even able to get their own rings but with individual success, many of them does.
hero member
Activity: 1344
Merit: 540
June 10, 2023, 05:26:43 AM
congrats to Denver, two wins on the road, and they are now really close to get first title, Jokic was good, but Gordon took the stage last night and gave all
it is probably due to Heat trying to stop Jokic and Murray, and someone else rised to score their points

from 1:3 to 4:3 is possible, but not for this Miami, they can win one more and that is it, probably not even that

This is obviously a huge win for the Denver Nuggets. Now this is going to give them a huge advantage going forward. Miami Heat's last game in the third quarter in my opinion. The difference was created in the third quarter and it was really hard for them to make up the difference. I do think that it is possible for Miami Heat to win. But it is honestly not very probable. From 1-3 to 4-3 it’s going to take a lot of dedication and consistency which I don’t think the Miami Heat can actually deliver. I think Denver Nuggets are going to be the winner in the end.

3rd quarter is the key for the series here, and we have seen that when the Heat won, they have a good 3rd quarter. Same with the winning by the Nuggets here, they won the 3rd quarter and that is enough for them to have that cushion. And that they just trade baskets, that's they key for them having the 3rd quarter. As entering the 4th, Heat is tired, no help for Jimmy as he almost played the whole game and yet they've lost double digit. So I guess I will ride the bandwagon on the Nuggets that it will be over in the next game and congrats to them.
hero member
Activity: 798
Merit: 896
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
June 10, 2023, 05:09:07 AM
It's over guys, it's over.  Grin

Yet another strong performance by Denver and yet another strong start in the 4th by Miami.
In game one they started the 4th with a 8:0 run, in game 2 they equalized and 8 point deficit super fast and today again, started 8:0 to make Denver sweat again.

But unlike in game 2 Denver had the right response and closed the game out with ease.

This team is so deep, even with Murray struggling and only making 5/17 from the field there are players like Gordon and Braun to pick up the pieces and have a strong performance. This tram is scary.

Unfortunately for Miami, Butler and Adebayo didn't get any help so now there will only 1 more game, if Denver doesn't blow it.  Grin . But they won't.

This was a rather boring finals series but with the right and well deserved winner. I know it's not over at 3:1 but there is no way possible Miami is coming back from this. Not this season and not against this Denver team.
legendary
Activity: 2590
Merit: 1022
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
June 10, 2023, 04:54:26 AM
congrats to Denver, two wins on the road, and they are now really close to get first title, Jokic was good, but Gordon took the stage last night and gave all
it is probably due to Heat trying to stop Jokic and Murray, and someone else rised to score their points

from 1:3 to 4:3 is possible, but not for this Miami, they can win one more and that is it, probably not even that

This is obviously a huge win for the Denver Nuggets. Now this is going to give them a huge advantage going forward. Miami Heat's last game in the third quarter in my opinion. The difference was created in the third quarter and it was really hard for them to make up the difference. I do think that it is possible for Miami Heat to win. But it is honestly not very probable. From 1-3 to 4-3 it’s going to take a lot of dedication and consistency which I don’t think the Miami Heat can actually deliver. I think Denver Nuggets are going to be the winner in the end.

hero member
Activity: 2814
Merit: 553
June 10, 2023, 04:42:46 AM

Can the Miami Heat do the same? I'll leave that question.

I highly doubt it. Even if the Heat are shooting the lights out, the Nuggets could always retaliate back hit their own. The only Heat win was even a close one though, if Murray hit that 3 pt shot the Nuggets could've won it in the overtime and could've completed another sweep today lol.
The Heat were even forced to start Kevin Love to keep up with the size discrepancy. Since the beginning of this finals series, majority of the NBA fans were expecting the Nuggets to win it all this year.
The Heat have come a long way, I hope they will get Lillard next season so they can have a higher chances of getting a shot for redemption.
sr. member
Activity: 1022
Merit: 363
June 10, 2023, 02:22:20 AM
3-1 Nuggets.
Lebron James and his crew back in Cleveland Cavaliers were the only ones who came back from that deficit against the Golden State Warriors. One of the most unforgettable Finals series in the league and it sure is written in history books about how impressive they are in those games.
Can the Miami Heat do the same? I'll leave that question.

What happen to other team might not replicate to other since if you look at the match up you can determine that Heat doesn't yave match with current Nuggets rooster. Although they give a good fight but they also come up short especially on third or last quarter so I guess we can see Denver will finish this on game 5 since they also have home court advantage on that game. I believe this is the time where Nuggets will get their first ever championship.
legendary
Activity: 2156
Merit: 1151
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
June 10, 2023, 02:11:27 AM
congrats to Denver, two wins on the road, and they are now really close to get first title, Jokic was good, but Gordon took the stage last night and gave all
it is probably due to Heat trying to stop Jokic and Murray, and someone else rised to score their points

from 1:3 to 4:3 is possible, but not for this Miami, they can win one more and that is it, probably not even that
legendary
Activity: 3346
Merit: 1134
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
June 10, 2023, 01:56:15 AM
3-1 Nuggets.
Lebron James and his crew back in Cleveland Cavaliers were the only ones who came back from that deficit against the Golden State Warriors. One of the most unforgettable Finals series in the league and it sure is written in history books about how impressive they are in those games.
Can the Miami Heat do the same? I'll leave that question.

The Miami Heat's plan worked out pretty well, putting Nikola Jokic in foul trouble and dominating the game. They were successful in the first plan as Jokic gets his 5th foul and was benched for like 7 minutes, the other plan "to dominate" was half successful. They did cut the lead to 5 points but they were supposed to continue the run, but Jamal Murray hit a devastating three from his favorite play.
Then, there's KCP who stepped up his defense, from stealing the ball from Butler to defending Bam Adebayo in the paint to make him miss the shot. I say he did great at the crucial moments even though he is known to be a threat at the 3-point line only.
But of all that happened, I am more impressed with Gordon. Adebayo and Butler should stop daring him (Gordon) and Jokic at shooting those threes, they can definitely make it.

Speaking of Gordon, it's literally blood and sweat win for him.

I don't know if that is his blood though. Or, is it just Gatorade?  Grin
hero member
Activity: 3010
Merit: 666
June 10, 2023, 12:36:22 AM
Yup, a history made and also Jokic is making history after history. What a such good and tough guy, this is like the new meta in the NBA, the drafting for the next season is gonna be interesting and I guess many will take potential centers.

The number one draft pick acquired by the Spurs is a center, Victor Wembanyama. While he may not be as good as Jokic at the moment, this guy has tremendous potential. With some added muscle and continued development, he has the potential to become highly competitive. All he needs to do is stay healthy, similar to Jokic, so that one day they can face each other with equal skills, probably better.
hero member
Activity: 3234
Merit: 774
🌀 Cosmic Casino
June 10, 2023, 12:17:00 AM
I think many doesn't see how Gordon has always been effective to the Nuggets whenever he's in. He's such an underrated guy and I've been noticing that and his athleticism makes him great inside and the same goes for KCP.

Max Struss and Gabe Vincent, - another bad performance.
When they're not effective and had a worse performance, this is what's gonna get them.

I think the Nuggets are going to take the championship in their next game. Going to be huge for the franchise as this is going to be their first time and Jokic being the finals MVP.
Yup, a history made and also Jokic is making history after history. What a such good and tough guy, this is like the new meta in the NBA, the drafting for the next season is gonna be interesting and I guess many will take potential centers.
hero member
Activity: 2660
Merit: 551
June 09, 2023, 11:54:56 PM
My favorite thing about the Denver Nuggets team is that the game is not based only on Jokic and Murray. In the last quarter, even though Jokic took a little time, they were quite comfortable, they played a good defense and made mistakes to Miami Heat. Bruce Brown came from the bench and got a good score, he was going to the basket very easily, he was amazing today. For Gordon, of course, we can call it a career magic.

Thus, the champion of the NBA season became the Denver Nuggets 3-1. In one game, Denver finishes completely and declares the championship. It's a really special team and every players has done their duty well this season
Bruce Brown and Aaron Gordon did what they were supposed to do and it was very well done.
There were no more surprises like in the second game, so this is also what will happen in game five where Denver dominates the whole match to make it 4-1 and finish well in this final.
Only being able to win one game is not bad at all for Miami because even that was not predicted they would be able to do when facing a team with extraordinary statistics, getting to the finals is already an extraordinary achievement for Miami.

If I'm not mistaken, yes prediction is 4-1 against the Heat. But it was a surprised win by the Heat in game 2 at Nuggets homecourt and we thought that the complexion of the game is going to change in their favor.

But Nuggets come back strong in the last 2 games to win and now back in the driver seat with huge road win. It's time for the Heat to make a comeback, they lead the Boston Celtics 3-0 and then allow them to make 3 wins in a row though. Now they are in the same predicament but I doubt that they can do it against a big and strong and fast Nuggets team.
Jump to: