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This is shaping to be a super interesting post season. Last year so many teams were injured, limping or even missing players to the COVID protocols.
A couple of years ago, Jokic+Murray+any two other players was a better net rating lineup than GS’s Death Lineup, so yeah, going to 7 games with the Spurs, and losing in the second round was probably an underachievement.
This is shaping to be a super interesting post season. Last year so many teams were injured, limping or even missing players to the COVID protocols.
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Per NBA, Spurs at Grizzlies will start at 6:30 p.m. Central on Wednesday. ESPN will broadcast.
Lol at using playoffs to try to prop up Jokic. The dude made it to the WCF once and already he is better than Giannis, Curry (who has actually won a ring) and Harden? Giannis is so much better at defense that it’s ridiculous. And Harden is just a monster in the regular season. And as bad as he is in the playoffs, he has had more success than Joker.
Jokic wasn’t the reason why they beat the Clippers last year btw, it was Murray, and without him they’re gonna be bounced in the first round by the Lakers if the Nuggets win tonight. I expect them to tank tonight bc they’re scared to play LA.
1. Jokic lead the Nuggets in scoring and assists, rebounds for that series against the Clippers. He was the primary reason why they won the series. He was dominating so much inside the paint that the Clippers were forced to double team him which allowed Murray to go off in that series.
2. Everybody is tanking to avoid the Lakers. The Clippers lost on purpose not to face the Lakers. Nobody wants to play them in the first round. I don't see what your point is. Lakers are the best team in the West when healthy. You would have to be stupid to want to play them in round 1. Whoever plays the Lakers is going to lose round 1whether it's Suns,Nuggets,Jazz.
3. Harden is a playoff choker. He's never gotten past the Conference Finals. He will ring this year but that's because he has a super team. Granted Jokic has only gotten to the WCF once I do expect him to make multiple appearances as his career progresses that will equal in Harden's appearances or surpass his. Harden is also 6 years older than Jokic. Jokic has the same amount of success that Harden had at his age.
4. You are right Giannis is so much better than Jokic on defense. I'm not even going to debate it. The problem with Giannis is that his lack of jump shot will be the reason why he will never win a le. Teams will continue to form the wall against him and you will see the same results. Teams can't do that to Jokic. Jokic on the offensive end has zero weaknesses. If Giannis takes out the Nets this year then I will put him above Jokic.
5. Curry has 1 fluke championship being the guy. Even that one is questionable since he beat Cavs team that just had Lebron and a bunch of scrubs with Kyrie/Love not being available. The next year we saw him choke against a Lebron team that had an equal amount of help in Love/Kyrie. He won 2 more les but that was because Durant carried him. With that being said I compare Curry and Jokic offensively. Scoring wise Curry is one of the best scorers ever. I will give him that but he doesn't have the ability to elevate his teammates like Jokic can. Put Jokic on this year's Warriors team and he would have them as the 4th seed in the West. Legacy wise Curry is ahead of Jokic but if Jokic remains healthy he will eventually pass him in the next 5-10 years.
Hopefully Dieng breaks out the Grizz playbook for Spurs staff to review.
Dieng: "I will give you the secrets to what Memphis does, but only if you play me."
Pop: "Let me think about it... Nah."
8:09 - 1st
1 2 3 4 T DEN 6 6 POR 17 17
7:43 - 1st
NBATV 1 2 3 4 T LAL 14 14 NO 8 8
10:14 - 2nd
NBATV 1 2 3 4 T LAL 36 3 39 NO 28 2 30
10:34 - 2nd
1 2 3 4 T DEN 22 4 26 POR 43 4 47
Aren’t the lakers in the play-in even if they win as long as Portland wins their game today?
Yes, Lakers have to win and Blazers lose for them to be 6th seed.
6:43 - 2nd
1 2 3 4 T DEN 22 14 36 POR 43 13 56
5:27 - 2nd
NBATV 1 2 3 4 T LAL 36 14 50 NO 28 13 41
Even if Denver wanted to win, I don't think they can match Portland's energy, who have a lot to play for -- no play-in and screwing LAL.
Portland going hard at Denver right now. Would love to see that 7/8 matchup in the play-in for LeBron and Curry
LeDiva will demand a roster change up as usual if his team loses to the Warriors
Halftime
NBATV 1 2 3 4 T LAL 36 27 63 NO 28 31 59
Halftime
1 2 3 4 T DEN 22 33 55 POR 43 29 72
If they lose to GSW, they just need to win against Memphis or San Antonio. Shouldn't be hard.LeDiva will demand a roster change up as usual if his team loses to the Warriors
Imagine beating the Lakers for the 8th seed. That might be worth the lottery pick
Have a feeling the Guests are gonna choke.
Portland seems to be doing well... can't say its a wrap, but the odds are in their favor
6:34 - 4th
1 2 3 4 T DEN 22 33 29 10 94 POR 43 29 35 10 117
9:52 - 4th
NBATV 1 2 3 4 T LAL 36 27 28 0 93 NO 28 31 17 0 83
Final
1 2 3 4 T DEN 22 33 29 32 116 POR 43 29 35 25 132
3:07 - 4th
NBATV 1 2 3 4 T LAL 36 27 28 0 105 NO 28 31 17 0 94
Thanks Ace!
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