2008-2009 Game 3: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Thread
by Jeremy on Nov 1, 2008 3:33 PM MDT
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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, Nov 1, 2008 7:00 PM MDT
Here are some numbers to digest before tonight’s game.
116
14.6
0-7
116 is how many points per game the Lakers averaged against the Nuggets last season, 14.6 is the Lakers average margin of victory against the Nuggets last season and 0-7 is the Nuggets record against the Lakers last season.
Needless to say things were pretty one sided. So far this season the Lakers have defeated the Trail Blazers by 20, the Clippers by 38 and knocked Greg Odeon out of action for two to four weeks.
The Nuggets have had a few feel good moments and are 1-1 after playing two road games without Carmelo Anthony. They do get Melo back tonight, but the rejoicing will be kept to a minimum knowing the Lakers are in town.
The one thing the Nuggets have going for them is their new found defensive intensity and focus. They will not be able to get away with sleep walking through any portion of this game. They lacked intensity in the third quarter in Utah and the second quarter in Los Angeles. They cannot afford a similar stretch tonight and expect to have a chance to win.
What I want to see tonight is the Nuggets compete. They can win, but the way LA is rolling, there is no shame in dropping a game to them. There would be shame in rolling over and getting gutted, but I do not believe that will happen.
I also want to see how Melo contributes to their newfound defensive effort. I have seen him doing some of the little things in practice such as keeping track of his man at all times and making the proper rotations. Now I need to see it in a live game.
Nene and Kenyon have their work cut out for them with the front court of Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol. The guards will once again have to help crash the defensive glass. With Nene and Bynum matching up fouls will once again play a major role. The chances that one of the two will pick up two first quarter fouls, if Nene is the one to get those two fouls the Nuggets will be in trouble.
The Lakers will probably double Melo when he gets the ball so they will have to cut and move without the ball to take advantage of that. I also want to see more and more of the pick and roll with Nene and Allen Iverson, J.R. Smith and Melo.
If the Nuggets can pull this game out, there might be something special going on with this team, but even if they lose hopefully we will see a continuation of the style they played in the fourth quarter of their first two games.
Head on over to Forum Blue and Gold to find out what Kurt, who is definitely one of the best bloggers in the business, has to say about the game.
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One thing I did not mention in my little preview is how effective Trevor Ariza he been for the Lakers this season. He has always been an athletic defender, but the Nuggets will have to run him out of the corner to prevent him from sitting there and draining threes.
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by Jeremy on Nov 1, 2008 3:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nuggets will get kicked in the Nugget-Sack tonight
"All our holes," says shooting guard Brandon Roy, a surprise All-Star last year in his second season, "are holes that Greg is going to plug."
by bowdown on Nov 1, 2008 5:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap!!!
What’s the deal with Melo’s hair?
GO BRONCOS!!!
by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 7:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does the Lord hate me??
League pass doesn’t work for The Nuggets game, only the Cavs
Anyone have that link again????
His Wolves, My Nuggs
by Kay on Nov 1, 2008 7:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't see why the Nugs would want to get any rebounds!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 7:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the hardest part of being a Laker's fan?
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 7:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Great way to finish out the half!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 8:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Man...what the hell is wrong with Melo?
Do you think it’s the hair?
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 8:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Just logged on guys
Likin that modest lead of ours. Let’s go Nugs!
by joshhopp on Nov 1, 2008 8:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think anyone else is here!
…I’d love to see them win this one.
GO BRONCOS!!!
by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
K mart from 3!
Hope he doesn’t fall in love with that shot. And I hope melo starts making field goals
by joshhopp on Nov 1, 2008 8:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah man...
Melo has looked bad! I don’t know what’s going on.
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
KMART, GET THAT HAND OFF YOUR HAMSTRING RIGHT NOW
by joshhopp on Nov 1, 2008 8:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Questionable for a return tonight
Great. Just great.
by joshhopp on Nov 1, 2008 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
that’s not good!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man...momentum just sucked right out of the Pepsi Center.
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
dd then travel…they need to get their stuff together!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That's alright tho!
I’m happy with a tie game going into the 4Q.
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what his deal is either.
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefull it's just 'cause it's early in the season.
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This would be a great time for JR to catch fire!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what i'm talkin' about!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melo still strugglin'
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:10 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to get a little fired up!!!
What the hell are Melo and LK doing?
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Can NOT let the Lakers open up a lead.
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
At least Nene and Carter are making up for Melo and LK!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That's they way
Man it’ll feel good to win this one
by joshhopp on Nov 1, 2008 9:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
really really hate Kobe!
GO BRONCOS!!!
by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
this game is slipping away...
…sooooo frustrating!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
MELLLLOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What an unbelievable dissapointment this game became!
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by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
why is our home opener on a b2b game and against LAL?
That’s not right!
GO BRONCOS!!!
by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm out
have a good one!
GO BRONCOS!!!
by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 1, 2008 9:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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