2008-09 Game 9: Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics Game Thread
by Jeremy on Nov 14, 2008 4:11 PM MST
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Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics, Nov 14, 2008 6:00 PM MST
The second night of a back to back brings the second straight game against a legitimate NBA finals competitor.
Any hopes of the Nuggets being a true contender last season were dashed in Boston. The Nuggets were coming off of a loss on the road in a winnable game the night before (against the sorry New York Knicks) and they just got bludgeoned from start to finish by the Celtics. Those two games verified for me that my skepticism with all the Nuggets preseason talk was justified and I prepared myself for another playoff appearance and early exit.
I have seen enough of the Nuggets so far this season to believe enough in their new commitment to defense that no matter what happens tonight I will still retain some hope. However, a blowout like last season where the Nuggets did not even compete would be very disappointing.
The Celtics have been toying with their competition this season and maybe it is just a way to keep things exciting for them. In each of their last two home games they have fallen behind big in the first half and come back bigger in the second. At some point they will falter the question is when? Knowing the Nuggets history with the second night of back to backs it will probably not be tonight, but that is why they play the games.
Head on over to the unbelievably incredible Celtics Blog for some insight on the game from Boston’s side of the equation.
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I was so pissed I couldn’t watch this game live but I made sure I recorded it. I did all that for nothing because I came in and immediately deleted it. By the convo you guys had, it wasn’t the best game. And Lord knows I hate The Cavs, so this lost was the worst, at least for me. Hopefully we can do some damage to the reining champs.
His Wolves, My Nuggs
by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 4:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
C-bill a drive to the basket for 2, and one, and he totally took out a cameraman
by joshhopp on Nov 14, 2008 6:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
anyone following this thing?
cause our nugs just went on a 19-2 run.
don’t break my heart boys
by joshhopp on Nov 14, 2008 7:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Dont mean to rain on your parade but...
Is it me or is Melo doing worse without AI. Or is it just this first half.
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by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 7:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm just glad melo is happy to facilitate
he’s not forcing anything right noww
by joshhopp on Nov 14, 2008 7:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Wonderful insight from ESPN:
“How can the Nuggets be playing such better D without their best defensive player Marcus Camby?”
Such a novel insight.
by joshhopp on Nov 14, 2008 7:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
If I have to hear that
I rather it be on TNT. At least there I can see the douche bag that is Charlse Barkley
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by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 7:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Nuggets
This would be a great win. (no jinx, no jinx!)
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 7:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the team is running out of gas
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 7:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
They have lucky charms shoved up their..........
His Wolves, My Nuggs
by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 8:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Really
THREE Celtics needed to battle little Carter for the ball
His Wolves, My Nuggs
by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 8:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
OMGosh
That was an “And 1”
Can’t anybody tell me otherwise
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by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 8:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Ughh!, come on Carter, can't miss open layups!
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 8:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
If I see one more 3 from the Clovers
………..I don’t even know what I’ll do
His Wolves, My Nuggs
by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 8:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
shit i think im seeing delayed footage
im going to stop bloggin our itll all be spoiled for me
good luck
by joshhopp on Nov 14, 2008 8:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How good have the nugs played in the last couple of minutes...huge end of game play
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by irish1611 on Nov 14, 2008 8:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see Cassel has transported to Boston from his home world
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 8:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Great game, great win!
With Utah and Portland losing tonight, it’s been a great night for the Nugs
by Dhamon112 on Nov 14, 2008 8:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
good win for the nuggets...this is a game
the nuggets would easily lose a year ago. They would be “too tired” from being on the road and playing three games in four nights. This is a positive sign especially with the way Nene and Martin have played early on. Good balance, good defense and timely plays. Yeah, its only one game but still, an impressive win nonetheless.
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by irish1611 on Nov 14, 2008 8:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hit it on the head Irish
Hopefully this carries over for other Denver/Colorado teams this weekend.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 8:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Great game for the Nuggets, way to show some heart and fire
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 8:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Thank the Gods
and the team
His Wolves, My Nuggs
by Kay on Nov 14, 2008 8:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Man thank you Detroit for sending Chauncy back to Denver
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
by Broncoman on Nov 14, 2008 8:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
@BOSTON!
LET’S GO NUGGETS!
WOOO!
by joshhopp on Nov 14, 2008 9:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Big win @ boston!
we toughed out a close (closest 9-point win we’ve had in a while) one tonight. and carmelo only had 18! only could have happened with this new d we be playin… CHAUNCEY!!
by sleepydog on Nov 15, 2008 2:50 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
nugs best night
and yes, i would say tonight went about as well as possible for nuggets fans:
utah lost
portland lost
oklahoma city lost
dallas lost
lakers lost
houston lost
by sleepydog on Nov 15, 2008 2:57 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy
Argh, where’s your postgame? I HUNGER FOR AWESOME BREAKDOWNS.
:D
by BeefySwats on Nov 15, 2008 7:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, everyone
I have been out and about the past couple of days and I am just watching the game now. It will probably be Sunday afternoon before I get a recap posted.
I hate the fact the Nuggets earned such a huge win and I have not been able to post about it promptly.
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