Now THAT'S Carmelo Anthony basketball...
by Andrew Feinstein on Nov 23, 2008 9:36 PM MST
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Well, at least one Denver team showed up in the second half today!I don't have time to post a lot about tonight's exciting win over the Bulls, but I think most Denver Stiffs readers would agree that this was Carmelo Anthony's best game of the season hands-down. I've always thought that trying to get Melo to become a better rebounder, a better passer and get him to the free throw line more is more fruitful than trying to turn him into a good defender, and tonight was evidence of why that's the case.
Kenyon Martin, Nene and Chauncey Billups were terrific, as well. Just terrific. And give George Karl credit for getting the Nuggets to shake off a slow start and really put the clamps on defensively in the second half.
Way to go, Nuggets! Denver sports fans desperately needed something to feel good about tonight.
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by Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 4:23 AM MST reply actions
also a good point to add...
THAT'S ANTHONY CARTER BASKETBALL!
he played quite well.
by andrew fisher on Nov 24, 2008 5:38 AM MST reply actions
JR played pretty well despite still not being able to find his lost stroke.
I think part of Melo's problems as a passer in the past have been due to other players on the team and Karl as well - Melo's showed on many occassions that he's a willing passer, but he's not going to pass his own 20 footer for someone else's 20 footer (and rightly so - he's better than the other players on this team at contested 20 foot jumpers). When the rest of the team moves off the ball (especially Nene and Martin) Melo has the vision and ability to pass. He's gaining more understanding of when and how to do it and Martin, Nene, Balkman Kleiza etc... are all moving better as well.
On a non-nugget note, Derrick Rose is the real deal. He's going to be a real beast for PGs to handle in the very near future, and he made some all-world moves tonight around the bucket. Billups was very impressed in his comments after the game and I am glad that he didn't end up in the NW division like all the other top picks in recent years seem to...
by Eric B on Nov 24, 2008 8:44 AM MST reply actions
by joelsopinion on Nov 24, 2008 9:47 AM MST reply actions
FG FT Points
Nene 7-13 7-8 21
C. Billups 7-16 6-7 21
C. Anthony 6-11 8-12 21
K. Martin 10-10 5-8 26
Nene is really playing well. I hope they keep getting him the ball. And Kmart, 10 of 10? Fantastic.
by grantarchy on Nov 24, 2008 10:02 AM MST reply actions
And nice post Eric B... good points about Melo
by Eric K on Nov 24, 2008 10:45 AM MST reply actions
This is a game we fully should have won so let's not get too up in arms about how great we are. It's good to see us taking care of the teams we should be though!
by Eric K on Nov 24, 2008 10:46 AM MST reply actions
Hopefully this continues (knock on wood).
by Eric B on Nov 24, 2008 12:16 PM MST reply actions
by P-Man on Nov 24, 2008 2:07 PM MST reply actions
by Goldennugget on Nov 24, 2008 7:54 PM MST reply actions
This talent and experience should not have to do the 2 step forward and one step back dance anymore. What I see here still is a playoff contender who needs to get past a winning round for success. Currently, I see lapses of that overall success.
Face it the Nuggets cannot play LA in the distant 2009 spring when the playoffs begin because we know here how that outcome will probably play out.
The overall seeding starts now and not near the end of regulation for a final position. That means every game has to be playoff intense so when the postseason begins they will be as Full Metal Jacket puts it, " Born Again Hard ".
THESE PLAYERS ARE SEASONED BASKETBALL MILLIONAIRES !!!
Oh and Killionaires too.
Stay the course.
by markp on Nov 24, 2008 11:54 PM MST reply actions
by Anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 12:58 AM MST reply actions
by maxie miner on Nov 25, 2008 1:05 AM MST reply actions
I like him better than ever. His willingness to grow and to do whatever it takes to get his team a W is the true trait of a winner and superstar.
He has to keep it up.
- Snake -
by Anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 7:27 AM MST reply actions
At this moment it is great to be a Nuggs fan!!!
Great game Melo. You made everyone around you better that game....
by John Big John on Nov 25, 2008 3:09 PM MST reply actions
Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post: "The first change of many to help jump-start Carmelo Anthony's offensive game was a subtle one Sunday against Chicago. It was a turn-and-face. When Anthony caught the ball on the block, or just off the block, he immediately turned to face the defender. It gave him clear vision of any impending double-teams and the ability to make a crisper play than he could with his back to the basket. The Nuggets sent cutters through the lane, and he hit them for layups and dunks. Other times, his face-up slowed or stopped the double-team, allowing him to get a clearer look at a shot. Details like this are what coach George Karl, Anthony and the team are addressing to help their best scorer lift himself from an early-season shooting slump."
That's one small tidbit that probably goes to show that Karl can have a positive impact on his players.
by Denverson on Nov 25, 2008 3:18 PM MST reply actions
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