Poor Marcus Camby...
by Andrew Feinstein on Nov 27, 2008 1:24 AM MST
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Well, it's a good thing I didn't start J.R. Smith on my fantasy basketball team this week!I suppose it would have been poetic (or something like that) had former Nugget Marcus Camby sank the game-winning shot for the Clippers to beat our Nuggets tonight. But Camby's missed shot may instead have been a symbol of what the Nuggets have become and no longer are.
Namely, a team that somehow finds a way to win basketball games just one season removed from being a team that routinely gave away would-be wins down the stretch.
So while I may feel sorry for Camby for not getting to exact revenge against the team that unceremoniously gave him away for (literally) nothing, I'm thrilled that the Nuggets are learning how to win consistently.
And for those questioning why George Karl saddled Smith with his first DNP-CD of the season, the Rocky Mountain News' Chris Tomasson is reporting that Smith was extremely late to practice on Monday. As long as all the players receive the same level of discipline, I'm supportive of Karl on this. The Nuggets coach needs to hold players accountable when they step out of line, something that Karl himself admitted he didn't do enough of last season.
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Didn't catch the game cos i was out playing pick up games but seems like the Nuggets are learning how to control a game when it's still on the line.
Still waiting for JR to go off. My patience is wearing thin. I might have to let him go soon.
by andrew fisher on Nov 27, 2008 4:53 AM MST reply actions
Happy Turducken day!
by Eric K on Nov 27, 2008 8:34 AM MST reply actions
We are 2nd in the West now, so let's down break the streak!
by Lucas Navarrete on Nov 27, 2008 8:46 AM MST reply actions
by Godlennugget on Nov 27, 2008 10:30 AM MST reply actions
by markp on Nov 27, 2008 11:26 AM MST reply actions
He'll get back on the court, I'm sure. Hell I drafted Manu Ginobili while he was hurt and Josh Smith is hurt too, but no panic. Much like the real NBA season, it's a marathon.
by Chris C. on Nov 27, 2008 1:53 PM MST reply actions
JR is playing well this season. The only thing he isn't doing is scoring. But when he finds his touch again, look out!
by andrew fisher on Nov 27, 2008 5:47 PM MST reply actions
by andrew fisher on Nov 27, 2008 9:30 PM MST reply actions
by Goldennugget on Nov 27, 2008 10:56 PM MST reply actions
This Motherfucker Sucks both of them it's was just a matter of time and the time came. Hope your dumb stupid ass learned you should get rid of AC
by Anonymous on Nov 27, 2008 11:19 PM MST reply actions
by Goldennugget on Nov 27, 2008 11:31 PM MST reply actions
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I was glad to see J.R. get a decisive revenge game on Byron Scott.
The minute the buzzer sounded, J.R. went over to Scott and hugged him as Scott laughed.
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The Denver Nugget with the best +/- tonight? Anthony Carter.
by Petey on Nov 27, 2008 11:42 PM MST reply actions
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