Game 9 Preview & Thread: Nuggets at Bucks (6pm MDT)
by Andrew Feinstein on Nov 11, 2009 1:15 PM MST
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MILWAUKEE, WI - While spending the day here in Milwaukee with my grandmother (a lifelong Bucks fan), I've been able to get some insight into the team we're facing tonight.
I did this last season, as well, when my grandmother helped me preview the Nuggets/Bucks game on February 22nd (a Nuggets loss after losing to the Bulls the night before). This season's Bucks team is quite different from last season's: they're younger (read: cheaper), hungrier, play hard and have already surprised some people by starting out 3-2. But don't let me attempt to scout the Bucks properly, let's ask the real expert, my 97-year-old grandmother...
On Michael Redd being injured...
"Redd's on his way out. He lost a lot of weight in the offseason, which is a good thing, but he's not as intense as he once was. But he's getting older and that happens when you get older. The problem is that Charlie Bell, while I like him, can't replace Redd."
On Dan Gadzuric...
"I can't stand Gadgy. He's a nincompoop. He hasn't made a free throw all season."
On departed players...
"I'm sorry we lost Via Via (my grandmother's nickname for ex-Buck Charlie Villanueva). He tried to beat us the other night but couldn't. I also liked Ramon Sessions. I liked Richard Jefferson, but he never really did his part. He never played up to par."
On Brandon Jennings...
"He's fantastic. He's a good shot in the arm for us."
On head coach Scott Skiles...
"He's a good coach and the players like him."
On current GM John Hammond...
"He's sure as hell trying to get rid of some baggage and he's better than the last guy (Larry Harris) who made some mistakes and just lived off his father's name."
On Andrew Bogut...
"I love Andy Bogut. And how could I not? His name is Andy like my grandson!"
In other words, tonight's Non-Stiffs are Brandon Jennings and Andrew Bogut and the Stiffs are Dan Gadzuric and Charlie Bell. You heard it from an expert.
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First in Defensive Efficiency
The Bucks can slow down the offense if the Nugs come out sluggish and play selfishly as they did in the 4th quarter last night. Denver still matches up well with the Bucks minus possibly Brandon Jennings. As long as they play with energy and use depth I like us, but we did play last night and travel, I think the Bucks were off yesterday
We win, end of story
No way we are losing to the Bucks tonight. I am really excited to see Jennings play though.
They have an upset on mind
Best Defensive rated team in league.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Impressive
I hope I’m still as with it as your Grandmother at 97. My Grandmother is 92, but her short term memory is gone. We can talk about World War 2 all night, but there is no way she could discuss last nights basketball game. I hope your Grandmother stays in good health.
97 is an absolutely incredible age to still be paying attention to the NBA
Did Andrew fake it, or did he really ask his grandma? I’m sure we’ll see.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Brandon Jennings
Jennings was interviewed on ESPN2 last night. They complimented his speed and asked if there was anybody who could keep up with him. While they pressed him for more names, the only NBA player he said could match him was Denver’s own Ty Lawson.
These two Oak Hill alums should be fund to watch tonight.
Here is the link for the opponent's website, which was not posted when I post this comment:
The Brewers Bucks SBNation blogsite is this: http://www.brewhoop.com/
Their preview is not up yet, although I’m sure it’ll be up soon…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Nov 11, 2009 2:45 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Via Via
Is she a hip-hop granny? LOL. First thought that popped into my head was your grandma doing a Lil Jon “Bia Bia” routine.
Nice though… good times. She’s pretty spot on too.
And B Jennings owns. I stole him in fantasy hoops.
Hey Frank,
That’s how it went last night … expect to be the same tonight.
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 4:57 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
Arron Afflalo started last game, the first after JR Smith’s return
Anthony Carter and Joey Graham started as SG previously, but with JR back I expect the rotation at SG to be Afflalo with a good bit of Smith off the bench
by runningdonut on Nov 11, 2009 5:05 PM MST up reply actions
Wiz sign Earl Boykins
Nice guy but you know what’s crazy, I would rather have AC than Earl Boykins. Cheers, AC
Game time.
First time I’ve seen Jennings play. Curious to see what all the buzz is about.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 6:16 PM MST via mobile reply actions
As cool as Afflalo is starting, I'd really like to see Earl Start
I like the chemistry between Afflalo and Lawson
If J.R. keeps playing like he's playing and Afflalo keeps playing like he's playing
then I think GK gives J.R. the start since Afflalo can also bring some fire off the bench.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 6:24 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Ooops. Meant to say Earl.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 6:25 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Good. No more confusion for me.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 6:35 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Wait, really?
So the Earl thing lasted all of 2 days? I hope he did go back to JR, Earl Smith was too weird…
He just doesn't seem like an Earl
You know what I mean…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Nothing personal, guys...
Bogut bought a bunch of season tickets and gives them away to hardcores (there are a few of us) who then stand the whole game in one section and chant and stuff. They’ve been doing the “oy oy oy” thing every time Bogut scores as well. Good times.
by Frank Madden on Nov 11, 2009 6:39 PM MST up reply actions
That’s pretty sick
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:40 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Reminds me of a college game atmosphere
by FairOrFowler24 on Nov 11, 2009 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
Mbah a Moute
Warrick too
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Not good to mock melo
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:39 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Don't make him angry
you wouldn’t like him when he’s angry
by FairOrFowler24 on Nov 11, 2009 6:40 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe he’ll turn another corner and start playing angry… I know he’s already had it a bit this season, but really get that look in his eye where he’s going to dominate you until you quit and then step on your heart whilst grinning, ala MJ or Kobe.
He’s close to that, and once he hits that stage in his career the rest of the league better watch out!
by FairOrFowler24 on Nov 11, 2009 6:45 PM MST up reply actions
he did it against portland
he cant quite do it at will yet (like kobe).
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 11, 2009 6:46 PM MST up reply actions
Bird playing in front of his pops.
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:41 PM MST via mobile reply actions
This Guy in the mask is frustrating
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:42 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Ersan Illyosova
or however you spell it. dude looks good tho
by FairOrFowler24 on Nov 11, 2009 6:46 PM MST up reply actions
I’m too lazy to look right now
Weird foreign guy
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:46 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Ha ha I’m typing on my phone and this is Andrew’s game! Ha
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:50 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Remember when Martin and dermarr did that with their hair?
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:52 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I don't want to remember
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
marc gasol
all i can think about is how awesome it would have been to show up pau with his brother
still love nene
And they pay to play
It would seem as GK would learn.
Nuggets playing with fire. Need some d
And need Arron in for carter
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 6:54 PM MST via mobile reply actions
we need some kind of term for the run the other team goes on whenever AC goes in
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 11, 2009 6:54 PM MST reply actions
CB1 finally hits that 3
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 6:58 PM MST via mobile reply actions
yeah and 9-9 for Mo Williams?
If he played like that last year it would have been Cleveland-LA in the finals
LeBron and the Cavs
Are looking good against the short-handed Magic.
And Denver got that lead back quick.
I have no idea why this happens
2-3, 5 points, and infinitely better defense. What does AC give us that Afflalo doesn’t?
the 1 to 5 gauranteed turnovers a game thats what
by The U.N. Fab Five on Nov 11, 2009 7:16 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe he's trying to make a new term:
ACT. The Anthony Carter Turnover. It is more beneficial than any normal turnover because it is more likely to end in a fastbreak opportunity for the opponent. Oh wait…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
This is just unacceptable
AA has played really well so far, too. AC should get no minutes in the second half.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Billups hits another.
I love when Mr. Big Shot shows up
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:02 PM MST via mobile reply actions
No call for Melo on one end, exact same thing on the other side and it's call.
Call it consistently. Although I think Melo is trying too hard to draw fouls.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:06 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Nene?!
So many ticky tack fouls
If only we could get Mbenga
Bogut on fire
Just win the game
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Jennings
DOES THIS GUY PUSH OFF ON EVERY SHOT ATTEMPT OR WHAT
by The U.N. Fab Five on Nov 11, 2009 7:18 PM MST reply actions
I second that....
All in favor say I
by The U.N. Fab Five on Nov 11, 2009 7:28 PM MST up reply actions
Nuggets getting crushed on the pick and roll.
Jennings is a damn good PG.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:36 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Well, it is Nugs basketball
when they’re tired and lazy. see Miami/Atlanta games
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
WTF?
I leave at the Bucks timeout to make a vodka tonic, come back and the 4-point deficit grows to 10.
Grrrr.
looks like you're really gonna need that vodka tonic
how the hell are we gonna beat the lakers like this?
I remember
The nuggets lost six out of eight at the end of Feb. beginning of March, wsere playing like ick… and then we managed to stomp LA at home.
As bad as the score is, I like how chippy Denver is. They want this. I like Melo’s passion. I’ve missed chunks of the game, but I like Melo tonight.
Good news is that I'm going to that game.
Nuggets have never lost when I’ve been there….which has only been 2 games, but still!
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:47 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Bogut getting WORKED
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:43 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Hahaha come on man...
I’ve seen him complain to the refs a lot this season. He’s just a chill dude, so he’s not screaming his lungs off.
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:48 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Ya Kenyon, good call with the fadeaway jumper
You can totally hit that
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 7:52 PM MST via mobile reply actions
I dig K-Mart
But…. please, let your teammates worry about taking those outside shots. I’m not saying I don’t like you popping the occasional open three when the Nuggets have a solid lead. Just not when we are battling to come back against a scrappy and fast Bucks team.
No, I think the Bucks are outhustling the Nuggets.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:02 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
JR's game is so complete
Hell of a steal. But the bigs just standing on the defensive and offensive ends.
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:01 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Bucks playing very fast tonight. Taking advantage of their rest. Would like this win!
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:03 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
No offensive plan whatsoever… how does George draw this up on his little dry-erase board?
“Okay guys, 4 of you stand on one side, and another guy go to the other side, and then… this is where it gets tough, listen close… the guy on the other side gets the ball, and decides if he wants to shoot, or dribble and shoot, or shoot… readdddy BREAK!”
nugs hanging around
maybe bucks youth will undo them down the stretch
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 11, 2009 8:04 PM MST reply actions
JR with the drive.
THATS HOW YOU PLAY
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:05 PM MST via mobile reply actions
nugs look like they just flipped a switch
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 11, 2009 8:05 PM MST reply actions
Ty is unbelievable
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:06 PM MST via mobile reply actions
This is some great effort
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:10 PM MST via mobile reply actions
These bucks are hustling fools
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:11 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Pass the damn ball Melo
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:11 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Fuck…lots of time we got this
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:13 PM MST via mobile reply actions
My confidence
is beginning to wane again after the miss and blown coverage.
I need another vodkadrink.
The refs are at there best as usual
Why doesn’t GK ever get a Tech
What is up with this shots CB1 is taking? They are so contested and they're coming at inopportune times. Frustrating.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:15 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Jennings is having a special game
Wow
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:17 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Nuggets get back in with d
and passing
Then go away from it
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:18 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Bucks may have won this but refs are killing a great close ending.
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:20 PM MST via mobile reply actions
meant won outright
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:23 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
6-point deficit with a minute to go with Bucks possession?
Let’s hope they revive the 2007-08 Bucks spirit and hand us the game
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
We fail
Loss numero 3.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
best missed dunk ever. 3 is more than 2.
by Fly Agaric on Nov 11, 2009 8:24 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Nice D, Nene
Not even a hand up? Really?
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:24 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Bogut sucks
We’re defiinitely on the loss. Nene should be traded for Bogut
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
I mean, seriously
23 points and 10 rebounds? If he just managed to brick another jumper, we’d be totally in this game.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Would be nice to catch a break here! Damn
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:28 PM MST via mobile reply actions
I want somebody with the Bucks to get a tech
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
No we got it right
Tonight is the night for a break
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:31 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
too bad the NBA doesn't have a 4-point shot
We need a 3+1
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Would be nice to catch a break here! Damn
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:29 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Should he brick or make the second shot?
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
He made it
We steal the inbounds pass, and we’re good.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Don't let Jennings get this inbound!
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 8:29 PM MST via mobile reply actions
It's their inbound
Jennings, chuck it at any Nuggets player not named AC. Even though he’s on the bench right now, he’s still gonna find a way to turn it over.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
That’s right!!!!!!!!
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:32 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Haha
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:33 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
That's the game.
3-3. Isn’t bad.
The nuggets don’t let the game get ahead of them in the 3Q and they might go 4-2.
Oh well.
This Jennings is fucking nasty. He’ll be right in the rookie of the year hunt for sure
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:35 PM MST via mobile reply actions
.500 on the road is good guys
Take that away from the loss, we’re done with the LONGEST ROAD TRIP OF THE YEAR
Swats.
beefy
Bucks hustled all night and got to rebounds and played very fast
Led to many easy buckets
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:37 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Indeed only 9 assists in three quarters
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:46 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
+1 and +1 for Nate too. 1 on 1 won’t win it, especially when playing tired against a young, energetic team.
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 9:19 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
We lost this game when 3 PGs were on the floor
Why the fuck did Karl leave that rotation in long enough for them to take the lead? Why is he so fucking stupid about using AC?
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:38 PM MST reply actions
He does it repeatedly.
Even last night vs the Bulls, they came back when he left the 3guard offense in. Why he’s so in love w/ AC is beyond me.
It's absolute bullshit
No competent coach should ever even consider putting 3 PG’s in with bigs like Bird and Nene. Neither the points nor the bigs are big enough to overcome the offensive mismatches. He is literally costing us wins.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:42 PM MST up reply actions
Bogut couldn't buy a shot!
With Ty Lawson and AC clogging up the lane!
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions
Nuggets ran out of energy
Then Kenyon committed 2 bad fouls and a tech, it went to 9pt lead again. 3-3 on the roadtrip so GK’s mission is complete. LA on friday
Dude
ever since the Portland game, nothing but terrible terrible things have happened in games while AC is in. But even worse than that, Melo has come back to earth and our offense doesn’t know what to do
by runningdonut on Nov 11, 2009 8:43 PM MST up reply actions
Not only do they not know what to do
They seem content to just let Melo make all the points. It’s insane when even Chauncey isn’t playing his normal self
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:46 PM MST up reply actions
In other words, same old-same old?
We’re not winning jack-squat in the West, if we have this type of malaise on this team. Something hasn’t felt “right” these last few games!
Something hasn't felt right since Memphis
The Nuggets aren’t putting 100% on the floor for more than 2 quarters. Something is off offensively and defensively. All the chemistry is off
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:45 PM MST up reply actions
Has to be
No commitment to defense, no game plan or pressure to play team O. Playing AC for anything more than 5 minutes and not putting Balkman in the game. Bill Simmons was right – the Karl curse is real and were fucked
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:48 PM MST up reply actions
It's eveident in that Kmart got the Tech that any Real Coach
would have gotten for his team.
we were just sloppy.
lacked some energy compared to the bucks.
and didnt pass the ball enough, which has been the theme the past 5-6 games.
Second chance points
Just look at the rebounding. The Nuggets shot cold all night, but you can put most of this on the rebounding
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:43 PM MST up reply actions
Look at his sorry interview. PATHETIC
Yes you are making excuses
Our "window" could close pretty quickly,
if we can’t get better. CB, KMart, & Bird have a coupla productive years left probably. Melo’s Melo, & JR, Ty, AA, & Nene will be around a good 4-5 years. WE NEED LENGTH & A BETTER GAMEPLAN, or its 50 wins, & playoff elimination for the forceseeable future. I say, get another coacH!
Dont panic folks
Very long road trip with three back to back sets. Coming home will do the team good.
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by Nate Timmons on Nov 11, 2009 8:50 PM MST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Coming home to play the Lakers
isn’t going to do us any good. You can already mark another loss down.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:56 PM MST up reply actions
Panicing is all that many Denver Stiffs posters seem capable of
And it’s a little disappointing. Who are you guys, Portland fans?
Swats.
Blah blah blah
It is panicking. This is not the Denver team of years past. We are still leading the division.
Swats.
Mindless panicing isn't the same as realistic concern
We have lots of season left, but if you’ve watching the effort put forth this is genuinely a team that cannot beat LA or any of the other elites until they come into games and play start to stop 100%. You can’t blame all of this on road trips or back to backs. Nuggets are falling into the trap of counting out teams before they play them and taking nights off.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
One thing
The team has improved in the last 2 games. They are a little better than Miami/ATL, but there’s no consistency and they are making a ton of mental errors at crucial times. The rest will help, and LA will be without Gasol which gives us hope for beating the Lakers
What everyone needs to take from this is:
1. The longest road trip of the year.
2. A game that hardly anyone expected us to win @ Portland.
3. Three sets of back to back games. 19 more to go!
4. A 3-3 outcome.
Going .500 on the road is EXACTLY what the Nuggets needed to do and they did it. Am I disappointed they couldn’t pull out a 4-2 or even a 5-1? Of course. But they are doing fine, and some home rest is going to do them good.
Swats.
Hey guess what? Karl is not gonna get fired after leading the team to the first WCF in 25 years.
So deal with it. He’s the coach for now, and for the next 73 games this season.
Swats.
And how do you know he's going to be there for the next seventy three game
has he gotten an extension. Maybe the fact that he hasn’t is the writing on the wall
I'm glad the longest road trip is over
But the Nugs needed some momentum coming home to fight the Lakers. I know the Bucks are good but they looked much much tougher than the Nuggets tonight. The Portland loss is cancelled out by GK throwing the Miami game
by runningdonut on Nov 11, 2009 9:02 PM MST up reply actions
The shittiest pill to swallow of this entire road trip
is knowing that we lost to three teams that couldn’t even fill their arenas. They might as well have been home games with how silent they were until the end.
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 8:58 PM MST reply actions
Andrew Feinstein
you got some ’splainin to do
Bleed Blue and Gold
by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 9:10 PM MST reply actions
Man, some of you are unbelievably
negative. I don’t agree with everything GK does, but the man hasn’t had 900+ W’s by complete luck.
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 9:23 PM MST via mobile reply actions
thoughts....
GK’s rotation down the stretch was absolutely killing me! Afflalo did a decent job on B Jennings in the 1st half, and either him or Lawson needed to be guarding the rook instead of CB in the 4th. At this point in his career, especially coming on a back to back night, Chauncey just can’t keep up with the young fella. And do you guys know how to defend the pick and roll???
And I am SOOO sick of Nene and his weak finger rolls! Go to the basket hard and dunk the damn thing! And while your at it knock somebody around once in a while. The guy could be a beast if he just had a mean streak and a little heart. Lets face it Bogut owned him tonight.
Final point…..Refs can really ruin a basketball contest!
Wait, one more thing. Is it clear now after 9 games how bad the nugs needed to use that trade exception to pick up another quality big?? Way to drop the ball front office!
Brandon Kite
And no way you can put the majority of that loss on GK.
The players are supposed to play and the fact is that they got outhustled tonight. They’re professionals. They know how to win games. This has little to do with the coaches gameplan.
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by Greyson on Nov 11, 2009 9:27 PM MST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
If it has nothing to do with the coaches gameplan.
then why do we need a coach?
Read it again.
I said it has “little to do with the coaches game plan.” There’s only so much you can gameplan. At some point, the players have to perform. Tonight, they didn’t.
J.R. is my homeboy
Finally
Some sense. Here’s a question – if you’re going to replace GK like so many of you are wont to do, who in the hell are you going to get that would be a better fit for the team?
Avery Johnson?
Swats.
Rick Carlyle
: (
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by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 9:32 PM MST up reply actions
AD is part of the same coaching staff
that you all are criticizing. That whole bench of coaches isn’t just for decoration. They’re part of it. A rookie HC is not the answer. This isn’t the NFL. There aren’t many Josh McDaniels in the NBA.
J.R. is my homeboy
That's like saying you would make the same decision that your father would make.
He’s not GK and he is a Hall of Famer
*Carlisle
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by MileHighMonsters on Nov 11, 2009 9:32 PM MST reply actions
A lot of missed open 3's in the fourth . .
I saw Melo line up two wide open, feet threes in the fourth. Billups and Earl both missed wide open looks as well . . .hard to look good offensively when you miss the easy opportunities for the shooters you want taking the shots.
Look
We are just saying GK needs to get it together. MileHigh said it best we have been going in the wrong direction since the Memphis game, the rotations are a mess and the confidence and team-based play are falling apart. There was never any excuse for starting AC or using a 3 guard lineup in any circumstance.
I would have preferred if we lost a few games early, shook up the lineups and gave everyone a role they can understand. That’s what all the good teams do, figure it out early and get rolling, look at the way Boston and Phoenix are playing. Afflalo starts and then he barely gets into the game past the first quarter. Come on man, don’t like GK doesn’t deserve a lick of criticism. The problems were easy to see and he’s been too slow to change anything
Simple Reason for Loss: Assists
Im sorry, but 17 assists is not going to get it done for the Nuggs. The Nuggs are practically unbeatable when they get 25 assists or more. The troubling issue with this road trip appears to be the collapse of their team offense. Way too much standing and watching Melo go one-on-one, quick shots, poor shots, and a lack of motion. It’s not just Melo either – - Chauncey has gotten into a bad habit of forcing shots, Kenyon tends to stand and watch, and Nene takes possessions off. This team can be great, but only if they share the ball, move on offense, and set solid picks. The offense over the last several games is pretty bad, and won’t get it done against the Lake Show, San Antonio or Portland. I agree that Karl doesn;t seem to be demanding more accountabiiity on offense. When it turns into the melo one on one show, the players and coaches seem to get deflated….
Yes, and they had 9 assists through three quarters.
So, 8 assists in the 4th Quarter and they almost pulled it off … hmm. Passing = wins.
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