Game 10 Preview & Thread: Lakers at Nuggets (8:30pm MDT)
by Andrew Feinstein on Nov 13, 2009 10:23 AM MST
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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, Nov 13, 2009 8:30 PM MST
The Nuggets passed their first true test of the young season by winning at Portland in Game 2. Test #2 takes place tonight, and it's another big one.
It certainly would have helped had Phoenix given the Lakers a fight last night before the Lakers had to board their late night plane to Denver. Remember, the worst back-to-back in the NBA is when you play the 8:30pm Thursday night TNT game...which always starts late...then have to go on the road to a boisterous, packed arena in a small market the following night. Throw in this being Denver at 5,280 feet above sea level and the Lakers being without Nugget-killer Pau Gasol, and the Nuggets have no excuse not to win tonight. The Nuggets won't get a more favorable situation to best the Lakers than this.
But's its a big test nonetheless when the world champs - who crushed the Nuggets in the final six quarters of the conference finals after being outplayed or played even in the first 18 quarters of the series - come to town. The Nuggets must avenge that bitter Game 6 home loss beginning tonight.
There's an X-factor tonight though that throws a wrinkle into an already heated affair: Ron Artest. In Carmelo Anthony's last eight matchups with Ron Ron (three while Artest was with the Rockets and five with the Kings), Melo has shot 8-for-21, 8-for-19, 1-for-4 (Melo left the game early due to his elbow injury), 11-for-21, 5-for-16, 10-for-20, 11-for-24 and 7-for-25. And now that he plays with the likes of Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum, Artest can focus on the defensive end of the floor even more. Hence why I always liked the signing of Artest for the Lakers (remember, Melo would just waltz over Trevor Ariza last season). He's like their Melo Insurance Policy. Moreoever, Artest hardly exerted himself last night, playing just 28 minutes in the Lakers walkover victory against the Suns.
When pundits like Reggie Miller predicted that the Lakers would go 20-1 through their first 21 games thanks to an absurdly favorable early season schedule, that one loss was assumed to be tonight. I believe the Nuggets will win, but have learned to assume nothing when playing the Lakers after witnessing what happened in the postseason. The Nuggets were clearly the better team in that series for those first 18 quarters, but suddenly, abruptly and startlingly Kobe, Lamar and Gasol came alive and the Nuggets were toast. At least we only have to worry about two of the three tonight.
The game plan for beating the Lakers - especially with Gasol out - remains the same: pound it inside, get Bynum into early foul trouble, let Kobe exhaust himself into a 40-point night if necessary and don't let Odom or Artest beat you offensively. I'm excited to see Ty Lawson in particular play tonight because the Lakers historically have fits with small, quick guards (although the addition of Shannon Brown has helped them somewhat there).
Lakers Stiffs
-Lamar Odom: Shooting a career second-worst 42.7% from the field and averaging a career low 10.3 ppg despite playing seven minutes per game more than last season. You know how sitcoms always suck after someone gets married? Maybe the same is happening to Lamar's career.
-Derek Fisher: Shooting a career second-worst 31.8% from three-point range, which just means he'll miss two wide open three's early in the game and then make the one clutch three the Lakers have to have.
-Jordan Farmar: Farmar seems to have been supplanted by Brown as the Lakers go-to backup point guard. Shooting a career worst 31.6% from the field in a contract year isn't helping either.
Lakers Non-Stiffs
-Kobe Bryant: I hate the guy but he's carrying my fantasy team right now and is only getting better with age. With Artest on board, Bryant can take it easier on defense which makes him that much more lethal offensively, evidenced by him having three 40-plus point games already. Like I wrote at the time, it's just not fair that the Lakers got Artest.
-Andrew Bynum: Now in his fifth season, Bynum is averaging 21 ppg and 11.3 rpg in Gasol's absence. Oh, and he just turned 22. Again, not fair.
-Ron Arest: The aforementioned Artest brings a new dynamic to the Lakers. He makes them tougher, more pesky and saves Kobe and Lamar much needed energy. Did I mention having Ron Artest on the Lakers just isn't fair?
On a side note, if you're going to the game tonight and want to meet up drop me an email!
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Kenyon/Ron-ron is going to be a GREAT matchup.
I just hope one/both of them don’t lose their heads.
Who do you put on Kobe, Andrew? Afflalo? Kenyon? JR?
Personally, I vote for Afflalo, he’s our stoutest defender and though he gives up some size he has the speed and has very quick hands (like Kenyon). Kenyon is then free to body up Artest/Mbenga/Powell as necessary.
I think this game is decided on bench v. bench. If JR can outshoot brown, Bird can outboard Odom, Lawson can outrun Farmar, and Joey Graham just puts his fist through Vujacic’s face (cmon, Graham, take one for the team), then the Nugs will win.
Swats.
by BeefySwats on Nov 13, 2009 10:58 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
I know I should be better than this but
How come when the Lakers come to town I secretly want it turn ugly…like a bar fight? With punches thrown and everything?
Maybe cuz Kobe essentially “steals the Nuggets girl” EVERYTIME?
Come on Nuggets!!! Let’s push these guys around a little. Punch ’em in the mouth.
Hey ANDREW! What do YOU think the nuggets will be (record wise) at the end of OUR first 22 games? How much ground are we gonna have to make up, and how much do you think this game will truly tell us how we match up with these guys?
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 13, 2009 12:02 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Melo
I think Afflalo will be guarding a fair amount, but I want to see Melo take him on. I like it when Melo accepts the challenge and really gets into defending a player. I think the attitude rubs off and everyone on the team steps it up. Melo’s not going to shut him down, no one is, but he can set the tone.
by KarlSucks on Nov 13, 2009 12:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Laker fan, here.
Couple of things to keep an eye on:
1. The Lakers are one of the better offensive rebounding teams so far; nevertheless they have the worse defensive rebound rate in the league. I know Chauncey loves to take those backbreaking 3s immediately after a teammate secures an offensive rebound, and I expect a lot of those tonight.
2. I’ve been watching Kobe since his rookie year, and his play this year is the most efficient he’s ever been. It looks like he expends a lot of energy getting post position, so his defenders will need to be very physical while they’re in there, and accept that Kobe is going to get some calls. The Nugs are equipped to wear him out because they’ve got several big guards in the fold, but they’ve got to keep their cool and not get too emotional.
3. IMHO, the best bench player for LA has been PF Josh Powell. He’s playing within himself, but at the same time he’s become a decisive and confident shooter all the way out to 3pt range. Worst player has been Vujacic: he isn’t working within the framework of the offense. Instead of spacing the floor like a good spot up shooter, he’s taken to dribbling into traffic and taking ill-advised jumpers.
4. Artest has not been shooting very well, but he has been a very good triangle and intangibles guy. His defense has been stellar. LA has been holding opposing SFs to a PER of 9.3, and I’m pretty sure Luke Walton’s defense has almost nothing to do with that.
5. Bynum’s fitness has been pretty good this season, but how he performs tonight ought to be a good indication of the kind of shape he’s in. I don’t think the NUGS can afford to get into foul trouble, but at the same time it’ll cost them if they don’t use their physicality to keep him out of the paint. Having Nene go right at him on the offensive end is a smart move, because it’s not like the Lakers can afford for Bynum to get into foul trouble, either. Critical matchup.
6. The Lakers have been playing a more deliberate style of basketball. There’s been less improvisation by Kobe, more purposeful movement and passing, more focus on exploiting favorable match-ups. Defensively, things have been kind of helter-skelter. I haven’t been too pleased with Kobe, who I feel is gambling too much. There have been defensive breakdowns here and there, and while the Lakers have done well enough to get out and challenge shots, they’re finding themselves out of position to rebound the basketball and punctuate a defensive stop.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
by ignign*kt on Nov 13, 2009 11:55 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
Does Kobe still have the flu?
Or what ailment or adversity will he choose to “play through” tonite.
Also, I’ll say it as a representative of the less mature fans on this site who think it’s a little wierd to be discussing,rationally, with a lakers fan about the strengths and weaknesses of the lakers: GO BACK TO A LAKERS WEBSITE AND BASQUE IN THE GLORY THAT IS THE EASIEST EARLY SEASON SCHEDULE IN THE HISTORY OF THE LEAGUE AND LEAVE US ALONE! I wouldve personally attacked your team or coach or even you, but I’d get in trouble so I’ll just say:
Personal attack, you, Lakers fan!
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 13, 2009 12:10 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
he's supposed to be playing through
a groin strain.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
by ignign*kt on Nov 13, 2009 1:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The death of sportsmanship...
With 4 minutes left in the 3rd and the Lakers CRUSHING the Suns by 23, the beloved World Champion Lakers slowed the triangle offense down and took high percentage shots…
Wait a second! No they didn’t. They shot 3-pointer after 3-pointer after 3-pointer?!? 5 of the last 7 possessions in the 3rd were 3-point attempts. I stopped counting how many times the Lakers shot 3s at the top of the shot-clock in the 4th but it was a ridiculous number. Did the Zen Master feel that his lead was in jeopardy? Nope. He was trying to send a message to the league’s best 3 point shooting team that HIS team was actually better. The problem is that the message that he actually sent was that he and his team were happy and even proud to stick a mega-phone over the last, death gasp of NBA sportsmanship and that they will do it again and again and again…
Shame on you Lakers. Shame on you Zen Master. Shame on you Lakers fan.
I hope the Nuggets pummel you tonight through 3 and then slow the game down, put in our garbage time players and win the way NBA teams are supposed to win; with respect for the other professionals on the court.
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Nov 13, 2009 12:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What
There’s nothing wrong with trotting the scrubs out late and letting them run. Last year in the playoffs, the Nugs won a game in New Orleans by the first quarter and never let up, they won 58. It was awesome and pretty much sent that franchise into a tailspin.
It’s not like Phil left Kobe out there and tried to get him to drop 50 on them. LOL, chill out a bit man
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 1:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
again with the chill
maybe you could use a little less calm and a little more passion with your protien shake my man…
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 13, 2009 1:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Playoffs...
We crushed New Orleans IN THE PLAYOFFS!?! We knew we’d be playing them less than 48 hours later and wanted to crush their spirit (which we did.) That question and Karl’s integrity and sportsmanship were discussed ad nauseum the following day and MOST of the pundits said what I am saying: in a playoff series it is forward looking strategy to leave your boot on the opponent’s neck. In the regular season (much less a few games in,) it is unsportsmanlike arrogance and is uncalled for.
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Nov 13, 2009 1:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Mrs. Lamar Odom...
I gotta agree with SternFluffsKobe on this one. We don’t post on your fan site and, no matter how cordial and diplomatic you are, you shouldn’t post on ours. It’s disengenuous. PLUS, I saw the 338 posts on your fansite about Lamar Odom’s reality show bride and wanted you to know that – with only a few exceptions – this site actually discusses basketball…
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Nov 13, 2009 12:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Artest
I’m actually upset he hasn’t asserted himself more on offense and ballhogged some of the chemistry out of last years team. I haven’t watched any Laker games except the Houston one where he completely dismantled Ariza, so I guess he’s doing his job. But helping him out has been Melo’s terrible play of late. He’s struggled shooting and defensively he’s getting beat on the regular. I honestly hope he takes less than 20 shots tonight, which is almost guaranteed to not happen. Right now he’s inefficient regardless of who’s guarding him.
Oh yeah and pay no attention to the internet tough guys trying to start shit on here.
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 1:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't find the smack-talk off-putting
it’s all in good fun.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
by ignign*kt on Nov 13, 2009 1:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
word.
thanks for getting what my fellow fans dont seem to….
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 13, 2009 1:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
ummmmmmmmm
Think your referring to myself and Big Mickey D…starting shit? No, no my friend. Just being a fan who loves his team and enjoys some fine banter with the occasional jab at another teams fans…come on! Jump in! try being a fan who throws a little passion in the argument, its fun! seriously though, please stop confusing what is being said about the lack of Lakers sportsmanship and by running up the score and rabid “homerish” fandom as “starting shit”…
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 13, 2009 1:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I find the views of the opposition interesting, particularly when it is a thoughtful post as you have done instead of the low brow “We’re gonna kill you guys tonight etc. etc.”
"Woohoo Denver, Yeah... All right Denver justify my love!" ...Homer Simpson
by Thursty on Nov 13, 2009 4:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I meant that reply to go to ignign*kt, but I don’t have a problem with SternfluffsKobe either.
"Woohoo Denver, Yeah... All right Denver justify my love!" ...Homer Simpson
by Thursty on Nov 13, 2009 4:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
"internet tough guys?"
It is clear that YOU are the internet tough gut attempting to police good natured banter between a few of us and Laker Fan. Why? Why do you care? I get that some of you on this site have a weird man crush on Kobe, Phil and the Champs. I get it. But, you probably need to respect the fact that some of us HATE the Lakers, HATE Kobe and, ultimately, HATE anything and everything that stands in the way of a Nuggets championship. “Fan” is short for “fanatical.” Remember? Just because you are not fanatical about the Nuggets doesn’t mean that we can’t be.
Runningdonut: have you posted on the Lakers’ site? Why not? I’ll tell you why not – because it’s sort of pointless and because if Laker fan wants to know what you think, he’ll read posts on THIS site. I read posts on their site all the time for insight, I just don’t post anything…
“Internet tough guys???” Uncalled for and unnescessary. Take your own advice and chill out.
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Nov 13, 2009 1:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I don't mind a little insight into the Lakers. Thanks for the post ...
Denver Stiffs.com: Defending the sovereignty of Nuggets Nation.
by Nate Timmons on Nov 13, 2009 1:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
come on Nate
You’re better than that. I know this is supposed to be a semi-pro website that discusses real Nuggets issues, but at the end of the day we’re all just fans and hating the enemy no-matter how good the “insight” is, is not only ok, but kind of fun!
by SternfluffsKobe on Nov 13, 2009 1:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Respectfully...
What exactly did you learn from Laker’s fan and his post? Seriously.
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Nov 13, 2009 2:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't think I in any way like the Lakers at all.
I just don’t mind if a fan comes over to shed some insight into the matchup or have some decent conversation. It’s a lot better than seeing Nugget fan’s trash talking each other. Sort of like pre-season football … you beat up on your teammates for a few weeks so finally when you get a chance to smack somebody else it’s nice.
I like arguing with fans of other teams. (Fair minded ones.)
Denver Stiffs.com: Defending the sovereignty of Nuggets Nation.
by Nate Timmons on Nov 13, 2009 2:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Here, here...
I agree with Nate that it’s good to have Lakers fans here providing comments and insight. Why not? A good argument (and some trash talk) with our opposition is always welcomed…
Andrew Feinstein | DenverStiffs.com | denverstiffs@gmail.com
by Andrew Feinstein on Nov 13, 2009 2:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I apologize.
I think the in-fighting on this site is stupid and I’m sorry I’m involved. Even so, like SternFluffsKobe (hilarious nickname by the way,) all of the starfucking gets under my skin. If I want to read about how great Kobe is, I’ll plug into the fucking national media machine. On top of that, I certainly don’t need some vanilla school report from the opposition about shit that anyone who has watched even a minute of a Lakers’ game already knows. Yeah, yeah I know: Bitter much? YES I AM! I’m not even a little bit over the WCF loss last year or the fact that the fucking Lakers got Gasol for a song. So when Lakers’ fan straggles over here, he better be ready for some bitter, bitter venom. Is that completely irrational and ridiculous?
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Nov 13, 2009 2:46 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes it's irrational
The guy just came in to give us a scouting report. He wasn’t trash talking really whatsoever. Spaz out much? LOL
ignign*kt, thanks for the thoughts on your squad. I wasn’t really up on Josh Powell like that. I’ll keep an eye on him.
And for the record, I think we have issues that haven’t been fixed yet. As infuriating as it will still be if it happens, I suspect we lose this one. Just being real. I haven’t seen us change from the lull that we’ve been in since midway thru this past road trip and the Lakers are going to come ready to play. Pessimist? Maybe but I’m just going off what my gambling instinct in me tells me.
by stiffy on Nov 13, 2009 3:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Lakers "fan"
I crack up every time Andrew refers to them that way.
If Blake Griffin’s game comes to fruition and he stays with the Clippers, when Kobe retires watch what happens with Lakers “fans”.
by Artimus Mangilord on Nov 13, 2009 3:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
One thing to keep in mind:
105-79
BOOOOYYYYYAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 11:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember February?
Last year the Nugs beat the Lakers in Denver in an ugly, defensive dogfight where both teams shot terribly. That’s the key to winning, defensive intensity and toughness.
If anything, the Suns game confirms why the Lakers are hard to beat. Teams that think they can outrun them with offensive flash get punched square in the mouth. They can win a high scoring game almost without breaking a sweat, so the key is to challenge them on D
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 12:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Stop Being Selfish
Key tonight will be getting back to TEAM ball. Seems every since the hot start, MVP/Scoring title talk that Nuggs have been playing 1on1 bball. They run down throw it to Melo while 4 stand and watch. Melo then tries to take a tough contested shot playing 1on3. Play as a team. GO NUGGS
by Melonugg on Nov 13, 2009 12:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should have a rule . .
No Laker fans allowed until we beat them in a season series.
by Frontrange on Nov 13, 2009 2:30 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Well, if the NBA Live 10 game I just played is any indication...
Nuggets are going to win by 8 in a game where J.R. drops 31. Gotta be correct. Plus, the Nuggets are 2-0 when I’ve gone to the game live in the Pepsi Center. Those are two irrefutable facts for a Nuggets victory!
J.R. is my homeboy
by Greyson on Nov 13, 2009 3:27 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Did Earl change his name back to JR . . .
I can’t keep up with this. Aren’t Scott and Chris still calling him JR?
by Frontrange on Nov 13, 2009 4:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Back to JR
It didn’t last long at all. He wasn’t expecting the firestorm by changing to Earl. His phone was off the hook with friends telling him to keep JR.
by Fly Agaric on Nov 13, 2009 5:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Defending Kobe
Kobe’s playing so much in the post this year, is AA the right match up?
He was throwing Richardson around like a rag doll last night (I had to switch off after 3, couldn’t stand to see them clock up an easy win), maybe a bigger match up would be better.
I’m thinking Graham, or perhaps Balkman or even K-Mart who’d be the strongest and have more length to contest shots.
If Kobe then stepped out to utilize his speed advantage, at least we’d be forcing them out of what they want to do, he’d have to work harder and the shots wouldn’t be as easy.
Julian from Australia
by j-mac31 on Nov 13, 2009 4:35 PM MST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
hakeem alajuwon
kobe was taking lessons this off season from dream. you are right where defending kobe will be by committee. denver will need all the depth they have at guard and forward to beat la.
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
by nohoops4u on Nov 13, 2009 5:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
See, that’s why Kobe impresses me. I hate Kobe, hate him. Yet I respect him so much as a player becuase of his hard work. Of course he has the natural talent and ability, but he truly wants to be the best and works as hard as he can, and I respect that. Oh, and he is still the best player in the NBA.
by GoldenNugget on Nov 13, 2009 7:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I would love for Melo to take that on his shoulders.
Let JR and Chauncey get the scoring done and Melo just follows around Kobe like a lost puppy. He manhandled him last year, I don’t see why he can’t do that tonight.
by NuggBuckets on Nov 13, 2009 7:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Graham should play too
But, Aflac is more than capable. From what I have watched so far I think he is our best perimeter defender and deserving of more minutes since the first game. Either way, Kobe is Kobe, we need more than 1 guy to defend him. The guy I’m watching is Bynum. He didn’t do much in the playoffs last year but the way we have played this year, I think he could have a 20/20 game if we don’t get him off the floor. Bird and Nene need to step up their game to get this win
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 6:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Rebounding, Defence and TEAM Ball
Are what Boy George should be preaching before the game. If we don’t do any of those well, wich we havn’t lately, we are screwed…hard.
Defending Kobe: Like j-mac mentioned, we have tons of solid defenders on this team, and the best thing is our very best defenders are all capable of guarding Kobe (K-Mart, Balkman & Afflalo). I wouldn’t mind seeing Melo try and defend him but I think he’s gonna have his hands full with Artest alone. (Side note: Andy, are you sure those percentages are even because Artest was guarding him? Those seem pretty normal for Melo the past few years.) But, as far as I can see, Balkman should be assigned Kobe, just like Artest will be Melo. Balkman is a great defender in this league and we should be using him in these types of scenarios. It seems pointless not to.
Anyways, as dissapointed as I have been with the Nugs play and effort thus far. I expect they will come out ready to play tonight. I am still predicting a Lakers win (Why wouldn’t you?) but if the Nugs at least play good ball tonight, I will be happy.
by GoldenNugget on Nov 13, 2009 7:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Using Balkman is just asking to send Kobe to the line.
I think Afflalo has the best chance of staying with Kobe on the perimeter as a finesse defender — and Melo and KMart if he tries to post up. Otherwise we’ll see 5 fouls in 2 minutes like Dahntay last year.
by NuggBuckets on Nov 13, 2009 7:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Streaming Online?????
Anyone know a QUALITY link online where i can catch tha game? Much Appreciated
by PURSnLAKERhater on Nov 13, 2009 8:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Guys
While we have little to no defense like the old Nuggets, most of the games so far have been on the road. The old Nuggets always played way way better at home. We just need a little bit of our mojo back, and the 2 latest games were much better than the Miami/ATL blowouts, at least we have a sensible lineup starting. I’m not ready to concede an LA victory already. JR and Afflalo FTW
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 8:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Alright Nene….need a big night from you buddy. Get’r done!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
hopefully were in for a good duel
good luck…
Leave Chad Billingsley alone!!!
by shaqfor3 on Nov 13, 2009 8:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Melo…stop licking your lips dude. It’s a sure fire tell.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Afflalo with the start?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
he's been starting, 3rd game now
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 8:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Really? I haven’t been able to catch the beginning of the last couple of games (damn work).
How’s that been going?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
OK
But he’s played less than he was when he was coming off the bench
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 8:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope I’m not playing xbox by the 4th quarter of this one. C’mon Nugs!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
billups..
he is in a slump right now. i don’t think he is playing his best ball. hopefully he starts hitting some open shots and gets back to the way he played last season.
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 8:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
He's played really bad and looked to shoot early
We need assists in the worst way from Chauncey
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 8:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
OK they set the tone
this is going to be a physical game. let’s see us match that. i’m excited to see the nuggs toughen up.
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 8:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
As if you guys weren't tough enough already. toughness is one area you guys have down pat.
by dario argento on Nov 13, 2009 8:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think we are as tough as last year.
its someting we need to get back
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 8:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah….Dahntay brought a lot of that to the Nugs last year. That’s going to be tough to replace.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i like melo getting physical with artest
artest seems to be on a mission defending melo. good too see melo matching his intensity so far
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still waiting for Nene to turn that corner from being a good player to a great player. I’ve seen the flashes…it just hasn’t been consistent. These are the games that he needs to show that he can do it.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
What year is this for him? 3?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey OHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Bynum is a lot better this year
Would have rushed that earlier
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 8:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Did the failblazers play already?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
failblazers...LOL
They crushed the hornets earlier
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
bummer
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
They are starting to roll
playing some pretty bad teams tho
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 8:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, about that…
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 8:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
ahhhh
seriously. the rebounds are our single biggest weakness without question
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
bynum is tough match up for you guys. I think Birdman sees more minutes tonight that Nene to try and contain him.
by dario argento on Nov 13, 2009 8:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
we need to protect Nene’s fouls. Watching the season so far it looks like we are going to try playing Nene close to 40 mins a night
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
this just in
lakers hurt us on the boards
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 13, 2009 9:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Afflalo back in
I’m alright with that, better D!
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Melo 2 fouls
Both are questionable at best imo
by herewereyouwish on Nov 13, 2009 9:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How long has it been 24-24?
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by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Somebody tell KMART: DON'T FRICKEN SHOOT!!!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 9:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It seems as though he's taking Camby's glory
ill advise shots
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
K-Mart should be one of the first off the bench
He can set the defensive tone but he doesn’t rebound too well and can’t shoot. Balkman should get a few minutes a game behind him but GK sucks
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
come off the bench for who?
we lack depth as it is
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 9:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I meant
He should be one of the first out of the starters to the bench. 35+ minutes is too much, he will wear down. We need to play Balkman and (yes) Malik Allen a few minutes behind him
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish they had brought Farmar off the bench first
Hate Shannon Brown
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Can someone please tell me what JR's old number was?
Gotta settle a bet.
by herewereyouwish on Nov 13, 2009 9:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
1
hey gave it up after the season to Billups
by ColoradoAggie11 on Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe Jr should have kept it
CB1 is off to a slow start
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
wolfmother into the commercial
nice
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Whattttttttttttttttttt? How did I miss Wolfmother?
Which song?
by aLuffabo on Nov 13, 2009 9:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We're just too small!
Question: We all knew we needed size & length to play the Lakers. Why didn’t we get bigger?? This is all well & good, but we all know w/ Pau, Mbenga, & Bynum, we WON’T BE COMPETITIVE!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 9:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Are we watching the same game? 28-26 seems fairly competitive to me.
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by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It's Game 9-
I’m looking at later in the season. IMO we’re the only legit threat to the Lakers in the West, & we don’t match up w/ their size! So why wasn’t it addressed?
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 9:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
No great options?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We need to get BIG
It won’t last all season
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
doesn't surprise me. clippers have a pretty formidable front line even without Griffin.
Raptors are still soft up front.
by dario argento on Nov 13, 2009 9:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Just once I'd like to see a Nuggets game where we get the calls against LA.
Just once.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
and I’d like a Ferrari and a playboy girlfriend!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Vujabitch would be in the game by now
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Damn I'm a dipshit
Watching on ESPN listening to these idiots when Altitude is showing it
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
yeah…I almost fell for that one too.
I like to have my announcers bitch about the refs with me!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
lol powell 3 fouls this quarter
we getting some calls
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 9:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see the nuggets trade for Mebenga...
Too bad it would never happen
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
That vet minimum
has half the team where they can’t be traded.
You can’t trade AC, Petro, Graham none of the bench seems like
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Odom is too long for Nene
I wish Powell was still in
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We need to distract Odom
SOMEBODY GET A SNICKERS!
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
lawson is a stud
Leave Chad Billingsley alone!!!
by shaqfor3 on Nov 13, 2009 9:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
SLOPPY
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
A Bird sighting!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
birdman soars
been awhile since we’ve seen that
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 13, 2009 9:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WHAT'S UP LAKERS?! BIRDMAN, THAT'S WHAT!
Damn that one felt good. I fucking hate these guys.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:17 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah…I don’t think there’s anyone in pro sports that I dislike more that Kobe.
Philip Rivers is up there. I don’t care for Cutler either. But Kobe is the worst.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Duncan is up there too.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
BIRDMAAAAAAAAAAAANN!!!!
I love that guy. He and Joel are the 2 best back-up centers in the league.
by dario argento on Nov 13, 2009 9:17 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Pryzbilla
On the blazres he’s legit
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I also like that Russian guy on the Cavs
Zsomething lol I can’t remember
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Man…JR Swish and Ty Law could be an awesome combo!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Keep shootin Farmar!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wow shitty foul
We can;t keep switching Nene onto Odom we will get killed
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Birdman has to stay with Odom
He has a little more length?
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What, u can't touch Odom? Really???/
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 9:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Is he wearing blue and yellow?
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by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
BALL DON'T LIE
It was a touch foul the call was SUSPECT
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nene
he is playing beast like this game…i don’t know about you guys but i have been voting for him daily for all star
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
not going to happen. It’d be great…but not going to happen.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yeh it prob wont..
still i’m gonna vote daily for him though
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 9:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
good man
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm voting everyday too
Hoping it will make his all star game come out nightly!
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nene!!!!!!!!! THAT is what I’m looking for!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Nene is beasting
don’t settle for the J son
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
TY LAWSON
Playing some smart basketball
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
DAMN!
Lawson is just too quick!
by the real stranger on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We are winning without Melo
Can’t afford him to get selfish, hope he gets less than 20 shots this game
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:28 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
We're actually running an offense tonite!
Maybe Karl got the memo????
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really liking Afflalo
Plays very smart and unselfish
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:28 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t had a chance to watch him much yet. I like what I’ve seen tonight.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Good sit his ass down
we can get some offensive flow
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:30 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
c’mon AFLAC!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
AC is pouting
George can’t give him any minutes.
I hope he quits
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck AC
He has no place in a game like this. Look how good Afflalo is playing
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 9:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Ethics aside...
I don’t think that’s legal.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We all know that AA
should have been part of the rotation from the git go
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing transition D by the Lakers.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How did they manage to get over half their team down there before AFLAC could get there?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it me, or are we gettin' MUGGED out there?
I mean Artest had to damn near slap someone to get a foul called!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 9:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
There's been at least two full-on takedowns that failed to draw a whistle
But what else is new?
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you never watched a Lakers game before?
This is how it works dude…just gotta get used to it.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He's not in the arena he pouting
he has a hip sprain
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
KMART???? WTF dude!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
That’s a no-win for KMart every time.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
lol…SHUT UP VUJACIK…SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one that heard that?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe Ty lawson slipped to you guys. that guy is for real.
by dario argento on Nov 13, 2009 9:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t say he “slipped to us”.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Well you trade up a few spots to get him, but he was projected is some mock drafts to be a top 5 pick.
by dario argento on Nov 13, 2009 9:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah…I’m pretty happy that we got him. There were/are a lot of people who didn’t think he’d pan out in the NBA.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
We tried to get Lawson in 08
Traded for a future first round which we turned into Lawson anyways
But yeah, other GMs blew it
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So Kobe clears out with his off arm...takes three steps...
…and goes to the line. Fucking classic.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
two sets of rules.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine the hissy fit he’s throw if the refs started calling him like they do everyone else?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
He whines constantly as it is. Don’t know where he’d find the time.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Ty Lawson is the perfect compliment to CB1
Chauncey’s the man running a half-court offense, but if you want to run and gun just have Lawson run the show
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:44 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
The Nuggets should come out in the second half and let TL run them off the court
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
nugs are gonna break this one open in the 4th
watch
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 13, 2009 9:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
lol…that may be a little optimistic. I’d love to see it happen though.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
God I hope so
But I’ve experienced too much Kobe-related 4th quarter trauma over the years to call it.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You were right.
Kinda.
They broke it open in the third. You still get props from me.
by Fly Agaric on Nov 14, 2009 3:32 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we come out of this half and step on the Laker's neck
It’s time to blow this game wide open…
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Whoo hoo the Nuggets did what I wanted!!!
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Tell them to give me a million dollars.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
So what team has a great big that they’re likely to salary dump this year?
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by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
That happens about a once a decade
And unfortunately, the Lakers got him for the 00’s. Ugly Euro dude by the name of Pau…
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Fail Blazers!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
That comment wasn’t related to my previous comment. It was inspired by the halftime highlights.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 9:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Paul probably out a few weeks with that injury
The Hornets are gonna be lottery winners
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
They weren 't doing all that ways
Bryon Scott is on the hot seat I think.
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Defense
Minus a few lapses – the Nuggets D has forced the Lakers to shoot multiple times with less than 5 secs on the shot clock. That is a sure sign that they are not giving them many easy baskets. I know that the Lakers are more patient than most NBA offenses and let the clock run down, but I like what I see. The defense on Kobe isn’t bad either – he is just a freak that can hit off-balance fade aways that you really can’t defend much. Thoughts?
by Magnus Opum on Nov 13, 2009 9:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely seem to be out of our funk
D is active, nobody but Kobe’s hitting anything, Birdman/Nene/KMart are bringing it, Ty’s slicing and dicing, and Afflalo has really given us a spark. Now if we can just get JR & Melo hot…
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What ever happens just don't let Kobe take over the game
He’s gonna to want to.
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
So will Melo
and my fear is that he will try too hard to match Kobe and start forcing up bad shots. I hope he plays smart down the stretch.
by Magnus Opum on Nov 13, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah you're right
I hope someone has said something to him.
Hate for him to get into a bighead and hog the ball
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 9:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't we learned by now??
Love him or hate him- any team with Kobe Bryant is never out of it! Long way to go with that fricken Vampire aound!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 9:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Does he sparkle in sunlight?
I certainly hope he can read my thoughts…
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
at least they have the yankees
Leave Chad Billingsley alone!!!
by shaqfor3 on Nov 13, 2009 10:01 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Real cool halftime spot on Melo on espn360
good stuff
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 10:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Didn't catch it.
Was it the usual: Syracuse, off-season workouts, charitable stuff, etc? I know he had a building named for him at the Cuse- anything new?
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
sort of
more about the tribulations he went thru with the weed, the snitchin video, the knick punch etc.
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 10:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The Nuggets have the advantage they didn't play last night and the lakers did
So lets see the Nuggets take advantage of the situation
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 10:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
What’s Melo’s contract status?
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by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Don't think it matters
Barring some unforeseen personal freakout, he ain’t going anywhere. Nugs’ll pay him the max ‘til he’s old & gray.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Helps a lot that Melo likes Colorado
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How do you know that?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
When melo signed the extension
Said it was an easy thing to do since he wanted to stay in colorado
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
nice
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He also wants his kid to grow up here
Likes the neighborhood he is in too. Don’t remember where I read that but I did somewhere
by ColoradoAggie11 on Nov 13, 2009 10:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It's okay
Afflalo is playing great D
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
If someone told me that Melo would only have 7 in the 1st half and we’d be leading at halftime I’d ask for some of what they were smoking.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Melo is gonna take over this half
I can feel it.
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 10:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
gotta watch the fouls.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You might be right!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Watch yourself Odom
You don’t want anything to do with KMart. He’s baaaaad man.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:09 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
MELLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
How fucking dirty is Artest/
This is pretty pathetic
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
wow
its all going our way here in the second half
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Great play by Melo!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It’s all good when he’s playing like this.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, sam- he's our star.
For better or worse.
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s usually for better.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
dude
melo is our guy. the ball will be in his hands. whats worse is chauncey ill advised 3s when he’s not hitting shots. keep giving it to melo but keep it within the offense obviously
by skithebert on Nov 13, 2009 10:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
nice
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
really?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
AFLAC!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Okay Stranger
He’s come back in control
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Keep Walton on Melo Phil Jackson
I like this matchup a lot
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This Anthony guy is pretty good.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
When its in the flow-
& Melo’s playing like this, we can beat anybody!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
even the fakers?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what she sa…ahhh nevermind.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
hell yeh!!
this is how we gotta play!! from now on this is how we play!!
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 10:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
afflalo vs. kobe=possibly THE matchup of the nugs playoffs
and I like what I see tonight
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 13, 2009 10:17 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
new rule…lol.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
oops…meant for Stan.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:18 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
KMART!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Why is CB in a funk?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
What’s wrong with him?
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by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he tweaked his ankle last week..
His nose was also busted up in the 2nd quarter today
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He went through periods like this with the Pistons too
But he always bounces back. And with Lawson backing him up, I’m not too concerned.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody needs to tell JR not to shoot the fakers back into this game.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:24 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This lead should be much bigger!
We gotta learn to put these bast*rds away!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:24 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I hope i don't jinx it...
but AC hasn’t played yet. Woot.
by herewereyouwish on Nov 13, 2009 10:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
AC out with Hip injury
Best injury ever
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not nice. True…but not nice. ;-)
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
The problem is I still haven’t forgiven him for the inbounds play in the WCF
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed…KMART had one too (i think it was KMART).
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Oops, duh.
Still, the HAS NOT ENTERED GAME looks great.
by herewereyouwish on Nov 13, 2009 10:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's hurt.
Karl is freakin heartbroken that he can’t implement his patented “3-Guard offense”!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as either Bynum or Gasol is hurt, Lakers are very mortal
If they’re both healthy for the playoffs (hardly a sure thing, given their histories), it’s gonna be tough.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:28 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I want them at 100% when we beat them this year.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
JR SWIIIIIIISSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
lets send a message...
to the rest of the Leauge by thumping these lakers.
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 10:30 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
seriously? That’s unbelievable.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
UH OHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
GREAT JOB JR!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Denver does to LA what LA did to the Suns last night
I love the Western Conference!
by Magnus Opum on Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This game isn’t over though. Not with Kobe playing.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
8 Point Quarter for the Lakers!
And no points for Kobe! And a couple of turnovers! great defense!
by ColoradoAggie11 on Nov 13, 2009 10:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Where amazing happens? (sorry)
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Man the Nuggets are dangerous when they're focused
They were last year, but now they have a couple of upgrades in the form of Afflalo and Ty lawson
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Earl was smooth in that replay...
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 10:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
No points for Kobe kinda worries me
Now that he’s tried the team way (FAIL), he won’t hesitate to try and bomb ’em back into it himself.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I shoulda gone to this game. I was going to but got lazy.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Woot!
Great movement of the ball.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 10:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
calm down Kmart!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Kmart doesn't do "calm"
Kinda like that about him.
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Not anymore…we got a couple of inches earlier. Snow tomorrow and Sunday though.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
adam morrison in for the lakers
is that the white flag i see from the lakers
by stan_26 on Nov 13, 2009 10:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Fast break by JR…only problem is he forgot the ball.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Damn LA
Thought you guys had some pride…
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
When Adam Morrison is on the floor
Phil Jackson has thrown in the towel
by Magnus Opum on Nov 13, 2009 10:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
All the Flaker fans at the game
Might as well go home now.
by the real stranger on Nov 13, 2009 10:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Is this really happening?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Kobe's not playing
What’s PJ going to say this time
by samdman on Nov 13, 2009 10:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
bird and JR,
welcome to the 2009 nba season
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 13, 2009 10:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Melo took one to his Anthonies!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Melo's not scoring much-
but he was the difference in this game. Thats what an MVP does.
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I love how Karl has the starters in the game still
He really wants to blow out the Lakers
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:44 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know….pride can get you in trouble.
I say get the starters on the bench.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Bird...
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 10:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
TACO TIME!!!!!!!
Gonna taste awesome tomorrow
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Money!
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 10:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Here comes 30!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
nevermind :(
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Good shit
Best game I have seen in a while
by runningdonut on Nov 13, 2009 10:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Help me out here, guys...
How much time is left in the game?
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 10:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
5 mins
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I'm using a strange feed.
Still 7 minutes here.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 10:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How much did this game change?
Wow. It was like a thunderbolt!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
anyone notice no AC tonight?
and we’re beating the lakers by 25. coincidence?
well, partially
by Rainbow skyline on Nov 13, 2009 10:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
yeah…I like AC because he’s a Nugget, but I’m not sure he should be getting much playing time.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy this one fellas
Doesn’t get much better than this.
Won’t stop the PJ’s post-game parade of excuses though. “We played a back-to-back! Our guys were sleepy! Kobe missed his pre-game massage!”
by CraftyB on Nov 13, 2009 10:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Was that our longest road streak of the season?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Our 3rd stringers suck. lol.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:55 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Who needs Marc Gasol
When you have JOHAN “I FUCKING ROCK” PETRO!!!!!!!!!
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 10:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How many air balls
have the lakers shot tonight? Anyone have a number? haha
by herewereyouwish on Nov 13, 2009 10:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
73
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Ain't it great to hear.....
“Great defense by Carmelo Anthony in the 2nd half”???
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 10:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
yep…and even better to see it.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Just a thorough ass-beating tonight
Love it
by the real stranger on Nov 13, 2009 10:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Crimestopper is not helping his cause here.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 10:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
THAT JUST HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 11:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
0 posts on Silver screen and roll since the dunk
That beats D Wade’s dunk last night
by herewereyouwish on Nov 13, 2009 11:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 11:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
but really
we could be scary good at home this year. Especially if AC doesnt play.
by wangstu13 on Nov 13, 2009 11:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Man…great game. I’ve got a solid happy buzz!!!
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 11:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
And the Bud Light doesn't hurt either!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 11:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
5 Barrel in my case.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 11:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Fellas, we may just have something here!
by Verbal Kint on Nov 13, 2009 11:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
agreed
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Nov 13, 2009 11:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Best part is they get the next few days to rest and practice...
I wouldn’t want to be Toronto now
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 11:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
WOWWOw
great game, the nuggets played perfect basketball… melo great leadership out there, chauncey nice distributing, nene was aggressive early on, kmart showed a lot of heart (had some nice blocks adn the that sick jump ball play where odom pissed him off and started the fastbreak, afflalo great i mean great defense on kobe, JR good game overall, ty lawson wow u r amazing not just are u fast but jeez that dunk was amazing, birdman had a good overall game (boarded well, had a sick block that lead to fastbreak), and graham nice dunk…. Karl good coaching actually, kept melo in at the right times, played JR well, used afflalo right and plays lawson wow
by hvino on Nov 13, 2009 11:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
also id like to point out
afflalo not only has a good game on the court but he seems like a great team mate, he was chearing on every1, especially JR i see great chemistry with them
by hvino on Nov 13, 2009 11:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Eight points in a single quarter.
Wowzers.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 13, 2009 11:14 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Very good game by the Nuggets
They were very good last year, and it’s looks like they’ve gotten better this year, with the addition of Lawson, another year of experience, and I’m even buying that Carmelo has some new confidence, swagger, intensity, whatever you want to call it.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Nov 13, 2009 11:17 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It's worth mention how awesome that Ty Lawson dunk was
DAYUM!!!!
by CombatChuk on Nov 13, 2009 11:17 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
SO PROUD
tonight my younger cousin, who just got into basketball, witnessed his first nuggets game (knowing that i’m a long time fan). n he couldn’t have watched a better game.great defense, good shot selection, plenty of effort and a lot of highlights
GO NUGGETS!!!
http://www.youtube.com/bektur34 - denver nuggets videos
by Bek$ on Nov 13, 2009 11:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
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