Game 81 preview & GAME THREAD: Nuggets vs. Kings
by Nate Timmons on Apr 13, 2009 3:15 PM MDT
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Records:
Denver 53-27 (32-8 at home)
Sacramento 16-64 (5-34 on the road)
Season Series: Denver leads 2-1
Dec. 6 in Sacramento: Nuggets won 118-85
Jan. 20 in Denver: Nuggets won 118-99
March 8 in Sacramento: Kings won 114-106
The Nuggets have a lot to play for tonight. A win tonight and Denver claims the Northwest Division (or a Portland loss at home to the Thunder tonight). A win tonight and a Houston loss at home against New Orleans and the Nuggets also guarantee themselves the #2 seed in the playoffs.
But after losing last night in the fashion the Kings did, with Michael Finley hitting the game winning three-point shot with an expired shot clock (basket counted by the refs) should have the Kings pretty fired up.
The Kings will be without leading scorer Kevin Martin (24.6 ppg) who had been averaging 19.7 points and shooting 69% from three-point land against the Nuggets this season.
Kings coach Kenny Natt has shut Martin down for the final two games of the season with an ankle injury.
I will once again be watching Francisco Garcia in this one. Garcia is averaging 13.7 points and 62% from distance against the Nuggets, who I still believe Denver should have drafted instead of Julius Hodge in 2005 at number 22 ... instead the Kings grabbed him at 23 and took the very shooter the Nuggets were in desperate need of.
In the Kings win on March 8th, Garcia outscored the entire Nuggets bench 19-17 on 6-8 shooting (2-3 from deep) and 5 of 8 from the foul line.
The Kings give up 109.5 points per game, which is the second most in the league next to Golden State (112.4). All the Nuggets have to do is play some defense tonight and they should almost surely get the win. It's been the same recipe all season. Pass the ball on offense, play with energy an focus on defense, then rinse and repeat!
Pregame notes:
- The Kings have posted a 2-15 record since beating Denver in Sacramento on March 8th
- Carmelo has averaged 24 points and 7 rebounds against the Kings in his two games this season
- Kenyon Martin is once again a game-time decision and has only played in one game versus the Kings ... he scored 16 points, but grabbed only 1 rebound
Be a part of the Game Thread tonight and have a chance to win Quote of the Night. Still searching for partner to add a prize for Quote of the Night.
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If the Nugs win tonight
is the worst they can finish in the conference 3rd, regardless of what anyone else does?
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
Yes, the Nuggets can still finish 5th if they lose tonight and both Portland and Houston win ...
A win tonight assures Denver of at least the 3 seed.
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 13, 2009 4:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey guys!
Hi Nate, good post!
I’ll be here for the Game Thread, as always…
god d***, I’m addicted to this blog already haha..
I voted for the Nuggets win and Houston win also… but I hope Paul can make a triple-double today so Houston losses…
How do you think are the odds for tonight’s game Nate?
Go Nuggets!!!
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 4:58 PM MDT reply actions
Cisco
I’ll be watching Garcia too, he has been an absolute beast for my fantasy team lately. Hawes and Thompson are an interesting big man combo, but Cisco is the only really dynamic offensive player they have. Like you said, let’s just bring a little effort on defense. Go Nuggets.
And Go Hornets and Go Thunder too!!!
I'll probably be out for most of this one, playing in an IM league, but
if the Nugs lose, I’m not going to want to watch it anyway! I might punch a hole through the wall, so it’s better if I check in at half and see how they’re doing.
Regardless, I’m actually more intreagued by the NO at Houston game, since I’d love to wrap up the #2 tonight. If that happened, Wednesday night would just be a fun game. If not, it’ll be no holds barred knock-down drag-out nail biter.
Anyway, cheer them on for me and hopefully I’ll be able to check in at some point. Go Nugs!
LET’S GO.
NO FEAR TODAY GUYS. GO KILL SOME QUEENS. NO MONARCHY IN THE CAN
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 6:09 PM MDT reply actions
Just wrapped up Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune...
Those shows rock my face clean off.
I may actually be gaining some great useless information by watching Jeopardy … head is already full of the useless stuff anyway!
Let’s get this game going … supposidly $1 hot dogs for Fan Appreciation night!
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I’ve never figured out how these game streams can be found … I’ve never really investigated either …
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 13, 2009 7:01 PM MDT up reply actions
www.justin.tv and www.atdhe.net
are usually pretty reliable. but sometimes they don’t work especially when it’s not a marquee game
I take it you are either not in CO or perhaps in class? I used to watch Gamecasts in college during class … pretty great way to spend a couple hours in a boring class.
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 13, 2009 7:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Pretty sweet man.
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 13, 2009 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Decided to join you guys in the game thread tonight
Normally I avoid my computer because it distracts me from the game, but screw it!
J.R. is my homeboy
Good to have ya
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 13, 2009 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Houston losing!!!
22-19 … hahahaha … keep it going N.O.
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Same petition, if someone finds stream please post.
Go Nuggets and Go Hornets
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:07 PM MDT reply actions
SOmeone want to tell me what they're doing with the people walking them out?
At first I thought it was like parent/coach appreciation night but I have no idea who they are
nice melo there.
i want some deffense tho
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:15 PM MDT reply actions
LET’S GET SOME DEFENSE, THEY ARE DANGEROUS IF THEY GET ON FIRE
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:15 PM MDT reply actions
You guys hear that mention of
Nuggets assistant Larry Mangino? That’s my neighbor. haha. Always cool to hear his name.
J.R. is my homeboy
Still hurt
Not sure why Karl is playing him this game
by Colin Neilson on Apr 13, 2009 7:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Real fucking nice Kenyon
What the fuck was that? A flagrant for nothing. Get back on the goddamn bench.
A guy I work with said Kenyon was his favorite player
To which everyone asked, “Why….?”
J.R. is my homeboy
I’m really concerned with Dahnaty’s increased effort to get involved on offense.
Why are you posting up dude know your role
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 7:24 PM MDT up reply actions
this is fucking looking baaaaaaaad guys
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:23 PM MDT reply actions
Hawes and Thompson
Are playing with more effort than our entire team.
The bench can;t get in here quick enough
Threw a bounce pass into JR's leg RIGHT underneath the basket, with two steps to the rim
by Colin Neilson on Apr 13, 2009 7:31 PM MDT up reply actions
houston not losing… this looks scary fellas
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:35 PM MDT reply actions
by 9!!! good job nuggets.
NO PRESSURE AT ALL
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:38 PM MDT reply actions
does this team have any reason at all for giving some defense?
is there any life on this all-tattooed players?
is there anything that pushes their ass down and slow their man?
I DO NOT THINK SO
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:41 PM MDT reply actions
Oof
That was a painful 1st quarter. Apparently they don’t want to make this easy on themselves. I thought this team was past this.
So is Melo just going to play 1 on 1 street ball all day
or is he going to pass the ball?
J.R. is my homeboy
11 fucking points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT IM WATCHING!!!!!!!!
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLEEEEEE
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:47 PM MDT reply actions
BUTTER ME JR!!! STAND UP IN YO SEATS MOTHEFUCKAS!!! GOD I WISH I WAS THERE
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:48 PM MDT reply actions
we need to realize that we have to play defense to start our offense.
denver is stagnant when we are not creating on defense
J.R. Swish coming out ... hope he keeps it up
A little effort on defense and hopefully the Kings will cool off … Diogu could play some ball in college. Guy brings energy.
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See? Defense STARTS OFFENSE.
Chris Andersen block into a three, deflection off a board into a Kleiza dunk.
JR 5/7 from 3 point range.
When he starts shooting, i can already hear the sound of the net. some poetry right there
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 7:55 PM MDT reply actions
JR at least knows when to step it up.
And Kleiza going for the dunk and not a layup??! What is this crazyness?
just awesome
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 13, 2009 7:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Things might be turning around?
JUST GIVE US EFFORT AND GIVE US THE DIVISION CROWN!
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Agreed
He was humiliating us, but it was a bad move by Kmart. Have some class
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 8:00 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't like Nocioni
Not sure why, I just don’t
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions
have watched nocioni play with the bulls in the past and the dude is terrible.
no post play, average outside game, complete defensive sieve.
by Colin Neilson on Apr 13, 2009 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, seems like Melo decided to play 1 on 1
get the ball hit back in your face, street ball. Yuck.
J.R. is my homeboy
His first step
its way slow tonight. He needs to get his shot going
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions
4 points... looks a lot better, but not done at all guys, starters are off and i dont know if we can depend on jr and lk all game long
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 8:11 PM MDT reply actions
we are going to have to
They are the only consistent scorers right now, and that is scary
by Colin Neilson on Apr 13, 2009 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Where is the effort from the Starters on defense?
Why is Nene lost on offense?
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Nate, Nene has looked lost on offense for a while now.
Timid, gets bruised down low (even when he is same > in size), and is not finishing unless he has an open lane.
He HAS to start playing with more intensity in the post! I honestly think its still a hangover from when he was in foul trouble so much earlier this year.
by Colin Neilson on Apr 13, 2009 8:16 PM MDT up reply actions
NO fucking 48 points at the end of the 3rd....
Nuggets, that is DEFENSE
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 8:13 PM MDT reply actions
They have no answer for Houston's size
CP3 would need 50 pts with a trouble double for them to stand a chance
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 8:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh well.
If we’re truly ready for the first round (and beyond), we will win tonight, and win tomorrow in Portland.
Our playoff destiny is in our own hands and nobody else’s.
As it should be.
We can’t be used to help from other teams. Play well every night.
J.R. is my homeboy
i do not have much hope on winning @ portland… and less with all the pressure if houston wins before
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 8:22 PM MDT reply actions
We will win at Portland.
Denver is a good team and know what is at stake.
by Colin Neilson on Apr 13, 2009 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
2nd half
Billups needs to take charge right at the start. Getting some fouls in the paint, making free throws. That being said, Nene has to play more in control and stop with stupid turnovers. And for the love of god play some defense!
$50 online, no big deal. I have been wanting a good Nuggets shirt for a while.
by Colin Neilson on Apr 13, 2009 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Jones surprises everyone with a 3!
Kenyon looking good with some pop as well.
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:32 PM MDT reply actions
Am I the only one that sees a fair bit of Kenyon Martin in Blake Griffin?
He seems to be one of the more obvious comparisons to me
I JUST FOUND OUT SOMETHING, CHECK IT OUT
If san antonio wins both games left, no matter what houston does, we are #2 seed, because they own 4th tiebreaker to houston, and we own the tiebreaker to them and to houston again because we d be division champs, and they wouldn’t!!!!!!!!!!
anybody thinking this is really important?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 8:36 PM MDT reply actions
So glad K-Mart is back!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:37 PM MDT reply actions
Stop with the jumpers Nuggs, please and thanx!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:39 PM MDT reply actions
i guess nobody considers the spurs thing important lol
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 8:40 PM MDT reply actions
for first time in my life:
go nuggets and go spurs
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 8:41 PM MDT reply actions
That's better melo!
JR back in!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:42 PM MDT reply actions
JR!!!! Way to go Honey Bee!!!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:43 PM MDT reply actions
Kmart doing great work in the paint!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:45 PM MDT reply actions
FOR CLINCHING #2 SEED:
We need:
Win tonight and Houston lose Wednesday
Win tonight and win @ Portland
Win tonight and Spurs win tonight and Wednesday
Thats exactly all the scenarios right there
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 8:46 PM MDT reply actions
Dahntay with right shoulder contusion
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:48 PM MDT reply actions
Melo looking better!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 8:53 PM MDT reply actions
The radio announcer I’m listening to just said that if we win tonight but portland wins as well we don’t win the division. he is wrong, right?
if we win today.
need win @ portland
OR
need houston lose wednesday
OR
need spurs win today and wednesday
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:00 PM MDT reply actions
8 point lead now
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:01 PM MDT reply actions
That Diagu(sp?) guy is playing lights out.
I say get some more fouls on him. Should have 4 right now.
the spurs thing has given me some extra hope for wednesday man… now it is easier to accomplish.
even if houston wins, if spurs wins today and wednesday in home… we dont play for anything @Portland, we clinch #2 before playing
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:03 PM MDT reply actions
I LOVE OUR BENCH!!!!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:06 PM MDT reply actions
Crazy play...
happy ending!!!JR is so awesome!!!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:08 PM MDT reply actions
melo 1 ast and 1 rebound short of triple double.
give him 2 minutes gk!!!!
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:10 PM MDT reply actions
he does, but let him have it man... he will get it in 1 minute and a half of playing
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
i know hehe man. he can get it easy. one board and one pass to jr. jr breaks career high in 3 pointers and melo gets triple double, also, we get taco bells (we are 3 shy now). easy way to make history in the division night camp
everybody wins with it lol
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions
just get a board and give the ball to jr in the same play. it is done
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:12 PM MDT reply actions
The story tonight
is the absolute MANHANDLING that IKE-FRIGGIN-DIOGU is dealing out to our 6-11 285 Nene
Nene's beard
I dig it. Kleiza needs to grow his shit out too. We’ve had a lack of facial hair on this team for a while now
diogu=iago from aladdin...
I don’t know why lol
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:16 PM MDT reply actions
JR!!!!!!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:16 PM MDT reply actions
career 3 pointers for JR right there, make it 10
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:17 PM MDT reply actions
I hope he gets the record
But I would rather see Denver finish it off the right way rather than chucking
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions
put melo in man... give him that triple double
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:17 PM MDT reply actions
amen...
I just wish Karl would listen.
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Tacos for all!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:17 PM MDT reply actions
I love KMART that is all. He doesn’t take crap from nobody!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Karl=Cartman? lol
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Whose the fattest
G Karl, Nellie, or Stan Van Gundy?
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 9:23 PM MDT up reply actions
JR IS SO AMAZING!!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:20 PM MDT reply actions
gk will get him out… same for melo, wont go in… smart? i guess. dont want injuries when playoffs start saturday…
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 13, 2009 9:22 PM MDT reply actions
JR I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:25 PM MDT reply actions
NUGGETS WINNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:29 PM MDT reply actions
I'm in rural NSW, Australia
but I’ll be having a beer and thinking of my guys all the way in Denver Colorado.
I third this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Free throws
He hit 8/8 from the line, just a fantastic game.
Thank you JR!!!
by runningdonut on Apr 13, 2009 9:34 PM MDT up reply actions
I can't stop geeking about JR....
Float like a butterfly, sting like a JR!!!!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions
LK
was a great story tonight. he was probably our second or third most importnat guy. he deserves recognition for his performance. Kudos to GK for sticking with him
Yep....
definately needed him as well!!!
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by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 13, 2009 9:41 PM MDT up reply actions
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