Game 52 Preview & Thread: Mavericks at Nuggets (7pm MST)
by Andrew Feinstein on Feb 9, 2010 3:10 PM MST
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Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets, Feb 9, 2010 7:00 PM MST
It's too bad the NBA All-Star break doesn't take place a week or two earlier, because the banged up Nuggets are sorely in need of some rest and recuperation right now.
Remember the good old days when the Super Bowl was played on the last weekend of January rather than the first weekend of February? This is important because the NBA All-Star break - not wanting to conflict with the Super Bowl - seems to be taking place later and later each year. The halfway mark of an NBA season is after 41 games played, and yet the Nuggets will have played 53 games before the All-Star break this season. Not only is this late break unfortunate for banged up teams like the Nuggets, but it hurts the All-Star Game itself as a number of participants might not be able to play, including the Nuggets own Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups.
Among the NBA's elite teams, are any as battered and bruised as our Nuggets right now? Starters Melo, Billups and Arron Afflalo all have bad ankles and will be game-time decisions against the Mavericks on Tuesday night. Starting center Nene, also a game-time decision, supposedly can't run thanks to an injured foot. And J.R. Smith "tweeted" today that his sore shoulder might need to be X-ray'd. When the previously oft-injured Kenyon Martin is your only guaranteed starter on a nightly basis, you know something is wrong.
Does this mean the Nuggets will trot out a lineup of Ty Lawson at point guard, Anthony Carter at shooting guard, Joey Graham at small forward, K-Mart at power forward and Chris Andersen at center against one of the Western Conference's better teams? In fact, knowing how Nuggets head coach George Karl doesn't like to disrupt the rhythm of his "rotation," I suspect Johan Petro will start if Nene can't play, meaning the Birdman will fill in off the bench alongside Malik Allen. I'm also assuming that even if the Nuggets only go with eight players against the Mavericks, Renaldo Balkman will still get DNP-CD'd for the 30th consecutive game. But maybe - just maybe - the Nuggets health situation is so dire that Karl will let Balkman out of the doghouse, albeit briefly.
While a lineup of Lawson, Carter, Graham, K-Mart and Andersen probably wouldn't beat any NBA team (ok, they could take the Nets...no problem), they certainly aren't beating the fourth-seeded Dallas Mavericks, in spite of that team's recent struggles and the fact that they'll be playing the second of a back-to-back. (On a side note, when did it become mandatory for all Nuggets home opponents to be playing the second of a back-to-back?) The Mavericks, once such a hot team that it was presumed that their coach - Rick Carlisle - would coach the All-Stars in his hometown, have cooled off considerably since beating the Nuggets at Pepsi Center on December 27th. From that point forward, the Mavericks have basically been playing .500 ball, losing 10 times in 19 tries, including embarrassing losses to the Timberwolves, injury-depleted Trail Blazers and 76ers (hey, kind of like the Nuggets!...sorry, I had to).
But without knowing which Nugget players will actually dress on Tuesday night it's hard to forecast how they'll fair against a deep and talented, if suddenly underachieving, Dallas Mavericks team. That said, we can still scout the opposition...
SCOUTING THE MAVERICKS
Mavericks Stiffs
-Josh Howard: Even though he hasn't turned 30 yet, Howard has been on the decline for two consecutive seasons. Once an All-Star caliber player, Howard is shooting a career low 39.3% from the field to go along with a career low 3.7 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks per game. The Mavericks have been able to weather Howard's poor production thanks to the addition of Shawn Marion, but Howard - whose contract is a team option for next season - may have played himself out of a Mavericks jersey.
-Erick Dampier: Dampier and his $10.1 million salary (which goes up to $13.1 million next season) is an easy target for anyone's Stiff List. In fact, you can trace much of the Mavericks struggles straight to Dampier who has only grabbed double-digit rebounds three times since the Mavericks bested the Nuggets back in December.
-Tim Thomas: A colossal waste of a roster spot, Thomas isn't doing much better than Balkman in the DNP-CD category. Give Thomas credit, though; he's milked a decent outside jump shot combined with a lazy (understatement) work ethic into a 13-year NBA career that's paid him over $90 million. The NBA: Where the Guaranteed Contract Ruins Everything.
Mavericks Non-Stiffs
-Dirk Nowitzki: Nowitzki is such a supremely great player that he's taken for granted. Starting in all but two games this season, Nowitzki has scored less than 20 points just nine times, and one of those games he was pulled early due to injury. Those of us who saw Nowitzki close up in the playoffs last season know exactly how dangerous Dirk is...as long as he doesn't have cougars trying to extort him on the side.
-Jason Kidd: I've always labeled Kidd as "The Poor Man's Fat Lever" but you have to hand it to the guy; at almost 37 years old his production remains on par with his last three seasons. Kidd is currently dishing out more than nine assists, pulling down over five rebounds and stealing the ball almost twice per game. At this point in his career, he's just padding his Hall of Fame resume.
-Shawn Marion: Marion has looked flabby and out of shape all season long, and yet he's been instrumental to the Mavericks surprising success this season. Marion remains a generalist - he'll score a few points, grab a few rebounds, dish out a few assists, play stingy defense and throw in a block and steal per game for good measure. When we last saw Marion he frustrated Melo into an atrocious 5-of-19 shooting night and even fouled out after being pestered by Marion all night. Maybe the Mavericks aren't the team Melo should come back against, after all...
Opposition's Take: Mavs Money Ball
Photo Courtesy of AP: David Zalubowski
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Second!
I have a gut feeling that both Melo and Chauncey will play…
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
Word
Homie! =)
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 8, 2010 11:12 PM MST up reply actions
yeeeeah boyeeee!
lol
Seriously though….They both know that beating the Mavs is a big priority.
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
I read
Melo and CB are both probable. Birdman is officially off the injury report, AA is hurtin and could be out and Nene is day to day. If I had to guess I’d say Melo and CB are playing and Nene and AA sit. IDK about JR though.
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 8, 2010 11:20 PM MST up reply actions
We can still win
I think we need JR though. He has been playing great lately.
blam
by GoldenNugget on Feb 8, 2010 11:23 PM MST up reply actions
I think....JR would probably play
he didn’t look too bad in the Utah game….and he supposedly injured himself against the lakers.
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
JR's shoulder can't be that serious
I have separated my AC joint which is an injury that doesn’t even require surgery, and I couldn’t mome my arm, let alone shoot a basketball. AC separation is pretty common in shoulders, but I’m tellin you… it was more painful than my torn PCL, Meniscus, MCL- 4 concussion, 26 total stiches and 3 cracked ribs.
In short… I bet JR only has a sprain which he should play in the Dallas and SA games and be able to fully recover over break… I hope haha!
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 8, 2010 11:34 PM MST up reply actions
Coudn't move** my arm
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 8, 2010 11:34 PM MST up reply actions
Fingers crossed
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
Haha
Travel Ice Hockey for 5 years my man. My separated AC joint was from being checked by a guy that out weighed me by about 80 pounds in thto the boards. The MCL, PCL and Meniscus were all one injury… Just took a step awkward on the ice and bent it the wrong way with all my weight and tore all that shit. Cracked ribs was from a shot (I was a Ryan Smyth type player… always pissin the goalie off in front of the net), All 4 concussions were just from hits… and my 26 stitches came from my lip twice ( I have a GK scar except mines on the right side) and my chin three times as well as in my mouth when I screwed up my gums from a fght in Canada. Hockey is brutal man… And I still get shit from football players that their sport is rougher hahaha
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 9, 2010 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
Wow!
Basketball only left me with a bad ankle and knee (both right), chipped tooth, and occasional back spasms. I guess i can’t complain anymore…No wait I had a gun pulled on me too in a pick up game at Silverman Park in Montbello, no wounds from that one however.
by Joelsopinion on Feb 9, 2010 10:32 AM MST up reply actions
Jeez!
Sounds like you whitnessed a Ron Artest accident haha. I did deveope chronic back pain from hockey as well. I separated both hips in my final season on my Varsity hockey team in high school. It made my hips and hammies 10 times tighter than before and lead to chronic back pain. It ain’t fun but I don’t regret one minute on the ice. I got to seesome cool places.. Chicago, Dallas, Rochester NY, Buffalo NY, Ontario, Toronto, San Jose and Boston.
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 9, 2010 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
I only regret playing with drunken crips
They seem to be sore losers who pull out guns on teenagers.
by Joelsopinion on Feb 9, 2010 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
Yea
Closest thing I have had to that is a drunk Canadian dad in a game we played against this team from Ontario. The rink we played at sold bottled beer and he got pissed cuz one of our players hit his kid so he threw his bottle at our kid on the ice. Not as bad as having a gun pulled on you by crips though. Did they lose money or just lose in general?
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 9, 2010 12:20 PM MST up reply actions
They were drunk
so of course every shot looks like it went in to them. No money exchanged hands because I don’t believe in gambling with unreasonable people who have guns. it’s a shame that kids couldn’t enjoy the Parks and Recreation system to the full. I’m sure that guy is either in jail or sitting on his mom’s front steps with a 40oz.
haha
word man
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 9, 2010 2:14 PM MST up reply actions
I think Bird should start
If Nene isn’t playing. Why would you start a player who almost never plays over a guy who’s starting to heat up? Knowing Karl though…..
Bird is better off the bench
Besides he is still playing banged up himself. Let the frenchman get his stone hands dirty.
Cougar?
I don’t know what picture you were lookin at Andrew, that chick was not a cougar. More like an old, tattered, wreck of a lioness, or something. I’m with jpage though, Melo and Chauncey will def play.
What's the latest on that story anyways?
Wasn’t she pregnant with Dirk’s baby? Was she still prosecuted and in jail, or is she out? Should TMZ be on the blogroll?
This is purely speculation - or perhaps just poor memory
but I thought that she was preggos with dirk’s baby when she went to jail. Then in jail they found out that she wasn’t really pregnant at all and was just playing Dirk.
Either way, that chick was a dirtbag.
Wow the Spurs are junk, losing to the Lakers who didn't have Kobe
and people thought they were going to be number 2 in the West…idiot espn analyists. But Kobe sitting this one out but not our game sure shows who the Lakers really believe is their biggest threat(and rightfully so). Looking forward to the game tomorrow(or today now), hopefully Melo is a go and we put the Mavs another game back. Oh the Mavs played at GS tonight as well and everyone says the West to Mountain time zone back to back is the toughest, kick their ass!
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
After watching the Laker game...
… I thought the Lakers would benefit from sitting Kobe so they learned to play without him. I bet the Lakers will be tougher after the all-star break.
i wonder what kind of dunk ac throws down this game?
this has to be mark cuban’s doomsday scenario. all the money he spends and nobody to stop ac.
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
+1
for once you guys came up with a good nickname
for once??
Lawsome is well, awesome
Spellcheck is original
JR Knucklehead or JR Swish – classic
Doomsday Carter——I like it !
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
I think ‘Dooms-the-Game’ is a better nickname for Anthony Carter.
by CSprings_Tommy on Feb 9, 2010 4:26 PM MST up reply actions
-1 sorry can't agree entirely
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_14361805
Anthony is listed as probable, but he is quoted as saying he is 50-50 for the game.
Chauncey has left and right ankle sprains, but is expected to play.
JR is a game time decision.
KMart (knee), Bird (knee), and Nene are listed as probable.
Afflalo is questionable, but he claims he is ready to go.
Karl's starting lineup...
Ty Lawson
Air Conditioner
Joey Graham
Kenyon Martin
Rocky
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Well, in my extensive conversation with KMart last night (see fanpost)...
I’m pretty sure that the Nuggets will win this one. I mean, come’on, after shaking my hand last night, Kenyon is going to have the hot hand tonight.
Guarantee it.
(Okay, okay, so I embellished the “extensive” part. But I stand by the rest of my statement.)
Tickets for tonight
I have two pairs of tickets for tonights game. I can’t go. If Interested call 7204045364
by JR2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:20 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Renaldo Balkman...
I totally forgot to mention this, but Balkman didn’t make the trip to L.A. or to Utah with the team because of back spasms. There was some Twitter conversation back-and-forth between Balkman and J.R. Smith talking about Balkman’s sore back.
Balkman is now on the official injury report and is listed as OUT for tonight’s game with the back spasms.
You can see the whole laundry list of injuries here.
Even Kenyon Martin is listed with left knee tendinitis.
Denver Stiffs.com: Defending the sovereignty of Nuggets Nation.
.....so that intensive sitting hes been doing on the bench
finally caught up with him
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
OK If Kenyon is out I change my lineup
Starters:
Ty Lawson
AC
Joey Graham
Malik Allen
Rocky
Bench:
JR
Birdman
Stone Hands
Mavs roster:
Starters:
Kidd
Terry
Marion
Nowitzki
Somebody
Ha, seems like a blowout, right?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Hoopsworld
Reported today that Denver may have interest in Camby if NY looks to trade him. Don’t know who we’d have to give up for his 7 mil contract though… If it’s JR i say HELL No.
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
Did Garrett get in a time machine...
…and pull this rumor from a 2002 story?
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by Andrew Feinstein on Feb 9, 2010 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
I saw this article from Jan. 20, 2010 where Melo talks about wanting Camby back … click here.
Denver Stiffs.com: Defending the sovereignty of Nuggets Nation.
by Nate Timmons on Feb 9, 2010 10:04 AM MST up reply actions
HAHA
Sorry fellas… early morning cramming for a Social Problems test in 10 minutes while catching up on my Nuggets stuff and got mixed up. What I mean to say is Denver AND NY are interested in Camby. Haha sorry…
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 9, 2010 10:18 AM MST up reply actions
CBS Sports reporting the Nuggs and Knicks looking at Camby:
Team executives differ widely in their assessment Marcus Camby’s availability, with some convinced Camby’s gone and others equally convinced he’s going nowhere. The truth is somewhere in between. A person familiar with the Clippers’ internal discussions said the team would move Camby and his $7.65 million contract only in a deal that would yield a significant player who could help them next season – or the cap space to sign one. The Clips are a small deal away from clearing the $15-$16 million necessary to sign a max player. If they can’t improve their 2010-11 position dramatically, Camby stays. Two of Camby’s former teams, the Nuggets and Knicks, are intrigued by the possibility of bringing him back for an encore.
Denver Stiffs.com: Defending the sovereignty of Nuggets Nation.
by Nate Timmons on Feb 9, 2010 10:46 AM MST up reply actions
yeup
That’s what i read when i posted and made a fool of myself haha =)
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 9, 2010 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
Does anyone know what a self-evident truth is???
It is when the Nuggets don’t play defense while their center gets the Defensive Man of the Year accolade. We have tried this Nuggets Nation. Didn’t work then.
Ain’t gonna work now.
wat?
I cannot imagine that Camby would even remotely consider a return to the Nuggs. I mean we did rather unceremoniously kick the guy to the curb.
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Exactly
Not happening if only for that reason
by Artimus Mangilord on Feb 9, 2010 3:05 PM MST up reply actions
Why would we give ANYONE up to get Camby?
I can’t imagine the Clippers would want Petro, Allen or Balkman. And we better not be silly enough to even think about giving up anyone other than those three….
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Camby hasn't been in NY since '02 I think
Unless if the Yankees secretly signed him to a 8 yr, 70 million dollar contract to warm the bench and/or ballboy.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Benjamin Hochman on Twitter:
“Melo and JR both just told me they’re playing tonight”
(11 a.m. MST)
Denver Stiffs.com: Defending the sovereignty of Nuggets Nation.
good news
I really want the Nugs to win this one tonight. Would be great to build a huge lead in the 3rd quarter and let the hobbling starters rest for most of the 4th.
Quite frankly, if it were up to me, I’d just throw in the towel.
by ParkHillNative on Feb 9, 2010 11:38 AM MST up reply actions
Hell Yea!
What about CB??
"Don't chase the money, chase the dream"
by Garrett Olsen on Feb 9, 2010 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
Throw a party!
Nugs need this game pretty big time so it is time for Melo to suck it up. So nice to have him back for this one. Everybody needs to be aware of the refereeing for this one….
Remember the game in Denver against Dallas earlier this year? The most obviously rigged game of the year…
Yes
That’s why I love this blog….the inside scoop!
by CSprings_Tommy on Feb 9, 2010 4:28 PM MST up reply actions
Roster change (AGAIN)!
Starters:
Ty Lawson
AC
Melo
Graham (Karl won’t start Birdman…)
The Guy Who Always Wears That Nene Jersey and Has Spiked Hair Who Sits In the Second Row or Something.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I hope I'll be watching tonight with my mom from her room :)
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
this would be good
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Balkman, Melo, J.R.
As I have seen from some of the rest of the commenters, Balkman is out with back spasms, melo has vowed to play, and J.R. says he doesn’t hurt that bad and should be out there. Afflalo is a warrior too and says despite his bad sprain he is giving it a go. The only Nugget I feel should rest and probably will is Nene. He has played every game this season and deserves a rest heading into the break. It also sounds like his foot injury could be troublesome if not addressed.
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by Smooth Melo Swish on Feb 9, 2010 1:53 PM MST reply actions
I'm not a fan of people advertising their blog sites on other established blogs
But it’s pretty good.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Kenyon is out, Nene apparently in
GK wouldn’t possibly start Malik Allen against Dirk… right? As much as I’d like to see Graham and Melo start I’m guessing Allen is the guy. Ugh, this is almost worse than not having Melo.
Allen will let Nowitzki score 200
And Mavs win even though the rest of their team only put together 1 point.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I'm so hyped up to see that matchup!
In all fairness, Nene is an underrated defender, and Allen on Dampier isn’t THAT bad, is it?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
What is it about Kenyon that's keeping him out? I didn't hear anything about injuries.
Maybe Karl is just giving him some time off
Swats.
i want bird to get some rest
watching him jog back on D is painful it looks like he got shot in the knee
No Marion for the Mavs
K-Mart out sucks but at least melo is back again.
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
Malik getting the Nugs on the board, just like the star should
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
Over/under on chance...
That Nene outscores Nowitzki?
I’d say 30.5%
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I love it
preview said kmart was our healthiest starter, and it turns out he’s the only one not playing. not knocking you andrew, just funny
KMart's injury
left knee tenderitis is the same as birdman had earlier this season. It in itself isn’t too bad, but it is a chronic, re-occuring injury that gets worse and worse over time if proper rest is not achieved.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Dallas played last night at Golden State
that game started at 10:30 ET
basically they’re doing what we had to do against Utah
I will take the German getting the call in June and July
not now
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
Mavs blog
They only have 25 comments on their site so far. That shows how big we all are as a site and it’s followers
by JR2 on Feb 9, 2010 7:43 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Great play by Earl
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
JR is unconscious
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
Between that move of JR's...
…and Melo’s jab-step jumper, we’ve got two players with un-guardable shots.
Speed demon at it again!
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
damn i wish the one nuggets game I got to go to this year
was this game instead of the last home game against the mavs
He's definitely showing some skill out there
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
you know what's funny about Ty
is that he has no hesitation at all going to the rim
but he gets timid from the 3
Great team defense!
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
We're dominating them in all facets of the game right now
Here’s hoping it continues in the final half.
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
It should be Dallas is on a back to back
Nuggets should step on their throats now and get them totally discouraged
holy crap
nugs are unbeatable when they play like this
This 5
Should be the starting 5 when we are sans kmart
cb
jr
melo
nene
bird
this lineup is killing them right now
by JR2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:04 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Just got home and turned on the game...HOLY MOLY!!
BEATDOWN underway. This makes me laugh
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
no way
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
this
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
OMG NENE DUNK!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Brazilian beatdown!
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
Nene you are a wonderful human being!(I don't care how creepy that sounded)
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
that was
fuckin awsome!!
As the french would say : c’est un cassage de cul en bonne et due forme
by Crisse_molle_ti_senti on Feb 9, 2010 8:10 PM MST reply actions
translation
their asses are bein destroyed big time, somethin like dat
by Crisse_molle_ti_senti on Feb 9, 2010 8:14 PM MST up reply actions
this is a beatdown.
i wish it was the case that dallas wasn’t on the back end of a back to back heading east…
yeah i agree
the nugs shooting is really hot tonight. reminds me of the 2nd half of the lakers game.
This game proves
It’s going to be a Nuggets vs Lakers finals again
by JR2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:11 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Chauncey
just destroyed their zone. There’s no way they play it the rest of the game.
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
Great Half
LOL that was Dre Bly with Champ courtside.
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:11 PM MST reply actions
Hello MHR homie!
I thought that was Dre… unfortunately he’s one of my least favorite Broncos from the recent past haha.
Ah Dre got a bad
rap in denver. He is not as bad as most of you people think. He looked bad because our oline could never get any pressure which gave the QBs forever to throw. I do not care who you are you can not cover someone for that long
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:19 PM MST up reply actions
It wasn't all on him
But he always seemed to give up the backbreaker. And that stunt he pulled with the Niners against the Falcons was beyond the pale…
If those tacos actually cost more than five cents to make...
Taco Bell would really be taking a bath on this deal
Leave them outside
Or send one in at a time. Lol!
by Mini Hulk on Feb 9, 2010 8:17 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Nene Is a Man Possessed tonight
this is Nene we need
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:12 PM MST reply actions
But he knew he had to step up tonight
and has, he seems to get what’s good enough to win, sure would be great if he plays like that every game but we still win when he gets 14 and 7.
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
good to see Melo with 4 assists.
i was curious to see how well he’d integrate back into the offense upon his return.
Petro played good so far tonight
His Defense was impressive. He does not need to come in and score. If he can come in and play 10-15 minutes and play quality D we may not need another big
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:21 PM MST up reply actions
I agree
he looks like he has beefed up a little bit this year also
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:41 PM MST up reply actions
Mavs blog is
Funny to read(right Big Mickey D) they R RETARDs I’m glad we are killing them, Cuban Dirk suck
by JR2 on Feb 9, 2010 8:19 PM MST via mobile reply actions
They seem like an angry bunch
still stuck on the thuggets thing huh? Oh well I’ll take rooting for a bunch of thugs that are better than Dallas’s classy players and tame owner.
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
I like reading the other game threads. Ours is always “preaching to the choir” type stuff for me. I hopped over there and saw “MELO IS A BITCH” and replied “Classy” and got blasted (rightfully.) I’m probably not built for this sort of stuff…
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
We have 27 rebounds at half
that is just insane
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:21 PM MST reply actions
Whoa
Just got home, there’s nothing like seeing the Nuggets with a 26-pt lead at halftime…
and whoa Nene has taken more shots than Melo! And whoa Petro
Nene inspired by a coach that's here from Brazil
Maybe the Nuggets should hire him to mentor Nene
yep
hysterical
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
Lights out
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
Time to straight-up break these fools
If we get these guys in the playoffs, I want ‘em thinking they’re beat before they ever step on the floor
My Mavs Are Getting Pummeled
Kudos to the Nuggies.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Feb 9, 2010 8:34 PM MST reply actions
Brad you’re a Mavs fan! What the heezie?
You’re already a Broncos fan, just come over to the Nuggets, you won’t regret it!
and the Rox while you're at it
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
John Elway at the Pepsi
center tonight also. Must be Bronco night there lol
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:37 PM MST reply actions
um why wasn't that a flagrant??
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Chauncey deserves serious MVP consideration
Won’t get it, but dude just makes everything go. Not sure he’s every played better…
That was quick
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
I'm not watching the TV broadcast
live feed for me
by Uh on Feb 9, 2010 8:44 PM MST up reply actions
Oh no
I meant how quickly they built up the lead again to 30.
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
haha so selfish JR
good thing he hit the shot
30 points
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Where is Graham at tonight
surprised he is not getting any time
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:45 PM MST reply actions
awesome!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
indeed....
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
maya? maybe?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
finish the quarter strong
dallas will score 25+ points this quarter
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
shaddup :)
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
TACOS!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Damnnn Kenyon looks gooood
he cleans up nicely :P
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
well whatever...
as a friend of mine used to say
“I’d let him eat crackers in my bed”
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
lol...well played
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Are those your lips tattooed on his neck?
by margabelle on Feb 9, 2010 8:56 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
haha..his wife would be none too pleased
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
twss?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Bird for the Tacos?
Make those free throws!
TACOS!
haha wow this is just starting to get pathetic
by ColoradoAggie11 on Feb 9, 2010 8:53 PM MST up reply actions
TACOS!!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
that can happen when you type with one hand
and down shots with the other:)
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
3rd quarter tacos
that should mean the deal is on all day or something
this
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Can't find a feed
Is AC in yet?
GIVE-AND-GO TO AC!!!
Quite frankly, if it were up to me, I’d just throw in the towel.
by ParkHillNative on Feb 9, 2010 8:56 PM MST via mobile reply actions
line up for the 4th quarter!
Johan, Allen, Graham, Lawson, AC
well hopefully!!!!!!!!!!
Petro has played well
and he has definitely put on some weight since last season. He looks much Bigger. I like the combo of Petro and Bird at the same time. Petro can give us some good minutes if he plays like this
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 8:58 PM MST reply actions
NOOOOO!!!
HE"LL TURN TEH BALL OVER 30 TIMES AC suxxors!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
idk but everyone on the Mav's blog is in love with him
I think he may have played for Mizzou last year?
by ColoradoAggie11 on Feb 9, 2010 9:01 PM MST up reply actions
heh!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Let's nickname him
The “Not Frederic Weis”!
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Okay...I clearly am watching a Nuggets game
from an alternate universe, when Petro and Nene dunk in the same game
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
this
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Television gold
Can’t wait to see how many points Petro gets. He’s playing like he actually isn’t a total scrub
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Malik can't jump
And AC can’t throw…
James Singleton looks like Drew Gooden
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
take off melo and andersen
and replace with graham and allen
JOHAN PETRO!
2010 MVP!
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I'm new with being a nuggets fan
but has there been discussions about the pepsi center’s name? I’d prefer Coca-Cola Center
:P
THE CAN
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
FYI: COKE SUCKS!!!!
Big hairy BALLS!!!!
by JR2 on Feb 9, 2010 9:48 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Petro is only 24
and he has improved since he got here. I think we should keep him around to see if he could develop into a quality 5 off the bench
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 9:04 PM MST reply actions
Did I just hear the Nugs bench laugh at that flop attemot from Barreia?
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
BIrd playing hard
He looks like an overgrown kid with tattoos.
I’m out….
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
ugh
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
this seems to be a regular thing for some of the players
it alarmed me a few times, but then i saw it happen regularly so I don’t thing anything is wrong
I'd rather him wrap it now
and be good to go for the next game.
good to give our guys a rest and start the rehab stuff before the game is over
by ColoradoAggie11 on Feb 9, 2010 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
good point. thanks for "the fresh one"
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
will we play any defense the remainder of the game?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
He's improved somewhat
This was a great test game for him
by Uh on Feb 9, 2010 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
gotta concur. much better performance
can we spell TRADE BAIT?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
No
It is hard to find young Centers with upside. Hopefully if we get someone like Thomas is will be for other players
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 9:24 PM MST up reply actions
they should get petro
more minutes against teams with lousy big guys like this. he needs to get a feel for real game situations, but against lesser talent. he gets outclassed by guys who are good (mavs don’t have anyone fitting that description though). liking what i see though
is karl ok?
allen, graham, petro, ac, lawson
thought id never see ther day
its awesome,
only because it means we are destroying another team
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
EVERY Nugget has scored
is that some kind of record?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
well I meant those suited up and available
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
correction
EVERY Nugget has scored played
:P
well, frak,
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
dammit...we suck
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
alternate universe....only explanation
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
she's beautiful!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Man these close games really make me sweat
can we please win by 50 next time?
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
seriously...
we need to get our acts together. Winning by 30 is unacceptable
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
blargh fail :(
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
It was probably because KMart was injured
If he had played the Nugs would’ve won by 60 at least
by Uh on Feb 9, 2010 9:24 PM MST up reply actions
True, you had to know heading into the game w/o K-Mart it would be a close one
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
Fantastic win
everyone was great tonite, i have to say bien joué monsieur Petro, u surely get more minutes comin ur way in the future.
GO NUGGZ!!
by Crisse_molle_ti_senti on Feb 9, 2010 9:21 PM MST reply actions
oooo French!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
MELO!!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
OK now can we please beat the garbage Spurs Thursday
and head into the break with a nice little 2 game streak and a 36-17 record.
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
word!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Did we really just dismantle the Mavericks by 36??
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Okay so Birdman can never spike his hair again...
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
we shouldn't risk it...never!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
I wonder
Where the change suddenly came from? It’s like he’s a changed player. The Bird we all knew he was capable of.
Maybe his wife got tired of it and threw his stuff in the garbage.
It's crazy. Maybe his knees feel better?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
it has definitely become an 8 1/2 man rotation
Joey Graham has proved that. He can come in when the Nuggs are up by like 12-15 points ish, where its too close to put in Doomsday, but you don’t want Melo tiring himself out
i kind of like seeing AC come in when we're way up in the 4th.
he’s all rec league and that’s what those blow-out quarters look like to me.
yea thats good to see.
nene will need to be a major factor in the playoffs. he has a habit of disappearing against excellent competition so hopefully he keeps his confidence high
Awesome win
(even if it was cheapened ever so slightly by the whole back-to-back flying-to-Denver thing)
On Petro:
He still has a looong way to go, but we all know that. This was a great confidence boost for the guy, hopefully it will translate into future success. If Petro can put in 5ish minutes in blowouts and continue to play solid basketball, he might crack a spot in the rotation.
Petro joining the rotation is perhaps the best possible thing that can happen outside a major trade…not only does he rest Nene/Bird/KMart, but he also gets in-game training that can help him become a contributor for years to come.
But I’m getting way ahead of myself. For now, let’s see Petro put up another 10/5 night or two.
Not only did every Nugget that played score
but everybody that played also got at least 1 rebound. That’s well rounded basketball
Petro deserves more playing time
He needs to play against teams with no quality bigs so he can refine his game and build some confidence in a real game. I would like to see him against SA for like 10-15 minutes. He had his best game as a nugget by far tonight. Showed some good touch on the ball around the basket and shoots good FT for a 7 footer. Not saying he should start but he needs more time. If he can play like this on a nightly basis we do not need to trade for anyone
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 9:30 PM MST reply actions
not to rain on his parade
but you can clearly see that Petro needs to become nastier down low. I wouldn’t put him in there against a guy like, oh i don’t know Joakim Noah.
I totally agree with that
towards the end of the game he was around the 3 point line way to much. I know they were trying to roll him to the basket but I would like to see him with his back to the basket because he showed a good turn around jump hook tonight. He is not a finished product but he has improved by leaps and bounds since he came to denver
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 9:33 PM MST up reply actions
Petro is like a box of chocolates
You never know what you’re going to get unless you play him
It seemed to me like Nene was setting some good screens for Billups tonight
Anybody else notice this? They seem to be getting pretty dialed in.
Impressive night when
you score 127 points and win by 36 and your leading scorer is only at 21 points. We also collected 47 Rebounds and 28 Assist. A very good all around game
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 9:34 PM MST reply actions
One more point the
Defense was stellar tonight. Most teams that come in on back to backs at least keep up with us in the first half and then fade in the second. The D tonight shut them down from the start
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 9:35 PM MST reply actions
i think bird should switch up his look
the shaggy hair with a big ole blond 70s porn moustache would be sweet
ow
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Go Clippers!!
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Petro is a cool dude
Nice interview! I love him saying, “It felt great to be out there. I’m not even going to lie to you”
awesome
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Trolling
I agree with one of the Mav’s posters that this game was a “scheduling loss.” Makes you wonder why the league can’t schedule HUGE games like this where both teams are on a B2B or on some sort of level playing field. I suspect that it is more difficult than it seems. But I digress…
There is a photo-shopped picture of JR on the Mav’s game thread that is absolutely ridiculous verging on KKK propaganda. (It’s a Tupac photo with JR’s head pasted on) The “chop his head off” bit is shocking in – at least – how nobody admonishes it. Which leads me to a simple question: Why the Hell is it SO taboo to troll and blast these dumb motherfuckers for their hillbilly BS? I don’t fancy myself the “Blog Police” or anything but it also doesn’t sit well with me letting some of the shit pass that most of us just ignore. Do I “troll” at my own peril or do we pick a fight with other blogs over crap like this?
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
hmmm I'll lurk with you...
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
I knew you would...
You seem ready for a fight but witty and well-spoken. Let me know what you think. Am I over-reacting? God, I got mad but stepped off because I prefer not to mis-represent The Stiffs…
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Feb 9, 2010 10:14 PM MST up reply actions
Thats Texas Rednecks for you
they have no brains
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 10:03 PM MST up reply actions
I don't understand how that is ok with everyone there
I commented on it btw to let them know that
by ColoradoAggie11 on Feb 9, 2010 10:09 PM MST up reply actions
And now it is flagged along with the comments wishing they could kill him
by ColoradoAggie11 on Feb 9, 2010 10:17 PM MST up reply actions
Thank you
JR is probably a dickhead (like most everybody here, there and everywhere believes) but my gut tells me he’s a decent, focused young man who doesn’t deserve this sort of thing. I think of my boys when I think of young men like JR and Melo and I just don’t think they can be defended enough in terms of things like this. Bash their game all you want. THAT is fair game. Otherwise, step carefully as we are all just trying to do our jobs and separate when that damn 5pm whistle blows…
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Feb 9, 2010 11:17 PM MST up reply actions
I don't see any reason to troll
I totally agree that opposing teams’ posters can be complete idiots, but think of it this way: you wouldn’t want another team’s fans coming over here and acting up, especially if it was after a loss as ugly as tonight’s and they were taking it pretty hard.
I saw the photoshopped JR pic…classless. But then again, it’s their blog and they can do what they want with it, everyone has different standards.
Alternatively, for something really obnoxious or offensive, you can always flag and hope the mods on that blog aren’t as stupid
by Uh on Feb 9, 2010 10:13 PM MST up reply actions
I joined the blog to flag the picture
accidently rec’ced it, then unrec’ced it after I noticed my mistake, saw the other commenters talking about how funny that picture was, realized that flagging that photo was a lost cause and got the hell out of Dodge.
I’m afraid that Thuggets has become the new N word.
Maybe we can get Nate or Andrew to email their mods?
I think that the mods would respect them more than us “trolls” trying to let them know about it and the view that others have about their blog.
by ColoradoAggie11 on Feb 9, 2010 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
The voice of reason...
You are probably right. I knew I’d get some really good, intelligent advice from our group. I’ll sleep this one off. Sorry to distract from the really important and great win…
Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
by Big Mickey D on Feb 9, 2010 10:25 PM MST up reply actions
The Mavs bloggers are trying to cover up their own insecurities
by calling the Nugs thuggets all the time and doing stuff like that. When in reality they are the one’s acting like complete goons and thugs, pretty sad afair over there. Happy the stiffs doesn’t stoop to that low.
March 14, 2010: The great one returns!
amazing how texans make themselves so easy to hate
by Rainbow skyline on Feb 9, 2010 11:00 PM MST up reply actions
kmart talked about
how they come by his house in the off season. he has a house in texas where he is from. consider the source. mark cuban runs his big mouth at kmart’s mother. the dallas fans go off on the families of the nuggets players. desperate people do and say desperate things. once dirk retires dallas will no longer have a team. can you say SEATTLE MAVERICKS?
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
They have no class over at that mavs blog
wishing death on someone is just wrong. You know what Karma is a bitch.
by gnarlybroncodude on Feb 9, 2010 10:12 PM MST reply actions
I couldn't agree more
There’s no excuse for that. Only immature so and so’s would say such things. I saw that pic of J.R. and believe me, that’s totally fucked.
No class or respect.
Btw the Clips are leading going into the 4th :)
thought I would change the mood of this thread haha
by ColoradoAggie11 on Feb 9, 2010 10:28 PM MST reply actions
Boooooo
Thanks for nothing, Clippers.
Quite frankly, if it were up to me, I’d just throw in the towel.
by ParkHillNative on Feb 9, 2010 11:17 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
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