Bucks vs. Nuggets recap: Nuggets find enough pep to win
by Jeffrey Morton on Jan 2, 2012 10:02 PM MST
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PrintDespite being tired and sluggish, the Nuggets managed to pull out a hard fought 91-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Big effort despite tired legs.
First Quarter:
Kosta Koufos gets the start, Nene is out with a bruised foot. Will be interesting to see how Kouf does in this game. Big front court. First couple of possessions Andrew Bogut abuses Timofey Mozgov with spin moves. Not a good start for him.
Nuggets starting out sluggish. Definitely fatigued. Danilo Gallinari is doing quite well and driving with authority. Nuggets will need him tonight. Mozgov has struggled, blowing two layups before finally making one. Need to struggle through.
Pepsi Center is half full and the crowd is a bit dead. Such is the case when Milwaukee is in town.
Al Harrington comes off the bench and nails a big three. George Karl has put the small lineup in, replacing Gallo with Andre Miller. Small ball again. Chris Andersen is the tallest Nuggets player on the floor.
Small ball lineup is looking a bit soft. Corey Brewer is now in. Nuggets getting out muscled. Brewer has provided a spark with nice dunks, but Nuggets defense still looks off.
Score 30-24 Bucks
Second Quarter:
Nuggets continue to look sluggish to start the second quarter. Arron Afflalo and Mozgov come in for Brewer and Andersen. Leads to a break. Nuggets start 2 for 10 to begin the quarter and are just out of sync without Nene.
RUDY FERNANDEZ HITS A THREE!! OH MY GOD!
Gallo is back in and the offense seems to be running a bit better. More flow. Back and forth we go. Nuggets still down 5, but the pace favors the Nuggets.
Brewer had provided a spark. Seems to be the only player who has any energy. Going to need his spark. As bad as the team has played they are still within reach. Brewer hits two free throws to bring the Nuggets within three.
Nice break - Nuggets within one. Gallo plays nice defense on Stephen Jackson and forces an air ball. Two free throws from Gallo and the Nuggets regain the lead for the first time since the first quarter. Gallo keeps drawing fouls a la-Melo. Gallo with a nice tip-in at the buzzer and the score at half is:
Score tied 48-48
Half Summary:
Nuggets looked out of it. Sluggish. Just bad all over for most of the first half. Couldn't make too much effort on defense and were getting out physicaled by the Bucks. Then Gallinari and Brewer provided the spark the Nuggets needed to get it tied up going into half. Five games in six nights is a tough thing, but all things considered this is NOT a bad halftime result. If the Nuggets can find their mojo again and get their offensive flow back then things should start falling into place fairly quickly. Hopefully Mozgov can stay out of foul trouble so he can stay in there longer.
Third Quarter:
Nuggets start off crisp. Gallo nice pass to Mozgov and AAA gets a nifty drive and hoop. Nuggets up four.
Kouf is looking good. Great minutes so far for the Nuggets, he has a good low post game. Needs to improve his hands though but has played very well.
Koufos takes out two Bucks players at once and manages to injure Captain Jack in the process. Nuggets down by one at the first time out. Team is back to looking sluggish and out of it.
Birdman comes in for Kouf - big hand for him. Lawson's aggressiveness and Gallo's scoring need to carry the day for the Nuggets. Gallo hits two free throws again. Then makes a nice pass to Big Al, and then forces Brandon Jennings into a travel. Andre Miller takes out Beno Udrih with a forearm shiver. Tough game.
Nuggets missing layup's like they are allergic to the net. Looking sloppy and sluggish. Missing layup after layup ... the small lineup comes in and promptly wastes the Nuggets energy and flow.
Score 74-68 Bucks
Fourth Quarter:
Corey Brewer starts off the fourth with a lucky three-point shot. Birdman biffs a layup, but gets two free throws out of it. Then Rudy Fernandez commits a bad foul on a Carlos Delfino three-point attempt, but was bailed out by Delfino making only one of three free throws.
Brewer with a pretty block on the defensive end which led to a nice three point play by Harrington at the other end. Karl goes with the ultra small lineup - I hate hate hate hate hate this, but it seems to be working so far.
Gallo gets pounded on a drive and makes the layup ... should have been an And-1. Nuggets outside shooting is still horrid, but as long as they keep driving they will be just fine.
GALLLOOOOOOOOOO workin' hard on the offensive end with the tip in! Nuggets up by one! Break by Nuggets BIG AL WITH THE SLAM!!
Bucks have gone completely cold. Missed seven straight shots. Nuggets up by 5.
Delfino hits a lucky three to cut the Nuggets lead to two. Clearly a two ... kept as a three (even after the refs reviewed it). You have to be kidding.
One point lead for the Nuggets and both teams can't buy a shot.
ANDREW BOGUT chucks a hook shot ... tries to flop. Brain fart by the Bucks that results in a break and a Nuggets three point lead.
Jennings misses a three point shot. Gallo gets fouled and sinks both free throws.
NUGGETS WIN!!
91-86 Nuggets
Game Summary
Horrible, sloppy, badly paced game that was a torture to watch (and cover), but the Nuggets were resilient and came out on top. Gallo finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Very key in keeping the offensive flow going when he was in. He looks awkward but he gets the job done. Lawson kept the pace going as much as he could even though it was clear he was tired himself. He finished with 16 points and 6 assists.
Great production by Kosta Koufos in his time on the floor. His offensive game is much more refined than Mozgov's and it shows. Koufos went for 8 points and 6 rebounds. Again a great game from Al Harrington, who was also asked to guard Andrew Bogut for a majority of the fourth quarter. No small task. Harrington finished with 17 points 8 rebounds. Corey Brewer came off the bench and provided some much needed energy and scoring, he finished with 10 points. Was great to see him play and play well.
All in all, you have to wipe the sweat from your forehead and wipe off those clammy hands and just say THANK GOD the Nuggets pulled off this win. Good to see when it was clear the team just didn't have their legs.
AAA and Rudy are still struggling. Afflalo doesn't seem to be in a good place mentally. One hopes that both those players round into shape soon.
Good Win. Finally a day off in-between.
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I think he is mentally out of sync
More than physically out-of-shape.
Just my 2¢.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
another side effect
of signing so late. I didn’t anticipate that sort of issue but it makes sense I guess.
Yeah, I think it's mental too
Wouldn’t be the first to feel like they need to earn their new money and put too much pressure on themselves.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
who know maybe now that he's a millionaire he'll totally sandbag...
I kid, I kid
He wouldn’t do that…. (I hope)
by InboundingLobPass on Jan 2, 2012 11:31 PM MST up reply actions
I'll let you get away with that
Since you actually posted something useful, like a box score.
Anyway, I was off by 9 minutes in my prediction that the 7-footers would only get 25 minutes between them.
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It was the _fifth game in six nights_, Karl!
And with a starter out to boot!
Is there anything that will get Faried and Carroll off the bench?
Carroll was inactive.
Hamilton has been activated the last two games in his place.
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by Nate Timmons on Jan 2, 2012 10:59 PM MST up reply actions
brewer needs to play more
yeah he’s not so great on offense, but apparently neither is Fernandez. Meanwhile he had two blocks and a steal and really sparked this team with his energy.
Looking at that 'exhibition game' over on ESPN...
…and here I thought the Ducks and Badgers had no defense…
i'm happy to see we can win a slower game
and, more importantly, defend in a half-court game, but it seems like this team is better when we play at a fast pace.
I'm a lot like you
I was pleased to see a game where they won more with defense than fast breaks or hot 3-point shooting.
They did get lucky in the last couple of minutes when Stephen Jackson missed a wide-open midrange shot.
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by ParkHillNative on Jan 3, 2012 1:55 AM MST up reply actions
Gallo
If he ever gets his 3 point shot going, he’s going to be a good weapon on offense. He’s getting to hoop/drawing fouls well and rebounding and playing defense better this year. He’s just still having a tough time putting it all together on one night. Another rough night from outside the arc plus 4 turnovers tonight. I’m waiting for that 28, 10, and 4 night from him with 3-5 from outside the and no TOs. It’s there.
he will start hitting 3s
Once that happens I see him settling into a nice 20-25 points a night groove especially if he is knocking down 8-10 FTs a night also.
'"It could happen..."
by Jaybark7 on Jan 3, 2012 1:44 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
I wish he'd stop shooting 3s entirely
unless it is completely, unquestionably wide open and his feet are set or there’s no time on the clock. He’s so good at getting to the line, and he’s the rare player that can get a dunk in the halfcourt game….its such a waste having him bomb awkward contested 3s. I know he’s a better shooter than this, but right now its just sad to watch.
Just confirms why I'll never pay for tickets...
….on the second (or in this case third) day of a back-to-back for the Nuggets. Just not very exciting to watch. But I’m sure happy to win the last two of the back-to-back-to-back. And more than happy to watch it on the TV.
"Pain don't hurt" - Swayze (Road House) -- We miss you man!
I got distracted by the game...
But I was reading through the game thread and some one noted that Galinari has basically been the exact opposite of who we thought we were getting. From what I remember Galinari was supposed to be a big inconsistent perimeter shooter who didn’t always use his size to his advantage and sometimes took mental days off. This year he has been one of the hardest hustlers and best rim-attackers we have had so far. And he hasn’t had a very good outside pass at all. Think of the open three point shot he could have taken at the end of the game and instead he threw to Big Al. It seems last year he would have just taken that shot.
Very unselfish play, some good passing.
It other news, K2 looked good. Moz did not. A couple missed dunks, and very poor defense against Bogut. I wonder if GK will consider using the two towers lineup even after Nene gets back… I think it could be very effective under certain situations. However it happens, I hope he at least gets a few minutes regularly going forward.
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Gallo should have taken that open 3 when he passed to Harrington who had a turnover that play
He was wide open but has confidence issues right now. Our shooters will find their groove and I can see the writers writing something about how the shooters got their groove back.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
That’s one of the downsides of Gallo’s game at this stage. His confidence level fluctuates a lot based on short term results. Then it impacts his game and feeds into the pattern. I’ve seen that pattern repeated several times over the last couple of years. He can even get screwed up on the FT line where he starts jerking his form etc…. The thing is, he’s just as liable to hit 50% on 3s for two weeks and 40 FTs in a row at any time. He’ll have one great shooting game by accident and then all of a sudden his confidence will soar and his form will improve etc… He’s tough in a lot of ways, but I don’t think he’s mentally strong about his own game. Hopefully he’ll mature into it.
Mozgov struggled because he is still learning.
He just went up against the physical weapons that Bynum has, getting pounded with knees and elbows and long arms and rootouts in the post.
Bogut is almost the exact opposite. He has great footwork and an excellent left or right hook anywhere from <10 feet in and is virtually unguardable closer than that. He is a finesse more than power C and has a totally different style than Bynum.
Having to adjust to that would be pretty difficult if you’d never really done it before as the starting center (on this team), and he’ll figure it out. I like Mozgov but he definitely needs to show more offensive prowess for him to get more playing time. That awkward two handed missed dunk but saved off the rim was a good if somewhat nausea-inducing start.
Its too early to write him off
but I haven’t seen much from Moz to think he can be more than a space filler. Which is fine, not every player can be expected to be an impact guy. He can be valuable as a limited minutes role guy. But hopefully our coaching staff can help him along, and quickly, becuase his game needs soooo much work.
Can anyone else remember a Nugget
Turning it around so spectacularly?
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Assuming he continues to play at this level
I think it would be fair to say the plantar fasciatis was impacting him greatly last year.
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ive heard a lot about that injury.
and its just about the hardest nagging injury to get over. nagging might be putting it lightly.
It's a bitch of an injury,
but actually absurdly simple to get over. I bought some vibram finger shoes to run in, and mine was gone in 2 weeks. I’ve probably talked to 8 or 9 people with the exact same experience.
"All you fuckers who think we won't be good anymore, fuck you" - GK
Afflalo is Boss.
by love4nuggets on Jan 2, 2012 10:41 PM MST up reply actions
Those shoes still crack me up
They are great for training.
But I laugh when I see runners wearing them for serious races.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
Yeah they're silly,
but wonderful.
"All you fuckers who think we won't be good anymore, fuck you" - GK
Afflalo is Boss.
by love4nuggets on Jan 2, 2012 10:55 PM MST up reply actions
whats funny about reduced heal strike?
it can really contribute to fatigue in a long race.
by InboundingLobPass on Jan 2, 2012 11:20 PM MST up reply actions
It would have to be
I think that probably has a double impact because it not only hurt him in games but also made it harder for him to train effectively.
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by SurfaceThought on Jan 2, 2012 10:39 PM MST up reply actions
+1 on Big Al
I take back every bad thing I ever said about him, and thank heavens he wasn’t amnestied.
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by ParkHillNative on Jan 3, 2012 1:58 AM MST up reply actions
It's crazy right?!?
Loving his game and work ethic.
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by Nate Timmons on Jan 3, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
I really hate being "that guy"
But NEENER, NEENER, NEENER! to everyone who wanted to give Big Al the boot.
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Liar!
You know you love it. I can only claim middle ground on this. I wasn’t advocating for him to be amnestied, but I wasn’t saying they should keep him either. I did have hope he would improve if healthy.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 11:52 AM MST up reply actions
In my best Miracle Max's wife voice
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
The guy
is our #2 MVP behind Ty at the moment. He needs to be on the floor in crunch time as he’s clearly the best halfcourt offensive player we have in terms of getting his own shots and he plays great within the system as well. Like the rest of the team, would prefer more dribble drives to 3s, but most of his long jumpers are good looks. Replacing his minutes with Koufos or Faried and we’d have 2 more losses, for sure.
Roll call!
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Y U NO LOVE ME?
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You are popular
That is true.
Just not because you post a lot. I think you are generally friendly and welcoming and whatnot. But you have your moments of, um, shall we say “cattiness”.
Happy birthday, by the way.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
Huh? It's not my birthday
It’s not cattiness. It’s snark.
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Well, I missed your birthday
Snark is great. I like it. Keep up the good work.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
Ah...well better late than never I guess!
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
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you know I'm not surprised SDcat leads the boards
and it’s not because she is “chatty” as you wrongfully say. She’s a genuine person who people enjoy talking to. She’s got a good sense of humor and knows a lot about basketball. What’s more, she understands 99.9% of all non-related references. So check yourself before you wreck yourself my man.
by NugNugz on Jan 3, 2012 8:29 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
She posts a lot
That makes her chatty.
But I don’t disagree with anything else you said.
I’m wrecked already. No point in checking.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
i would have had more
damn internet was hella slow
Let's start a riot!
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by Army of Nugs on Jan 2, 2012 10:42 PM MST up reply actions
TyLawsome had the highest quality posts though
Lets all be honest here.
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by CloudBurst on Jan 2, 2012 10:44 PM MST up reply actions 6 recs
He had quantity and quality with one stroke
You have to give credit here, my man.
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8 green comments in one thread must be a DS record
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a good rookie effort
from our new Denverstiffs user, Rph80.
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I'm amazed the coaches let him partake so much
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by Phil H. on Jan 2, 2012 10:54 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, some of the veterans
were tired after two straight game threads. We need more depth.
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by SDcat09 on Jan 2, 2012 10:55 PM MST up reply actions 6 recs
Haha this shall be rec'd!
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by love4nuggets on Jan 2, 2012 10:56 PM MST up reply actions
For you to perform at such a high level on night 3 is truly admirable
I was a DNP yesterday so I was fresh and ready
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I just didn't want to dominate the entire conversation.
I didn’t know we’d be scored at the end. Just give me more minutes!
"Honey, I'm not going to watch (insert Colorado based team name) games with you anymore if you keep yelling at the TV."
You have to sieze the opportunity, grasshopper
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Physical Fitness is a huge deal this season
This condensed season Especially
Big Al did Everything right off-season. He got over his plantar foot and he got himself to professional level of fitness with improved stamina and quickness.
AAA is maybe the highest quality character guy on the team. But if he did not get himself into pro shape because of his contract negotiations, he made a big mistake. World class fitness is an absolute must in this year’s NBA.
by Nuggburg on Jan 2, 2012 10:46 PM MST via mobile reply actions
It was a very good win tonight
The Bucks are a pesky team and I have them in the playoffs. They are a very solid defense and fundamental team and for our depleted team to beat them in convincing fashion was very encouraging. Al Harrington is the opposite of what he was last season.
If he continues playing like this, I’ll take my diss article of him, put it in a paper shredder, get some terrible spaghetti sauce and eat it all and put it on youtube.
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This sounds awesome!
But seeing as I was one of the ones defending him, I may just have to get a Harrington jersey this season.
"All you fuckers who think we won't be good anymore, fuck you" - GK
Afflalo is Boss.
by love4nuggets on Jan 2, 2012 10:58 PM MST up reply actions
I'm sorry but I was the BIGGEST Al defender....(not really)
but I was pretty vocal
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Maybe so, but I loved that guy in GS and when he scored 43 on MElo's only 50 pt night.
Couldn’t help being disappointed last season, but always gave him the benefit of the doubt. And I’m serious about getting a Harrington jersey.
"All you fuckers who think we won't be good anymore, fuck you" - GK
Afflalo is Boss.
I too am being forced to eat crow by Big Al
He’s playing Big. Guarding centers, neutralizing them. He worked hard, is in shape and voila, amazing what can happen. Smart of him to get strong in the off-season when most other players wouldn’t be ready with short camps. Why didn’t he do it last year? He earned the Hamburgler nickname here by doing all the opposite. But, good for him and good for us. Way to – argh – go, Big Al. There, I wrote it.
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by Plea for Intelligence on Jan 3, 2012 10:27 AM MST up reply actions
Nuggets
49 rebounds, to the Bucks 39.
22 assists to the Bucks 19.
We played good team basketball despite it being an off night.
"I do not threaten, I merely state facts"
"Your Agonizer please, Al Harrington"
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Indeed!
We did play some good team defense but, did anyone notice that we occasionlly had “pre-trade” moments? I see times when there are three defensive guys under the basket and our guys are close to the free throw line watching them get the rebound.
I missed the game.
So thanks for the recap. Getting a break down like this is way batter than just looking at the box score. Sounds like I did not miss much. But I’m glad we are beating teams we should even if it was a back to back to back
Sloppy, but Gritty...
Nuggets still can’t shoot straight. Hope it doesn’t become a season long trend.
But.. these type of wins turn a good record into a great record. GK still doesn’t trust the big guys in the clutch. Wonder if he ever will. Big Al keeps playing the way he does it won’t matter. It will be Nene, Big Al and Gallo during crunch time.
But.. these type of wins turn a good record into a great record. GK still doesn’t trust the big guys in the clutch. Wonder if he ever will. Big Al keeps playing the way he does it won’t matter. It will be Nene, Big Al and Gallo during crunch time.Hope Nene gets healthy soon. He makes a big difference.
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You guys might like this site for future statistical reference
http://www.82games.com/1112/1112DEN.HTM
Harrington leads the team in “Simple rating”, if you guys want more ideas on what all of the stats mean, they have help articles and whatnot to help you.
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Thanks for this reference, but
before I look at it they’ll have to change their URL to 66games.com.
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Jan 3, 2012 4:49 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like the way to beat the Heat is to play the zone
ATL utilized it well. Also love that OKC lost and may lose to Portland tomorrow.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
The Nuggets competed...
On a B2B2B where really good teams aren’t competing, it’s really encouraging and says a lot about the makeup of this team. Especially continuing to push the pace and compete on defense in a game most teams would easily just give up on.
Karl is still playing some bad lineups and I’m with you all, i’m not sure why he’s not playing AAA more but we’re playing really well, competed against some good teams, blown out the teams we’re suppose to blowout, and winning without Nene.
Enjoy the ride guys – I know Jeff was disappointed to have to cover this game but the crowd came alive in the 4th and we pulled out the win.
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serious question
how much burn would you give Afflalo? He’s averaging 27 minutes per game (4 more than Rudy) and he’s playing pretty poorly. I would agree if the suggestion is that Rudy is also playing poorly so AAA should get a few more of his minutes. But overall the guy does not appear to be quite in shape and is playing at a level that warrants less, not more, minutes. Certainly I don’t want him taking any more of Miller’s minutes unless/until some SG really starts exploiting Miller on defense.
If anything right now I’d give Brewer some of both AAA and Rudy’s minutes, if only just to try to light a fire under those guys. The shooting has been just so brutal, though obviously Brewer is not a solution to that.
Honestly
I’d give Fernandez’s minutes to Koufus at this point. Stop playing AAA at 3. Stop Playing Harrington at 4 and 5. Bench Fernandez and give his minutes to kouf. Make the whole lineup bigger.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 8:57 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
This team is at its best when playing fast
more minutes for Koufos is not going to help IMO, unless we are getting eaten up on the glass and/or in the post on defense.
Playing fast is stupid (not calling you stupid)
and they are getting killed on rebounds. When is the last time a team that relied on the fast break type offense won anything? Exactly. The fast break gets shut down in the playoffs. This team needs to learn to execute in the half court. Running works in the regular season, then you get knocked out in the first round.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
The team is third in the league in defensive rebound rate
so your premise there is wrong. Rebounding has been just fine.
In fact, per Hollinger, the Nuggets are fourth overall in defense despite playing at the fastest pace in the league. This is how they will win. Its not a team build for the halfcourt because (a) shooting is very suspect and (b) we have very few iso/halfcourt players. As the Laker games showed, this team is not great at getting easy buckets when not on the move. Playing slow, underskilled Cs more is not the solution.
That said, I agree overall that we will need to develop a better halfcourt set to win in the playoffs, but that should be added to our present fastbreak approach — which is what makes us good. Getting better at what we do is the answer, not changing what works.
Good rebuttal
I want to point out that the Nuggets are a good — not great — defensive team. But that makes them way more complete than the other run and gun teams that have failed in the playoffs.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
OK
They are great. Still doesn’t change my point. That you can succeed with a fast, high-scoring offense if you are also playing good — er, great! — defense.
And even though historical precedent is not on my side, I think a team like the Nuggets can succeed in the post season.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
We'll agree to disagree
In case you care, Phil Jackson, who knows a little about basketball, agrees with me that you can’t win the playoffs with the fast break offense.
And rebounds are a major problem. They didn’t get their first offensive rebound until the third quarter yesterday, and getting out rebounded 50 to 30 as they did against the Lakers is a recipe for losing.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 2:23 PM MST up reply actions
Basketball is won
By scoring more points than the other team. It’s that simple.
A great way to score a lot of points is to play at a fast pace. The problem, historically, is that these teams also give up a lot of points. Right now, the Nuggets aren’t doing that. If you score a lot of points and don’t give up many, you are going to have success.
You have history and Phil Jackson on your side. Chances are you are right. But I feel good about Denver’s chances to run and defend. Always a pleasure to disagree with you.
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I agree on the defend part
the running part breaks down in the playoffs. Even the oldest and slowest team can scout you and focus on getting back on defense. There is also more time between games so fatigue is less of an issue. No reason this can’t be effective in the half court. Even bird is good on the pick and roll.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 2:56 PM MST up reply actions
to be fair
the more they focus on stopping the fast break, the easier it will be to rebound. Also, the more they focus on stopping the fast break, the more they have to run. Our youth and depth will benefit from that.
by The_NGUYENNER on Jan 3, 2012 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
I also think that especially in Denver
it’s kind of silly to not run.
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Your theory about playoff fatigue is true
EXCEPT this year. It was already stated that there will be b2b in the playoffs and potential b2b2b in the second round. Fatigue will be a factor this year.
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by The U.N. Fab Five on Jan 3, 2012 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
Yep it was part of the schedule release
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by The U.N. Fab Five on Jan 3, 2012 3:07 PM MST up reply actions
The only way there would be b2b2b in the second round would be if the first round goes to 7 games nearly across the board
The Finals will still be in Early June. The regular season ends 12 days later then normal. Have to squeeze the games in
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by The U.N. Fab Five on Jan 3, 2012 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
I hadn't heard that...
I thought the playoffs would be the same ol’ same ol’
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Actually I like that for the playoffs
I’ve always been of the mind that basketball, much like baseball, builds on momentum. I think too much time between games is a problem.
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And I agree that running is hard against some teams
Look at San Antonio. They release their guards after every shot to stop the break.
I don’t deny that Denver has to get better at the half-court game. I mean, look how poorly they played at Portland and LA at the end of two winnable games. Their offense disappeared.
I’m a big fan of freelance, free-wheeling, fast-paced offense. But sometimes you need to be able to execute in the half court. And, I agree, that Denver will not succeed in the playoffs if they can’t run some plays against some savvy, veteran teams.
This weekend against San Antonio, even without Manu, will be a great test.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
That's one of the reasons why I'm so excited about Andre
I think this dude will help our half court offense a lot, especially come playoffs.
by The_NGUYENNER on Jan 3, 2012 3:07 PM MST up reply actions
We'll also see a test of the theory
in Miami this year. Only team running more than Denver. I will laugh my ass off if they lose in the first round. Looked at Denvers offense the last few years and said “yeah, we need to be like that.”
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
San Antonio's defense isn't as great this year
Not a great test. Milwaukee was actually a good defensive team when we played them and we still somehow managed 23 fastbreak points on really tired legs.
I don’t like it if we are a one-dimensional fast break team, but that is right now.
If our 3 point shooters can shoot like they are supposed to our dribble drive in the half court can be effective too. Gallo and Ty can create shots or opportunities for others in the half court and Nene still has post moves. Not a conventional half court set, but I think we have the personnel to manage it even if George doesn’t have any plays.
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Also I think Ujiri knows what he was doing when he traded Felton for Dre
He knows how Karl will coach and has cleverly placed players that will work in Karl’s system.
I think the purpose of Moz and Kouf is to get rebounds, and defend with their offense coming from put back dunks.
Nene is our post offense because we all know Karl doesn’t like forcing the ball inside versus driving the ball inside.
Ujiri is the Poppovich of GMs that magnificent bastard knows what he is doing. I think he knows Karl’s weaknesses and getting players that play to Karl’s strengths.
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I agree with this post
and this is why I won’t be stunned to see Harrington traded for a bigger 4. Karl wants to play Harrington at center, we’ll just see about that. Force Karl to play proper rotations by giving him no other choice.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 3:18 PM MST up reply actions
The fact that we are 4-2 while bricking 3 pointers
Is a minor miracle and a good sign. We are shooting about 25% on 3 pointers (4- 19 tonite) which is 5th worst in the NBA, while chucking up the 5th most 3 pt attempts. Bricklaying our way to victory.
Imagine what happens when Gallo Rudy and AAA find their range.
Anyone listen to the post game on the radio?
As always they went around the locker room doing interviews with players and coaches..They wanted to interview Al Buckets Harrington but he was apparently in the weight room. So wait, let me get this straight after a back-to-back-to-back against tough competition and all close games Al goes straight to the weight room? WOW! He is just incredible now. I have so much respect for him.
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by stan_26 on Jan 3, 2012 12:03 AM MST via iPhone app reply actions
Yeah I think "the weight room" might be the bathroom
Dropping some weight.
by InboundingLobPass on Jan 3, 2012 12:14 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
That's what Ben Wallace used to do
Do we stop calling him fat Al or ham burglar yet?
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I guess we need to come up with a new nickname
Clankington turns into Swishington
Hamburglar turns into… ? Ronald McDunkald!
by InboundingLobPass on Jan 3, 2012 1:19 AM MST up reply actions
THIS... is funny.
"When I played, this is how I liked to play," Karl said. "It’s a combination of North Carolina, Phoenix Suns, Doug Moe. There is a commitment to running all the time."
by Plea for Intelligence on Jan 3, 2012 10:32 AM MST up reply actions
Take Five ... you said you'd laugh at me after this game, as if to say the Nuggets would be making their 3-pointers.
Well, 4-19 (21%) is still not good. Looks like I was correct, on the third game in a back-to-b-to-b the tired legs prevailed! Booya! Well, I wanted to see the makes, just didn’t think the legs would let it happen tonight or last night.
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Interesting
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Well that's why George uses them to close out the game.
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weren't we supposed to see a lineup where MOZ played alongside Nene?
Wheres that one? Didn’t make the list?
by InboundingLobPass on Jan 3, 2012 1:05 AM MST up reply actions
been thinking the same thing tho no one is surprised
Wonder how Nene feels about his new power forward position?
"When I played, this is how I liked to play," Karl said. "It’s a combination of North Carolina, Phoenix Suns, Doug Moe. There is a commitment to running all the time."
by Plea for Intelligence on Jan 3, 2012 10:35 AM MST up reply actions
It's happened for a few minutes at a time
At the start of each half when Nene’s been healthy.
Then Moz picks up a few fouls and too the bench he goes. And to the 5 spot slides Nene.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
Is this a surprise though?
I can’t imagine anyone, from Karl to Nene and on down, really expected Moz/Kouf/Bird to hold down 48 minuts of C position. And I, for one, certainly don’t want to see that because it means better players are on the bench. Nene should play 30-35 per, and about 15 of that time should be at C.
Never said I was surprised
I still think K2 can offer solid minutes off the bench in relief of Moz, instead of the undersized Bird.
I’d like to limit Nene to 10 minutes at center. Mostly at the end of games. He is without a doubt the closer at the C spot.
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Ideally
you are right on. Hopefully KK and Moz can make it work.
I can indeed imagine a more traditional center rotation
And wish for it day and night. But I agree that until Moz and/or KK can become reliably effective, the players to close the game should be some combination of these six: Nene, Harrington, Gallinari, Lawson, Miller and Afflalo. At the same time, I can imagine Moz or KK in as a defensive substitution if the clock gets stopped.
The ongoing debate about small vs big and running vs halfcourt (yes, too simplistic a characterization) is fascinating, both here and the above sparked by chantech/Teekalong, with TID, Fly and others participating. Stupendous stuff. We have to assume that Karl will play small and run run run, so we’ll see how well it works out. It has worked pretty well so far, though I’m far from convinced. And when you toss in the need for player development…
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Jan 3, 2012 5:06 PM MST up reply actions
Did anyone notice that in the game, Birdman had a minus 14 differential
and the next lowest was afflalo at zero. Not sure whether its a direct relationship but whatever its saying – thats not good!
Scott Hastings, Post game comments
“It (was) like taking an ugly date to the prom; may not be real proud, but you got to go”
And in reference to Benjamin Hochman’s (premature, in my opinion) assessment of Gallo in Sunday morning’s Denver Post:
“And then you have Gallinari, who gets ripped in the paper by a guy who finally decided to travel and actually watch a game, follows back with another double double tonight.”
Classic.
I’m very pleased to see Big Al Buckets having fun with this team (Dora the Explorer and Hello Kitty backpacks and a Post Fan Jam scrimmage dance off for the rookies). I’m also happy to see this team trying to play team basketball in the post-Melo era… But please… Run like Ty, Andre!
by timoptic on Jan 3, 2012 12:54 AM MST via mobile reply actions
the trend of replacing everyone's last name with buckets is an epic fail
like the phrase epic fail.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 12:56 AM MST up reply actions
besides, invisible dread head is al's real name
ever noticed the lines on the top of his head? looks like he has dreads but he’s obviously bald. maybe he used to, but pulled them too tight.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 12:58 AM MST up reply actions
it only works for Rodrigue Beaubois
Roddy Buckets
that one i'm ok with
el origional.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 1:19 PM MST up reply actions
thursty'd
el original, however Beabuois is from Guadeloupe so Spanish is not his first language.
thursty'd is right on par with "buckets" fyi.
and i was speaking spanish because i know a very small amount of it. not because of rodrique. i’ll let you google the original in french if you care to.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 2:43 PM MST up reply actions
how is thursty'd on par with buckets exactly?
You speak a very small amount of it indeed.
You might be confusing bandwagon lack of originality
with the meme concept. Many people that comment in the blogosphere enjoy memes.
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This just screams for
a picture of a rainbow unicorn tattoo. Only I promised not to do those anymore. Dammit.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 3:21 PM MST up reply actions
Pat is anti-fun
I don’t think “Thurstying” is unoriginal so much as I think it is poor form.
I’ve never even heard anyone but Al called “Buckets”. Don’t even care.
Sports is so repetitive and cyclical that clichés in sportswriting — and no doubt fan commenting — are always going to be hard to avoid. Don’t see the big deal in repeating a common, if not stupid, nickname. Don’t see the big deal, either, in misspelling a word here and there.
Some people.
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i don't ,mind misspelling or typos,
i am annoyed that everyone from al, to rodrique, to marcus thornton, to nick young is being called buckets not just in here, but on tv too.
not anti fun, just easily annoyed by lack of imagination.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 4:49 PM MST up reply actions
memes=bandwagon lack of originality
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 4:47 PM MST up reply actions
Not really...but to each their own
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Dude, saying "Thursty'd" is as old school as it gets on Denver Stiffs!
Thursty is a long-time reader who, very much enjoyed, correcting my errors in my posts – as well as Andrew’s. He will even let loose in the comment sections. He comes to the Denver Stiffs events and is an awesome guy.
You can’t knock the THRUSTY’D!!!!! Blasphemy!
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by Nate Timmons on Jan 3, 2012 3:32 PM MST up reply actions 8 recs
Rec'd
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 3:34 PM MST up reply actions
MAKE IT GREEN!
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You just earned another Pulitzer!!!
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Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Another? Where’s the first one? Did you steal it?
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Wasn't Patrick's first comment ever a rant/criticism...
… of a commenter saying you deserved a Pulitzer for one of your posts and how lame all of uscommenters were?
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Ha, I believe the Pulitzer comment was from one of Feinstein’s columns. What do you get if you win a Pulitzer? A Kia?
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that was a very minor part of it and admitedly an error on my part
but i don’t back off of my brown nosing statements now a couple weeks in. that was just a bad example. remember that was after three days. the fact that the rest of my diatribe still holds true in that time is telling.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:36 PM MST up reply actions
It's all I choose to remember
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
"a man hears what he wants to hear and disregars the rest
hmm mmm hmmmm."
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:49 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
well thanks for the back story.
it’s still pretty over used.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 4:50 PM MST up reply actions
UNPOSSIBLE
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Overused to you.
Fun for others. Beep, bop, bope!
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no nate, my opinions are all tht matter
muahahaha now excuse me while i piss on my face to put out the fire :P
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:21 PM MST up reply actions
tht = that
THRUSTY’D!!!! HAHAHA
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100% intentional
tht = the hack timmons… ok not really.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
nah, i've never been accused of being an accurate typist/speller
but i AM deadly from three point land.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:29 PM MST up reply actions
I shoot a nice three-ball myself, lots of errors in my posts too!
THT, The Hack Timmons, now that’s original! Booya!
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Patrick KB. Nugget: Got anything positive to type? Since you’ve joined this blog, the majority of your posts are negative or critical. I appreciate a Sandy Klough-like rebuttal when it’s necessary, but it is becomIng tiresome. Let’s try and find positives in people and posters here on Denver Stiffs.
What I was referring to was 950Fan’s pregame vs. the Lakers on New Years Night. Jason Koz asked Al how he got his nickname of Buckets. Maybe do some research before posting, eh? Thanks in advance.
by timoptic on Jan 3, 2012 8:48 AM MST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
and i wasn't inditing you, just saying i hate the bandwagon lack of originality
in applying one players nickname to 15 different players i.e. everyone named jake is the snake.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 1:21 PM MST up reply actions
just once for example,
i’d like for someone named jake being called “for fucks sake jake”.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 4:58 PM MST up reply actions
Name your first born
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well i'm not likely to have any kids with my current idea of a romantic evening am i?
my contribution to the world
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:07 PM MST up reply actions
Please use another phrase for "bandwagon lack of originality"
you have used it thrice now, quite unoriginal.
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you don't suppose that was intientionally cut and pasted to illustrate my point now do you?
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:58 PM MST up reply actions
Boom!!!
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well you are entitled to be wrong i suppose :)
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 6:25 PM MST up reply actions
talk about unoriginal bandwagon speak
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i see you can cut and paste too. jolly good.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 7:14 PM MST up reply actions
Nah...I can type and stuff. FAST
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Miller is never gonna be a runner
ever. Half court offense will always be how he plays and Karl won’t change it. He plays great using his style, he is the only player I feel comfortable about not doing something bone-headed on the court. The only up-tempo plays Miller will do are the up the court heaves to other players.
Frankly I like the contrast between both players.
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At this stage yes.
K2 is the better player but Moz may have the higher ceiling.
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by stan_26 on Jan 3, 2012 4:29 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Come on, k2 is not an old player
He was drafted a couple of years ago, so he could improve as well. I just don’t see anything in Moz besides the size, I might be blind or something, poor hands and no courage…
Hasta el final, vamos Real.
by Lucas Navarrete on Jan 3, 2012 5:11 AM MST up reply actions
He certainly seemed better tonight
but neither one is really making a case for heavy minutes.
If Al was playing like this last year
Would Melo have stayed?
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The 7 footers combine for 34 min
and we out-rebound a team by 11. Shocking.
KK is 3 years younger than Moz and has a higher offensive ceiling. Moz clearly more coordinated and quicker.
Melo: 35 pts..... Knicks lose to Raptors
Sound familiar?
On 31 shots, no less. He did get 11 boards, but he’s a fool’s gold leader.
by timoptic on Jan 3, 2012 8:39 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
In fairness, Stoudemire is hurt.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Nene was hurt for us and we beat a decent Bucks team on a b2b2b
The Knicks will always have excuses. That is why I see them as a lottery team as soon as Stoudemire or Chandler goes down. I used to think it was both, but now only one of them has to go down for that team to suck air.
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It doesn't matter
The don’t play well together anyway. You can’t effectively have two offensive powerhouses who are only effective when they have the ball work well on the court at the same time.
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by SurfaceThought on Jan 3, 2012 10:12 AM MST up reply actions
http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2011/12/30/2671378/this-is-whats-wrong-with-the-knicks
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by ParkHillNative on Jan 3, 2012 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah blowing games against teams you are supposed to beat
The new twist here is that they lose to good teams too, so even worse than the Melo Nuggets.
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I don't think it is easy to trade Melo or Stoudemire for another star
Chuckers are not looked upon favorably as they used to be. Wow things in New York are already looking dim… Dolan will screw up that team even if Sam Presti or R.C. DUIford of the Spurs ran the team.
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Denver and OKC are the only western conference teams ....
…. with more than 3 wins (Portland has only played 4 games though and is 3-1).
It seems like after our first 2 games, we’ve played like poo. But here we are off to a good start.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Someone the other day said Karl was shooting for 10 victories in January
Considering that we have 2 victories in January by 1/3/2012, only 10 victories this month would kinda suck.
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Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Speaking of OKC
They’re a great team. Fine. Someone please list ONE truly impressive victory they’ve had so far this season.
I wouldn't discount any of their close victories
Those are the wins that truly test the mettle of a team. Regardless of what team you are facing a win is a win. I would say our best victories were the ones against the Bucks and Lakers, because it becomes a game of possesions and cohesiveness at the very end. That is what great teams do.
minnesota?
They’ve since gone on to beat SAS and the Mavs
What a frustrating three games to watch
They managed to win two, should have won three, but 2-1 isn’t bad.
You could clearly see that the Lakers benefit either from a superior offensive system or from having played together longer. They run a lot of three man-two pass plays where the third person is already in motion before the first pass is made and the second pass is an automatic pass, often the third player was wide open. It was like the Lakers were playing Chess and the Nuggets checkers. The only saving grace is that the Lakers roster is so thin.
The team is winning, so Karl gets some slack, and it’s early and he’s figuring out what works, but the lineups are just crazy. Harrington is not a Center. AAA is not a SF or a PF. Kouf clearly needs more time. I’d put Kouf in as the fourth man in rotation for PF and C. Harrington would be the backup 3 and take most of Fernandez’s minutes. AAA, Lawson, and Miller would split the guard minutes. It’s almost unfortunate the playing Harrington at C yesterday worked, because now Karl thinks it’s a genius rotation and we’re sure to see more of it.
So yay, they are winning. Hopefully they are figuring out which rotations work. I still have no read on this team at all. I think they have the talent to compete for a top seed, if Karl doesn’t sabotage them. They may have to make a trade for a backup PF that Karl will play there instead of Harrington. Harrington has played great, but he isn’t big enough at PF.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 9:12 AM MST reply actions
Small ball won the 4th quarter last night
We should keep a tally of every time small ball and/or 2 point guards changes a game for better and for worse.
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Mozgov: "I must break you..."
I like the Miller/Lawson lineup
I just hate the three and four guard lineups. The fact that they got lucky with it and beat a bad team doesn’t mean it is a good lineup.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 9:26 AM MST up reply actions
No disagreement here generally
But we were going to lose last night.
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Glad they won
just worried that Karl will read it as a mandate going forward rather than the one-off it was. Without Nene as the focus, everyone outside of Lawson just seemed off.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
Winning without Nene
is a big deal. He’s the only legitimately good post player we have.
AAA
Anyone have any old video clips that will remind me why AAA is worth his new contract – cause I need to be reminded.
Give it time. He'll be fine.
Just getting his legs again…..I hope.
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CawCaw!
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 9:44 AM MST up reply actions
Huh?
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BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
I loved it when the announcers
said that after a bird dunk in the second Lakers game. I think it should be a new refrain around here.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
It was also hilarious in "Horrible Bosses"
"All you fuckers who think we won't be good anymore, fuck you" - GK
Afflalo is Boss.
Hamstring
my bet is he had lingering hamstring issues throughout the lock out – and just decided to do nothing and try and let it heal…now he/we are screwed.
His highlights have always consisted of him hitting his outside shots
I would be more opposed to overpaying him if it weren’t for the fact that there may not be a better SG on the market for the foreseeable future.
imo Marcus thornton is a better player
And he signed for a better deal than AAA. 4/33 vs 5/43 you be the judge.
hes just trying to do too much
hes not a creator. i wonder if GK tells him “he is dribbling in place cutting grass” only to pass the ball back to the guy that gave it to him. right now his role should be defender and hit the corner 3.
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
Check vs Dallas last year
when MElo fouled out. Somebody get me Jason Terry.
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
the next back2back2back is crazy
@ Clippers
vs. Lakers
@ Portland
to open February. check that, we better win 14+ in january.
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
WHEN WILL TY LAWSON START GETTING CALLS?
HES GETTING MOLESTED OUT THERE.
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
better yet when will half our roster get calls
Nene- gets abused down low on a consistent basis
Miller- whenever he posts is getting slapped and bumped/pushed
Gallo- gets hammered every time he is driving
gallo is a bit of a flopper
but hes been gettin calls.
if nene wants to get to the line more, he has go up stronger to the basket. not fadeaway or put up a fingerroll while jumping parallel to the basket. 1 other thing that nene does that probably hurts him a bit, he always shields the defender w his off arm. close to an offensive foul all the time.
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
Im not worried about
when Nene doesn’t get calls, because he seems to be playing farther out than usual. However when we see him get to the basket, if he plays strong he should get calls. (like he did when he put barnes on a poster). The thing he shouldn’t do is complain after each possesion.
This in SPADES
Nene’s game would improve significantly if he would quit his bitching on the court. Accept reality and move on. Play in the moment.
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Jan 3, 2012 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
He not only shields
He also does the hook around the defender’s back. And gets caught. It’s tough in there, but you gotta learn how to work inside without fouling most every time.
No. More. Stickyball.
by LongWindedHank on Jan 3, 2012 5:25 PM MST up reply actions
And
Sometimes Gallo is totally out-of-control in the lane.
I like his driving. But it isn’t always pretty.
Calls are missed all the time against a lot of players. officiating sucks in the NBA, period. Do stars get more calls? Probably. I don’t think it is an overt conspiracy against one team or certain players. I just think NBA officiating is some of the worst in all of pro sports and it keeps me from enjoying the game as much as I would like.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
Agreed .
But, I like the way we continue to grind it out despite the lack of calls. Even when they aren’t getting calls, they continue to drive, they continue to push, they continue to fight, they continue to force refs into situations that a call must be made. That to me is much better than relying on a call every time one single person has the ball. The nuggets know they will not get superstar calls, but they are shaping the games with THEIR game. The calls will come when they play that way.
Nene should rest for the Kings game and maybe the NO game
And should come back when we play the Ginobili less Spurs.
I really think the Kings game will make us regain our 3 point groove. They will be coming off a b2b and we will start running them out of the building.
The shots will be WIDE open and I think AAA,Rudy, and Gallo just need some confidence for their 3s to start falling.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
agree
gettin the kings off a b2b is clutch. i just hope there isnt a mental letdown after playing 5 in 6.
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
Yes
Kosta Koufus did exactly what I felt he could do. Count it. Put it in the bank. Plus he played great man to man against Bogut. He earned his minutes now throw him 10-12 per game and see what he can do.
The most interesting rotation from yesterday was
Harrington in for Mozgov, instead of Koufas. This was still with having Bird on the Bench
yes, Bird who was -14 in 15 minutes. He seems so skinny…
"When I played, this is how I liked to play," Karl said. "It’s a combination of North Carolina, Phoenix Suns, Doug Moe. There is a commitment to running all the time."
by Plea for Intelligence on Jan 3, 2012 10:53 AM MST up reply actions
2 O/T questions...
When are we getting a new stiff list?
And, is the blogger who runs nugglove a regular poster here? The guy was given a courtside photography pass and posted them. I have room in my heart for 3 Nugget blogs.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
I'm writing a new Stiffs List
Right now.
I’m sick of the old one. And sick of Nene’s name up there.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
i nominate
demarcus cousins.
russell westbrook 0/13.
andray blatche/wizards.
tim tebow.
broncos for not sucking for luck.
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
Can only do one non-NBA thing
But I’ll have Westbrook and Cousins on there, for sure.
Not to sure about Blatche. His Twitter blow ups have been amusing, but he’s really a no one outside of Washington.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
How about the Mavs defense
for not collapsing on KEVIN FREAKIN DURANT on the last shot. yeah he’s only made that shot, what 20 times before.
How about "Nuggets from 3"?
..or lack thereof.
OK
I’ll put that in.
That’s pretty obvious. I was thinking of singling out Rudy at one point.
Gonna have to drop Westbrook, though.
Almost done!
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
I don't think you can single out Rudy
AAA and Gallo have been just as bad. AAA’s shot isn’t even close. I assume the 3’s will start to fall once he get his legs under him….and gets some confidence back.
Yeah
I didn’t think about it for long.
They’ve all been bad. My issue with Rudy is that unlike Gallo and Ty and AAA, he’s not driving the lane. He just hovers past the arc and chucks up bricks.
And Rudy is super athletic and should be able to get to the hoop. As much as JR can be maligned as a chucker, he could make things happen with his drives.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
I know, we could be 6-0 if we made 3 point shots...
and, for that matter, I think we’d be 2-4 or 1-5 if Harrington was the 2010-2011 version of himself. He might be our MVP so far.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
I was all for it if there hadn't been an 85% rule
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Thought this photo in Brewhoops' recap was funny...
Doing Shakespeare to celebrate and and1 would certainly be a novel routine…
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
To dunk or not to dunk, that is the question.
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
"It is the east....
and the triple bacon cheeseburger is the sun."
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
by margabelle on Jan 3, 2012 11:50 AM MST up reply actions 4 recs
Whether tis nobler
in the mind to runneth and blocketh
than to stoppeth and floppeth.
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
This would be a fun way to waste the day....
…. alas, billable hours doth call for my family’s livelihood.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Aye, tis the bane and verve of life
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
I don't think it is too much
Denver needs a role player, off-the-bench guy.
Chandler does not want to come off the bench. I thought he played OK in spurts last year. But as his playing time waivered, I can’t say I became a fan of his body language / attitude.
Best hope is a sign and trade for picks.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
agree
I think the line would be set at zero. The only chance I see is if playing out the string in denver would earn him enough credit to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. I don’t know the official rules of the new CBA, but I doubt that showing up for two weeks of games would be enough.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 11:32 AM MST up reply actions
If we're in the hunt in March, I can see him...
… being OK coming off the bench to put us over the top and then seeking greener pastures in free agency.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
I'd be OK with that
With AAA and Rudy struggling, Denver needs some talent on the wing.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
The only way he would get the type of contract HE wants
is to have a Tyson Chandler sized playoff run.
Yeah, hopefully the expiring will motivate him to play hard.
Because if he does…. There’s not a single team I’m scared of.
by The_NGUYENNER on Jan 3, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
I think the chances of JR coming back
is greater than that of Chandler coming back.
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
You missed my analogy
Neither are coming back, IMO
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
I'd prefer JR
To be honest.
Pretty sure JR is used to being slammed by Karl in the media. It’d be like old times.
I like Karl. But that is my least favorite part of his coaching.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
I wish JR could, would, might come back
but methinks that shipped has sailed. Hope I’m wrong
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
wistful (Thursty'd)!
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
He has been iffy on Twitter
talking to a lot of Nuggets fans. One a few days ago said if the contract was right….
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
does he come back
before or after trade deadline? Ideally he’d come back before and give us a big stretch run chip (and/or we just use him for the run ourselves). If he comes back after, I assume he has to play with us or not at all. Ideally we’d somehow retain his rights for next year but I don’t see how that is possible.
Lol. Melvin Hunt.
When speaking with Maya he always jokes and does so in an honest way. I am really glad we retained this guy. He is always off the bench when we make a play and in someones face when they don’t.
This is the funniest reply I have heard in quite sometime.
How many championships does Denver have??……..that’s what I thought assss wipe…….Bucks 1971 champs!!
He was replying to another nuggets fan.
Reply “Dude, you live in Milwaukee”
A baseball park is the one place where a man's wife doesn't mind his getting excited over somebody else's curves
by waterboy31321 on Jan 3, 2012 12:32 PM MST up reply actions
Milwaukee is pretty sweet I hear.
Nate_Timmons on Twitter
DenverStiffs.com
Colorado Sports Guys podcast We're on iTunes (free!)
by Nate Timmons on Jan 3, 2012 12:41 PM MST up reply actions
Fresh Milwaukee's Best for everyone!
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 12:57 PM MST up reply actions
didn't the denver rockets win an aba title in that general time frame?
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 1:30 PM MST up reply actions
No. Cried my eyes out when Dr. J sand a gamewinner to ...
… beat the Nuggets in Game 6 to win the series 4-2.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Watching Gallo try to dribble and drive is painful to my eyeballs
A baseball park is the one place where a man's wife doesn't mind his getting excited over somebody else's curves
It beats standing on the perimeter and chucking 3's that clang
He’s getting points by going to the hole and getting to the foul line. Good on him.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
no i understand, but you have to admit its painful to watch him dribble. And then he gets bodied and its as if he gets hit by a semi truck doing 80 on the freeway. It works, and as a nuggs fan I love it, but damn is it painful.
A baseball park is the one place where a man's wife doesn't mind his getting excited over somebody else's curves
by waterboy31321 on Jan 3, 2012 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
Janauary schedule is ridiculous
Denver should emerge with the best record in the league. So much for going under the radar.
Karl says he wants 10 wins? Of 16 games, Denver should win 14, easy.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
thats weird, I would want 16 wins as the coach of the team
A baseball park is the one place where a man's wife doesn't mind his getting excited over somebody else's curves
by waterboy31321 on Jan 3, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
George is lowering expectations, to contrast this Rex Ryan always says the Jets will win the superbowl
Has that worked?
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
I guess neither have worked, so it would be better if Karl didn't predict wins.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
Karl always gets flack for his realism
But it doesn’t bother me. When he says he wants to go .500 on the road, people act like he’s surrendering.
I think .500 on the road is pretty good and aiming high. And Denver hasn’t done that too often.
But in January almost all the road games are going to be easy. That second night of a back-to-back on the road to the Spurs looked scary until Manu got hurt.
The Nuggets got this.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
He's setting expectations
so when they are above that, he can claim he’s doing a good job, when he often isn’t.
The goal should be to win every game. This team is 4-2 so far, but honestly, don’t you feel that they should be undefeated? The combination of things that lost them the first Lakers game was ridiculous. It is definitely on the coach when you take the last shot of the third quarter with 7 or 9 seconds left.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 1:00 PM MST up reply actions
I don't think Karl liked it either
But he would bench JR for doing that. He inexplicably keeps Rudy in. I guess GK has a thing for Spanish quaffs.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
Rudy should be planted at the end of the bench
and only get off it for garbage time. Give all of his minutes to KK.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 1:12 PM MST up reply actions
hey guys, thought occured in my head.
Have you guys seen the way the nets have opened up? 1-5. I say around traded deadline sign/trade chandler + JR to NJ for their pick. They’ll be desperate to find D-will help to convince him to resign, and both of those are solid wings for them.
At least Chandler
I don’t know if we can do it with JR because he is unrestricted.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
yep, only reason for NJ to do it with JR
is if they wanted 5 years instead and/or they didn’t have cap space to straight up sign him
by The_NGUYENNER on Jan 3, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
I think JR will be willing to do it because
1. we have his bird rights so a sign/trade will give him more $
2. most teams are over or at that minimum salary so hard to straight up sign him for close to $10 million i think he wants.
3. NJ is where he grew up.
4. He’d be the unquestioned starter there.
One sure way to lose D. Will
Trade a top 3 pick for Jr and Chandler. If they are patient, maybe they get a top 3 pick, plus D. Howard visa vie free agency. One problem with players demanding all these trades is that the teams that take the “star” give up way too much…especially if that player would have gone to that team the next summer regardless…I’m talking to you NY Knicks.
Did you make access to Nuggets games
a condition of your 8 week 200 country trip?
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 3:40 PM MST up reply actions
haha
I will have my iphone and laptop. Most of the places I will be, the game will be around 2 am, so I should have access
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
does league pass work outside the US?
BBC, for example, will not allow access to their streaming outside the U.K. Which sucks.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
i have dish network
so i can access it on my laptop or iphone
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
cool
I can’t use dish because no nfl package. Here’s hoping they lose exclusivity in 2015 and the price comes down.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 4:01 PM MST up reply actions
What?
The season ticket is now open to all companies. Directv lost it after this season.
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
Where did you hear that?
they have a contract through 2014, at a billion per. Only way they lost it is if they failed to make payment.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 4:23 PM MST up reply actions
No.
Contract was up this year. NFL Sunday Ticket declined the extension through Directv. They want to have it available to all markets.
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
I would love it if that were true
Do you have any links? The only information I have was a contract they made in 2009 that covers 2011 through 2014. As far as I’m aware, Directv is exclusive until then.
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/NFL-Scores-With-4-Billion-DirecTV-Sunday-Ticket-Extension-101511
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 4:38 PM MST up reply actions
I work for Directv and dish
and in your article, it stated the contract ended after the 2010 season, in which Directv got a 1 year extension on it. I believe in april it is open for all companies.
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
Not what it says at all
Four year extension through 2014. There is a broadband option, not cable or dish. Broadband customers are still buying through directive.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 6:54 PM MST up reply actions
Trust me
next year, all companies will have the sunday ticket
Let's start a riot!
On twitter- @RobPalmerPeru
Does anybody know who Hollinger picks to win the West
I have a feeling its the Nuggets, but it could be Portland.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story?page=PERDiem-120103&slug=more-questions-answers-western-conference&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2fstory%3fpage%3dPERDiem-120103%26_slug_%3dmore-questions-answers-western-conference
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
If it is not OKC
Hollinger is smoking something.
Even with their infighting, they got tons of talent. They win the Northwest.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
If Hollinger is sipping the powder blue kool-aid
I’m on board. The Nuggets have honestly played atrocious and still have a 4-2 record, that says a lot.
OKC has been playing really good and they really haven’t had a true challenge yet (Memphis is overrated and so is Dallas), lets see how they do against the Blazers tonight…muhahahahaha.
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
stein had denver 4th in his power rankings
so, we are not “flying under the radar”. The analysts remember what we did post melo.
Havin said that, ESPN's Nuggets headling this morning indicated...
“Nuggets beat the Hornets” ….oops.
Its not much of a predictive article
he basically says all the conventional contenders (Dal, OKC, LAL, LAC, Mem) are struggling and that Denver and Portland look the best so far.
Did he say so in that article? I missed that.
but it seems to be in line with his views.
oh i didn't know you were speaking of a new article
his preseason picks is what i was talking about.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 1:36 PM MST up reply actions
you know at the end of our playoff run last year
I said Denver and OKC would meet up again this year in the WCF, so far I’m feeling good about that prediction.
Includes noteworthy interesting stats
I posted above, namely that Denver is 2nd in steals, 4th in defense and first in pace.
I underestimated...actually 3rd in rebound rate:
Quote from Hollinger:
Which takes us to the only two Western teams that have actually looked worthy of a contender label so far: The two basically nobody believes in. The Portland Trail Blazers and the Nuggets — seen by most as nice, solid one-and-done outfits too lacking in star talent to contend for anything notable — are a combined 7-3 thus far, 6-2 when not playing each other. The Blazers’ lone blemish was by five at the Clippers, and the Nuggets lost two tough roadies — one in Portland, the other on the missed Gallo layup noted above.
Here’s the weird part: Neither looks remotely like what it was a year ago. In fact, each has become the rarest of NBA phenomena: an up-tempo defensive team. The Nuggets led the NBA in offensive efficiency last season, but this year they’re succeeding at the other end. Denver is fourth in defense in the early going — even while playing the league’s fastest pace — and is doing it largely by eliminating opposing shot attempts. Denver is second in forcing turnovers, creating miscues on 17.4 percent of opponent possessions, and third in defensive rebound rate. Between those two factors, foes can’t generate enough shots to do anything meaningful.
Andre may bring back the Thuggets
That hit on Udrih (sp?) was vicious. Just plain mean.
Go Andre!
Don't mess with Dre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLAPJiETLCE
Gotta love the haterz. Keep that hate a comin'
He made it appear to be so
Didn’t even get called for a foul! But it sure looked intentional to me. He really lowered his shoulder and let him have it, and bounced back out like nothing happened.
After the suspension for checking Blake, he’s learned to be more discreet.
It was the kind of thuggery which would piss me off were it inflicted on my team, but since it was Dre doing the bullying…GO THUGGETS! So glad we got that guy back. Dre is awesome!
Ginobli out 5 to 6 weeks
with a broken bone in his shooting hand. Spurs could be in trouble.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Jan 3, 2012 3:32 PM MST reply actions
And Stone as well
Formerly GForbesTheNuggetsAgentZero
Denver Nuggets dove c'e squadra nel basket
il gallo selvatico. Andare cazzi!!!!
by The U.N. Fab Five on Jan 3, 2012 4:17 PM MST up reply actions
i didn't think stone would
g.k. likes having 3 pg’s for pracice, but i suppose there isn’t a whole lot of that going on this season. i say send bird down.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:03 PM MST up reply actions
Good
They’ll benefit from the extra playing time.
Riding Karl’s pine is good for no one.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
kinda wish Faried would go down too
he won’t get any better without PT, and I’d bet he’d tear up the D league
Yes
But there will be blowouts where we will see him play in Denver.
He’ll get some burn. I just know it.
"Rollin' in the club / HAPPY MEAL"
i do kinda like the idea of faried going down to play every day though
even in those blowouts, we can rest the high end rotation by playing the low end guys and maybe rudy at point as before.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:11 PM MST up reply actions
all of which are american dreams
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 5:19 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
all of which are american dreams
Nate_Timmons on Twitter
DenverStiffs.com
Colorado Sports Guys podcast We're on iTunes (free!)
by Nate Timmons on Jan 3, 2012 5:37 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm hoping we are referencing Rage here. If so, I approve.
"All you fuckers who think we won't be good anymore, fuck you" - GK
Afflalo is Boss.
Of course!
Nate_Timmons on Twitter
DenverStiffs.com
Colorado Sports Guys podcast We're on iTunes (free!)
all of which are american dreams
by InboundingLobPass on Jan 3, 2012 5:37 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
as sir charles might say
r.a.t.m. are rolling over in their grave right now.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 6:05 PM MST up reply actions
all of which is the AmericaCone Dream
Jason Hammel : Feared Slugger was /2011'd
BigGiantHead of the Ubaldo Lover's Club;OG Thugget Loyalist #4, QPU Emeritus, Proud member PR Gynocracy
I sent a tweet to Stone and said the same thing about it being better to get some burn rather then ride the pine
Formerly GForbesTheNuggetsAgentZero
Denver Nuggets dove c'e squadra nel basket
il gallo selvatico. Andare cazzi!!!!
by The U.N. Fab Five on Jan 3, 2012 5:24 PM MST up reply actions
i just took the stampede's website off my bookmark list last night
timing is also not my forte.
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Jan 3, 2012 6:06 PM MST up reply actions
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