Nuggets at Rockets recap: High scoring fourth quarter helps Nuggets to victory
by Jeffrey Morton on Mar 2, 2012 9:35 PM MST
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A great second half performance by Arron Afflalo and Ty Lawson help the Nuggets to overcome three of the most incompetent officials in the NBA to win over the Houston Rockets 117-105.
Sometimes with the sweet, comes the sour.
Ty Lawson ladies and gentlemen. Let me just ease this stat line in on ya ... you know ... so you don't get excited too early. Ty had 22 points, much of which came in the fourth quarter while being aggressive and taking the ball relentlessly to the basket. As someone who has been quite harsh about Lawson's passiveness this was indeed a sight for sore eyes. Several key baskets at the end helped to make the evil Kyle Lowry work on the defensive end (Lowry had 12 points in the fourth quarter). Wait, THERE'S MORE!! Ty also dished out ... wait for it ... you ready? You may want to sit down. Ok, you're sitting? He had 15 assists as well! YES! The ultimate sign of Ty being aggressive can be found in his assist making. Fifteen of those bad boys is an even better sign than his scoring. This is the Lawson the Denver Nuggets need to see night in, night out.
Let us not forget Afflalo. After what could have been one of his worst halves of basketball this season (1 point and three fouls), AAA came roaring back in the second half (with 16 of his 17 points), hitting three point shots and playing fairly good perimeter defense on the pesky, annoying, and irritating Kevin Martin (who finished with 35 points and roughly 300 flops). I was glad to see the Afflalo of old come to the fore. He got angry, and took it on himself to make shots and play better. The Nuggets have needed that all season, and with any hope this will continue.
Two other players deserve special mention. Kenneth Faried continued his impressive play. The energy he brings is contagious and his play is infectious. Manimal finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. He also had a couple highlight reel blocks and effectively neutralized Louis Scola. He is rounding into the player that everyone was excited about when the Nuggets drafted him and has been more impressive than just about anyone could have imagined. Kosta Koufos stepped in on some spot duty (more on why later) and continued to display why he is the best Nuggets pick and roll defender. K2 is the only one who consistently hedges on screens when the pick and roll is being run. He also has a nose for put-backs and offensive rebounds. Koufos finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds. K2 has a value in teaching the Nuggets big men how to consistently play team defense. Gotta love the Greek.
Al Harrington and Andre Miller both played well. Al still seems to be struggling with his shot, and he looks out of it (most likely from being ground into dust with as many minutes he has played), but he played okay tonight. Miller had some iffy turnovers, but had a very nice drive on Kevin Martin late in the game and he had 16 points and 4 assists. Good overall game by Dre.
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One bad note for the Nuggets tonight was Timofey Mozgov stepping on a cameraman midway through the third quarter and re-spraining his left ankle. This is bad news. Moz was starting to get better and round in to shape from his previous left ankle sprain just as this happened. It's a bit concerning when big men have several leg injuries, but I'm chalking it up at this point to really bad luck. Sprained ankles are a hazard of NBA life. Hopefully Moz can get better soon and start playing. He was interviewed after the game on Altitude and said the ankle injury isn't as bad as the previous one, let's hope not.
Other than that, it's nice to head into San Antonio on a two game winning streak. It was a nice "team" win tonight for the Nuggets and hopefully these good vibes carry forward as they continue to get healthier. One more game before the nine game home stand starts on Monday. It would be great to get a win in San Antonio to avenge the pitiful performance the Nuggets put on in their last game against them before the All Star break. We shall see. In the mean time, bask in the glow of a victory over the Rockets and the good thoughts that come with it.
Good things are happening Nuggets fans.
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by Jeffrey Morton on Mar 2, 2012 9:38 PM MST up reply actions
Kenneth Faried @KennethFaried35
Funnest tweet I saw tonight #LMFAO RT @CombatChuk: When @KennethFaried35 tries to fall to sleep he counts rebounds, not sheep
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by Nate Timmons on Mar 2, 2012 10:30 PM MST up reply actions
It's like no one reads....
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I hadn't gotten that far ... you ruined the ending!
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by Nate Timmons on Mar 2, 2012 10:32 PM MST up reply actions
Premature posting Nate?
I am disappoint
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great tweet CC
and great to see that players dont read fan pages, huh?:)
I like how Ty kinda called out the Spurs in the postgame interview
should be a fun game on sunday
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:46 PM MST reply actions
Ty
he just said that he didn’t play in the last game and the Spurs ran up the score
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:48 PM MST up reply actions
mmm, when we're going, we run up the score too
more importantly, as we get a little bit healthier, some teams are going to pay the price for beating us when we were down
First Portland, now Houston. Tomorrow Spurs?
But a few teams are going to be clobbered by us esp now that Faried is coming on and we are about to get Gallo & Nene back
yup, almost makes the memphis and okla game a distant memory.
I have a good feeling about the team
I'm sure most big men would at least sprain their ankle if they stepped on a cameraman lol.
Don’t think we should be too worried about him being injury prone or anything, not yet at least.
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They need to move those damn camera men
Love how Moz was cussing like a sailor in Russian
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:49 PM MST up reply actions
I don't know
I don’t speak Russian. But i can tell he was cussing though
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:51 PM MST up reply actions
It was hilarious
but I really felt bad for Moz. They seriously need to do something about those camera men
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:54 PM MST up reply actions
Every time Mozzie
starts rounding into shape and looks like a legit big man, this shit happens. Just can’t catch a break man. Dude was uuuupset when he went down. I think he caused the court more pain when he was smacking it like his bitch than the cameraman did to him.
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 10:22 PM MST up reply actions
2 of lawsons ankle sprains are due to the camera men too
they need to be in chairs a row behind where they are. who gives a damn about seeing dunks from underneath. i’m TIRED of ankle injuries!
by Patrick KB. Nugget on Mar 3, 2012 12:24 AM MST up reply actions
aglia, cant tell if your being serious
bad luck for sure but Moz sprains are starting to feel like more than a basketball/physical issue.
Maybe he needs to get square with Karma, God, Buddha, those eggs that hid successively in larger eggs, the russian dolls, some entity or other.
yeah, but the reason why I complained about injuries (see post below where I ramble on, Led Zep style)
is that that’s the only reason why we went into a funk. A couple of injuries we should be able to overcome but not 4, 5 guys from our rotation.
Damn
this clippers suns game is very ugly
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:53 PM MST reply actions
The best part about these injuries,
Is it’s forced GK to play Faried and KK more. And now it’s established their new IDENTITY. The Nuggets are now a blue collar team. Have you noticed that they are now consistently killing their opponents on the boards? I haven’t seen them this active since Mutombo!
Their shots will eventually start falling, and when that happens it’ll be scary.
FINALLY, we have a team who beasts on the glass!
Nuggets always try to be blue collar..
How they started the season so fast. Feb just kinda grinded them. Amazing what some rest can do. Don’t think the identity is new. Just the results are getting better. Hopefully the team will keep improving.
I hate NBA refs more than refs for any other sport.
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they suck
rewarding Kevin Martin’s flopping ass. That goaltend on Faried was bullshit. Even Faried said “you gotta be fucking kidding me” And that reversal of AAA’s three. I’m really glad that didn’t come back to bite us
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:57 PM MST up reply actions
Between the Houston Floppers...
…..Flop City over there in LA and next the frickin’ and floppin’ Spurs with Tim “I’ve never committed a foul in my whole dame career” Duncan, I’m gonna be very annoyed.
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I think
the Clippers piss me off the most because they have the sheer talent to not have to flop on seemingly every play, yet that’s exactly what they do. Foul whores.
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah. And Denver getting the ball back when Brewer clearly touched it on its way out of bounds.
Very inconsistent.
In an NBA game there are obviously missed calls on both sides....
…usually they balance out; but sometimes it sure seems most calls go for or against one team.
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We are very deep
If we get back Chandler, then we’ll be even deeper. I would still ship Rudy if Chandler ever signs with us
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 9:56 PM MST reply actions
I'm sure Chandler thinks he's worth than he is under the new CBA
But I don’t blame him for wanting more rather than less.
You have to wonder, though, how he’s feeling, knowing the injury plagued Nuggets keep hustling and winning?
Chandler
I hope we get him back in the fold. Just at the right price. Masai knows what he’s doing and he will do what’s best for the Nuggets. He won’t overpay Wilson
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 10:14 PM MST up reply actions
To top it off, Kenneth Faried replied to me tweet
Funnest tweet I saw tonight #LMFAO RT @CombatChuk: When @KennethFaried35 tries to fall to sleep he counts rebounds, not sheep
I like to thank all the people
I’ve stepped on to get here…
by CombatChuk on Mar 2, 2012 10:13 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
He probably knows he should pay attention to the Mods too!
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by Nate Timmons on Mar 2, 2012 10:31 PM MST up reply actions
He is a mod!
Haven’t you forgotten?
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by Nate Timmons on Mar 3, 2012 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
Well are you all mr rubbing elbows...:P
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Nah, Faried just waits.
Slowly rocking while getting his braids done, then POW, he leaps up like a banshee and flips shit, all while smiling.
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 10:27 PM MST up reply actions
Am I still cool enough to hang out with you?
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 2, 2012 11:06 PM MST up reply actions
Mozgov
I could not believe that happened. Unbelievable bad luck. Otherwise chalk up another nice win
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by Nugonomics on Mar 2, 2012 10:10 PM MST via mobile reply actions
great win
Nice to get a little distance from us and Portland as well. Still not a fan of Karl’s small line-up, and think wins like tonight just make Karl think it can actually work in the playoffs.
They had 8 players on the court.
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Nah
Didn’t watch it. But also, OKC doesn’t have the amount of young bigs that Denver has. They basically have Ibaka who is a very good young big. Perkins has not been very good this season, Collison does some dirty work but think everyone know what his ceiling is… and Muhammed is at the end of his career.
It’s not really the same situation at all as Denver who has Faried, Koufos and Mozgov… all young players with potential that need minutes to reach it.
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Another Big Win..
Road wins are going to be precious during this drive for the playoffs.
Ty was awesome. And just a gutty win all the way around. Nuggets are overcoming their lack of offensive firepower with defense and hustle right now. 117 pts when you shoot that bad for half the game? Good job..
Next on the revenge list.. da spurs..
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Just because you didn't bring your A game...
Just don't hold on to the damn basketball!!!
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So Cat?
How many rings again? 4? 5? 6? 7?
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That Dominance of yours.
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Ouch that hurts Kevin...that hurts
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Look at Bosh
tryna act all hard and Wade and LeBron looking at him like he directly sniffed dog shit off of his shoes.
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 10:35 PM MST up reply actions
I mean really I'm more the Lakers/Celtics
if you wanna be all that way about it.
/throws up in mouth at that thought
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You’re the one who said to might as well give you the top spot in every thread, Bron Bron.
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Heh. Ffffffffffff.......
But I still have at least one ring based on last year alone.
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Nope
We just started doing this schtick this year. Doesn’t count.
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Then you can talk trash at the end of the season
when I win it all. :P
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Gotta win one first, “Chosen One”.
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Gotta win won what?
A game thread?
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x
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Well if you go back to the beginning of this season
the roll calls were being kept. And I did win most all of them
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But with the new mods in place, it’s a new game.
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We need an impartial judge.
That’s like saying well, if they get new NBA referees and start calling proper fouls then all the other games the Nuggets played be they wins or losses are nullified.
I reject this notion.
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I have a few wins!
I may or may not be in second place overall in the roll call era
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 9:58 AM MST up reply actions
Watch the game live
I watch it live and I am usually wayyyyyy far away from it
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But then
you have to watch commercials and half time. Plus, you can’t fast forward through the crap when they are really mailing it in.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 10:10 AM MST up reply actions
Just a part of life
commercial breaks=time for a new beer
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by Army of Nugs on Mar 3, 2012 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
Just go to the bar
during the commercials and make yourself another drink.
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
Dinner ruined me
also I am upset by by blogmance partner tonight
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What the heck did I do?
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2ND PLACE DOES NOT IMPRESS THE MANIMAL
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Look I think the moderator took advantage of his power in some way.
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I'm not accusing you of anything
I’m just saying with great power comes great responsibility.
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Commenting Reasons.
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I think Russcot may have bribed CB
or deleted 3 of your posts.
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I did too
didnt notice a key got stuck and half the post was “qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq”
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I read this in a scooby doo voice and chuckled
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Not fair!
earthquake knocked out my internet all night.
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Hello from Hawaii.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 9:59 AM MST up reply actions
lol
guess a 5.3 hit like 11 miles from here. lasted about 30 seconds. People were freaking out, but me growing up in SoCal just thought it was a slight disturbance
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by Army of Nugs on Mar 3, 2012 10:00 AM MST up reply actions
Hopefully not too much damage
I’m staying at a friends house in Hawaii. He’s seldom here, and told me to stay as long as I like. I also get use of his convertible, and I have a couple of friends over here. One guy operates a helicopter tourist service, and the other guy runs a restaurant, though he is a little shady.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 10:09 AM MST up reply actions
Magnum, is that you?
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For some reason
I can’t picture TIDBM with a mustache
Just don't hold on to the damn basketball!!!
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 11:04 AM MST up reply actions
Nice win.
Hopefully the Clippers drop this game in Phoenix on ESPN.
Lawson & Faried, man… those kids go hard. I just really want to see consistency out of Ty. But they’re two great pieces moving forward.
Definitely a positive to have some momentum heading into SA, which should be a tough game. Hopefully the Nuggets come out hungry and not flat, especially with what the Spurs did to them in Denver.
I think we play SA
much better in SA than we do at home. This bites us in the ass though since they get every whistle possible whistle at home. But in the words of the illustrious Kurtis Blow, these are the breaks. Break it up, break it up, break it up, BREAK DOWN.
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 10:31 PM MST up reply actions
I’d prefer us to be PLAYING BAAAAASKETBAAAAALLL
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OOOOOOOHHHHH
so we’re playing Gaelic Football right now? Got it.
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 10:45 PM MST up reply actions
I want to see some Welsh football
CDFRTYNPLTYNADE
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That is a name of a Welsh town, yes?
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Might as well be
for all the vowels they use.
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Nah..I just made it up
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Yes but that image is of a true town name
I remember a family friend Welshman pronouncing that name and me getting a chuckle out of it
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I just googled it and it doesn't show up
because I would have laughed if it was true
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
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must press
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LOL that's awesome..and wow....
So my totally made up city was not that far off except for about 85 letters.
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I remember he played at halftime at one of the Nuggets games. Me and my brother were so excited and everyone around us was like who the hell is Kurtis Blow?
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 10:29 PM MST reply actions
Friggin Suns.
Tied game right now late in the 4th.
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 10:46 PM MST up reply actions
Ahahahahaha
Blake Griffin fouls Nash with .4 seconds left on the shot clock and the Suns clinging to a 2 point lead. He has a very punchable face, like this guy:
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 11:02 PM MST up reply actions
Weid this looks like the guy from the ICP in today's Golden Nuggets thread
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by paidinfull87 on Mar 2, 2012 11:16 PM MST up reply actions
May I introduce to you to Eli?
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lol its true
But its completely irrelevant to football.
by Monkfish on Mar 3, 2012 12:27 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
I like how Dalembert pulled a Roscoe Smith
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 2, 2012 10:44 PM MST reply actions
Big East represent!!
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You mean Februhelluary(tm someone else)?
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All whine is the same whine..
Reading the Blazers and Rockets blog after their losses is quite enlightening. They whine about the stubbornness, the lack of adjustments and the ineptness of their coaches with the same fervor the Stiffs do. You could cut and paste the some of the thoughts word for word almost.
No coach is safe unless the win a lot. What a thankless job..
Hell no, we don't do that here
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Like I said.
Take out 1st place and positioning in the West is shot.
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some notes:
hey guys didn’t i tell you ty was Lawesome. Jeff totally forgot ty had 2 steals and 7 rebounds. Yep, he was 3 rebounds away from a triple double!
AAA went to the locker room, put on his kobe underwear. then came out unstoppable.
Also, I am now convinced Faried will be a starter one day. We all thought his career postnetial was 5 points and 15 rebounds as a starter, but he’s pulling 12 and 10 and 2 blocks as a 20min a game performer. What happens when you give him 38min?
Dot forget Hamilton
I think he will be a steal too.
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
by jhamr158 on Mar 3, 2012 9:15 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Miller having some "iffy turnovers"
Miller had NO turnovers so that’s about as “iffy” as you can get
Trade him.
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Ty Lawesome-I'm like a proud parent
He was everything I’ve wanted him to be tonight. And for those keeping track, that’s two straight games he took over in the fourth and won the game.
by Rainbow skyline on Mar 3, 2012 12:22 AM MST reply actions
I wanted to see seven players in double figures
And saw SEVEN PLAYERS WITH DOUBLE FIGURES….!
Again!
Lets do this EVERY game!
by InboundingLobPass on Mar 3, 2012 4:20 AM MST via mobile reply actions
haha, this is like bizarro Nuggets. Losing the FG% battle but DOMINATING the offensive glass and only surrendering six turnovers. Fun stuff.
i keep dancing on my own.
Interesting Quotes from Nene About Houston
Our 60 Million Dollar Man considers Houston a “better spot” than Denver:
It’s like Brazil," Nene said. "It’s humid, like tropical. Nice. I like the players that play here. I love Denver. All my career is right there. Friends. Family. I’m in a good spot. I could have been in a better spot, but I’m in a good spot right now."
the weather there is terrible
I guess its more like Brazil but I wouldn’t wish living in Houston on anyone. It is so god damn hot there that people only leave their ac’d house to get in the car with the AC. That sedentary lifestyle is why houstonites are all fat.
by Monkfish on Mar 3, 2012 6:45 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Too true.
Same deal in San Antonio!
by Colin Neilson on Mar 3, 2012 8:25 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
I live in Austin and it ain't like that
lots of outdoor activity. People are fat everywhere if you didn’t realize, doesn’t have to be hot. Plenty of cold and miserable places to live elsewhere. Believe me, the weather here is a lot better than anywhere in the midwest or even the east coast. Easy to be outside year round here, day and night. It’s pretty nice to be able grill and sit outside and comfortably eat and drink at night in Feb. It’s too cold in Colorado to do that comfortably until maybe July. The summers here are just spent in lakes, rivers and pools. Don’t even notice the heat when you’re near water.
67 and sunny today! Time to go mtn biking
Then it's too hot to do it there in the summer.
It’s all tradeoffs. While I love Austin, it’s no paradise.
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Afflalo is Boss.
Retire Bird in Denver.
I used to go down there for work quite a bit
The first time I ever went, I got there about 10:30 at night, and hit a 5 lane traffic jam on the interstate. It’s a giant cluster down there.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 9:34 AM MST up reply actions
Injuries arent an excuse for losing
Injuries are the only good excuse for losing – thats the truth.
Everything else evens out. Refereeing, catching teams while hot or cold, run or home or road games.
But injuries can cripple a team, a season and there is little that can be done about them.
And we’re starting to win because Faried is somewhat making up for injured players and we got bacl Ty and Moz (temporarily)
I cant wait to catch teams that danced on us when we were decimated, preferably on our home court and punch ‘em in the face and stomp on them when they’re down – esp the ones who are a league away from us talentwise -
Thats you → Houston, Golden State etc And LA1 & LA2, we’ll get you in the playoffs or next year
Key injuries is another point
We would be fine without Rudy, but not Gallo and Nene. Can’t wait till they are back.
I also think despite all current reports Chandler will be back on a long term deal. Batman may trade Bird ahead of time to free up money, but Chandler did say he expects to sign a long term deal here earlier. All that is happening now is negotiating tactics
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
exactly, its not really a particular player here and there
but having this one and that one and the other one out (you get the idea) – there is no way to really make up for that
And yes, who our best player i,s is debatable but we all agree that Nene and Gallo are in the discussion.
The More Assists Ty Lawson Gets...The More We Win
Its great that Ty is getting back to his Natural game of both assists and points. When Ty gets over 10, the Nuggets are usually gonna get the W.
Ty was just amazing last night, especially considering he still doesn't
get the calls the “elite” pg’s get when driving to the hoop. Imagine if he got the same calls as Rose or Westbrook.
Just don't hold on to the damn basketball!!!
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Ty is just starting his prime
When Ty is 100% healthy, he is just dangerous. Unlike Rose, Westy, and Paul, Ty is effective without dominating the ball.
Foul drawing can be learned. Rose’s FT rate has skyrocketed since his first few years in the league, as has Gallo’s. In Rose’s case some of it might be favorable treatment from the refs, but he also has gotten better at seeking contact instead of always going for an acrobatic finish.
i keep dancing on my own.
Ty needs to flop his head like Gallo does
He will get to the line more. Ty is tough and that’s why he doesn’t flail, but in the NBA you need to flail. As it is commonly said don’t hate the player, hate the game
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
need 12 wins in march
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What did you think of the technical on the Brewer dunk?
When I heard the whistle, I thought they were going to call something on the guy who went under him. The way that Brewer jumped for that dunk, he was so off balance, that even if no one was under him, he had no choice but to hang on the rim.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 11:09 AM MST reply actions
Yeah, that was total BS
But that was the same ref who was calling shit all night against us. I loved Hasting’s comments on the review of Afflalo’s “three” that was called a two. You have on the review that both refs called it a three, so why are you now saying that you called it a two and don’t have enough evidence to overturn it?
the officiating in toto last night was
as Barkley would say, turrble. But at least it was pretty consistently bad both ways.
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yeah I dont make a big deal about reffing
because we could get a little crazy here. Also, I try and ignore refs whenever possible. If I, we, notice them, its usually a bad sign.
But that rim hang call on Brewer was just plumb dumb. Brewer saved his own neck on that dunk. Maybe play could have been reviewed? Dunno.
I'm pretty sure that the tech will be rescinded
Not that it takes away the point in the game, but at least Brewer won’t have that one toward suspension :p
Just don't hold on to the damn basketball!!!
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I almost never complain about the refs
my opinion is you should be able to overcome a couple of bad calls over the course of a game. The players and coaches have to adjust to the refs. And if you have a player who is flopping for fouls – well if he’s going to get the whistle anyway, make it a hard foul. Maybe next time he’ll think twice.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
Stunning quote of the day
The Knicks coaching staff didn’t use Anthony in the post before the Jeremy Lin era, but they have quickly learned that this strategy would be essential to their success. In the last game against Cleveland, Anthony posted up seven times. That is a clear indication that we can expect to see more of it on Sunday when the Knicks face the Boston Celtics, and for the rest of the season.
The knicks didn’t have Melo posting up? WTF?
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 11:24 AM MST reply actions
Still
Let’s take a players single most effective offensive weapon and remove it from the playbook. Hey Stockton and Malone, we’re taking the pick and roll out of the offense. Brilliant.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
No kidding
Melo is a 2 quick enough to play 3. Can post the 3s like nothing.
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 11:35 AM MST up reply actions
My view from NY is that much of what you read about the Knicks coming from NY papers
is equivalent to the droolings of psychotics.
That includes how good, or bad the Ks are, future needs, what to do with Melo, with Amare.
The perspectives on the Ks before the trade, after the trade, since trade are so obviously rooted in the wishes of much of the media and fans. But really much depends on what Lin settles in to.
Here’s the problem. With a few exceptions, some recent disillusioned NYers, most NYers see Carmello as an – ready for this? All time great.
Recall that NY fans were polled right ater trade on the greatest NY athletes of all time. Carmello came in 7th. In NY. Without playing for the Ks yet. A city that has seen numerous Yankee jerseys and Knick jerseys retired. A city thats featured the NY football Giants.
And yet NY fans voted Melo 7th.
So whatever they expected from getting the 7th greatest NY athlete of all time, well lets just say, it hasnt worked out.
Even if Knicks are greatly improved, its really from Lin’s excellent play, not Melo and not even Amare.
Team fans takes on players can be skewed but NY perspectives on Melo, for half of them, are psychotic – no not wrong, psychotic
Moz
Great game and the others stepped up, but am really upset to see Moz go down. what he potentially gives us is a brand new dimension to our offense. If he could just string together a long stretch of games together with Ty, I know they would start really benefiting from each other. Moz is extremely active on the P n R, and once Ty starts hitting Moz in stride, we will have another go-to when our outside shot isn’t falling. KK is a fantastic bench player, but Moz’s ability to knock down the J could make him a perfect PnR partner for Lawson. Guy needs to stay healthy!
Now that
is the way Ty Lawson needs to be playing every game. Those are the expectations i have for Ty simply because he is capable. If Ty plays like that every night the Nuggets will not lose a ball game especially when Gallo and Nene get back. Its that simple. When Ty dominates games the Nuggets win. He always has the ability to do it… he just needs to be consistent with it! Great game and great win!
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Moz
i he’s out a few games and nene and gallo comeback very soon this needs to be our starting five
Nene
Faried
Gallo
AAA
Ty
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 11:45 AM MST reply actions
That seems about right
Regardless of whether he starts, Faried needs to play 25 minutes or so per night.
And Al needs to rest more before closing out the game.
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by NastyNessy71 on Mar 3, 2012 11:51 AM MST up reply actions
Rebounding
Back to some basic hoops here. Really liked what I saw with waves of big guys complementing the waves of guards. Pound the boards in waves and great things will happen. More WWII Red Army swarm like. You don’t need a gun, just run in front of the machine guns and when the comrade next to you is killed, pick up his gun and continue the attack. This really happened at Stalingrad.
All the boards last night, particularly those crippling offensive rebounds by Faried and others, made me think of the Moses Malone quote. “I want to thank my teammates for missing all those shots.”
So, realistically, Stiffs, when Nene returns we will see him out there a lot playing center with Kenneth Faried. You can’t keep the guy out of the lineup. He’s an instinctive, good player with more offensive moves than advertised. So that means K2 and Moz will be battling for backup status, leaving Birdman out of the picture (even the Heat don’t want him on their bench? Weird, someone has to.)
I say to Cloud’s post, Faried has more upside than Nene because physical attributes, in this case height, aren’t everything. I totally agree with CloudBurst on this: “Of course, the year isn’t over but it is safe to say that Faried will always be a better rebounder than Nene.”
Faried also has a nose for the ball and DOES NOT DISAPPEAR like Baby does. I hope this new competition wakes Nene up to play to his huge potential.
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 11:47 AM MST reply actions
I agree
it would be okay to play Nene at center and Faried at power forward because Nene has plenty of experience playing center. I’ve developed a hard man crush on Faried. I just love everything about him. I love his hustle and aggression. Steal of the draft
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 11:49 AM MST up reply actions
Shooting
And who cares if KF can’t shoot jump shots? All that matters is if you can score and he can do that close to the basket. People always underrate big man foot speed. A quicker big guy can absolutely waste a slew-footed one. That’s the old John Wooden key in evaluating players.
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
don't need to shoot to be a dominant big man
ask D12 and Blake Griff
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by NastyNessy71 on Mar 3, 2012 11:57 AM MST up reply actions
Agree as well
and he fights like hell for the ball. He’s always around the offensive glass fighting for rebounds which is what we desperately need
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
nicely put
can’t agree more
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by NastyNessy71 on Mar 3, 2012 11:53 AM MST up reply actions
That's okay as a temporary rotation
when Mozzy is healthy, I think it’s Mozzy and Kouf at C, with Nene and Faried at PF, and hopefully Harrington at 3.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
Agreed as well
But for now, GK is more comfortable with “smaller” ball until the young guys improve. I think this team has a lot of parts and I like the talent they’ve put together.
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
With the rapid growth of Faried
and with Harrington and Gallo here, where would Chandler get minutes on this team?
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Harrington is the one who’s looking like the odd man out eventually, as much as we want him to the guy is simply too slow to defend at SF. Wilson gets the backup SF minutes over Brewer, then gets some SG minutes next year as well as Rudy F and Dre are no longer likely to be here. It’d be super congested down the stretch this year when everyone is healthy, but you’d have a pretty tight 9 going into next year.
i keep dancing on my own.
I think a 3 for 1 trade at the deadline would be pretty useful though, as it’s become apparent that Faried and Ham can play so that gives the Nuggets 12 rotation quality guys which is way too many.
i keep dancing on my own.
I can see this
provided they sign chandler. Who would you look to acquire?
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
I’d call the Cavs about Anderson Varejao even though they say he’s not available. They should be looking to get worse, and even though I love Moz and Kouf’s potential, a proven defensive center like Andy V. makes the Nuggets a contender in the WC IMO.
i keep dancing on my own.
I don't see a way to have it make sense for Cleveland
They have Varajao for three more years on a reasonable deal, and he is one of their better players. They don’t need to clear cap space. Harrington and Kouf for him works in the trade machine, but why would they do it?
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
you’d have to give up good prospects, not just filler, and also picks. So like Hamilton and Mozgov.
Other guy that I doubt is on the block but would be awesome is Gortat. None of the other guys who are rumored to be getting traded (Monta, Rondo, Brandon Jennings) do much for me. Would you take a chance on Bogut? He’s pretty great but he’s been hurt a lot.
i keep dancing on my own.
The best chance could be facilitating other trades
I think the chances of howard getting traded are low, but there will be other trades. They can facilitate multiteam trades to make it work for everyone.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 1:03 PM MST up reply actions
yeah you still have to figure our who you want to target, and there aren’t a ton of guys who would upgrade the Nuggets rotation that change hands every year. Wouldn’t mind trying to snag a pick or so for some of the guys who are going to end up at the end of the bench anyway, if that’s possible either.
i keep dancing on my own.
We may not have stars but we have great players.
My only fear is Karl, but he has had good rotations the past two games. Maybe Karl has improved?
Our wings are solid, our front line is solid and our guards are solid.
I think we will have top 10 players at 1(Ty), 2 (AAA, and yes he is already becoming a top 10 SG), 3 (Gallo with Chanlder and Hamilton being top 20 SFs), 4(Faried and Nene, and yes Nene is a top 10 PF when he is in beast mode), 5 (Moz can bea top ten C, needs more seasoning but he will come along I am sure of it).
What we need for the future is a good backup PG to backup Stone when Miller leaves.
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
i think you may be rating some of the Nuggs a tad bit high
Ty is a top 10 pg, Gallo a top 10 SF and Nene a top 10 PF but the rest I think you are off
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by NastyNessy71 on Mar 3, 2012 11:59 AM MST up reply actions
Yeah I agree with Nasty
but love Jhamr’s point about GK. He DID coach better. This is what I’ve been calling for. Good George instead of Evil George. This will become more of an issue as we go. I mean, Big Al and Dre and Corey still got their minutes, but our big guys did too and we were a good ol balanced team again. Sweet.
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 12:02 PM MST up reply actions
yep GK
coached much better… no complaints today
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by NastyNessy71 on Mar 3, 2012 12:03 PM MST up reply actions
NN, you sound pretty reasonable but I'll suggest this
When we have been healthy, from post trade to this year (exclude injury riddled Feb) we are about 33 – 10. That makes us a top 5 team.
How could we be that good, (performance-wise, forget about chances to win title because thats another issue) if we didnt have top players at key positions. If our best players barely eke into top 10, how could we perform like a top 5 team when healthy?
I really dont know. I’m just asking.
because while the players are not in the top 10
the Nuggets have 2 players in the top 20 at every position which makes them very deep. Ie. Ty IMO is the 6th best PG behind Rose, CP3,Dwill,Westbrook,Tony Parker and Rondo. Dre is probably about 12 or 13. Gallo is about the 5th or 6th best SF while Chandler or Brewer are in the teens. Nene is a top 6 PF whil Faried slowly is working his way up the chain of PF’s. Moz and Kouf are like 15 and 16 best Centers in the league etc. Have 2 top 20 players at every position is better than having a top 3 or 5 player at 3 positions then high schoolers to fl out your roster
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by NastyNessy71 on Mar 3, 2012 12:13 PM MST up reply actions
Moz will be top ten in the future. I would bet on that, he definitely passes the eye test
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
He certainly does
You are right about many of your points. However I think AAA is at his peak. He’s great at the role he plays for the Nuggs, but he isn’t a top 2 SG and never will be. J Ham is the only one on the team of being a top 2g in the league (guy’s gotta be more consistent, but he’s absolutely allowed to have some bad rookie games).
sounds about right
and we were probably deeper last year
I’ll propose this, do our best players sometimes peak at a higher position than their avg ranking? Ex, I agree with Gallo being 5, or 6.
But there are many games where only the obvious candidates are better than Gallo – LBJ, Durant.
Would be hard for Ty to move past any PGs in front of him.
And Nene simply is not producing enough, some of that due to injury. But there are many games where IMO he could go toe to toe with the best PFs including Blake and Love. He matches up with those guys because he has pretty amazing physical gifts.
I am talking about future too
And I think we undderate AAA a little too much here. His game is evolving and not many people are recognizing that.
Faried will be a top ten PF and it will happen when Nene is declining.
Right now AAA is about as good as Paul George on the Pacers. But he will get better.
My current 2 guard list:
1) Kobe
2) D Wade
3) Ginobili
Wow I stopped at 3 because thinking snout other 2 guards made me realize AAA is close to top ten if not already a top ten 2 guard.
JR was better, but I don’t really know what he is doing in NYK, he may be regressing with the sudden logjam in the backcourt there
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
how many times during games have I yelled out AAA's moves resemble Kobe's now
his game is def developing. Nash and DIrk are two of the hardest working players I know who kept working and improving their games till the hit their early 30s. AAA is gonna follow the exact same path. I think he’s a top 10 sg
Not, quite yet.
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oh he's definitly getting there
when we traded for him 3 seasons again, did you ever expect to see him score at least 20 points in 3 straight games? No, we all thought he was a Defensive stopper and 3 point specialist. Did you ever expect to see him effectively use spin moves in the post with good scoring? nope. He’s coming along very well. Just wait till AAA is like 27-28.
Rudy and Chandler
if Chandler decides to come back, I think we need to move Rudy. We have better options than him and plus I’ve never been a fan of his
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 11:59 AM MST reply actions
I like Rudy more than Chandler
Not saying Rudy is better than Chandler. I just like Rudy’s attitude way more. I don’t get a sense at all that he doesn’t want to be in Denver, where I feel like Chandler is only courting Denver because the Nuggets can offer him the most money.
I’d rather keep Rudy long-term — he’ll cost less since he’s not as a good as Chandler — and sign Chandler to a long-term deal, play out the season with him, and then ship his ass in the off-season for picks in 2015 and 2016.
My 2¢.
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by Fly Agaric on Mar 3, 2012 12:06 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I disagree
I’ve been disappointed with Chandler as well, but he’s still better than Rudy. Rudy is just so up and down. Mostly down
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:10 PM MST up reply actions
I didn't say Chandler was better
Did you not read my post?
I think we can get more value trading Chandler.
The Nuggets are a deep team with a lot of talent. Adding Chandler is going to create a log jam. Not a bad problem to have short-term. But long term? It’s going to cost more money to keep Chandler than Rudy, and since Denver has a ton of talent at the wing, keep the guy who is cheap and is a better locker room guy and get some value for the better player.
I don’t care if Rudy is up or down. He’s a bench player who isn’t going to pout if he doesn’t start and will eat less cap space and is already known to be a good locker room guy.
I don’t want to break up the beautiful bromance between him and Gallo to accommodate a pouter like Chandler.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
he's already pouted in portland
just let him go next season. no point in keeping him around and we’re not gonna get anything for him
well sorry sir
I don’t like Rudy plain and simple. I would prefer Chandler over him. And I don’t care about the bromance with him and gallo that we saw on the association. I’m looking at this from a basketball point of view
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:28 PM MST up reply actions
I was joking about the bromance aspect
Look, I’m just being realistic. I’d rather pay Rudy cheap and have him sit on the bench than spend a ton of money on a poor locker room guy.
I’d rather that money go toward locking up Ty Lawson and some other key Nuggets. Not to mention the need to get a quality back up PG since Miller is likely gone. I just don’t see how Chandler is that big of a concern when the Nuggets have Gallo and Brewer and AAA and Ham and Harrington — maybe — Rudy on the wings but only Ty and Stone at the point.
If money and minutes weren’t serious concerns, I’d be right there with you regarding Chandler. But in the real world these things are major considerations.
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by Fly Agaric on Mar 3, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I still think Chandler would help this team more than Rudy
I know your issues about the money and I get that. I’ve been saying this, we should look to sign Goran Dragic to backup Ty. He played pretty well last night and i like his peskiness
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:36 PM MST up reply actions
Chandler would help the team
But from a long-term perspective, I think he’d help the team more by being a tradeable asset than mucking up the chemistry.
And I’m a huge Dragic fan, so I’d be OK with that. But, again, I don’t think it is possible. Dragic is a top 20 PG and will be starting somewhere, probably pretty soon. He’s not long for a backup role.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
true
It could go either way. I would prefer J Ham getting more time than Rudy however. I love dragic. You never know with Masai. he could convince him to sign here if he went after him
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
hope so
Excepting afew shining moments, I’ve given up on Rudy. Chandler would be a 2 grade improvement over Rudy esp. defense and rebounding.
Rudy
the dude is going back to Spain after this season
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:12 PM MST up reply actions
Chandler is hard to read
You shouldnt read his outside to know how he is feeling. He is stoic, but has expressed interest in signing with Denver longterm. I think he wants to be here but he is trying to get the most money he can. Rudy is not that great, and he is prob going back to Spain to have injury issues and miss open 3s there
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
Damn
I’m reading the five on five on ESPN.com and they were suggesting trades for five different teams and this one made me want to throw my laptop across my room
Boston gets Steve Nash, Jared Dudley and Kenneth Faried
Suns get Ty Lawson, Andre Miller, and Avery Bradley
Nuggets get Rajon Rondo, Chris Wilcox and Sebastian Telfair
All I have to say is WTF!
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:08 PM MST reply actions
fug no
@Gary_Gomer
"I'd rather have to tame a tiger than paint stripes on a pussycat" - Peter DeBoer
by NastyNessy71 on Mar 3, 2012 12:14 PM MST up reply actions
That's what I'm saying
this makes no fucking sense at all. Except for Boston
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:15 PM MST up reply actions
ESPN
Trying to shorthand the Nuggets since they were founded.
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
I wouldn't touch Rondo with a ten foot pole
dude can’t shoot
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:16 PM MST up reply actions
Don't worry Batman recognizes game
He is probably laughing at those 5 on 5 nerds at ESPN. He probably thinks those guys wouldnt last 2 days in their GM stints lol.
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
more like 2 minutes
horrible trades
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:21 PM MST up reply actions
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
exactly
too many yes men
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
Yep, Barkley was on point with that one.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
Don't lie.
You used the trade machine again, didn’t you?
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
no dude
go look it up if you don’t believe me. I’m not that crazy to give up Ty and Manimal
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:22 PM MST up reply actions
Point taken.
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Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
Go Nuggs
think Ty proved last night that he is this teams PG of the present & future
Manimal is my favorite Nugget, love how he flexs after a big rebound
Release the Tebow!
All this talk and it comes down to FTs
Not a fan of showboating
I did like, as Hastings pointed out, when Faried gave the opponent a bit of a stare down after taking a rebound away from him. Having a bit of a chip and an attitude is good, showboating is bad.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
From the Houston Floppers site, fan game reaction:
“Faried is killing it.”
“I always keep a ball in the car. You never know.”
-Hakeem Olajuwon
by Rockets4LIFE on Mar 2, 2012 6:32 PM MST reply actions
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
more from Houston and a bunch of them are screaming to trade Skola
I WANT FARIED!!!!
by Dmo_Htx on Mar 2, 2012 7:08 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Faried’s killing us in the post.
by RiiseRockets on Mar 2, 2012 7:08 PM MST reply actions
Denver is getting a lot of lucky offensive rebounds.
by ehburrus on Mar 2, 2012 7:48 PM MST reply actions
Can someone not named Kevin Martin please make a 3
“I always keep a ball in the car. You never know.”
-Hakeem Olajuwon
by Rockets4LIFE on Mar 2, 2012 8:08 PM MST reply actions
can someone that isn’t 6 ft tall get back on defense?
by Toolshed1 on Mar 2, 2012 8:09 PM MST up reply actions
Lawsons been blowing by Lowry all game.
what frustrated me was so many transition lay-ups by DEN in the 3rd and no response from our players
by RoxBeliever on Mar 2, 2012 8:35 PM MST reply actions
Lawsons just too quick.
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
The houston coach was pissed
when faried got that put back dunk on the free throw, then later after the rockets made a basket and Denver got a layup the other way before they got back on defense. Good teams don’t allow either play.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
Nene Discusses Signing with Rockets, Crushes Hearts
Man they are on Skola’s ass down in H-town. Just goes to show you how you covet the players on another team more than your own: "With Kevin Martin and Luis Scola suffering through their weakest seasons in recent memory, “”http://www.thedreamshake.com/2012/3/3/2842147/nene-discusses-signing-with-rockets-crushes-hearts" target="new">
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
I know Nene is an imperfect player
But he+Gasol would be extraordinary. Meanwhile, Scola and Martin have regressed badly, which makes the vetoed deal all the more painful.
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Mar 3, 2012 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
Scola was dominate for a couple of minutes last night
when Harrington tried to guard him. There were people on this site who wanted to trade Melo to Houston last year with Scola as the centerpiece.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 1:12 PM MST up reply actions
From someone who has watched Scola all season
He has not been anywhere near the player he’s been in the past. He continues to hit nearly everything he looks at when open from mid-range, but he’s been a disaster in the post, he’s basically stopped boxing out, and his defense is mediocre. I love him and he’s improved throughout the season (his start was horrible), but I think the league perception of him has yet to reflect his struggles this year.
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Mar 3, 2012 4:55 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously Patrick
What say we put Kevin Martin Manu Ginobli in a room and see who falls down first. Rudy Fernandez can ref, ok?
"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."
Smith's mistakes throughout the series have bothered Karl. "And then, of course the one with eight seconds to go, from 50 feet," Karl said. "I just love the dignity of the game being insulted right in front of me."
by Plea for Intelligence on Mar 3, 2012 1:18 PM MST up reply actions
Can't wait for the Spurs-Nuggets game.
Is Gallo coming back tomorrow?
gallo said he'll be back monday
maybe we can convince him to change his mind and beback sun and take mon off since sun is the harder game by a long shot
I think he's still out a few more games.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
No
But Nene said he wants to play tomorrow
Let's start a riot!
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will be interesting once Nene/Gallo come back
i wouldnt mind Faried coming off the bench just so Nene can play a bit of 4 and Moz continues to get run. but i think to close games, u need Nene and Faried out there. Faried is just too valuable on the glass. along w Ty, AA and Gallo. no need for the 2 PG system anymore once Gallo is healthy.
someone sell me Cement IVs sz. 9.5 or 10!!!!!!
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
I agree
but if moz is out a few games we should start
Nene
Faried
Gallo
AAA
Ty
Closing lineup
Nene
Faried
Gallo
AAA
Ty
but that will never happen becase it’s George
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:21 PM MST up reply actions
Agreed
Faried deserves to start. I don’t like Nene at Center, but him and Faried together could prove to be a pretty tough interior
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by Colsportsfan on Mar 3, 2012 12:27 PM MST up reply actions
The thing that always bugged me about Nene at center
Is that he was a terrible rebounder and K-Mart wasn’t much better. Rebounding has been a weakness for Denver for a while, and why many of us were sad about not getting DeJuan Blair.
Now Denver has a better version of Blair in Faried, who does all the things Nene doesn’t: play excellent help defense, rebound and finish down low. They could be great combo in the front court together.
But it would definitely make the rotations a bit weird. I’ll need to think this over.
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by Fly Agaric on Mar 3, 2012 12:57 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I think I like Nene against backup centers better mostly which is why it makes sense to start him at PF to stagger the rotations a bit. That works nicely with playing Nene/Faried together for decent chunks, especially in the 2nd and late 3rd quarters. Lots of activity there.
i keep dancing on my own.
That is what should happen
I am scared of Karl putting in Harrington over Faried, but if this GK of the past 2 games shows up, he might wise up.
Our closing lineup should be Nene, Faried, Gallo, AAA, and Lawson.
Only play vets if Al or Dre is on fire but if they are stinking up the joint rest them.
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
yeah thats what im most scared of too
GK relying on Dre and Al too much even when we have a full healthy roster. if anything, he should be giving big Al some nights off to rest.
someone sell me Cement IVs sz. 9.5 or 10!!!!!!
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
firegeorgekarl.com
Al has to tell him when he can’t run though….
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
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but he won't
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
sadly
I see him going to Al over Faried in crunch time. and Dre over Gallo or AAA
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
That is poppycock
That Karl would play Dre over Gallo.
He’s benched Gallo in closing time a few times in games where he is sucking it up, but he’s never replaced him with Andre Miller.
He’s also benched AAA, who was terrible to start the season while Miller was playing pretty solid in the fourth quarter. Do you remember Philly or New York? But AAA is playing great right now.
I get it that you guys don’t like Karl. I’m pretty down on him to. But there is no need to make up ridiculous shit about him. His rotations are plenty bad without having to resort to fiction.
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by Fly Agaric on Mar 3, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Dude did you read my post?
Karl is going to play Al and Dre in crunch time. Who do you think is going to be the casuality because of Miller? AAA or Gallo like I just said
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
I must have missed the part
Where you have a psychic connection to Karl’s closing rotations once the Nuggets get healthy.
Moz: Know that I love you even if we disagree sometimes. It’s fun!
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
I know man, I love you too
but I saw this same thing in the playoffs last season. just saying
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:38 PM MST up reply actions
I just get frustrated
When people imagine things that Karl is going to do to get mad at him about.
I do not think AAA or Gallo are going to ride the pine in favor of Harrington and Andre Miller.
Do I think Faried might be a casualty? Unfortunately, yes.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
I agree with Faried being a casuality
which makes me sad. I will hold judgement on Miller though. George loves him and will bend over backwards to please him. I hope you’re right fly
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
Rec'd for the use of Poppycock.
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by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 1:46 PM MST up reply actions
I love Faried
And I get the hating on Harrington, but I can totally understand why Karl would want Harrington out there to close. I don’t mind Al closing if he is rested and effective — lately he hasn’t been much of either, but that’s Karl playing him too long, not on Al.
Al is a scorer and someone who can hit that dagger three. There is an appeal in having such a versatile scorer for the Nuggets there.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
Yeah
but Manimal is a beast. I want a guy out there that hustles his ass off and goes after every rebound and loose ball
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
i understand goin w Al too
but not when hes playing 16-17 straight minutes in the 2nd half.
someone sell me Cement IVs sz. 9.5 or 10!!!!!!
let's go nuggets! who u wit?
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Yeah
That’s just totally stupid and you will never hear me defend Karl for that stupid bullshit.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
If last night games was any indication
of George realizing how important it is to have Faried down the stretch, then hopefully this shouldn’t change when Gallo and Nene is back
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by Colsportsfan on Mar 3, 2012 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
Faried was AMAZING
In the stretch last night.
That putback dunk after missing those free-throws was huge. He played some smart basketball to close things out. Karl sticking with a rookie in a close game was a huge step for Karl.
Fuck, I’m so glad February is over.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
Anyways i'd rather face the Thunder in the playoffs than the Spurs.
Pop terrifies me. He howns George.
I'd rather face the Clippers, Lakers, or Mavs
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:25 PM MST up reply actions
don't forget
Houston and Memphis
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by Colsportsfan on Mar 3, 2012 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
i'm not entirely convince Rockets will make the playoffs
they’ve had a very soft schedule till now. It’s gonna heal up in march. THey’re only 2 losses away from slipping to 9 seed
I believe Basketball Reference has them with like a 55% chance to make the playoffs, but that is definitely 9th best. But really, out of all the teams, I can’t help but feel like the Blazers are in huge trouble despite their awesome point differential.
i keep dancing on my own.
I can see us making a run towards the 3 seed
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:44 PM MST up reply actions
yeah it’s possible, though I think it’d take an injury to the Clips/Lakers. Just don’t see both those teams losing enough games otherwise.
i keep dancing on my own.
Lakers: Yes Clippers: No.
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I heard blazers had the easiest first half of the season in the league
and the hardest 2nd half of the season. That’s not good for a team that’s at .500 currently. I think Rockets will finish 8th or fall out. If they do fall out, I think Utah or Minnesota will sneak into that 8th seed. Don’t trust portland right now.
But they are good enough to run it when they get their sh*t together.
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"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
this isn't your portland of years past.
they have a huge issue at point guard and center, and their bench is pretty weak. They need to make a trade and focus. Portland of years past just recovered from injuries and made a run but had no real holes.
yeah, if the Blazers suffer even a relatively minor injury to a rotation guy they’ve got some serious problems.
i keep dancing on my own.
Which they did when LA went down.
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Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
With the Roy and Oden thing, god bless them if they ever recover from that.
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"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
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Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
Good point
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by TheMozgovCocktail on Mar 3, 2012 12:40 PM MST up reply actions
Houston’s the only one who’ll drop. Can’t play D to save their lives.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
I rather face neither
I just want to get out the 1st round for once, then after that its in the air
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by Colsportsfan on Mar 3, 2012 12:26 PM MST up reply actions
Bring it.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"This team is going to win a Super Bowl at some point."
Masai Ujiri, Brian Cashman: Magnificent Bastards
Supreme: Everyone gets a free pony.
I don't think healthy Nuggets should have to worry about anyone.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
Proper terms is Pwns.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions
Right now it appears Spurs will play Dallas
The one team that owns the Spurs is Dallas.
Honestly, just avoid playing the Spurs in the playoffs and I think a healthy Nuggets team can take on any other team ( and yes I am in the camp that Chandler is coming back for the stretch run and will be with us long term). Although if he is not here, we can use Rudy as a stop gap until he re-signs in the summer.
When will Karl recognize game and unleash the beasts?
Isn't half of Ty's assist was to Faried
I freaking love these 2 together
Colorado Offense: Making bad pitchers look like CY Young Winners.
Whoa
I’d be nervous. I’m always the sort that thinks once a player is cleared to play in a game that they still sit for another week just to make sure.
I don’t know. I just remember AAA coming back from that hammy twice last year only to re-injure it.
It’d be nice, but the Nuggets are deep enough.
I could see Nene returning. I don’t think his injury is as serious as Gallo’s. But Gallo might need a bit more time.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
Gallo and Nene were both suited up on wed and yesturday
so i think they’re both cleared and Gk has just held them out so far. But I’d be for using both against the spurs. If moz is out. I’d start Nene and Faried in the front court.
That'd be awesome
if they played. I have both on my fantasy team and I’ve been getting killed the last month.
Just like the Nuggets.
Hmmm.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
Well there is your first mistake
you never want players from your favorite team on your fantasy team. If they don’t play well or are injured, it’s a double whammy.
Formerly KS and CS
by ThrowItDownBigManThrowItDown on Mar 3, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
I know!
I would have cut Nene if I knew he would have been out all fucking month.
Still, I always like to keep one Nugget or two on my roster. Now I have three, as I picked up Faried. Dude’s a double-double machine.
Is your love worth the nausea it could bring?
Nothing would make me happy than to be 100% healthy and punch the Spurs in the mouth
But if either of these 2 still not 100% they must rest. The worst thing to happen is to have player back only get re injured again and be out even longer.
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by Colsportsfan on Mar 3, 2012 12:59 PM MST up reply actions
After Ty Lawsons 22 point 15 assist 7 rebound performance...
“Ty was pretty dominant (against Houston), but I’d actually like him to have more turnovers,” Karl said.
This guy says the most ridiculous things. He does go on to explain himself by saying he wants Ty to be more agressive, but come on man. You dont criticise a point guard for taking care of the ball. You dont say a guy should have turned the ball over 3 more times. He just had his career high assist game with only one turnover and you still find a way to nitpick. Horrible.
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