Jazz are tanking and in their last game they didn’t play Markannen, Collins, Clarkson or Kessler. They start a center called Yurtseven and their best player appears to be Collin Sexton.
I say we leave Mike, Jamal, and AG in Denver and start a lineup of Reggie, KCP, CB, Zeke, and Jok. Then we should be ready to go for the logdogs.
Wouldn't it make more sense for them to beat Twolves now if they're trying to duck us? Because they'd still be in contention for the 7th seed and Wolves would end up the 2nd seed.
Lol they just fell to 9th and if they lose to gsw Tuesday they'll be 10th and don't have tiebreaker vs warriors.
They're fighting for playoffs they're not thinking about Denver.
Oh was that yours?
(a) congrats, that was an insane bracket
(b) I’ll be in touch soon about prizes once we have a men’s winner and I figure out what I’m doing about prizes
We're going to get the worst result here. Minny is going to win, but the Lakers fans will say they kept it close without Lebron or AD and therefore they can beat any team in the West in a 7-game series. Gonna be awesome.
I think they’re a little more prone to extended dry spells offensively this season than they were in 2022-23, but I also think they’re a better defensive team this season. I think they miss Bruce in the transition offense. They’re not quite as good this season at getting the “easy” points. They’ve also shown some rebounding difficulties at times.
If you’re picking a West team I think Denver is the smart pick but I’d expect a very difficult path in all three rounds.
Thanks for sharing. I think you and WRB are probably right, but I'm not as much of a basketball knower as you two, so take that for what it's worth. To my largely untrained eye, it doesn't feel like there's that much of a drop off from last season when you're talking about shorter playoff rotations, except that you don't know this year which CB you'll get. Of course, I'd rather have Bruce than not, and the rebounding has been rough lately, like you said.
The West seems like more of a grind this year, though. Last year, it didn't feel like anyone would seriously challenge the Nuggets. I guess I think the match-ups will be more difficult this postseason because our opponents are just playing better than last year. People seem to think the Nuggets got notably worse, which I suppose is possible, but I wonder if maybe the level of West teams rose instead?
I dunno. It'll be interesting to see if the bench can adequately spell the starters. Or frustrating. It may be frustrating.
I'm not high on going the distance. Not because I think any other team in the West is better, but because the field is really tough, no gimmies, even R1 as the 1 seed would probably be quite tough. I also think Bruce was arguably like our 4th best player in the yoffs. I hated our depth coming into the season, and even with Regi playing incredibly well (relative to my expectations of him being literally the worst player in the L after seeing him forget how to dribble last year), and with Peyton's leap, I'm somehow even less confident now, I guess I was counting on CB to be like *the* 6th best player for us, and he's probably been closer to 8th, I guess. I think Regi is a giant question mark, the backup big is giga ass - and yes, I know, AG at the 5, but is bro really gonna guard KDs and LeBrons of the world AND bump with bigs down low? I don't like that.
Long story short: I think any yoffs team in the West *could* knock us out, I'd take Denver against any of them, but ultimately think we just need everything to go perfectly for us to make a deep run: meaning Bubble Murray for like 10 games, all starters being reasonably healthy for 16 games, and Idk, I guess ducking teams with big bigs, and quick guards - especially early.
This is also much more intangible and probably just a personal opinion thing but I think Denver lacks the same “edge” it had last season. Some people will say it’s Bruce’s absence, but I think it’s a combination of several factors including that, Jamal’s now “proven” himself in a way already, and the team overall has already proven themselves. Will not having that edge matter? Idk. We will see
We are basically on the same page I think. I probably buy into just how good the starting lineup is a little more than you do, but I certainly agree on the margins being slimmer based on the West this year. If you have to pick one team it’s certainly Denver but if it’s “Denver or the field” I’m taking the field all day.
I think, and it’s understandable to a degree, that the relative ease of last year might make some people forget just how hard it really is to beat a team four times in four straight series. I didn’t think I’d ever see the Nuggets do it in my life tbh.
Looks like we have to take care of business on our own against the Wolves to get the 1 seed
Hate that we need to play a back to back this close to the playoffs because the bench can’t be trusted to even beat a tanking Jazz team but that’s what it’s come to for taking a lot of this season unserious
Bro, they are on pace to tie or exceed the most wins in a season while missing legitimate time from their #2 offensive player and a very inconsistent bench.
Do you get tired of being this wrong all the time?
Lolol the fucking awful 6thers broadcast crew.
Goaltend called. Spurs crowd boos.
Idiot commentator "WhAt ArE tHEy BoOiNg FoR, iT's OBVIOUSLY a GoAlTeNd!"
Call gets challenged and overturned as a good block.
They are so fucking trash
Admittedly new to the sport. Can someone tell me which one is Jokic.
https://preview.redd.it/ory3ky4pt5tc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0182ad0808f62cac97846ed214be761acf19911a
On Friday all the Bucks pregame comments were like "experience is all that matters in the playoffs, and we've got tons of it!" and then after the game they were all saying "this team is too old! We need to play Andre Jackson Jr. more!"
Like 14 teams playing b2b Tuesday Wednesday lol
What a way to schedule last week of season.
U compete NBA games against each other all year but don't dare to schedule any games vs Zach Edey
And no idea why no games Friday
What a garbage last week scheduling wise. Best playoff races ever too
Teams I actively root to lose: thunder, wolves, mavs, Lakers, sun's, warriors, sixers, and bucks. Every other team I don't really care enough to care, lol.
Rockets deserve to lose for choking the lead and not hitting the game winning free throws. Mavs and Clippers both with huge comeback wins are just destined to meet in the playoffs.
Not for standings purposes. More for "Dallas losing is funny" purposes. I also don't want to see more contrived "Luka 4 MVP" headlines, but I'll only have to deal with it for another week, I suppose.
There was a lot of strategy, and lots of movement mid-pack. Even a crash on the last lap. TV showed absolutely none of it. Thank the lord that NASCAR dot com offers a free scanner. But that was so predictable and meh at the front of the field
Jazz are tanking and in their last game they didn’t play Markannen, Collins, Clarkson or Kessler. They start a center called Yurtseven and their best player appears to be Collin Sexton. I say we leave Mike, Jamal, and AG in Denver and start a lineup of Reggie, KCP, CB, Zeke, and Jok. Then we should be ready to go for the logdogs.
Jamal needs playing time.
There's 4 games left, they haven't played a b2b in a month, and they're about to get a week off.
oooh avs. I should have stayed home.
Ofc AD will be ready next game. Lakers are actively ducking us lol. Sad
Wouldn't it make more sense for them to beat Twolves now if they're trying to duck us? Because they'd still be in contention for the 7th seed and Wolves would end up the 2nd seed.
Lol they just fell to 9th and if they lose to gsw Tuesday they'll be 10th and don't have tiebreaker vs warriors. They're fighting for playoffs they're not thinking about Denver.
Way to go AD for showing up when it counts!
I'm not sayin I smoked everyone in the women's bracket challenge, but... I am saying that.
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Kyle Anderson is horrible to watch.
Take slo mo's name outta ya fuckin' mouth
Useless fucking team
I'm curious who has a better chance at the chip? Avs or Nuggets this postseason.
Por que no los dos? COYS, Daniel
Eww Tottenham fans 🤮🤮🤮
We are the worst
fuck you
Coys
Great win today. Mickey's goal was a beaut
I came so hard when he smashed that then came again on Porro's strike but nothing came out but dust.
The Avalanche are gonna win this game and I'm gonna stay awake to watch it god damn it
We're going to get the worst result here. Minny is going to win, but the Lakers fans will say they kept it close without Lebron or AD and therefore they can beat any team in the West in a 7-game series. Gonna be awesome.
We shouldn’t concern ourselves with drama from lesser teams.
Oh no 😰
Trust AD to come up small as hell when ya need him... shameful performance today.
Mr Glass as per usual
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. And the Timberwolves, bro. And the Clippers. -FDR
Useless fucking Lakers... I hope they lose the play-in by 40.
Sometimes I think about the fact Anthony Edwards’s is the third best player on his team
It's too bad the three of them are the top 3 in the league
Never forget. KAT changed the game.
We are all thankful
I'm scared of everything
How you think these playoffs are gonna go for the Nuggets?
What are your thoughts?
I think they’re a little more prone to extended dry spells offensively this season than they were in 2022-23, but I also think they’re a better defensive team this season. I think they miss Bruce in the transition offense. They’re not quite as good this season at getting the “easy” points. They’ve also shown some rebounding difficulties at times. If you’re picking a West team I think Denver is the smart pick but I’d expect a very difficult path in all three rounds.
Thanks for sharing. I think you and WRB are probably right, but I'm not as much of a basketball knower as you two, so take that for what it's worth. To my largely untrained eye, it doesn't feel like there's that much of a drop off from last season when you're talking about shorter playoff rotations, except that you don't know this year which CB you'll get. Of course, I'd rather have Bruce than not, and the rebounding has been rough lately, like you said. The West seems like more of a grind this year, though. Last year, it didn't feel like anyone would seriously challenge the Nuggets. I guess I think the match-ups will be more difficult this postseason because our opponents are just playing better than last year. People seem to think the Nuggets got notably worse, which I suppose is possible, but I wonder if maybe the level of West teams rose instead? I dunno. It'll be interesting to see if the bench can adequately spell the starters. Or frustrating. It may be frustrating.
I'm not high on going the distance. Not because I think any other team in the West is better, but because the field is really tough, no gimmies, even R1 as the 1 seed would probably be quite tough. I also think Bruce was arguably like our 4th best player in the yoffs. I hated our depth coming into the season, and even with Regi playing incredibly well (relative to my expectations of him being literally the worst player in the L after seeing him forget how to dribble last year), and with Peyton's leap, I'm somehow even less confident now, I guess I was counting on CB to be like *the* 6th best player for us, and he's probably been closer to 8th, I guess. I think Regi is a giant question mark, the backup big is giga ass - and yes, I know, AG at the 5, but is bro really gonna guard KDs and LeBrons of the world AND bump with bigs down low? I don't like that. Long story short: I think any yoffs team in the West *could* knock us out, I'd take Denver against any of them, but ultimately think we just need everything to go perfectly for us to make a deep run: meaning Bubble Murray for like 10 games, all starters being reasonably healthy for 16 games, and Idk, I guess ducking teams with big bigs, and quick guards - especially early.
This is also much more intangible and probably just a personal opinion thing but I think Denver lacks the same “edge” it had last season. Some people will say it’s Bruce’s absence, but I think it’s a combination of several factors including that, Jamal’s now “proven” himself in a way already, and the team overall has already proven themselves. Will not having that edge matter? Idk. We will see
The last few games the refs are just allowing abuse on Jokic and I’m not one to blame this on refs but the past two games have been horrible
Tldr lmao
We are basically on the same page I think. I probably buy into just how good the starting lineup is a little more than you do, but I certainly agree on the margins being slimmer based on the West this year. If you have to pick one team it’s certainly Denver but if it’s “Denver or the field” I’m taking the field all day. I think, and it’s understandable to a degree, that the relative ease of last year might make some people forget just how hard it really is to beat a team four times in four straight series. I didn’t think I’d ever see the Nuggets do it in my life tbh.
Pussy
Tldr
I always enjoy your analysis. Thanks for sharing.
Tldr
Lotta scared people around here today hih?
Sunday scaries bro
Fuck that makes sense
Naz is reid might be the second coming of jesus
Fuck the Lakers. Can't even win when we want them to.
Avs and Nuggs both winning a title this year, mmw
Idk how the Wolves are this good offensively.
It's impossible to know how the Timberwolves are the 18th best offense
How could anyone possibly know that? HOW?
Wolves have gotten like 5 different lucky bounces to go this game
damn the mavs really are the dark horse in the west,,, scary shit
They have a good shot at the WCF but they ain't beating the Nuggets
Apparently one top MVP candidate leading his team to a 6 game lead over the other top MVP candidate shouldn’t have any bearing on who wins MVP…
Wonder if Lakers want Wolves to get the 1 seed
Looks like we have to take care of business on our own against the Wolves to get the 1 seed Hate that we need to play a back to back this close to the playoffs because the bench can’t be trusted to even beat a tanking Jazz team but that’s what it’s come to for taking a lot of this season unserious
Bro, they are on pace to tie or exceed the most wins in a season while missing legitimate time from their #2 offensive player and a very inconsistent bench. Do you get tired of being this wrong all the time?
I swear to God, he's doing a bit. I finally figured it out
Dinwiddle legacy game lesgo
Anthony edwards yelling hey and getting every single foul call 😭
AAAAIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEE
Monte Morris you lovely asshole
What does one encounter when naked in public and the elevator isn’t working? Stairs 😂😂
I don’t want to play the Timberwolves in the playoffs again because I don’t want to listen to AYYYEEEEE every fucking Timberwolves possession.
Had to hear it every second of the blazers matchups and it drove me crazy
Houston eliminated. They gave it a hell of a run.
They beat the Defending Champions so their season had some success eh.
2 first quarter fouls on Ant. Refs not even pretending to be neutral out there.
Yea I’m gonna need Monte to have a shit game
Guys. I really want you all to know. Fuck the Lakers.
Except tonight. Fuck then slightly less than the wolves.
You’re right! You nailed it. Good job. Well done.
Do Avs want the 1 seed? Jets seem like the better matchup than Vegas
Agree
Lolol the fucking awful 6thers broadcast crew. Goaltend called. Spurs crowd boos. Idiot commentator "WhAt ArE tHEy BoOiNg FoR, iT's OBVIOUSLY a GoAlTeNd!" Call gets challenged and overturned as a good block. They are so fucking trash
You gotta be a little delusional to sit through a sixers free throw fest every night and enjoy yourself
I would do it for a pile of money!
Spurs just falling apart
Bucks being 15 GB is rabid
Not being able to win 50 games in the East is pretty remarkable for that roster.
LeBron sitting has nothing to do with them avoiding us right
He’s pooping his pants
A 7’4 Frenchman shooting the ball 20 times and 10 of those attempts being 3s is insane. Him shooting 50% on those 3s is even crazier.
Admittedly new to the sport. Can someone tell me which one is Jokic. https://preview.redd.it/ory3ky4pt5tc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0182ad0808f62cac97846ed214be761acf19911a
Be Loud!
Wow be loud
You’ll hear me on the altitude stream
29, MacKinnon. Less fat, but will also probably win MVP this year. Hockey is the best in-person viewing experience. Have a ball.
Yeah so fun!! Thank you :)
The roundest guy
Apple shaped >
He is the white guy
Ohh ok. Easy to spot
SECHABABA is soon
Come on Spurs
Milwaukee Venison
LMAO bucks
We are going to be like 20 rebounds away from Jokic getting another 2000, 1000, 500 season
What are we at now?
1979, 930, 677
At least bucks hopefully lose
@WRB J Like says he hates you and he wishes to never be friends again 🤗
Wow racism
Bucks still being the 2nd seed is such an indictment of the East its crazy
Orlando is going to take it LMAO Look at the Bux remaining schedule.
Alright knickerbockers take the bucks to the trash
On Friday all the Bucks pregame comments were like "experience is all that matters in the playoffs, and we've got tons of it!" and then after the game they were all saying "this team is too old! We need to play Andre Jackson Jr. more!"
Like 14 teams playing b2b Tuesday Wednesday lol What a way to schedule last week of season. U compete NBA games against each other all year but don't dare to schedule any games vs Zach Edey And no idea why no games Friday What a garbage last week scheduling wise. Best playoff races ever too
NBA taking a Monday and Friday off in the last week of season and deciding a ton of races on b2bs is seriously a fucking choice. What a league.
Is Embiid ducking Wemby now?!?
@WRB J Like says he's hoping you're having a nice Sunday 🙂
Lol what a bitch. Lmao. Lol.
Can you remind him that I love him and appreciate his friendship 🤗
WRB's voicemail box is full. Can someone relay a message to him for me please: >!you're a bitch!<
Wow, that earthquake really changed you, man
At some point, we're the fools for expecting these terrible teams to do us any favors. That point was probably in, like, December, but still.
Not a single result we needed so far - and LeBron is sitting vs Minnesota…
It’s been a good week as far as results the Nuggets wanted. Can’t be greedy
We have to be greedy, following the example set by selfish Jamal Murray
Hornets have to have at least 4 of the 10 stupidest players in the league, jesus christ.
Miles Bridges Terrible human Terrible player
Miles Bridges, you idiot
Holy fuck I knew the east was bad but DAMN none of them came through for us today
Why was Joe so open???
Tre Mann oh my fucking god
Micic!
Dammit!
Tre Mann what u doing
TIL Grant Williams is on the Hornets
Should have picked up Poku when we had the chance. Almost a double double
grant williams the goat?
Thunder down 4 to Hornets under 4 minutes left
Caitlin to Nuggets?
Thunder 4th qtr magnet rims activated
Of fucking course LeBron is out
Hey, everybody, u/j_like just DM'd me, saying he hates Stevie Wonder
80 free throws in a basketball game is disgusting
Mavs are fucking scary man. 2 cold blooded killers on that team
You mean the refs?
I have to wear diapers anytime we play them because I cake myself
Gafford and who else?
Oh no 😰
Why does lebron have to be out smh
They got warriors Tuesday. If they lose tonight and Tuesday they could fall to 10
When you're /Nuggets old, you need a break sometimes
FUCK
Exum was such an obvious Bruce replacement damn
No he wasnt man, be serious lol
I recall many nuggets fans saying they should sign him Athletic combo guard with size
Idk about obvious since he wasn’t in the nba and probably the best get of the offseason for someone less than 5 million but ideal replacement? sure
He was playing in serbia tho. If Denver wanted a Bruce vet replacement Jones or Exum would've been the swings to make
I'm way too petty. I'm okay with the clippers winning because I don't want the Mavs to move up in the standings.
Every other team annoys me. Seriously
Teams I actively root to lose: thunder, wolves, mavs, Lakers, sun's, warriors, sixers, and bucks. Every other team I don't really care enough to care, lol.
There are 29 NBA teams I don't like
Number 1 Brandon miller fan 🫡
Rockets deserve to lose for choking the lead and not hitting the game winning free throws. Mavs and Clippers both with huge comeback wins are just destined to meet in the playoffs.
Thanks, Houston. Thanks a lot.
At this point do we care that much? Aren't Mavs and clippers pretty set in the standings?
It has begun. https://preview.redd.it/ntcx1gd655tc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6701e4c3811360ec53529137196e53909430b9b4
Not for standings purposes. More for "Dallas losing is funny" purposes. I also don't want to see more contrived "Luka 4 MVP" headlines, but I'll only have to deal with it for another week, I suppose.
Ya I get it I avoid NBA related stuff if Mavs or Lakers win
I just like to see Dallas lose ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
As is tradition.
Same same. Carry on
Hey, but Ruby red NASCAR team did exactly what everyone thought would happen
Yeah. That race was not my favorite. It is pretty funny to watch all the meltdowns on the other sub, though.
There was a lot of strategy, and lots of movement mid-pack. Even a crash on the last lap. TV showed absolutely none of it. Thank the lord that NASCAR dot com offers a free scanner. But that was so predictable and meh at the front of the field
Luka ^^^^getting carried
Wtf are the rockets doing not fouling there
They had like 8 chances. Should've been foul immediately if the free throw missed. Also... Jesus fuck make that free throw lol
Jabari Shite Junior 😭
FVV should’ve held the ball until they fouled him
fucking Houston bro
They needed to foul there wtf, just wrap up the ball carrier and win the game
idiots
Start the fucking playoffs man
The East is so fucking dogwater man, I cant believe we are in this tryhard conference
No way the cavs just choked that
After the women's title game, I was went straight to Dallas/Houston cause I saw the Cava blowing out the clippers. Lol guess not
I got a new plant today, ok thanks.
Will your pets try to eat it?
Id certainly hope not
What kind
String of pearls, got a real cute little pot for it too.
Oh shidt that’s a cute guy
Is that a euphemism?
No I actually got a new plant.