Not sure anyone can beat Denver

HotRocks34 · Post #1 » by **HotRocks34** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:15 am

When Denver cranks it up they just tend to leave other teams in the dust. We saw it against the Warriors recently and it happened again tonight vs the Lakers.

I'm not sure Boston matches up well with Denver.

I thought Denver losing quality depth (Brown) as well as other teams improving may squash a Nuggets repeat, but Denver is looking better all the time.

They also have championship swag. Belief.

BigGargamel · Post #2 » by **BigGargamel** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:18 am

The improvement of Watson and a whole year of Jackson has mostly canceled out the loss of Brown.

The way this season has progressed is basically a carbon copy of how last season went as far as Denver. Other teams have just been a bit better.

I feel pretty confident that Denver is still the best team in the West. People quickly forgot how truly fantastic they were during their playoff run. They were hardly tested. This is the same group with the same coaching. Other teams may have improved but Denver wasn't suddenly going to get worse.

HotRocks34 · Post #3 » by **HotRocks34** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:21 am

BigGargamel wrote:The improvement of Watson and a whole year of Jackson has mostly canceled out the loss of Brown.

The way this season has progressed is basically a carbon copy of how last season went as far as Denver. Other teams have just been a bit better.

I feel pretty confident that Denver is still the best team in the West. People quickly forgot how truly fantastic they were during their playoff run. They were hardly tested. This is the same group with the same coaching.

Yes. And things are improving. Porter is hitting a whole new level. I also think Malone is coaching better.

BigGargamel · Post #4 » by **BigGargamel** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:27 am

HotRocks34 wrote:
BigGargamel wrote:The improvement of Watson and a whole year of Jackson has mostly canceled out the loss of Brown.

The way this season has progressed is basically a carbon copy of how last season went as far as Denver. Other teams have just been a bit better.

I feel pretty confident that Denver is still the best team in the West. People quickly forgot how truly fantastic they were during their playoff run. They were hardly tested. This is the same group with the same coaching.

Yes. And things are improving. Porter is hitting a whole new level. I also think Malone is coaching better.

MPJ will never live up to his contract and he will always have tunnel vision on offense, but the effort he puts into defense and rebounding compared to the past has been night and day. And he's only missed 1 or 2 games.

AleksandarN · Post #5 » by **AleksandarN** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:32 am

BigGargamel wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:
BigGargamel wrote:The improvement of Watson and a whole year of Jackson has mostly canceled out the loss of Brown.

The way this season has progressed is basically a carbon copy of how last season went as far as Denver. Other teams have just been a bit better.

I feel pretty confident that Denver is still the best team in the West. People quickly forgot how truly fantastic they were during their playoff run. They were hardly tested. This is the same group with the same coaching.

Yes. And things are improving. Porter is hitting a whole new level. I also think Malone is coaching better.

MPJ will never live up to his contract and he will always have tunnel vision on offense, but the effort he puts into defense and rebounding compared to the past has been night and day. And he's only missed 1 or 2 games.

But unfortunately his athleticism he won’t get back after three back surgeries. You see him he is pretty stiff out there. It is a shame. The dude has to wear a foot brace now because of drop foot. What could have been. At the time of that max contract he was on his way to be an offensive force then he injuries his back again. Too bad

zero rings · Post #6 » by **zero rings** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:32 am

Boston can definitely beat them. And any of Minn, OKC, or LAC if they have homecourt advantage.

Nuggets have a decent chance at repeating, but it's going to be a tougher road this time around. The West is stacked this year.

Goomba3666 · Post #7 » by **Goomba3666** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:35 am

I think Twolves got a chance for sure. Also think Fox would make life miserable for Murray.

sol537 · Post #8 » by **sol537** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:38 am

Denver vs Boston should be epic if both teams stay relatively healthy and make it… wow

DCasey91 · Post #9 » by **DCasey91** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:43 am

I do think Clippers is the best threat in West but their biggest weakness is their size inside and Hardenism late in games.

OKC - Too Young
Wolves - Too Dumb
GSW, Lakers - Too Old
Suns - One way

Unless it’s comes from the East but the Bucks have a Doc lol

I won’t be surprised if MPJ has some big shooting games in the playoffs

ChipotleWest · Post #10 » by **ChipotleWest** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:47 am

It'll be Boston/Denver, and Denver will win.

Karate Diop · Post #11 » by **Karate Diop** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:57 am

zero rings wrote:Boston can definitely beat them. And any of Minn, OKC, or LAC if they have homecourt advantage.

Nuggets have a decent chance at repeating, but it's going to be a tougher road this time around. The West is stacked this year.

Eh... I wouldn't give Boston much of a chance. When things get more physical in the playoffs it's unlikely they rise to the occasion. They're the perfect regular season team, but they want absolutely nothing to do with Denver.

Post #12 » by **zimpy27** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:57 am

In a series it's very tough.

I think any team could but it's unlikely.

Health is the only concern for me

Joshyjess · Post #13 » by **Joshyjess** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 4:59 am

Nah, if Boston plays well, not only will they win, but they can easily sweep Denver. Boston's top 6 are the best in the league (and one of the best to 6 in many, many years), and when they are on, nobody has a chance. This year is Boston's year, and the only team that can beat them are themselves. Denver is really good, but just not good enough.

Lalouie · Post #14 » by **Lalouie** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 5:03 am

HotRocks34 wrote:
BigGargamel wrote:The improvement of Watson and a whole year of Jackson has mostly canceled out the loss of Brown.

The way this season has progressed is basically a carbon copy of how last season went as far as Denver. Other teams have just been a bit better.

I feel pretty confident that Denver is still the best team in the West. People quickly forgot how truly fantastic they were during their playoff run. They were hardly tested. This is the same group with the same coaching.

Yes. And things are improving. Porter is hitting a whole new level. I also think Malone is coaching better.

i'm not a believer in porter but he only has to show up once or twice in a series

zero rings · Post #15 » by **zero rings** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 5:03 am

Karate Diop wrote:
zero rings wrote:Boston can definitely beat them. And any of Minn, OKC, or LAC if they have homecourt advantage.

Nuggets have a decent chance at repeating, but it's going to be a tougher road this time around. The West is stacked this year.

Eh... I wouldn't give Boston much of a chance. When things get more physical in the playoffs it's unlikely they rose to the occasion. They're the perfect regular season team, but they want absolutely nothing to do with Denver.

They're 47-12 with a +10.8 point differential. I'd say they have more than a good chance.

Forbes · Post #16 » by **Forbes** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 5:13 am

Don’t think anyone can beat them either without being hot.

My problem with Boston is Tatum is always good for 2-3 lower scoring games in these important series AND his PPG drop during the playoffs the last 2 years. They need 30 out of him Every game to win. Last year against the Heat he had 3 games way lower than his avg. Previous year in the finals against the warrior 2 low scoring games. Cant do that against the Nuggets.

ryan in Maine · Post #17 » by **ryan in Maine** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 5:17 am

Joshyjess wrote:Nah, if Boston plays well, not only will they win, but they can easily sweep Denver. Boston's top 6 are the best in the league (and one of the best to 6 in many, many years), and when they are on, nobody has a chance. This year is Boston's year, and the only team that can beat them are themselves. Denver is really good, but just not good enough.

No way do we sweep Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray lol c'mon.

azcatz11 · Post #18 » by **azcatz11** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 5:22 am

zero rings wrote:
Karate Diop wrote:
zero rings wrote:Boston can definitely beat them. And any of Minn, OKC, or LAC if they have homecourt advantage.

Nuggets have a decent chance at repeating, but it's going to be a tougher road this time around. The West is stacked this year.

Eh... I wouldn't give Boston much of a chance. When things get more physical in the playoffs it's unlikely they rose to the occasion. They're the perfect regular season team, but they want absolutely nothing to do with Denver.

They're 47-12 with a +10.8 point differential. I'd say they have more than a good chance.

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iLLmatic860 · Post #19 » by **iLLmatic860** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 5:26 am

Nuggets will have the best player on the floor in any series that they play so I would not be surprised at all if they went back to back

AussieCeltic · Post #20 » by **AussieCeltic** » Sun Mar 3, 2024 5:33 am

Homer talk here but I think Boston has a chance.

Slowing Jokic is damn near impossible, but Celtics have Horford/Tillman, who are strong, low centre of gravity guys who can allow Celtics to play him without doubling.

We’ve also got the wing defenders for Murray/MPJ and 5 guys who can attack them at all times.

I hope both teams remain healthy and we get to see the matchup as I think it will go the distance. Time will tell.

Denver back to back?