2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (Series tied 3-3)

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Who wins GAME 7 and goes to the WCFs?

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Post#3761 » by Airmiess » Tue May 7, 2024 10:41 am

pontius wrote:Only Jokic, Reggie, and Justin Holiday showed up to answer questions post-game. This last game really exposed this team's overall character and emotional maturity. It would have been hilarious if it wasn't pathetic. Calvin Booth will have to make some difficult decisions this summer.

Also, get the brooms ready. :lol:

They really thought they were about to be the next dynasty, they can't comprehend what's happening.
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Post#3762 » by BelgradeNugget » Tue May 7, 2024 10:54 am

This was the worst Nuggets playoff game of this era since they lost to Jazz in the bubble in G2 124-105, and then 124-87 in G3.
Thay also lost to the Clippers in the same playoffs 120-97 in G1.
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Post#3763 » by Pennebaker » Tue May 7, 2024 10:59 am

ahmetmekin wrote:I vividly remember, after being eliminated in 5 games, how some Lakers/Lebron fans claimed the Lakers were the second-best team in the west and was just unlucky to play the Nuggets in the first round.


Even though the Wolves are currently leading 2-0 against the Nuggets, who beat us 4-1, if I had to choose between the two of them for a playoff series, I’d still not pick the Nuggets. Our match-up against them just doesn't work in our favor. Plus, keep in mind that we did manage to beat the Wolves multiple times during the period when we couldn't beat the Nuggets.
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Post#3764 » by r0drig0lac » Tue May 7, 2024 11:13 am

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Johnny Firpo wrote:If the refs allow this kind of physicality - and I'm not saying that's right or wrong, it doesn't matter what I think - not only the Nuggets are toast and probably getting swept, but OKC/Mavs are toast too, and I think even the Celtics. They are not built for this with their three point spamming and not attacking the rim. Even if they match that physicality, their offense is simply not built for this. It will very interesting if the reffing baseline changes from series to series, because that can definitely determine who can win this year. I feel every series have different rule sets in place, or is it just me?

It seems like to me there has been a point made for the refs to make less calls/swallow the whistle in a manner that makes physicality/defenses more balanced I suppose. The Cavs-Orlando series was very physical, Knicks-Sixers, Mavs-Clippers, obviously this one as well. How many volume scorers are actually scoring at a decent %?

Obviously talented offensive players will struggle if they aren't used to it, especially since in the past the benefit of the whistle wasn't just free throws or whatever but you get too much space. Nobody wanted to put their #1 and #2 offensive option out to play defense to go get a quick foul because of a harden-esque arm hook.

I honestly enjoy it, it's an aspect of the game I missed since the 3pt revolution.

since 2015 I feel like these are the best games I've watched, the physicality allowed completely changes the game.
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Post#3765 » by eyeatoma » Tue May 7, 2024 11:18 am

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Post#3766 » by Dirk » Tue May 7, 2024 11:21 am

How long will the Wolves be allowed to play with 8 or 9 guys?

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 2-0) 

Post#3767 » by Mavrelous » Tue May 7, 2024 11:22 am

Airmiess wrote:
pontius wrote:Only Jokic, Reggie, and Justin Holiday showed up to answer questions post-game. This last game really exposed this team's overall character and emotional maturity. It would have been hilarious if it wasn't pathetic. Calvin Booth will have to make some difficult decisions this summer.

Also, get the brooms ready. :lol:

They really thought they were about to be the next dynasty, they can't comprehend what's happening.


Many of us did, ANT is a black swan event by himself, and then you have slew of other 3 lettered monsters like KAT, NAZ and NAW...
blicka wrote:Can't wait to see doncic on an island vs jimmy butler,paul george or kahwi leonard and those weak ass moves that work in europe getting shut down
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Post#3768 » by Dirk » Tue May 7, 2024 11:27 am

What shambles look like. Throwing stuff on the floor.

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Post#3769 » by CD_41 » Tue May 7, 2024 11:29 am

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Post#3770 » by Airmiess » Tue May 7, 2024 11:30 am

Mavrelous wrote:
Airmiess wrote:
pontius wrote:Only Jokic, Reggie, and Justin Holiday showed up to answer questions post-game. This last game really exposed this team's overall character and emotional maturity. It would have been hilarious if it wasn't pathetic. Calvin Booth will have to make some difficult decisions this summer.

Also, get the brooms ready. :lol:

They really thought they were about to be the next dynasty, they can't comprehend what's happening.


Many of us did, ANT is a black swan event by himself, and then you have slew of other 3 lettered monsters like KAT, NAZ and NAW...
Ive seen NAW around in Canada but im actually not familiar with his emergence as a pro, its weird
What are his biggest strengths ? I didn't watch much Minni this year
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Post#3771 » by Mavrelous » Tue May 7, 2024 11:32 am

Airmiess wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:
Airmiess wrote:They really thought they were about to be the next dynasty, they can't comprehend what's happening.


Many of us did, ANT is a black swan event by himself, and then you have slew of other 3 lettered monsters like KAT, NAZ and NAW...
Ive seen NAW around in Canada but im actually not familiar with his emergence as a pro, its weird
What are his biggest strengths ? I didn't watch much Minni this year

A pest 3&D guard, who can guard guards and small wings.
blicka wrote:Can't wait to see doncic on an island vs jimmy butler,paul george or kahwi leonard and those weak ass moves that work in europe getting shut down
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Post#3772 » by jscott » Tue May 7, 2024 11:33 am

Dirk wrote:What shambles look like. Throwing stuff on the floor.

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He needs to catch a suspension for that.
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Post#3773 » by shrink » Tue May 7, 2024 11:51 am

Airmiess wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:Ive seen NAW around in Canada but im actually not familiar with his emergence as a pro, its weird
What are his biggest strengths ? I didn't watch much Minni this year

He was one of the best in the NBA at ball screen navigation.

From the GM side, Wolves got him as a throw-in in the Conley-DLo deal. He was the 17th pick, but his career hadn’t gone anywhere because he had been traded several times and couldn’t find a role. The Wolves liked his defense and found him a role, and signed him last summer for two years, $4.7, $4.3. No way they will be able to afford him after next year.
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Post#3774 » by NY2k1 » Tue May 7, 2024 12:02 pm

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Awww, bless your heart. How is Embiid doing btw, what do you think about the semifinal chances this year?



Embiid would have been fine if the refs didn't gift the Knicks the series. Just like they're doing against the Pacers now.


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Post#3775 » by Karate Diop » Tue May 7, 2024 12:20 pm

I respek the Wolves. But this series isn't over...
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Post#3776 » by sikma42 » Tue May 7, 2024 12:26 pm

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This was indeed not fun for Jamal Murray


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Post#3777 » by Baseline81 » Tue May 7, 2024 12:26 pm

Karate Diop wrote:I respek the Wolves. But this series isn't over...

Should the Wolves split at home to make the series 3-1, just know they have not lost 3-straight all season.
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Post#3778 » by hauntedcomputer » Tue May 7, 2024 1:04 pm

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A few weeks ago this guy literally cosplayed a major motion picture character for an international ad campaign...

Can we please retire this "Aw shucks" brand? It worked for a while until he built some celebrity capital to cash in.
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Post#3779 » by kveble » Tue May 7, 2024 1:07 pm

Karate Diop wrote:I respek the Wolves. But this series isn't over...


The series is definitely over. Denver has nothing on Minnesota. It's going to be an easy sweep. Let's hope Murray and Jokic will be better next year, to give Minnesota some competition.
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Post#3780 » by ReddoverKobe » Tue May 7, 2024 1:07 pm

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This was indeed not fun for Jamal Murray


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