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Post by famicommander on Nov 27, 2024 23:20:39 GMT -5
Dario again the only DNP.
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Post by freakns on Nov 28, 2024 3:04:03 GMT -5
22/8/4 for Jamal. 2 really good games in a row. 22 points, against Jazz. is that really "really good"? it was OK game. and as soon as he did something Nuggets just destroyed Jazz... if Jamal plays good, Nuggets are good team. if he up his game, which is something we all hoping for, Nuggets are 2023 playoff Nuggets. that equation hasn't really changed despite losing Brown and KCP. most worrisome thought is Nuggets are good team with Russ instead of Jamal. not Championship team, but good team. and if cant play up to level of 36 yrs old Russell Westbrook, then just retire. I really never put everything on one player, and I defended Jamal here... but I've been through some games this season in past few days, and he is not only most obvious reason Nuggets aren't good, he is by far biggest problem Nuggets have now. he is slowing down the offense, he is having the ball most of the time, and drives just aren't there. his defense has been, hands down, Jordan Poole's level. even worse at moments. so no, he hasn't been really good two games in the row. he is showing signs of life is biggest I could give him. |
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Post by wizardofcozz on Nov 28, 2024 5:38:20 GMT -5
22/8/4 for Jamal. 2 really good games in a row. 22 points, against Jazz. is that really "really good"? it was OK game. and as soon as he did something Nuggets just destroyed Jazz... if Jamal plays good, Nuggets are good team. if he up his game, which is something we all hoping for, Nuggets are 2023 playoff Nuggets. that equation hasn't really changed despite losing Brown and KCP. most worrisome thought is Nuggets are good team with Russ instead of Jamal. not Championship team, but good team. and if cant play up to level of 36 yrs old Russell Westbrook, then just retire. I really never put everything on one player, and I defended Jamal here... but I've been through some games this season in past few days, and he is not only most obvious reason Nuggets aren't good, he is by far biggest problem Nuggets have now. he is slowing down the offense, he is having the ball most of the time, and drives just aren't there. his defense has been, hands down, Jordan Poole's level. even worse at moments. so no, he hasn't been really good two games in the row. he is showing signs of life is biggest I could give him. 100% agree |
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Post by nuggetshipster on Nov 28, 2024 6:14:15 GMT -5
Dario again the only DNP. Malone clearly hates Booth |
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Post by nuggetshipster on Nov 28, 2024 6:14:34 GMT -5
Westbrook is awesome. And Braun.. wow
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Post by wizardofcozz on Nov 28, 2024 8:25:29 GMT -5
Westbrook is awesome. And Braun.. wow Looked great with Jok,not nearly as good in his stint in the 4th. |
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Post by sawyeral on Nov 28, 2024 10:02:23 GMT -5
I know everyone likes Russ’ energy and hustle, and he (like most every player ever) plays decent alongside Jok…but going 3-9 with a 5:3 TO:ast is not what I’d consider ‘awesome’.
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Post by freakns on Nov 28, 2024 10:19:49 GMT -5
thats kind of every single player since Malone took over.
and it is to Malone's credit that he has 6 consecutive playoff appearance with bottom 5 benches in NBA and he also won a title. thats really something. coaching your first team so good, that once you took one or multiple players from that starting lineup, everything fells apart, and you still winning games? thats something.
for example, since 2018, Nuggets are 10-16 without Nikola Jokic in their lineup. they are 305-168 overall. simply incredible job by winningest coach in Nuggets history. every time you break starting lineup, team fells apart. every time starters play, team is best in NBA. and since we know starters have changed during this period, only common denominator is Michael Malone
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Post by Ring on Nov 28, 2024 14:28:28 GMT -5
Jamals last 2 games below:
20/4/7 with 0 turnovers.
22/4/8 with 1 turnover.
If we're not considering that really good I'm not really sure what we're doing anymore. He shot 16-31 in those games so >50% and he put those numbers up with just 2-11 from 3. So 14-20 from 2. AKA 70%. He has looked much more like his normal self lately. Moving around much better. It's a step in the right direction and that is extremely important right now.
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Post by freakns on Nov 28, 2024 16:15:24 GMT -5
omg, have you watched Knicks game? if you have, and you are saying he was really good, I guess you are correct. there is really nothing more to be said.
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Post by wizardofcozz on Nov 28, 2024 17:27:36 GMT -5
omg, have you watched Knicks game? if you have, and you are saying he was really good, I guess you are correct. there is really nothing more to be said. I will agree he's moved better the last two games, which has resulted in more production but his defenders has been proud still, though Utah game was better than NYK, but it was a horrible Utah team that leads the league in turnovers. I |
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Post by Ring on Nov 28, 2024 18:40:09 GMT -5
omg, have you watched Knicks game? if you have, and you are saying he was really good, I guess you are correct. there is really nothing more to be said. I'm only talking about the offensive side of the ball. Murray, like the rest of the team was terrible and gave no effort defensively against the Knicks. Jokics defense last night was pretty bad. Do I bring that up? No. It's not really relevant. The Nuggets have a team defense issue right now. It's not just one or two guys. The effort isn't there and that recognition isn't there. Guys are constantly recognizing rotations late. Guys like Watson can get away with it because of his length. Guys like Murray can't. If Murray is bad on offense the Nuggets can't win a Championship. If he's bad on defense they can. |
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Post by freakns on Nov 29, 2024 2:05:05 GMT -5
if Jamal is bad on defense Nuggets can't win championship.
last year against Boston. thats the Jamal you need to win championship. decisive, confident, and good(by his standards) on defense. if Jamal sux on defense, then Jokic has to cover after him, and if there is one thing Jokic cant do, its protecting the paint against penetrating players. so Jamal needs to stand his ground. Nuggets can have AG as rim protector and Jokic on some wing guarding outside as final solution, but thats not what they want to do cause they want Jokic on rebounds...
as for offense, yes, his shooting is important. his assists also, especially the ones he doesnt ditch to Jokic. but for me, most important thing is him running the offense alongside Jokic. last year against Minnesota, Jamal hasn't run the offense at all. he was more of a spot up shooter, and he is doing same this year. and that is not best version of Nuggets. with Jamal running everything, Jokic can take few offensive possesions off, or just put his ass on low post and work there. then while Jokic is running things, Jamal can chill... thats how they are most effective, and that is the thing Nuggets missing. not only higher shooting percentage
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Post by duh88 on Nov 29, 2024 3:32:52 GMT -5
Dario again the only DNP. Malone clearly hates Booth No - Malone gave Dario a chance (second and third chances, really). Dario just sucks. |
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Post by duh88 on Nov 29, 2024 3:33:26 GMT -5
I know everyone likes Russ’ energy and hustle, and he (like most every player ever) plays decent alongside Jok…but going 3-9 with a 5:3 TO:ast is not what I’d consider ‘awesome’. Brother - at his contract, and the previous "history" of backup PG's on this team - yes, RW is awesome. |
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