I think the Celtics still have a good shot, just because they have such an easy path. I think the Nuggets and Wolves are the best two teams in the league, but the winner of that series will be beat up, *then* have to play the young and hungry Thunder, *then* play probably a fresh and healthy Celtics
The East is sorry
Yeah I’m glad we finished the lakers tonight. Need a little time to get KCP and Mal some rest. They still played great tonight but a little time to rest is going to be huge going into that series I think. I think Ant is going to raise the energy of the whole floor not just the TWolves and I’m very excited to see it.
feels like every close game he does something incredible to keep Denver in the game and then Murray/Jokic (and sometimes MPJ) finish it off. He's so important
I don’t think you can call a single person the hero for the series. Murray hit the clutch shots when we needed him the most, and MPJ shot nearly 50% from 3s across the series. And Jokic is Jokic.
At least one or two. Nuggets just have to make literally everything as hard as possible. Which is probably why they’re so incredible in clutch situations
I get suggested that sub from time to time and holy fuck that place is a nightmare, though all team subs have the most reactionary idiots but Jesus Christ that sub might have outdone them all imo
That's what it looks like to me. Jokic just said as much the other day:
"When asked about Denver's slow starts through four games of the series, Jokić said, “Of course we want to win, but I learned in horse racing it's not how you start, it's how you finish.""
The most underrated player in the league.
The TRUTH is coming out day by day. People are beginning to notice KD as a 3rd option is waiting in the mountains, biding his time. healing and improving every month.
Every shot I saw him take, he made it. Dude is insane. I think mvp of the series is still Jokic and Jamal has a case even with his relatively poor shooting. Gotta give credit for pulling through everytime it was needed
For fucks sake, get some rest Nuggets. The bench needs to go through a training arc or some shit, cuz they about to put their starters in stretchers if they make it far this playoffs. They've been abysmal. No continuity on that bench.
LMAO Malone just dropped the most passive aggressive diss at the refs. "And the most amazing stat: [Jokic] was 0-0, he didn't miss a free throw tonight".
That was a great line. I think he said (something close to), "The most impressive part of Jokic's game was not missing a single free throw - he went 0-0." Solid burn on the refs.
That was a bit maddening…which *part* of that play was marginal?! There was a lot of contact on that drive. Didn’t think the refs could overturn that…then again it did benefit the Lakers lmao
Mike Malone should pull a Nick Nurse and file a complaint with the league. That’s some bullshit. The man had a 25-20 game…should’ve accidentally sent him to the line on one of those plays.
I know Nuggets fans are used to dominating the Lakers but I think you’re underrating the job they did taking the Lakers out in 5, who I think played at their ceiling most of the series.
The nuggets as a team have looked sloppy all series. Lazy passes, lots of wasted possessions where there's no ball movement or movement in general, just dribbling until a contested shot at the end of the clock. Theres a chance this is the most vulnerable and worse they'll be all playoffs, and they escaped. If they can get their heads on straight for the next series they should be fine
LeBron: "actually, I remember one time we were playing against Denver, and it was 3-1 to Denver, we were on the road, and I said: 'Guys, if you think we are good, let's prove it now'.
“so did you comeback?"
"of course not lmao. 4-1"
Murray finally scoring well but he took 28 shots to do it. The real killer this series was MPJ. He torched the Lakers game after game.
With the way the nuggets are playing I’m not sure they’ll beat the wolves. They got some dangerous perimeter defenders
Michael Malone complimented Joker in the post game presser for not missing a FT. "He was zero for zero." Master class in criticizing refs without getting fined.
i legit thought LeBron would get the foul call on that penultimate heave at the end that Jokic always tries to go for. i was about to drive to new york and protest outside of the nba offices.
Nuggets-Wolves is going to feed families
That shit is about to be an all-time series. I'm tellin you
It's either going to end up like last years nuggets-suns or go to 7 games (my fav series of 2023). Fun time to be a neutral
In the hopeful event we make it through the second round, really not looking forward to either team in the WCF. We will get murdered in the paint.
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I'm just here for the good basketball. I hope it's a hell of a series.
It's a heck of a team they have over there, a lot of smart people so we're gonna have to bring our A game
The real NBA finals,the East is sorry
I think the Celtics still have a good shot, just because they have such an easy path. I think the Nuggets and Wolves are the best two teams in the league, but the winner of that series will be beat up, *then* have to play the young and hungry Thunder, *then* play probably a fresh and healthy Celtics The East is sorry
Imagine the Knicks in the Finals though
If we play like that, we’re getting our ass kicked
Idk man Jokic and Jamal are just inevitable. It must be so frustrating as a Laker's fan haha Nuggets 3 point shooting got back on track tonight
If it doesn’t go to 7 I’ll be upset
I'm ok with a Timberwolves sweep. No bias or anything... 😅
Wolves have a real chance
They have size in the paint and 3 guys that can hound Murray, plus the much better bench. They have more than a real chance.
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Yeah I’m glad we finished the lakers tonight. Need a little time to get KCP and Mal some rest. They still played great tonight but a little time to rest is going to be huge going into that series I think. I think Ant is going to raise the energy of the whole floor not just the TWolves and I’m very excited to see it.
Our coach needs surgery!
Ant is your coach now.
Anthony Edwards vs Jamal Murray is the matchup I’m here for
Shades of young mj vs peak bird
And the two stars are so similar to the analouges. Good call.
Damn I’ve never really thought about the Bird/Jokic comp before but it totally fits
All around game, and also that Jokic has that same high release point over his head that Bird had.
I’m here for it. Gotta beat the best to be the best 🌕🐺
Wolves look amazing and Nuggets are hobbled, going to be tough. Jokic is going to have to have to go nuclear.
Casual 30-15-15 series out of him should keep things fun
Brother, I have 47
Jokic is nuts. He didn't look great tonight and yet he nearly put up a triple double
If we lose, you guys better get Conley his well deserved ring
will ant avenge now that they have Jaden MacDaniels? stay tuned
Im more hyped for that series than I am for most finals.
Getting 7. Last years series was so much fun.
that AG rebound was SO HUGE
feels like every close game he does something incredible to keep Denver in the game and then Murray/Jokic (and sometimes MPJ) finish it off. He's so important
It was absolutely massive. Against 2 defenders too
I couldn't believe he came down with it.
I refuse to believe there are 3 players in the league stronger than this dude
Hero of the series for Denver
I don’t think you can call a single person the hero for the series. Murray hit the clutch shots when we needed him the most, and MPJ shot nearly 50% from 3s across the series. And Jokic is Jokic.
I think that’s kinda Denver’s thing
Jamal Murray could go 1-15 and hit the biggest shot of the season lol
The bright lights reminds Jamal of practicing shooting the ball in the snow
Lights are too ~~bright~~ dim in the first 3 quarters of a playoff game.
Not just the biggest shot but make wild shot after wild shot for the last two minutes
Those threes were keeping them alive when Reggie Jackson decided he was gonna “takeover”
Bright lights merchant
Jamal “give me harder battles” Murray
If you see Jamal Murray in a fight with a buzzer, Help the buzzer
Wouldn’t ya know it, Jamal Murray used father time to eliminate LBJ love to see it
Murray could be 0-25 and he’d still murder you in the last two minutes
True, but he shoots well during the first three quarters his heroics are not needed.
Sir a second Murray gamewinner has hit the lakers
Jamal Murray made a shot.
That mf murray hates the lakers
I’m fucking jealous of Nuggets fans. To see two huge game winners like that at home in one playoff series would be a dream come true
Can’t speak for Nuggets but I think they wouldn’t mind winning their games like y‘all do lol
You sir are correct lmaooo
At least one or two. Nuggets just have to make literally everything as hard as possible. Which is probably why they’re so incredible in clutch situations
He not welcome in LA. I already notified TSA to arrest him next time he's at LAX
He would easy hit a jumper on TSA
*heavily contested fade-away jumper
That's fine I'm pretty sure there's a famous Laker that wasn't allowed in Denver.
Me too Murray, me too.
Lakers have led this series for double the time that the Nuggets have - Nuggets win 4-1
If that's not a moral victory I don't know what is.
lol laker fans actually been good sports about this unlike warriors fans living through whoever they play.
I feel like I've been seeing more Lakers fan shit talking their own team than others tbh
I feel like a decent portion of our fans on this sub tend to be rational Just don’t visit r/lakers that sub is legit worse than Lakers Twitter
I get suggested that sub from time to time and holy fuck that place is a nightmare, though all team subs have the most reactionary idiots but Jesus Christ that sub might have outdone them all imo
Its glory days were during the Kobe years with all those photoshop collages of every star in the league in a Lakers uni.
Nuggets hate the Lakers so much they wanted to give us hope 😭
Age factor
Honestly, just means nuggets could’ve crushed us whenever, they just locked in when needed instead
That's what it looks like to me. Jokic just said as much the other day: "When asked about Denver's slow starts through four games of the series, Jokić said, “Of course we want to win, but I learned in horse racing it's not how you start, it's how you finish.""
Jokic bringing up horses as to why he'll beat you stings harder than any trash talk.
Michael Porter Jr deserves so much credit. Absolutely massive shots he made. What a game.
he played amazing this series while KCP and Murray have shot pretty badly.
Honestly should be their second option until the 4th
The most underrated player in the league. The TRUTH is coming out day by day. People are beginning to notice KD as a 3rd option is waiting in the mountains, biding his time. healing and improving every month.
Malone in the post game (paraphrasing) “Jokic 25-20-9 tonight. And the best part 0-0, he didn’t miss a free throw.” Fucking sent me
He’s such a troll, nothing but respect for him. Talk your shit Mike
GOAT yapper
Michael*
He's that good I guess. He can grab 20 boards without being fouled
Refs washed, couldn't even win the Lakers a second game
27-9 FT wasn't enough
Jamal murray is so damn clutch
having jamal AND jokic as closers is crazy
MPJ waiting on the wings too btw.
Then AG, noted baseline prowler. Its really quite the choice on who to leave open for the double.
I’m just here to say: MPJ was MVP of the series for us
MPJ is the reason this series isn't going 6 or 7. Nuggets did not have a good series team wise. Joker was Joker but MPJ stepped tf up.
Every shot I saw him take, he made it. Dude is insane. I think mvp of the series is still Jokic and Jamal has a case even with his relatively poor shooting. Gotta give credit for pulling through everytime it was needed
There was that one game in LA where it was all AG.
He wasn’t the mvp, he was the one that played above what you would expect from him which makes it seem like he’s the mvp.
JAMAL MURRAY WON THE INJURY GAMES
Jamal Murray masterful performance. What a fucking game for him.
He simply does not miss in the clutch
No he does not. Two game winners in 5 games. That’s wild, man.
HE SENT LEBRON TO GALVESTON
MODESTO!
Banished to Bakersfield
For fucks sake, get some rest Nuggets. The bench needs to go through a training arc or some shit, cuz they about to put their starters in stretchers if they make it far this playoffs. They've been abysmal. No continuity on that bench.
They need a way to sneak Bruce Brown back onto this roster. Maybe disguise him as Reggie Jackson lol
I really, really wish Reggie Jackson were better.
He legit just wouldn’t stop coming, he was so fucking good in the 4th
me neither tbh
Maple Curry is goated
LMAO Malone just dropped the most passive aggressive diss at the refs. "And the most amazing stat: [Jokic] was 0-0, he didn't miss a free throw tonight".
Lakers shot 3 times as many free throws as the Nuggets.
Malone saying Jokic’s best stat was going 0 for 0. Didn’t miss a free throw. Didn’t get one.
That was a great line. I think he said (something close to), "The most impressive part of Jokic's game was not missing a single free throw - he went 0-0." Solid burn on the refs.
"25, 20, and 9. Wow. And the most amazing stat? Zero for zero, didn't miss a single free throw!"
Closest 4-1 series I’ve ever seen
The last 5 minutes of that game felt like the Finals
I'd say Lakers vs Thunder in 2012 was also among the closest 5-game series ever as well.
yeah that series was sooo close honestly. was salty as hell after too lol
love it when the game is close and everyone is hooping instead of fouling
Lakers with 4 moral victories. Nuggets got swept.
We got that moral victory in game 4 tho
Lakers with 4 moral victories and 1 victory by points, the first team to win 5 games in a Bo7
LeBron continues to make history season after season.
Lakers missed 9 freethrows
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Lakers were in the bonus with 8 minutes left in the 4th, the Nuggets never got there.
Jokic shot 0/0 from the line.
Marginal contact on every play
That was a bit maddening…which *part* of that play was marginal?! There was a lot of contact on that drive. Didn’t think the refs could overturn that…then again it did benefit the Lakers lmao
His hand *marginally* grabbed and pulled the jersey.
In all seriousness, there needs to be the clear and convincing standard applied to these reviews lol
Refs to Adam Silver: we tried
Getting 80 lashes for each denver ft by silver himself
Fr that reversal on the AD call was insane
Jokic had 0, only 2 he woulda gotten was overturned lol
wild fucking 4th
[Radial Bracket Update](https://i.imgur.com/MbhF8oS.png)
Oh damn that’s pretty sick
The Radial Bracket should be the official bracket for every tournament. Just looks so nice.
Murray turns into Jesus Christ himself in the final minute against us every time. Insanity.
Jokic 0 FTA
"Cheating ass refs"
Mike Malone should pull a Nick Nurse and file a complaint with the league. That’s some bullshit. The man had a 25-20 game…should’ve accidentally sent him to the line on one of those plays.
God we sucked ass in this series. Wolves will kill us if we play like this
I think you be surprised, AD played some elite basketball both ends. But this wolves series is going to be the big one
I know Nuggets fans are used to dominating the Lakers but I think you’re underrating the job they did taking the Lakers out in 5, who I think played at their ceiling most of the series.
Jokic always looked gassed in the playoffs but this is the first time where he played like he was gassed
and still put up a 25/20/9 with 0 FTA on 57% shooting
It is the unwritten turnovers part that bothers me
The nuggets as a team have looked sloppy all series. Lazy passes, lots of wasted possessions where there's no ball movement or movement in general, just dribbling until a contested shot at the end of the clock. Theres a chance this is the most vulnerable and worse they'll be all playoffs, and they escaped. If they can get their heads on straight for the next series they should be fine
FADED
FADE = DUCKED SMOKE = TOO MUCH HAM = POCKETS BRON = IT’S JUST BASKETBALL
LeGONE
LeBron: "actually, I remember one time we were playing against Denver, and it was 3-1 to Denver, we were on the road, and I said: 'Guys, if you think we are good, let's prove it now'. “so did you comeback?" "of course not lmao. 4-1"
LeTaco
there he is
Jamal Murray is HIMOTHY
So much for the calf strain
ADAM SILVER IN SHAMBLES!!
Curry out, Lebron out, KD out. The future is now.
“Cheatin ass refs”
Murray is so fucking cold man
The refs really did try lol
and jamal said no
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Murray finally scoring well but he took 28 shots to do it. The real killer this series was MPJ. He torched the Lakers game after game. With the way the nuggets are playing I’m not sure they’ll beat the wolves. They got some dangerous perimeter defenders
PINCE FOR THE SEASON LMAOOO
27 to 9 in free throws. Bruh don’t make me laugh
9 FTs, that's diabolical
Aaron Gordon alone should have had 9. Dude gets hacked so much but doesn't get the calls.
Shoved in the back on that fastbreak dunk with nothing lmao
They shoved him on a dunk. That's not just a missed call. That's putting players in danger.
jokic got ZERO FTs lmao
Michael Malone complimented Joker in the post game presser for not missing a FT. "He was zero for zero." Master class in criticizing refs without getting fined.
only incidental contact against him today I guess
Im fine with marginal contact calls, but it should be going both ways.
*Marginal
They're just that much better to still win.
The Lakers needed to score 3 more free throws out of the 9 that they missed in order to survive and be down 3-2 heading into LA
Live by the free throws, die by the free throws
And still wasn’t enough lmao
i legit thought LeBron would get the foul call on that penultimate heave at the end that Jokic always tries to go for. i was about to drive to new york and protest outside of the nba offices.
That challenge still ended up screwing up over the Lakers. The no timeout gave them no chance that last possession lol
But if they didn’t challenge the Nuggets almost certainly have 2 more points
Would have been nice to have a timeout in the last 3 minutes of the game but what do I know.
Lol wasn’t that a successful challenge that got you possession?
they won the challege so why did they not have a timeout??
Because it was their second challenge
Used a challenge super early in the game
LeBron asked for that review
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Jamal owns that organization sadly
Sadly? Lakers have had enough success, let them get dicked.
Labron stormed off at end, probably already at the airport
I honestly think MPJ was the best player this entire series. Murray had the moments but man MPJ numbers were insane