Game Thread PLAYOFFS: ROUND 2, GAME 4: NUGGETS @ BLAZERS - MAY 5, 2019 - SUNDAY, 4:00 PM, TNT

[Jade Falcon]

Zach was brutal. Started with the missed point blank bunny in the second.

But but but..........HE'S ONLY 21!

Don't you know that 7-foot tall players start hitting layups when they're in their mid-20s?!

 

[RSC60]

Another thing nobody is realizing is Denver doesn’t give a fuck about this series. It’s all an investment for them. But us we need this and much more...

Denver doesn’t even have our fan base but we still can’t use our own home court advantage..

Fuck the nuggets

 

[BonesJones]

Another thing nobody is realizing is Denver doesn’t give a fuck about this series. It’s all an investment for them. But us we need this and much more...

Denver doesn’t even have our fan base but we still can’t use our own home court advantage..

Fuck the nuggets

Hahaha what the actual hell are you talking about?

You think Denver doesn't care about this series? Are you serious?

Yikes.

 

[kjironman1]

Curry 4 threes in the first half...Stotts doesnt make plays for him to get the ball in the 2nd half

Yes he did. They absolutely tried to get Curry the ball in the second half. Watch the game again. Denver doubled Curry the second he got the ball. Curry however didn't pass well out of the double and when he did, the open look was missed.
That is not on Stotts or Curry. Just the way the game went.
Portland got destroyed in the third Quarter because of fouls and missed shots.

 

[BonesJones]

But but but..........HE'S ONLY 21!

Don't you know that 7-foot tall players start hitting layups when they're in their mid-20s?!

Nurkic...?

Zach shot over 64.3% from 0-3 feet this year, which matches Nurkic's career high. Nurkic shot 60.3% from that range this year.

I just gotta be honest: You sound like a hater...

 

[crandc]

People act like winning in Denver is impossible but Blazers won game two much more easily than game three. When you think about it they have not had much home court advantage this series.

 

[BonesJones]

Yes he did. They absolutely tried to get Curry the ball in the second half. Watch the game again. Denver doubled Curry the second he got the ball. Curry however didn't pass well out of the double and when he did, the open look was missed.
That is not on Stotts or Curry. Just the way the game went.
Portland got destroyed in the third Quarter because of fouls and missed shots.

Problem is, I feel like we don't have enough sets to free 3pt shooters. I feel like it's predictable after a while. I feel like we have too many sets that weave into handoffs/pick n roll and not enough creativity in terms of off-ball movement to free space.

 

[kjironman1]

How many points for ET tonight?

Zero but he only shot the ball twice. He is doing other things on the court and i am pretty happy about that actually.

 

[kjironman1]

Lol I’m very happy our players aren’t like a lot of y’all. Giving up so easily, JUST GOTTA WIN TWO MORE GAMES. We are FULLY capable of that.

I totally agree. But i also see that both teams are fully capable of winning this series. It's been so close every game. I don't expect it to be any different for game 5.

 

[illmatic99]

Zero but he only shot the ball twice. He is doing other things on the court and i am pretty happy about that actually.

like what

 

[Jade Falcon]

Nurkic...?

Zach shot over 64.3% from 0-3 feet this year, which matches Nurkic's career high. Nurkic shot 60.3% from that range this year.

I just gotta be honest: You sound like a hater...

Zach was brutal. Started with the missed point blank bunny in the second.

I know you have a hard on for the kid, but try and pay attention, Bones.

And it's not being a "hater" to see that the hype on him is not only misplaced, but that he wasn't worth a #10 pick. In fact, NO project should EVER be a top-10 pick.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I'm so damn depressed right now.

We will win the next game.

 

[kjironman1]

We have to win 1 game away.

Lets not lie to ourselves we should have lost game 2 99% of time Denver had 30 wide open 30s and dozen in and out roll outs on the rim, we played like crap that game everyone knows that win was a bogus win and yea we take it, but we truly did not actually deserve to beat them, we need Lillard to step up and find his shot next game

I can say the exact same thing about the game today. You will not see 3-13 shooting from 3 point many times from three of Portland starters. Aminu 1-4, Harkless 0-2, Lillard 2-7

 

[Labinot41]

I can say the exact same thing about the game today. You will not see 3-13 shooting from 3 point many times from three of Portland starters. Aminu 1-4, Harkless 0-2, Lillard 2-7

I wouldn't say that.

 

[BonesJones]

I know you have a hard on for the kid, but try and pay attention, Bones.

And it's not being a "hater" to see that the hype on him is not only misplaced, but that he wasn't worth a #10 pick. In fact, NO project should EVER be a top-10 pick.

I hate when people say "project". Its too vague and doesnt accurately reflect anything. He was a very solid contributor off the bench for a playoff team and isnt even 21 and a half yet. Most "projects" wouldnt be at that point. And this is despite the fact that he still needs to add 20 lbs of muscle, which will be a huge help to his game.

 

[kjironman1]

like what

How about 4 rebs, 2 assists that should have been 4 or 5. A block that didn't get counted on the box. He locked down Milsap twice and caused two turnovers. One should have been called a steal but it was more of a deflection. +4 while on the court but i really hate that stat. However collins, Curry, Hood and Turner were all positive plus minus.

 

[Jade Falcon]

I hate when people say "project". Its too vague and doesnt accurately reflect anything. He was a very solid contributor off the bench for a playoff team and isnt even 21 and a half yet. Most "projects" wouldnt be at that point. And this is despite the fact that he still needs to add 20 lbs of muscle, which will be a huge help to his game.

It's been two years. What's the hold up?

 

[kjironman1]

I wouldn't say that.

To that response i simply say.... Watch game five my friend. Watch game five.

 

[illmatic99]

How about 4 rebs, 2 assists that should have been 4 or 5. A block that didn't get counted on the box. He locked down Milsap twice and caused two turnovers. One should have been called a steal but it was more of a deflection. +4 while on the court but i really hate that stat. However collins, Curry, Hood and Turner were all positive plus minus.

whoop dee doo.

i saw a guy who stared a wide open 10 foot shot in the face and quiver at the thought of shooting it. he shouldnt see a second of time on the floor.

 

[hoopsjock]

Still haven't read all the comments but what the fuck does Rodney Hood need to do to get some more touches? The guy is on fire this series and we get him 4 shots?

 

[Strenuus]

See why I tell ya Denver has a bright future???

Blazers been here many times where Denver all this is new to them..

Blazers can’t even beat a new inexperienced team in the 2nd round

Long story short, blazers need to realize this shit is rare and take advantage of it...


But ah well 2nd round ain’t bad..!! Good for the baby nuggets

This post literally made no sense.

 

[RSC60]

Hahaha what the actual hell are you talking about?

You think Denver doesn't care about this series? Are you serious?

Yikes.

They don’t man. This is an investment for them. Where Lillard on the other hand needs this a lot.. Denver has a bright future

 

[Chris Craig]

They don’t man. This is an investment for them. Where Lillard on the other hand needs this a lot.. Denver has a bright future

Blazers have a bright future 2. A healthy Nurkic and Kanter and this wouldn't even be a series

 

[Strenuus]

They don’t man. This is an investment for them. Where Lillard on the other hand needs this a lot.. Denver has a bright future

Lmao. Hahahahhaha.

For not caring, they are showing they care.

So heres your next step: stop.

 

[RSC60]

This post literally made no sense.

Let me explain it in terms where u can understand. Denver is the 8th youngest playoff team in history and is breezing thru the playoffs.

I don’t understand why with home court advantage we can’t take over

 

[hoopsjock]

Let me explain it in terms where u can understand. Denver is the 8th youngest playoff team in history and is breezing thru the playoffs.

I don’t understand why with home court advantage we can’t take over

Breezing through the playoffs?????

They barely beat San Antonio in Game 7 and this series is tied 2-2.

Fuck off.

 

[Chris Craig]

Let me explain it in terms where u can understand. Denver is the 8th youngest playoff team in history and is breezing thru the playoffs.

I don’t understand why with home court advantage we can’t take over

Blazers are young too

1.) Injuries
2.) Officiating

Comprende

 

[hoopsjock]

One other thing: Fuck you to the stupid bitch sitting behind me tonight. Late in the 4th quarter she tapped me on the back and asked me to sit down.

DON'T GO TO THE FUCKING GAMES IF YOU'RE GONNA BE A CUNT. THIS IS THE FUCKING PLAYOFFS. I'LL FUCKING STAND THE WHOLE FUCKING GAME IF I WANT TO.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I like some of you guys when we loose some always blame Zach on the lost. I am sorry it was about a lot the things that result to this loss

If I was blaming anyone, it was Olshey.

 

[kjironman1]

Let me explain it in terms where u can understand. Denver is the 8th youngest playoff team in history and is breezing thru the playoffs.

Dude????
As of the beginning of the 2018 season the Nuggets were the youngest team in the league. Guess who was second?
Denver 24.72 years old
Blazers 24.78 years old

You are literally listening to ESPN and TNT and trying to make a point here?
https://herosports.com/nba/oldest-youngest-teams-start-2018-19-season-byby