The FEVER is Back!

[TBpup]

This may be the best stretch since the Big Beast burst onto Blazertown right after the trade from the Nuggets. But what seemed like an emotionally charged explosion back then seems like the maturing of a monster as of late. I see less rushed shots, better decisions, and an uptick in efficiency with an increase in overall production.

In the last 6 games:
.588 FG% (50-85)
.750 FT% (33-44)
22.2 points
12.5 rebounds
31 mpg

If he can keep that up and Layman keeps getting consistent production, (minutes) this might have the makings of something that could prove more legit. A healthy/engaged Mo' will need to figure into that as well and it will help if Curry can continue his upward trajectory and if they get something out of Meyers or Collins.

Now that doesn't mean that some of the issues that are beyond hair-pulling have been fixed, but a dominant Nurkic is something most teams aren't able to deal with and creates opportunities for other more limited players on this roster.

Beast on!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Boogie Nurk.

 

[Labinot41]

Nurkgoat

 

[TBpup]

A Beasting Nurk has the possibility of Playoff success. Going the way we were, even if we won games and went on a streak, was not sustainable in the Playoffs.

 

[KingSpeed]

If Nurk could average 22/12 for a whole season, we’d be dominant.

 

[illmatic99]

Where does he rank among centers in the west?

 

[KingSpeed]

Where does he rank among centers in the west?

Capela and Adams have better numbers over the whole season so far. Jokic is obviously also better over the whole season. That’s it, I think.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Where does he rank among centers in the west?

Behind Jokic. Behind Davis. Debatable with Gobert, Towns, Capela, Adams, Gasol.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

The Fever is Back because The Flip is gone. He's a large human, playing like a large human should.

 

[BonesJones]

Capela and Adams have better numbers over the whole season so far. Jokic is obviously also better over the whole season. That’s it, I think.

Adam's doesnt have better numbers, hes played 7 more minutes and is barely ahead in numerous stats.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Behind Jokic. Behind Davis. Debatable with Gobert, Towns, Capela, Adams, Gasol.

Oh, forgot about Boban, whom we all know is the GOAT...

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Where does he rank among centers in the west?

Thinking about it more, I don't even know where to rank him in the division. Nurkic, Jokic, Gobert, Adams, Towns--one of those studs has to be "the worst" in the NW.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Bruno_Sabino]

Nurkic is playing like a beast against quality teams. He’s having great decisions and impact the game a lot in both ends

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I'm just waiting for a stretch of games where we stop going to Nurk again and blaming him for a lack of production. He's always been capable. The difference is we seem to finally be including him in the game plan. If it was up to me I'd run the ball through him more.

 

[ripcityboy]

 

[James lamphear]

Behind Jokic. Behind Davis. Debatable with Gobert, Towns, Capela, Adams, Gasol.

Well he got done out playing Capela and Adams the last 2 night so give a edge over them.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Thinking about it more, I don't even know where to rank him in the division. Nurkic, Jokic, Gobert, Adams, Towns--one of those studs has to be "the worst" in the NW.

Before the season started. If I had said the Denver Nuggets where going to have the best record in the WC right now I would have gotten laughed at. Jokic is the best center right now. Look who Denver has on there team.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Video evidence:
https://pmd.cdn.turner.com/nba/big/...unds-vs.-Houston-Rockets-2404236_1280x720.mp4

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Before the season started. If I had said the Denver Nuggets where going to have the best record in the WC right now I would have gotten laughed at. Jokic is the best center right now. Look who Denver has on there team.

No argument that Jokic is the best center in the division. It's the ranking of the other 4 that is questionable.

 

[Pinwheel1]

He is also playing smart and under control. Hate to use this cliche' but .......things seem to have really slowed down for him.

 

[BonesJones]

Now if only my POWER could come back

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Boooooooooooooo!

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Really want to see him and Dame as our core. Love the chemistry they have together and it feels like they’re the strongest tandem we could possibly build around.

 

[BlayZa]

i thought this might be a return to hating on meyers thread.....

 

[DollaBel]

He is a top 5 center in the NBA right now, hes hugely contributing to our team winning games which is about the best compliment he could get.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Comparing Nurkic and Jokic over the past ten games:

Not bad! Especially when you compare their (prepare to get angry) +/- numbers over that span, and you remember that Denver are 8-2 to our 6-4.
(TND is "Tendex" - an aggregative stat like PER that is worked out like this.)

 

[Rastapopoulos]

It helps that the team is having him post up about ten times more often per game than they were earlier in the season.

 

[Orion Bailey]

It helps that the team is having him post up about ten times more often per game than they were earlier in the season.

And its about damned time and they better not go away from it until it is defused by the defenses we face.

 

[kjironman1]

Comparing Nurkic and Jokic over the past ten games:

Not bad! Especially when you compare their (prepare to get angry) +/- numbers over that span, and you remember that Denver are 8-2 to our 6-4.
(TND is "Tendex" - an aggregative stat like PER that is worked out like this.)

There is also another look when it comes to them playing head to head.