Anthony Edwards dominates to steal game 1 from Jokic and the Denver Nuggets

Anthony Edwards was the best player on the floor in a game that featured Nikola Jokic, In Jokic's home building. Jamal Murray looked no better in game 1 than he did in round 1 against the LA Lakers. And Karl-Anthony Towns helped open up a big lead to start the game. But perhaps the biggest story was that the Nuggets got outplayed in the clutch.
The DNVR Nuggets podcast team discusses all of their takeaways in the postgame show.
Intro - 0:00
Fast Breakdown - 2:35
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Unfamiliar territory - 10:00
Joks game - 20:00
Ant was on fire - 26:50
Hear from Vogt in the arena - 35:57
Mike Conely - 40:00
Not a lot of mins for PWAT - 44:00
Silverlinings - 48:25
Superchats - 56:50
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[@ypk5]

Mpj has been playing so well. Rly good defense, consistent offense. Wish they'd play through him more

[@expertplanet9879]

I'm loving the mike to Aaron high low passes

[@Darrinwilliamsmedia]

MPJ is an offplay player, that is his strengh. He cant just turn into the #1 shot creator, he isnt as good at making reads and passes as jamal.

[@nikolakrstic8079]

he should be guarding Ant more. He played him well when he switched onto him

[@ypk5]

@Darrinwilliamsmedia I mean I'm not saying he gotta run point or anything ... but rather than having a hobbled Jamal, AG, Justin holiday and honestly even jokic chuck up 3s, I'd prefer Mike take a few extra shots. I think he's got a better chance at making a contested shot than any of those guys do. Like jokic went 2 for 9 from 3 in game 1. That's ridiculous. Like jokic fell right into the wolves game plan of making him a shooter. We have always seen that if jokic isn't getting his shot then he should be a facilitator ... more so than usual ...so while 9 assists is nice ... that's kind of his norm. What isn't his norm is 9 attempts from 3. So he gotta work on getting the ball out to actual shooters than just shooting himself. He def needs to shoot the 3 if he's wide open cuz he's still an elite player but i think Mike should be taking more like 10 attempts from 3...not 7. And Mike should have like 16 attempts overall per game. He could easily be scoring 25-30 ppg if they fed the ball to him rather than him having to personally work to even get the ball. Lmao God knows Reggie Jackson is allergic to passing Mike the ball for some reason.

[@shaneshafer9022]

@@Darrinwilliamsmediampj can’t be the lead guy he doesent have the skill set he’s a shooter

[@marcuse9030]

Lots of excuses, but the reality is one team played defense and one didn't. Pulled within five and then let Ant go coast to coast for a layup? Pathetic.

[@marcowilson5779]

I've said Denver's biggest issue is JM. Even if they repeat this year, which is very unlikely if they keep playing as they have during the playoffs. Going next year, Jokic will be one year older and be very tired from the long season and the Olympic games. Don't know what JM will do, injury or not. The guy is a good player, not great, injury-prone, inconsistent, etc..

[@prolific_cory8428]

He said Denver would’ve beat them by 20-25 if they played better. That dude is delusional respectfully

[@connorlevi9112]

Ya idk why he has a job😭

[@stefandellis93]

They just fans at the end of the day really

[@kipbarnhill8848]

This was a B- Wolves game. They might not play their A game in this series but it's there.

[@the1ali]

MPJ needs to score 25 for nuggets to win. Can't allow him to take just 12-13 shots a game. He needs 10 shots a half. Especially if Murray is going to not produce. Only way to offset that is with MPJ. FEED MIKE! LET HIM COOK!!!

[@the1ali]

@Bobro350 steady diet of CB, Watson, AG and a dash of MPJ. Just a dash, not too much!!! Put MPJ and Najee on KAT.

[@UraStr]

At least we get "the hurt" excuse...we are 4 times champs already...2021-Murray hurt/2022-Murray crazy long recovery/2023 - Murray held up for 20 games/2024 - Murray hurt. I'm gonna roll this forward, Jokic has about 3-4 years left, how many does Murray has in him...one 20 game run? if he's lucky? The funniest thing is we was worried about MPJ...

[@Munnnn8]

100% good 2 see more & more fans are coming 2 realisation that Murray is wasting jokics prime years

[@UraStr]

@@Munnnn8 to be fair I think Jokic can win this series with the kids, but they just have to bench Murray who is tourniquet on defense and we need 4 of 90 percentile games from Jokic...MIN has problem scoring, if Murray gives them easy buckets, it's over...but there's chance we can win those games 80-70 or something

[@JustinWaite-xk5fk]

Y’all forget that we wouldn’t have won last year without Murray…

[@hueyhoopin]

@@UraStrdelusional. Zero chance he can’t beat the Timberwolves by himself

[@mydog337]

The BIG question...will Malone continue to give Murray way way too many minutes?

[@UraStr]

I think Jokic can with this one playing the kids, MIN can't score ez, but if Murray is on the floor, it's 4v5...and you are just giving them free baskets

[@RS-ol8or]

Yes because Booth didn’t construct the bench properly to give them depth. Joker has no help. And top it off Malone is stubborn in his rotations & never playing rookies to develop them.

[@johnbarkley925]

I honestly believe that the two man game shouldn't be the bread and butter of our offense but more as a secret weapon that we can use down the stretch. If Jokic played the first quarter aggressive scoring ten points and getting the bigs in foul trouble than the game would open up for his teammates to attack the rim more and gain confidence. Jokic's is on another galaxy compared to Shaq but sometimes I wish he did like Shaq in terms of being more relentless in putting the centres in foul trouble by dominating in the post.

[@johnbarkley925]

there's a pathway to beat Minnesota and it all comes down to the lineup. 1. Murray has to play maximum 28 minutes and ideally lead the second unit on the bench. He will have an easier time scoring against Minnesota's bench.Due to his injury he is also a defensive liability. PG Kcp SG Christian Braun SF Porter Jr PF Gordon c Jokic Kcp should guard Conley Braun on Ant Porter jr on McDaniels Gordon on Kat Jokic on Rudy The bench should be PG Murray SG Watson SF Braun PF Gordon C Jordan The bench should not get destroyed on rebounds by Naz Reid. Putting Gordon and Jordan together will mitigate Minnesota's bench.

[@MikeMike-qb6oy]

​@@johnbarkley925this is the correct take. All things are possible if we just lean on Jokic even harder as unfair as that is

[@gabrielgreer2493]

Am I the only 1 that can see that Jamal is ALWAYS gona be injured and his career is in big trouble. He had 5 days of rest yet he still chucking bricks. He has been playing this way all year

[@edgardoMurnia]

Jokic was fat and lazy.... Murray may change the way he treats his body after this year if they don't win... There is hope still... he's soooo freaking clutch

[@miloscurcic8408]

Mike Conley outplayed Jamal Murray. Adam consistently tries to downplay just how much he hurts the team. Also the coming back from 3-1 takes is stale and it also happened in the bubble. Very different than in hostile environments, Nuggets never did anything like that with fans there.

[@timjoseph4085]

Yea. I know Conley isn’t asked to be a star like Murray, but he plays point guard as good as anyone.

[@christianhuff6389]

Bro you’re always hating in the comments 😂 that gets stale too

[@alextrivunovic644]

​@@christianhuff6389Murray has shown up healthy for 1 of the last 4 postseasins. Should have traded him 3 years ago.

[@johnlockwood7517]

It is what it is. Murray's injury is hurting the Nuggets. Minnesota is stacked and probably wins the series. In the off season you got to make some moves. You need a point guard that can stay healthy and a backup center. A little more depth. The NBA is super talented league. Winning a title is extremely difficult. Gotta be constantly improving your team because with international players the league is continually improving.

[@johnbarkley925]

Here are the best players in the series ranked in order 1. Jokic (Den) 2. Ant (Min) 3. Kat (Min) 4. Gobert (Min) 5 Porter Jr (Den) 6. Naz Reid (Min) 7. Murray (Den) 8. Conley (Min) 9. McDaniels (Min) 10. Gordon (Den) 11. Walker (Min) 12. Kcp (Den) An injured Jamal is as good as Mike Conley. Most of the best players in the series are in Minnesota. Thats why they are the better team than Denver. Minnesota has multiple players that can guard Jokic. Denver has no one to guard Ant because Kcp is too small. That's why Bruce Brown was needed last year. He guarded ant, Jimmy Butler and similar wings.

[@MarcosGarcia-js6wy]

Everyone want to act tough when they're up

[@xabialonso5785]

We got outplayed straight up. We’re still missing wide open shots, consistent with the entire playoffs. AG got shut down, that alley oop play with Jokic in not available. Murray is inconsistent and clearly injured. Reggie has one good quarter in him. MPJ is solid. KCP is reliable as always but injured. CB is non existent compared to last year - his confidence seems to be gone, Watson is quiet. The Wolves on the other hand are what the Nuggets were a year ago. One dominant guy, and very solid players all the way to the 6th man who keep showing up, as well as a bench that can get streaky from 3. The Wolves are taking it all if they get past Denver imo, and they will if the Nuggets don’t collectively start getting better (Murray especially).

[@buddhavaro]

sounds like a lot of excuses

[@xabialonso5785]

@@buddhavaro literally not one excuse 😂 read the opening sentence, the opposite of excuses. Kick rocks fella, you’re not smart enough for 3rd grade reading comprehension.

[@shamsielshahar120]

We lowkey miss Bruce Brown's production off the bench.

[@djwaco2623]

“We”? I didn’t see you on the court……? The “governors” have convinced many that they are part of the oligarchy, well at least when it comes to your sports $$’s……😎

[@xabialonso5785]

@@shamsielshahar120 agreed, all season the Nuggets missed him, but in the playoffs it’s really showing.

[@rado22]

Wind is the only one calling the issue what it is, Mike Conley is the weak spot in Wolves defense. Jamal has both size and age advantage. If he cannon exploit that weakness, Nuggets are done. You cannot expect Jokic to have a 35 ppg TDs on 60% against Rudy, KAT AND Naz Reid. Yesterday Edwards was amazing but he had three teammates in double figures scoring over 55%. Jokic had none. And Gordon, this is the second in the last three games that he had 3 rebounds. He is like top 3 most athletic guys on the floor in any game. That ain't going to cut it.

[@briandornbusch2133]

You guys are forgetting McDaniel and Walker were missing shots they usually make, too. The nuggets didn't play their best, but minnesota offensively didn't either.

[@adampepin9944]

How could the Nuggets let Ant go full court with the ball with 0 resistance!? I couldn't believe it. Just let him in. Either they were gassed or just gave up. The optics were BAD either way.

[@noahwelch2931]

I think they were gassed. Minnesota have 3 big man (4 if u count Anderson) and the Jaden / NAW / Ant combo is exhausting to deal with

[@9antidote]

Too fast

[@the1ali]

Conley cant drop 14 in a half and Nuggets still win.

[@gabrielgreer2493]

Joker played arrogantly and passive😢

[@marcowilson5779]

It seems Jokic doesn't want the label of being "the best player." Everyone is making excuses about how he wants everyone to play the game, but when the team NEEDs you, you need to scrap that mentality and get it done. As great as Jokic is, I will never put him up there with all the great players because he lacks that killer instinct like most European players.

[@timjoseph4085]

This might be Minnesota’s year like it was Denver’s last year. Making timely shots when most needed. Also, one playoffs doesn’t take away from Jamal Murray, but people wanted him to be an all star after the finals run and this season when the ASG was coming up, he didn’t make it and a decent amount of people didn’t think he was a snub. Jokic needs to be better himself, but it would be nice to see another actual All Star or All nba player on this team.

[@SodaWasDeleted]

7:43 *Receipt moment*

[@PostBakka]

McDaniels is a different defender

[@kevinanderson967]

Imagine if we still had Plumley🏀

[@nikolakrstic8079]

Murray is to physically weak and slow. He can not keep up with these athletic big players. Malones rotations were bad this game also he sold. MPJ came in right at the end. Gordon to much on the bench in the 2nd quarter... Jokic was also lazy for 80% of the game

[@johnbarkley925]

I honestly believe that the two man game shouldn't be the bread and butter of our offense but more as a secret weapon that we can use down the stretch. If Jokic played the first quarter aggressive scoring ten points and getting the bigs in foul trouble than the game would open up for his teammates to attack the rim more and gain confidence. Jokic's is on another galaxy compared to Embiid but sometimes I wish he did like Joel in terms of being more relentless in putting the centres in foul trouble by dominating in the post.

[@tingol10]

Can't blow by Reid and Kat, can't muscle through Conley... If he's that hobbled just let Reggie play, at least he puts up some effort on D.

[@jtrsl_]

Minnesota had two bigs, Jokic had no help in the paint. Let the rooks step up their game also when the starters resting

[@MikeMike-qb6oy]

Havent seen it this playoffs but the eye of the Joker will come in game 2. I have more trust in this man than myself.

[@patconlon7835]

murrays injuries may be related to conditioning which never was on his laundry list--now he will never get any separation.from elite, well conditioned defenders

[@TheIkeman74]

None of these games is Denver winning by 30. I don’t know what that guy is smoking

[@nazimbelaidi6486]

He is delusional. He is talking about a situation of nuggets hitting all the shots and Minnesota missing all their shots. That just won't happen.

[@shamsielshahar120]

I think we're lowkey missing Bruce Brown's production off the bench.

[@RS-ol8or]

He’s better than Reggie, yes. But the bench isn’t deep enough. Booth didn’t give Jokic a proper backup. A Naz Reid type.

[@johnbarkley925]

I think that this offeseason we need three type of players. - a legit athletic centre as backup that can play in the pick n roll and protect the rim. - an athletic point guard that can run the offense while being at least a plus defender (ala Bruce Brown or Taius Jones). - We need Malone to speed up the development of the young players. He didn't play Watson and Braun enough in the past season. More reps the get and more ready they will be to help in the playoffs. - a borderline all star that can take Murrays spot when Jamal is hurt or out of the lineup.

[@RS-ol8or]

@@johnbarkley925 I can buy all of that. Problem is…are nuggets fans willing to add more depth at the expense of the starting 5, because due to the cap, they can’t upgrade without, say, trading MPJ to do it. Additionally they will lose KCP because they can’t afford him either. Every time I bring up trading Mike, Denver’s fans ears plug up, like I’m claiming they should trade Joker. 😂

[@johnbarkley925]

@@RS-ol8or that's an interesting point. As a Nuggets fan what hurts me is that our window isn't open forever and the three teams that seems poised the most to dominate the West in the coming decade are OKC, Minnesota and San Antonio. I almost cannot believe that while we have the best player in the world I think other team's have a brighter future than us. Ock did the perfect rebuild and are the most complete team in my view. They have a superstar that goes for 30 in SGA, a centre that in his prime will be a 22/11 guy on great efficiency and amazing defense ( Chet), a two way beast in Jalen Williams and other great players. For some reason I don't think the Nuggets distribution of roles are perfect. Jokic is the best player in the world and a point forward. Ideally he should be paired with a rim protector and this would make AG expendable. The player we need would do some of the things AG does in terms of cutting, catching lobs but would be a better rebounder and shotblocker. This would bring our ceiling to a totally new level. If you think about it Jokic in terms of playstyle is more similar to Larry bird, LeBron James and magic Johnson rather than Ewing or Robinson. I also think that while kcp is great, he is too one dimensional and limited offensively. I prefer C. Braun because he has the potential to be a taller defender, better at cutter to the rim and switchable than kcp. About Mpj the situation is difficult. Here's why. I too believed last summer that he was the most expendable piece and that he was a bit overrated (he averaged 13pts on 44%fg in last year's playoffs and was our forth or fifth best player after jok, mal, AG and Bruce). The problem is that Mpj has improved MASSIVELY (better all around scorer, defender, rebounder, consistent) and this playoffs he leaped from fifth to becoming the second best player on the team. I don't think that in a trade we could find a similar combination of off ball game, shooting, rebounding and athleticism. But you are right that something has to be done. If we don't win this year it will be the third wasted year of the Jokic era. My suggestion would be to trade Jamal as bad as it sounds. There is a saying that availability is the most important skill and Jamal's absences has caused the team to tank in the playoffs and for Jokic to carry the team in the reg. Season and exhaust himself. I would be willing to trade him for Fox from Sacramento or Scottie Barnes. Even if you argued that his ceiling is a bit better than those two players, I think that their availability would compensate for it. After all Jokic is so great that he doesn't need Jordan on his team but a point guard that can average 23 when needed on respectable efficiency and that can playmake and run the offense.

[@johnbarkley925]

there's a pathway to beat Minnesota and it all comes down to the lineup. 1. Murray has to play maximum 28 minutes and ideally lead the second unit on the bench. He will have an easier time scoring against Minnesota's bench.Due to his injury he is also a defensive liability. PG Kcp SG Christian Braun SF Porter Jr PF Gordon c Jokic Kcp should guard Conley Braun on Ant Porter jr on McDaniels Gordon on Kat Jokic on Rudy The bench should be PG Murray SG Watson SF Braun PF Gordon C Jordan The bench should not get destroyed on rebounds by Naz Reid. Putting Gordon and Jordan together will mitigate Minnesota's bench.

[@turnerolson7151]

Towns and Reid guard jokic more than gobert. The matchup you're talking about rarely happens

[@manjulmishra1045]

It’s one game. Series is not over and it will go 6-7 games. Murray will play better.

[@craighenslin5485]

"... adorable Wolves fans..." yes, because not acknowledging the Wolves as a quality team is going to end well for the Nugs. Thanks for the jinx.

[@ghjennings3805]

The two guys on the left are completely butt hurt

[@djwaco2623]

The nuggets are in big trouble. They chose to ignore their point guard and back up center positions. Is this the third run ended by inconsistent play and missing 1/3 of the games? The nuggets’ front office better be hoping that the Joker’s humility keeps him from realizing his championship possibilities are being thrown away. Is the former and current GM debate now over?

[@edgardoMurnia]

Does he cares about "championship possibilities"? Because if he does... he should be mad. Replacing Bruce Brown and Jeff Green with a bigger role for Braun and RAW ASF project Watson and/or Reggie Jackson is.... kind of a crime

[@johnbarkley925]

You perfectly said it. Strange that all of the so called analysts that work for Denver are too blind to notice the glaring errors made by the front office. the 2023 off-season will go down as one of the worst in franchise history. - they kept DJ instead of looking for an Andre Drummond or Dwight Howard type of backup centre that can be a lob threat, rebound and guard the rim for 15 minutes each game. This would save energy for Jokic and Gordon and give them rest before the playoffs begin. - we need a young athletic point guard in place of Reggie. Ideally this point guard would be able to run the offense and defend decently. - as the Jokic championship window isn't open forever I would suggest of trading Jamal and a couple of bench pieces for either Fox or Scottie Barnes. This will be the third year in the Jokic era where the n.2 option is hurt in the playoffs. - in future roster constructions I would advise Booth to consider having a lineup with Jokic as the power forward and a rim protector at centre (ala Clint Capella/ Jalen Duren/ Chet etc.) This would allow us to compete with bigger lineups as the league is moving toward size. Jokic isn't a traditional 5 but more a taller Larry Bird/Kevin McHale hybrid.

[@edgardoMurnia]

@@johnbarkley925 Some of those things are hard to get... but a better back up guard and back up center aren't. Also, you should try to get a different Bruce Brown, less overpaid. And Im pretty sure giving up Braun or Watson plus a pick would get you one. I think they overrated Watson... like most people, cause he made some WIIIIIIIIDE open no relevant threes in the Reg Season. It was obvious he wasn't making them with playoffs defense and stakes

[@cilenriquez3312]

Sit Jamal Monday & let MPJ and the rest cook. Defensive personnel CB PWAT DJ, ZEKE needed & should play.

[@UraStr]

exactly, neither team can score this series, having Murray on the floor, just so MIN can get ez buckets will be our demise...let's play defense vs defense and let's see if Jokic is truly the GOAT...that's our chance to win...80-80 and Jok vs Ant in the 4th

[@bspin88]

“Wolves fans need to go through something” is maybe the worst take of the decade..fuck it century.

[@marcelzero3005]

The Nuggets look like they're ready to compete, while the opposing team is ready to go to war. Either we change that or we won't win this.

[@carlstewart3708]

Objectively speaking Denver played mediocre the last series as well. The Lakers are just the Lakers so of course they couldn’t close games out or keep leads. This wolves teams is several levels above that Laker team . I have no dog in this fight but Denver should be very concerned . I see wolves in 5/6 judging off of Denver’s play so far in the playoffs and wolves play as well as last night . Denver can’t stop anyone on that team and Jok saved the game from being a blow out . I told someone the other day that Jamal Murray would get exposed because he hasn’t had to play a team of actual defensive guards with length. It’s bearing fruit right now .

[@Commenting800]

Remember when "the lakers who are just the lakers" eliminated you and never talked about you after that? Now you beat on a mediocre laker team and you wouldn't shut up about it lol You know that KCP brought the Laker ring to the locker room to motivate the squad last year? You're welcome from a laker fan!

[@carlstewart3708]

@@Commenting800 I’m not a Denver fan lol. I think you missed the “I have no dog in this fight” part

[@marcowilson5779]

@@carlstewart3708 Denver fans are in panic mode but still can't accept reality, lol. Not repeating, period.

[@carlstewart3708]

@@marcowilson5779 if you know hoops you know they’re not beating this team if everyone stays healthy through the series. Wolves weren’t even playing their best and that defense is not going to let up on Murray .

[@bleki4990]

Minnesota played extremly bad, first half Minnesota scored whitout Edwards 10% from 3, the whole team was sleeping. McDaniels was 0 from 7, NAW had a really bad Game, KAT get a tip off foul for no reason, ANT a technical for no reason. You guys where lucky, i was betting a blow out fir the wolves the first game. Nuggets are lost thos series for sure! Go Wolves 🐜🐺🐺🧹🧹🧹🧹👋👋👋

[@ezumb]

You guys sound just like the PHNX podcast. You should check it out. Next game is a must win for the nuggets

[@letsgobrandon1906]

Those guys have had a rough year lol

[@finalsecretofchrono1339]

They're owned by the same parent company

[@buddhavaro]

Had the same thought 🤣

[@CHR1ST1AN1215]

What are they supposed to say? It's only one game dude

[@ezumb]

@@CHR1ST1AN1215 it’s not just one game dude. The Wolves have stolen home court advantage. Go head and lose the next one and see how it works out.

[@draganstojilkovic1017]

We are in problem! Murray are always injured and he is injured for a month, it will be dificult

[@donie-rg4cy]

Nuggets are trying to get Murray going for 6 games now, it's so wrong and it's hearting Nuggets. Murray should except to be Mike Conley now. move the ball, shot when you're opened, stop trying so many iso, it's inefficient af. Limit your shots especially if they're not going in.I've never seen the guy with his qualities to have so much credits and freedom from coach. Btw he's liability on defense

[@colelarkin7106]

Y’all about to learn what the suns just learned that defense is unstoppable by the Twolves you need to hold them under 100 to win games in the series Bc you won’t score more then 105-108 at most

[@UraStr]

exactly, sit Murray, if neither team can score it's okay, but if you give up ez buckets with Murray on the floor, we have no chance in this series...let's munder this out, and hope Jokic beats Ant in the clutch, he's suppose to be the best player in the world right?

[@zachphillips7997]

Its adorable. The refs called a Tech on Ant, but not Murray. They missed multiple fouls on Denver slapping ANT. The Nuggets still lost with the Refs slobbing on them. Wolves in 4

[@markosimovic3708]

now we will see if malone is really coach of the yearr as we like to think... CB has to be more gresive when he is open on offense tbh

[@DystopianUtopia8]

Long time Wolves fan. Not gloating, Denver are the defending champs. We are just seeing a different level of Ant. The team is also built well for a deep run. It will be a tough series, but I think Wolves can take it in 6.

[@BenGreen1980]

pick n pop's into MPJ 3 pointers. If MPJ keeps shooting 3's over 50% they will have to do something drastic.

[@markovujanovic9676]

Naz Reid three pointer from the backboard was crucial...Bad game from Nuggets, Ant was excelent, nothing is over...

[@donaldw12318]

After watching phnx during that series, it’s wild how similar analysis is. ‘We played our worst they played their best’. Maybe it’s about what the wolves are doing.

[@ctoaun23]

This doesn't really sound like that... well the guys on the left do, but the guys on the right don't. Congrats to the Wolves, great start!

[@donaldw12318]

Interesting thing about that first game vs the regular season stats for Denver vs the wolves. Nearly identical

[@nunyuhdumbiz]

Minnesota is solidly nine players deep and they play great without KAT, after having him on the injured list for a good part of the season.

[@MarcosGarcia-js6wy]

I aint worried i know the Nuggets are a better team they gonna win the series and if they dont fuck it they will be in contenders to win it next year

[@miloskrstic7199]

I think Jok need one all star player next season or, at least, two good defensive roll players. Bad work from Nuggets managment this season... 😒

[@maitrepizza5354]

It is almost over and you keep saying we have yet to see the nuggets when will we ?

[@buddhavaro]

7:52 I will LOL

[@Munnnn8]

Why does AG think it's not his responsibility 2 rebound like ur damn 6.9ft u can jump higher then every1 on the court ur built like a bull u should b a damn 10 rebound a game guy 🤦🏾‍♂️ every1 just expects jokic 2 vacuum in every rebound

[@mrvhz7]

Bruce brown would have been ideal on ant

[@randychester2754]

Before the playoffs started, everyone agreed that Denver was the NBA's best team (along with Boston). But the Nuggets certainly haven't looked like it yet in any of the 6 games. Either they're not as good as everyone thought, or they simply haven't played up to their potential. Minnesota sure looked like the better team in Game 1, and the next one is an absolute must-win for Denver. If I was a Nuggets fan, I'd be VERY concerned.

[@user-jk3qy3mq8r]

We did not deserve to win that game, hopefully jokic and murray are better in next games

[@9antidote]

Guy with the blue hat 🧢 is unbearable. Full of excuses.

[@ranisalman9650]

I was at the game yesterday...behind nuggets bench..saw first hand that there is something concerningly wrong with Murray

[@dsm577]

Been saying it all year Mike Conley is the most important player for the Wolves

[@melodyisdead503]

After watching a few KZbinrs analyze the game it feels like we got out coached. I mean here and there a few details were off like… Jeff Green would ve dunked that if he was in pwats spot but that is minor. The fact that Minnesota was able to stop us while having good offense. Now do the nuggets have something more to offer or do we just play our game and hope that it goes better, because it doesn’t feel like Minnesota is playing us straight up. Their strategy was made to take out jokic assists + efficiency and beat us. They will make sure that Murray , Gordon and jokic are covered in the pick n roll. A bad shooter in the corner won’t change that. And still I think the nuggets should win this. Respect for Minnesota. They don’t f around.

[@aleksandarcipovic913]

Denver got no bench! There is no way to win championships with young unproven players to back up the starters! No back up center AGAIN so they can exhaust Jok, Pwat and CB are young and inconsistent, Reggie isnt at that level.. So Denver has 5 starters and that is it! Good luck with that ! Championship team needed to be improved to use that window they got to try make a run but this is just SHIT strategy... You gonna TRY to develop 2 or max 3 players in expense of Championship team?! Denver needs so little to be unbeatable yet they are forcing this development shit! You developed 3 Monsters build on that ! Dont develop again ffs

[@aytoozee6759]

Well said. Wolves bench is legit too.

[@connornelson2402]

The big goof has been exposed. Championship window has closed, he can’t lead a team to the finals anymore. ANT, Luka and SGA are the only players in the West on that level now. Had a great run tho was fun while it lasted! Wolves in 4 or 5

[@stephanos3029]

We really have to pull the plug like Boston did and get something out of Jamal in a trade somehow. I don’t know how his contract is looking but look what happened when you lose your “heart and soul” like Marcus Smart. This offense needs a facelift badly. Jamal is giving me Will Barton ptsd

[@marcelzero3005]

My concern is; so far in this playoffs has anyone seen we playing our brand of basketball? Denver has been sloppy so far and i'm worried.

[@nevadapoole6180]

Thinking the nuggets would win by 25 or 30 if they play good is insane 😂😂😂

[@Young_Star]

Braun may have slowed Ant a bit, but its a matter of time before he finds how to attack him. He bullies Murray and KCP and then puts AG on skates.

[@markosimovic3708]

Brownand payton need more time on ant to disrupt him, basiclly throwing bodies on him, same as minesota do with joker... I still belive in nuggets

[@9ty7er]

Was Jokic the best player on the court tonight? No. Did he dominate his matchup with Rudy Gobert? No. It’s as simple as that to me. If that doesn’t change Denver is cooked.

[@UraStr]

exactly, 1) Jokic needs to be best player in the world, I'm talking 40-15-10 on 60%, 2) Murray need to sit so we don't give MIN free buckets

[@Young_Star]

Wolves support players didnt even shoot good. It wasn't about DNVR defense, they missed a lot of open shots they normally make. Naz didnt get hot until that bank 3. MN played great D but they are capable of doing a lot better on O.

[@patconlon7835]

d line is gonna have go running in the mountains to vent his rage if denver loses

[@brandondaidjimenezmaranto2528]

The rats are the first to leave a sinking ship Lets go Denver Denver in 7

[@khailahher6218]

Will the Nuggets repeat or not is all dependent on how Murray performs.

[@3questo699]

Nuggets in 5. This team should be easy to beat! We’re so much better than them!

[@aaronperry3950]

"Show up", "play better" Cope cope COPE

[@nebojsaseletic2766]

Now when they lost the home court advantage, they will have to play waaaaaaay better to get back on track, offence was atrocious...they shoul be able to score at least 110 points...

[@siler22]

Wrap this season up,Jokic can get his mvp and thats it he cant play 1 on 3 with limited bench you can hardly beat worst teams much less Minnesota, Tim Connelly build a championship team for Nuggets and now he will for Minnesota, if Nuggets had Booth as gm in that time they would be play in team, what good has he done beside trading Barton and monte who obviously had to go, Jamal cant go fat 0 in first half as biggest play off riser in history,Minnesota would beat Denver last year aswell but it dodged a bullet with Naz and Jaden out

[@hclemings9652]

Need to see Zeke on Reed not Holiday. .Brown and Watson on Edwards

[@Juice-ig3jz]

lol no

[@LLawliet-tv9ig]

I know it sounds crazy, but I would try Zeke Nnaji and play Watson more. I'm not sure if the AG as the small ball backup 5 is the answer because that's just taxing to his body and wasting energy when he needs to play minutes alongside Jokic. Zeke Nnaji at least has the size and versatility to keep up with the Wolves size. But more importantly Watson needs more minutes. The impact he has as a weak side help defender and rim protector is huge. And similar to Nnaji, he has the size and versatility to keep up with the bodies Wolves throw at us. Holiday is good, but I rather have a better defender like Watson on the floor who can make Ant's life tougher. Bottom line is we need more size on the court to matchup against the Wolve's size and Murray+Jokic need to play better. 0 points in the 1st half from Murray is unacceptable. 44% from the field and 7 turnovers are also unacceptable from Jokic.

[@rcook2486]

So Naz Reid bank 3 pointer is lucky but the Jokic turn around fade from 3 isn’t a lucky play… what does Denver hitting another level look like they have been inconsistent all playoffs and their bench is a glaring weakness in this series

[@avirex202]

Definitely expect jokic to exploit double teams

[@theoaklandpanda9129]

ANT Finals MVP bringing the first ring to MN. Denver has no bench. MN gonna steam roll these nuggets. These folks on this podcast sound like they are in denial lol.

[@JoseBoy-ve5kb]

Jokic played bad game. He needs to adjust, he needs to get the ball closer to the rim and work from there and not expand too much energy going through 3 bigs every single possession. Therefore bad game for Murray and Gordon who feed off of Jokic. Nuggets bench needed 5-6 more minutes. Rebounding must be better too! Wolves adjusted and played to limit Nuggets strength while Denver just played regular game and Minnesota requires much more attention and adjustments.

[@user-ug8ur7ip1p]

More smoke from Minnesota. I like you calling for it, but you know it’s coming

[@RS-ol8or]

Been trying to tell my fellow Denver fans that the Tims were a dangerous team. dENvEr in 5! was beyond ‘tarded. Wolves have a deeper, better bench. Been saying that all year. Too many Denver fans got delusional. This is beyond Mal being injured . The Tims are better. Booth didn’t give Joker a proper backup to spell him. CB & PWat aren’t doing anything for you. Reggie is sometimes good, sometimes bad. Instead, Booth kept the starting 5 intact, thinking it would beat every other team, but bench play was grossly overlooked. Tim Connolly > Calvin Booth. At least right now. Prove me wrong. After the Timmy’s beat Nuggs hopefully Booth shakes this roster up to do what is right: Deep bench needed. Quality 5 backup for Joker. Quality PG. Trade MPJ - sell while his value is high and get a bag for him. Strawther or Hunter can fit in his place. I love Jokic & my Nuggets, but Booth wasted this year. Not to mention Malone’s rotations & not playing rookies was very poor coaching.

[@johnbarkley925]

You perfectly said it. Strange that all of the so called analysts that work for Denver are too blind to notice the glaring errors made by the front office. the 2023 off-season will go down as one of the worst in franchise history. - they kept DJ instead of looking for an Andre Drummond or Dwight Howard type of backup centre that can be a lob threat, rebound and guard the rim for 15 minutes each game. This would save energy for Jokic and Gordon and give them rest before the playoffs begin. - we need a young athletic point guard in place of Reggie. Ideally this point guard would be able to run the offense and defend decently. - as the Jokic championship window isn't open forever I would suggest of trading Jamal and a couple of bench pieces for either Fox or Scottie Barnes. This will be the third year in the Jokic era where the n.2 option is hurt in the playoffs. - in future roster constructions I would advise Booth to consider having a lineup with Jokic as the power forward and a rim protector at centre (ala Clint Capella/ Jalen Duren/ Chet etc.) This would allow us to compete with bigger lineups as the league is moving toward size.

[@joejune234]

Murray is only playing well in the clutch so why is he out there in the 1st -3rd quarters and jokic keeps going to him and ignoring everyone else. if the two best players don't play better then nuggets are going to get swept because they dint play better against the Lakers

[@basemgoueli]

Come on... Wolves players not named KAT or Ant were 3 for 20 in the first half. 3 FOR 20. We had 14 turnovers. We played less than our average game and beat you by 7.

[@heatgrimm8664]

Glazing HARD. Wolves in 4

[@ljutko7]

Are u so stupid? I can't... really i can not 😖🤯🤣 and when ee beat LA by 2 ? Come on how stupid u and Dave are for saying that

[@noahwelch2931]

Not only that, but the refs were clearly in favor of Denver

[@dusankaibranimirkrekic9724]

After all-star break NBA leader in minutes Josh Hart 1.372 Donte DiVincenzo 1.205 Nikola Jokic 1.186 I have a smart plan to win championship. Play starters 48 minutes per game, sign some nice young Cheer leaders to waive tovels off the bench and blame all on Jokic/Murray/AG/MPJ/KCP Zake Nnaji is the worst rotation player in the NBA (chack EPM, LEBRON stats...). The only worst one last year was Jeff Green. Oh but we have DJ, nice. So burn Joker and AG that is the way to go. Murray is playing injured. Why? We have Reggie, Gillespie, Pickett... KCP needs rest. Enter Julian Strawther. MPJ banged up. Ok we have Vlatko Cancar and Hunter Tyson. Hurey. So how long can they go this way? We will see

[@kbrewers]

Murray is gonna have to play out of his gourd to win the matchups against Ant, Jaden, and Naw. They locked down 2 of the best scorers in the league last series, Healthy or not, i dont think Murray is gonna have a great game this series. And i say this in all due respect to the nuggets team. With the best player in the league in jokic.

[@sheng1276]

Why didn't anyone mention Booth. He was really terrible and should be fired

[@connorlevi9112]

Just sound salty wolves were better and making excuses saying they won’t do that again? Do you also think McDaniels doesn’t score again? You think ant is going to let up he has thought about this matchup since his missed 3 in game 5 last year. Denver is acting like a big brother and Minnesota is coming

[@maitrepizza5354]

Ver nervous as a nuggets fan

[@UraStr]

everything as I expect, just except Jokic being bad, which decided the game...GUYS I THINK JOKIC IS HURT, LET'S GET IT OUT THERE, I hope they sit Murray, get defender in there, let's mud this out, we can't carry his defense, can't have open door on defense against a team that has trouble scoring

[@theinstrumentalking9093]

Adorable!?! Ok

[@ljutko7]

We are more than not COOKED 😆🤣 defense is so bad this 5 6 games my god 🤣qnd than offense under 100 how many times? all stil speak like this last year Denver but there's 4 5 better teams right now we must do something for next year to not be just 1 ring in this Denver era.

[@johnbarkley925]

Here are the best players in the series ranked in order 1. Jokic (Den) 2. Ant (Min) 3. Kat (Min) 4. Gobert (Min) 5 Porter Jr (Den) 6. Naz Reid (Min) 7. Murray (Den) 8. Conley (Min) 9. McDaniels (Min) 10. Gordon (Den) 11. Walker (Min) 12. Kcp (Den) An injured Jamal is as good as Mike Conley. Most of the best players in the series are in Minnesota. Thats why they are the better team than Denver. Minnesota has multiple players that can guard Jokic. Denver has no one to guard Ant because Kcp is too small. That's why Bruce Brown was needed last year. He guarded ant, Jimmy Butler and similar wings.

[@Ewach21]

Honestly where are all of the nuggets haters coming from. How is there this much distaste for a team that just won their first ever championship by playing team basketball with an unselfish superstar?

[@adampepin9944]

I'm not anti-Nugget, I'm just pro-Wolves!!!!!

[@Halfricanmj24]

They decided to run their mouths after winning one chip and disrespected a franchise with 17 🏆 let’s start there. Denver is an amazing team but there’s a reason a team hasn’t repeat since 2017

[@KClouisville]

@@Halfricanmj24 Another dumb ass Lakers fan....who is "They"? The biggest referenced "mouth running" was from a Denver media guy....and a few quotes from Malone rightly pointing out the media glazing the Lakers.

[@Ewach21]

@@adampepin9944I respect that. It’s great to praise the wolves, they deserve it. I’m probably just reading into the lakers fans that want to see the nuggets lose.

[@Ewach21]

@@Halfricanmj24When you sweep your rival and cleanse your demons you’re gonna talk a little shit. I get the pain tho man.

[@PostBakka]

Murray is great AND McDaniels is a great defender who is long. If he were healthy it would tough. A hobbled Murray is in for a long physical series…

[@SwampThing43]

Adorable lumber puppy fans coming out of the woodwork.

[@bryankelley6120]

And the wolves dinner menu is all you can eat chicken nuggets.

[@SwampThing43]

​@@bryankelley6120 how's that chicken treating you.

[@irahazemusic]

Calling wolves fans adorable for believing in their team sounds a little over confident in itself.

[@UraStr]

Just by the way, upon re-watching Nuggets are the better team, but when you don't play your A game, you leave the door open for your opponent to hit their shots, late game, MIN took what DEN was comfortable giving up, and they hit it, where as on the other side, you miss few bunnies, give few TOs, miss one 3 and you are 10 points down, that's why being best in the clutch means nothing, even if DEN scored every time down (which they didn't) MIN would have won this game...DEN defended better 2nd half, yet MIN shot 70%...soooo

[@kuumdizzle]

I agree, the games are definitely winnable

[@UraStr]

​@@kuumdizzle also Murray wasn't that bad, actually he got some decent looks, didn't run into defense, didn't turn the ball over, Jokic just need to be best player in the world...he can't play in the margins, he can't "coast", he can't be sloppy

[@edgardoMurnia]

What? Lol. That's your conclusion after A REWATCH!? The Nuggets actually shot very well from three. Murray got better after a horrendous first half. The Wolves didn't shot that well and the role players sucked on offense until Naz fourth quarter. The Wolves can play way better too.

[@bryankelley6120]

No chance they are the better team. Check back in a week.

[@buddhavaro]

Murray doesn't look injured. Stop making excuses. Timberwolves can play defense that is why he is -22.

[@itsjasebeats]

both can be true. i think they’re going off of what they saw in the lakers series, murray clearly didn’t look as good as he could be but yes wolves played great defense tn

[@davidbrady1825]

Murray almost didn't play for a closeout game 5 vs the Lakers..he's injured

[@nebojsaseletic2766]

Murray should try to assist more, he is forcing to much tough shots...when they broke defense of the p&r he should go straight to the rim, pin Gobert there then look for a cutters or open 3s... Nuggets were terrible...not recognizable...

[@ljutko7]

Lose by 7??? Wtf ? Who are you? Casual year old? My god 🤣😆🤯🤯🤯🤯😬🤦😖 Game 4.... Denver played bad and lose by 2? How we aren't good...we lose by 2!!!! Oo my god what i heard just now? 🤯 Dave dave ... I can't really.... Say like it is. We bad bad... We can win 🐺 but probably not so wtf