Pickett looked so improved. Confidence is so important, it was nice to see him facilitating and that 3 in the corner with few seconds on the shot clock made me so happy for him.
@Krazyabe14 сағат бұрын
Seeing everyone celebrate for him too. We actually looked like a team!
@ljtowers51619 сағат бұрын
We need a playmaker off the bench who can be confident enough to shoot the 3 or create his own shot and Pickett might be the answer, he surprised me today.
@AccordingSign32Сағат бұрын
@@ljtowers5161 I certainly hope so. I remember the fan base turned so bad on Pickett, he deactivated his social media. He didn’t get a fair shake last year, he’s had some amazing games in the G League this year as well. I hope we don’t go the Jay Huff route and end up not maximizing what we can out of Pickett
@AccordingSign3214 сағат бұрын
MPJ always plays better when Jamal’s out lol.
@ivagarfitt12 сағат бұрын
Exactly. And ball is popping when Jamal is out…
@Dezy6238 сағат бұрын
No one on the team likes Jamal but no one wants to say it.
@KClouisville8 сағат бұрын
@@ivagarfitt This. He looks off MPJ A LOT. And I think it's pretty obvious to MPJ that no one is going to tell Murray to change the way he plays. It's the same dynamic with Malone using the bench as a motivator....he's never hesitated to park MPJ on the bench....but he'll let Murray play absolute garbage basketball without repercussions.
@ivagarfitt8 сағат бұрын
@@KClouisville exactly, and worst part is when commentators start screaming 'Murray is back', after couple of games where he killed the rest of the team and scored 24+. He is slowing down Denver's game, never improved anyone, keep thinking that he is All Star player...I think the rose glasses are gone and reality keeps showing...responsibility starts with Booth and max, then coach, as you said, playing small rotation, commentators for blowing this JM balloon out of proportion, and add to that our enthusiasm, that after such a long time is just - gone.
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
100 % true@@Dezy623
@ivanmilatovic402311 сағат бұрын
I love it how the guys are at pains not to criticise Murray while everything they say is the exact opposite. He is not a ball hog, but he hogs the ball. He is not slow, but he slows play down. It's not all about him that MPJ plays better when he is not there, but MPJ feels more free.
@shtrvens10 сағат бұрын
Hello Ivan, You are a tool Have an excellent day.
@IamHailey89 сағат бұрын
😂😂😂
@cooreyfeldman26887 сағат бұрын
The nuggets resigning an deteriorating, out of shape Murray was the worst decision they made in recent history.
@rainofkhandaq66782 сағат бұрын
@@cooreyfeldman2688his shape has nothing to do with it
@ivanmilatovic402312 сағат бұрын
One great thing was turning the entire 4th quarter into garbage time and enabling the starters to take it easy. Important given the intensive schedule coming up.
@IamHailey88 сағат бұрын
This game is an example to why I say that this year Jamal is the problem even when he's playing reasonably well, because somehow he just feels off with the chemistry between him and the other guys.The vibes are bad when he's on
@burazssbruklinss958412 сағат бұрын
Nuggets play so much better without Murray, it is obvious..
@Upticks36-v2u3 сағат бұрын
Jamal regular season was the best of his career last year. He’s been playing injured and he’s got to get healthy. Whether we like it or not, he’s here for the season. He also has GENERALLY been significantly better in the playoffs.
@Infinitemugenz13 сағат бұрын
There’s one player we should Trade and he didn’t play tonight.
@ljutko712 сағат бұрын
💯
@ivagarfitt12 сағат бұрын
Yes. Ball is popping without him
@nikolakrstic807911 сағат бұрын
Imagine Fox instead of Murray man..
@tebra6439 сағат бұрын
EXACTLY
@IamHailey89 сағат бұрын
Yes, and of course, he is not eligible for trade.🙄 If they are patient, they try to trade Jamal the summer instead of breaking the core, right now, for the wrong person, but they might lose the season.
@Quickslvr_Gaming11 сағат бұрын
What does it mean when our dominant performances are without Murray? The 2 blowouts you mentioned vs Phoenix and the Hawks were without Murray...
@TheMilapMehta4 сағат бұрын
And Utah too. The only blowout Jamal was present for is against the Lakers
@nikolakrstic807910 сағат бұрын
How did Jokic manage to have only 2 rebounds? LMAO that's impressive in a way
@Krazyabe14 сағат бұрын
Now that is the team we've been looking for!!! Gotta be their best game of the season all around. Seeing em celebrate after pickett hit that last one too. So many great vibes for everyone! We might be on to a new chapter here! Possibly even back?
@ljutko712 сағат бұрын
Sure. Every 4 or 5 game they are the team
@ivangoran44615 сағат бұрын
Since the beginning I knew Russel Westbrook is entering his second youth with this team, and his game will only improve and he`ll bring some yet unseen energy to this team.
@burazssbruklinss958411 сағат бұрын
All the Nuggets best games this season so far came without Murray, bench Murray, start Westbrook!!
14 сағат бұрын
Only Jokic and Westbrook don't have emotional problems that effect their game, they put that a side and go to work like a real man. Denver need to loose emotional slackers.
@AccordingSign32Сағат бұрын
MPJ has a lot of mental toughness. Dudes been through the wringer in his personal life, and Malone has benched him countless times over the years in closing minutes during tight games. Hes improved his game every year so I don’t think he’s soft at all
@ljutko712 сағат бұрын
I'm now 💯 positive, it's Jamal 90% of all the struggle Denver have.... Maybe more. Still need much much more unfortunately
@burazssbruklinss958412 сағат бұрын
Ofc he is..
@ljutko712 сағат бұрын
@burazssbruklinss9584 Malone next
@OFFICIALKB2FLY11 сағат бұрын
In Russ We Trust 🐐
@CRsurfer24713 сағат бұрын
This game really illustrates to me that as a fan who watches the games on my computer I’m really just seeing the rip of the iceberg and have no idea what’s really going on behind the scenes. It seems like if they can be stoked and having fun while still having that Russ type intensity and try hard at the same time they can ball out! I’m sure mind set plays a big role id love to see them more light hearted having fun playing like doggs
@milosjovicevic608313 сағат бұрын
Malone REALLY should EXPAND THE ROTATION. he must trust more to the young players. He has to do better micro menagament. Hunter has a lot potential. Why he played Jordan on +25? He should play Hall grr. He should play more with youngsters when we have +25. He waits to much to put in young players when we have blowout. Hall should play MORE!
@jesusiracheta857012 сағат бұрын
Literally bro hall is 6’10 238 we need to try and see if he can play back up c for us. If plays more aggressive, with more intensity then Zeke and can rebound we are gonna be in a much better place with the bench. Even if we split the time with him and Jordon for now.
@ljutko712 сағат бұрын
He can't. He is soooo bad at rotation it's unbelievable
@tebra6439 сағат бұрын
We need to get rid of Murray as soon as possible
@Doctor-xn4ec9 сағат бұрын
As I said 👍
@pricelessmine4 сағат бұрын
how tho? nobody wants to trade for him probably
@TheMilapMehta4 сағат бұрын
Kind of impossible to do with the contract. Guys like Brunson who are way better than Jamal have cheaper contracts. Nuggets had 2 windows to trade Jamal: 2018 before their first playoff season when they knew Jokic was the guy and 2022 when Jamal was recovered from injury and the last memories of him were very positive. Sad that his contract makes it so he can't be traded this year because Jimmy for Jamal would be a great swap.
@tebra643Сағат бұрын
@@TheMilapMehta & @pricelessmine we need to take a risk, like Lavine, his contract is also terrible, or something like that. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO GET RID OF BUM MURRAY!
@ChuckHickl6 сағат бұрын
I love that MPJ called out Ryan in the post game and am hoping he would do the same with all the lame takes you local guys have had over the past couple of weeks. Denver is a team that relies on team chemistry and good team vibes and to see the local market trashing half the team has to be disheartening on some level . How anyone things having the homers go on and on about trades that could never happen helps the team, I have no idea and please spare me the "we were only theory-crafting". You guys lead the conversation and a certain segment of your audience takes that, magnifies the worst of it and the conversation continues to spiral down. Not sure how you people don't get that but I guess some of you think the flip-flopping is cute.
@GeppardzzRazzubuistto6 сағат бұрын
We play our best basketball when Murray is not starting/not playing, he played awful most of the season and even when he performs decent the team struggles because he plays iso/hero ball rather than Jokic /team ball, we really need to look to start Westbrook over Murray, stats prove it we are 6 and 1 when Westbrook starts, when JM is not on the floor the whole team cooks, just start Westbrook and that is how we get back on track!!
@cooreyfeldman26888 сағат бұрын
JAMAL IS THE ISSUE… YOU HAVE ONE MORE YEAR, TRADE JAMAL !
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
I can't wait we need a better 3&d playmaker point and MPJ would get way more shot with he should
@KingslayerSrb3 сағат бұрын
When Lavine has a good game: he's advertising himself to the League When MPJ has a good game: he's showing us why he needs to stay in Denver!
@jb-xm1yi14 сағат бұрын
Guys don't mention it enough but we are good at home and are soft on the road. Great win tonight though!
@JovicaMilutinovic9 сағат бұрын
Denver should emulate Indiana who had a bed start and despite that they won last 5 games, 4 of them away against 76, Suns, Kings, GSW. I already wrote that it is not normal for Jokic to have 17 or 15 rebounds in a game. With his back and elbows, he can block two and maybe even three opposing players while MPJ and Gordon take down the ball.
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
6:13 hes like are son we brought him us since he been in are league
@BBallLore7 сағат бұрын
If we can get Jonas Valanciunas for the backup Center maybe then you can run Dario at the 4 with Watson at the 3. That’s Dario’s more natural position. (Assuming you wouldn’t have to trade him)
@effingtheineffable682714 сағат бұрын
MPJ is staying. I wonder if the three max guys would get with the front office and figure out the money for the team.
@ljutko712 сағат бұрын
Only if Jamal disappear from nuggets they can be good
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
36:22 noooooo jamal dont find MPJ SO HE NEVER in rhythm
@phuc-v4g9 сағат бұрын
Lmfao you didn't make this a murray thing, murray made this a murray thing with his inconsistency shooting the ball and poor play. fact is if you look at All the games murray didn't play EVERYONE ate except 1 game..murray is a ball hog and MISSES most of his shots and they struggle to beat teams they shouldn't like the pelicans..let murray stay on the bench till he can consistently prove that he can take shots and make most of them or till he learns to pass the ball and get everyone involved when he isn't shooting well
@KClouisville8 сағат бұрын
There's definitely that dynamic. Then Murray will perform well in the clutch and people (especially these guys) conveniently forget that his play is one of the reasons they're in a tight game to begin with (often with teams they should be beating relatively easily).
@bobanbukarica20736 сағат бұрын
It's time for everyone to admit Murrey is vibe and game killer , give him Ben Simmons treatment and just continue on without him . Also , make whoever gave him the money pay it back in installments. If it's the Kronkes , they are billioners I won't feel sorry for them
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
7:47 that gamethey was missing him
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
When Jamal is our MPJ get his shot to show why he here Jamal takes to many shots with a bad %
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
13:42 they get to run
@cosmicomics17554 сағат бұрын
The issue with Jamal is that when he gets the ball he takes 8 dribbles over the course of 8 seconds. When he is out no one really does that. Russ takes some dribbles but its like 5 dribbles in 3 seconds as he attacks downhill and scores or facilitates quickly. Jokic holds the ball a few seconds at the elbow but the other team either doubles or tries single and he responds quickly. AG only has the ball .5 seconds as he dunks the oop, shoots the corner, or swings. MPJ either shoots it in someones face or takes a few dribbles downhill to get into the lane. CB immediately goes downhill. The only player that gives the opp a chance to get set and zero in on the threats is Jamal. I think if he he had a little more urgency to make a play his "vibe" would be better with an otherwise decisive team.
@georgeschirmer21247 сағат бұрын
We need to trade jamal for vessel from spurs next offseason
@tomc29077 сағат бұрын
Porter played like a dog in this game! His quickness and intensity on both ends looked like a 6-10 Westbrook!
@Oregon_fan15 сағат бұрын
Jamal had another hangnail. I wonder if he’d have fewer injuries if he’d show up in shape?
@sasapavlovic85364 сағат бұрын
MPJ it's not problem...problem is Jamal....nuggets should wait for next season a trade Jamal. MPJ should stay.
@МиливојеКнежевић12 сағат бұрын
Player Efficiency Rating Leaders and Record Holders. On the RACIST BASKETBALL REFERENCE page, before the Nuggets vs New Orleans match, Jokic's PER was 31.86, but according to the last update on 12/24/2024, it was 31.34. With Jokic's performance of 27 points, FG%55, 3P% 66.7, 13 reb., 10 assist., that 3, 1 blk, 1 stl., +/- +6, etc.. As it was a "coincidence" in the season 22/23 when Joki c in the race for the MVP title with the "epileptic" Embiid intervened, the avowed racist Perk implicated Jokica that he won two MVP titles thanks to Aryan blue eyes. He is succeeded by the no less virulent racist Mr. Arenas, who claims that Jokic is dealing with empty numbers, i.e. triple doubles. The empty numbers are when Jokic's main opponent for the MVP title, G. Antetokounmpo, shoots a miserable 17% for 3P, in addition, he shoots a poor FT 61%, and in just one meeting, he shoots a dizzying 26 free throws. In order to get a precise insight into the "empty numbers" this season, Jokic has FT 117/147 against Ganis 167/272, which enables with (+2 from FT per match) 32.7 leads on the list of scorers. In the last 8 matches, Jokic shot a total of 24 FT or 3.0 per match. Therefore, even for the mosquito's consciousness and conscience, it is undeniably clear what it is about. PS When you hear or read the phrase "The Best Team" it's actually a new name for "Big Marcet" who was sponsored by the late Nick Writ.