Mike Malone: Critics were "quick to write us off," shocked Nuggets tied up series? | NBA | SPEAK

Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and James Jones reflect on how shocked they were (if any) about the Denver Nuggets tying up the series 2-2 after their Game 4 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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[@zukusenryu]

Shaq woke up Gru. Y’all were excited to write Denver off

[@SammysmSoulGlow]

Very excited.

[@sunchaser9898]

You woke up Gru, it's about to be despicable

[@alexanderbrown5676]

Tell em Again

[@sethstine4698]

Who the fk is Gru?

[@MuhammadAbdullah-jl4ek]

​@@sethstine4698 jokic lol

[@omgbygollywow]

When Shaq dissed Joker, he woke the sleeping giant, poked the bear, yanked on the tiger's tail, played with fire, tugged on Superman's cape, spit into the wind, pulled the mask of the Lone Range and messed around with Jim.

[@TitanV]

Jim Croce, the one and only baby! 😉

[@mnoell35]

Nah, he just stepped on his Jordan’s!

[@dracula7644]

Nuggets needed a wake up call. Now they're awake. So look out now.

[@alexanderbrown5676]

16-7

[@walidsbiri2855]

16-3

[@thesloppyjoes]

kinda agree. They looked bad against the lakers, and it carried over into the first two games of the series. You could actually say the last two games of the season were pretty bad (for the nuggets) also. So you're almost talking about a nine game stretch of below average ball.

[@robertmcnearny9222]

@@thesloppyjoes They lost to the Spurs. That is as bad as it gets.

[@thesloppyjoes]

@@robertmcnearny9222 well in the manner that the lost too was a bit shocking. Denver was gassed the last 5 minutes.

[@PR_2407]

Did they all forgot Denver came back from 3-1

[@oldmansportsog2514]

No they didn't fail but they use the excuse of it was the bubble so it doesn't count But Lebob Bubble Ring counts tho to them

[@charlesdarks8850]

Twice

[@PR_2407]

@@oldmansportsog2514 ong

[@muzzabrunotti]

twice b2b in same playoffs

[@daltonfarris]

​@@oldmansportsog2514yeah that's really stupid, the teams in the wcf last year was a 2020 rematch, and then the team that lost in 2020 representing the East was representing the East again..

[@dotsero558]

Malone is a great coach. Way better than he gets credit for.

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

Especially with what he’s doing with the bench 27 points off the bench

[@SinkrSwim]

Great staff too.

[@idread3523]

We knew he was great in Sac. Just stupid owner. Dumb

[@sirisemirisirisa]

Its Jokic that is coaching

[@f19ure]

​@@sirisemirisirisayeh lol. Ion know why people act like it's not a player driven league. Look at Popovich ever since he lost Duncan and Kawhi, how has he looked? Ofc Malone is a good coach, but let's be real, the reason the Nuggets have a chance to turn this series back around is because they have Jokic. Plain and simple.

[@crossheen]

Denver starting 5 AVG age is 28. Minnesota starting 5 AVG age is 28. Stop with this "young team" narrative. They ain't younger, they are inexperience.

[@not-much-but-enough]

Any excuse to make Denver look bad. These ANALysts are Playa haters. I am disappointed that Shaq has jumped on the Playa haters wagon with Peeshawn and the rest of the racist ANALysts. Paul Pierce and Charles Barkley are the real deal. Especially Paul Pierce.

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

True they always doing that

[@arturobugarin3125]

Thank you!

[@rykermojica1295]

It’s just cause everyone loves Ant and wants to give them excuses. Unlike Denver they said they looked cooked. WTH but with the T’wolves they’re to young!! But they have the same avg starting 5 age!??🤯😤

[@newman824]

Conley and Gobert skew the numbers, that statement isn't completely accurate. Great analysis either way.

[@drippington7967]

Jokic gon get you every time. He’s solved the TWolves defense at this point: Nuggs in 6

[@dariuscasaus57]

Denver still needs to stay humble and hungry because we still got an uphill battle, but there's a reason why we're the team to beat and there's a reason why Jokic is the MVP

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

Exactly remain humble and hungry

[@GangGang-ov9vq]

I think they will. After the Laker series, they felt like the Lakers gave them the best shot anyone could. Then Ant humbled them game 2. I don’t think they’ll take anybody else lightly. Back to the mission

[@spicyporkbuns699]

You know they staying humble when Murray ignored ants trash talk at the end of the game lol ant knows he can’t get in they head now

[@arturobugarin3125]

The Nuggets are the epitome of humble and hungry, and they know what it takes to win this time of year.

[@ParthPatel-od8wj]

Epitome of humble LMAO!! Murray throwing heating pads and towels and Malone getting into refs faces is so humble 😂

[@blaxson10]

Don't switch up now Speak keep that same energy and stay on that side😂😂😂

[@Louisianimal-225EBR]

Hey goofy 😂 CANCUN

[@yovas8494]

“In what world are you running your offense through Aaron Gordon” Did we forget Gordon was the main character in Orlando?

[@calebcrawford4475]

He wasn’t a good number 1 option tho…..

[@yovas8494]

@@calebcrawford4475 a “good” number one option or not…he still was in a position to be the lead, playmaker, score, etc etc. it isn’t new to him

[@calebcrawford4475]

@@yovas8494 and him shooting 11/12 is insanely good for ANY player

[@5star1z]

Jokic 3 MVPs, 2 Rings, 2 FMVP incoming

[@kravon9583]

If he gets another ring, I got him over Bird all time

[@ajagule]

Music to my ears!!!!! Love it. I want another parade.

[@HardNigga-tr4uy]

Jokic will get minimum 3 mvp and 3 fmvp. Only Magic, MJ, and Lebron have done that. Maybe a 3 peat but at least get back to back and snag a 3rd one with this core with a prime jokic in the next 3 years. If they 3 peat they’ll have a chance at 4 even if it’s not 4 in a row. And who knows then maybe a 4th mvp for jokic too, but it will be tough due to all the race hate(he would already have 4 if it wasn’t for that). Only MJ and Lebron have 4 of each.

[@marquessmith7428]

The perfect thing for me would be to watch the Nuggets win their back-to-back championship 🏆 the night before my 35th birthday on June 12th like they did last year 20 minutes before my 34th birthday. To top that off, I'm Orlando bound with my kids and mom for a week. I'd be on Cloud 9 if all that came to fruition. GO NUGGETS!!!

[@Kingepticon]

@@kravon9583Bird is top 5 and better than Magic so you got Jokic top 5?

[@LoveJokic]

Stop with this narrative Twolves are a young team, they are 12th youngest while nuggets are 17th. So basically both teams are in the middle of the pack.

[@reygumbs8343]

Young in playoff experience, not age.

[@cxyy9111]

the fact that Lakers still being discussed is nuts.

[@mnoell35]

They’re still popular but not winning anything tho!

[@LeeroyObando-qb7rb]

Because of all the bronsexuals in the talk shows

[@dumafuji]

Jokic still best player on the floor. He makes teammates better. Jones is wrong.

[@user-tt1hx2nm4p]

He's racist like the rest of them

[@soda8736]

All the people on this show are obsessed with " da culture ". And Acho panders to it

[@Kingepticon]

They always think the better scorer is the better player. Amateur take.

[@jesusbermejo7291]

Bunch of NFL players talking NBA basketball is kinda cringe

[@Toracubed1]

Finally, the Nuggets have flipped the champion switch. Ant came with energy, the Nuggets just snatched it away from the youngin. Ant will have his time, just when the Joker retires.

[@Rhonda333]

😂

[@sonseed7541]

Chiefs missing the playoffs James gotta stop glazing them

[@gatbelriekjoak]

😂😂😂

[@danielgrajeda5837]

The funny part is as nuggets fans we don't rely on AG to score, that's not his job. So it's just bonus points when AG gets going offensively.. I love AG's hustle but we know he probably won't score like that in game 5. But Porter had an off night, and we do rely on Porter for scoring..

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

You wanna know how they beat the Timberwolves on the road cut down on turnovers. Took care of the basketball. Played team basketball and team defense. It’s the little things.

[@drinkmoderately]

MPJ gave his scoring prowess to AG on Game 4 then acted as decoy. lol

[@francisikwueme1688]

AG is a former franchise player and go to player In Orlando, young , strong and athletic. He is ready to go when needed . He did that against lakers last year when jokic went bench with foul trouble. He and KCP led the comeback

[@teo8446]

@@francisikwueme1688 Yeah I keep wondering about this when people are surprised about the Point-Gordon strat that Nuggs do when Joker is resting. AG's only downside is his bad jumpshot, but he was the Main Guy and primary ball-handler for a team. what made AG blossom was taking a step down from Main Guy, and be a slasher/oop-receiver role player that's light enough to hang with guards but also long enough to bump with bigs point is, AG has experience on taking over and letting the team run through him like how Joker does it.

[@francisikwueme1688]

@@teo8446 he is able to explode in spurts and when situation calls for it . Jokic makes the game easy for him and scores of cuts and lobs so beautiful to watch . I live in Orlando and met him a few times and was courtside when LeBron and lakers were in town 2018 to play magic. Him standing next to lebron not much of a difference he is 6.8-9 and chiseled

[@teowiz4210]

I'd like to see NBA commentators being honest and admit that they can't stand 1. a small market franchise being at the top of the league 2. white players that dominate the NBA 3. european players that dominate the NBA

[@the_traveling_texan]

Jones wrote us off last series when he picked the Lakers

[@rushindragin361]

Thats why he's 3X MVP put some respect on Joker

[@not-much-but-enough]

He will never get the respect he deserves. We just have to come to terms with that. He isn't black and he isn't white American or western European. Doncic had averaged 33 points and more assists and rebounds then shai but yet Noone mentioned how he had been robbed for a MVP.

[@SleikssFitness]

Minesota is not young team like OKC! ANT and Mcdaniels are young but KAT is 28, Gober is 31, Conley is 36, their average age of starting five is 28, the same as Denver

[@alexanderrose1071]

The one thing nobody here even considered was the Nuggets adjusting their scheme after those first two losses

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

Exactly they turned up the defensive level and took care of the basketball. It’s like when you get physical and bully the bully and the bully can’t handle the physically and now they’re complaining and looking for help.

[@josephbedaespiritu3397]

Yes thats the new narrative so they can highlight the next Jordan 😂😂😂😂

[@patriciamccormick9321]

Having other players like Jokic and Gordon bring up the ball allowed Jamal to play freely.

[@markmansfieldsbwc4674]

@@patriciamccormick9321Yes. That was the single biggest and most effective adjustment the Denver coaches made. It took all of the pressure off of Jamal Murray, and allowed him to get comfortable on the offensive side of the ball and be more effective like he usually is. It took all of the smoke away from the Wolves..

[@Louisianimal-225EBR]

@@josephbedaespiritu3397joker to cancun😂😂😂

[@Ceavvan]

Goes to show y’all barely know anything about basketball except Joy, AG was thee guy for the Orlando Magic now he’s # 3 on a championship team are you kidding me what y’all expect ? Oh he can’t do it every night, Denver don’t need AG to score 27 every night, watch Porter Jr step up, watch KCP step up wolves don’t have that kind of fire power!

[@francisikwueme1688]

I just made a similar comment

[@marquessmith7428]

The Nuggets definitely woke up after that Game 2 debacle. The extra four days of rest did wonders for Jamal Murray as he has been ballin since. Aaron Gordon is playing like I hoped he would when we acquired him from Orlando in terms of his offensive production. If he can give the team 15-18 ppg, they're dangerous. His defense has always been great, but the way he orchestrated the offense when Jokic got in foul trouble & hitting his shots all over the court was amazing to watch. Time to finish the deal with a home win Tuesday night and another one to go to the Western Conference Finals.

[@not-much-but-enough]

Exactly! They are comparing Edwards to MJ after he had a couple good games vs the nuggets. Those ANALysts are not worth the toilet paper they use.

[@BookJay35]

Game one was not a dominating game for the twolves they just couldn't miss the last 4 mins of the game and that's what put them over it was neck and neck up until then.

[@CheeseLover23]

Agreed I watched pretty much whole game and it was very close until the end. Naz Reid went off and couldn’t miss

[@faraigarethmaereka2744]

People not being familiar with AG’s game is getting disrespectful

[@GoatedAtNFS]

here’s what we found out this weekend don’t let the dropped games fool you, other teams are good but at the end of the day, the preseason prediction still stands as the real prediction. it’s like death and taxes. Nuggets vs Celtics finals.

[@daltonfarris]

My prediction was Nuggets in 6 over Boston.

[@DickTrickle1]

Celtics ain't getting there without kristaps

[@sethstine4698]

Yep. Vegas odds

[@aSTROnomical_8]

Thinking the nuggets would get swept or only win 1 game in the series shows either a lack of basketball knowledge or being a pro sooner if the moment. A team that finally got past the first round vs the team that’s been on the verge for years and finally broke through while keeping the core together says enough. They dominated them all reg season, and let them creep up on them game 1 and game 2 couldn’t throw it in the ocean game 2. If you seen them dominate the wolves all year why would you think the nuggets only getting 1 win the series. It’s one thing to think they might lose the series but shocked at not swept or just getting 1 game is a foolish take. Also the wolves didn’t dominate the nuggets game 1, Antman just went God Mode and it was enough to pull it out. And no I’m not a hater, I been talking bout Ant man since he was at Georgia and I like this wolves team and wish this was the conf finals, but I’m not dumb enough to count denver out like people did

[@oldmansportsog2514]

Yup denver been in so many series and minny won ONE playoff series together and they was celebrating after game 2 like they was Champs Nuggets toyed with Minny last night

[@not-much-but-enough]

Comparing Edwards to Jordan shoes the lack of basketball knowledge these ANALysts have.

[@clipsedrag13]

I wish they woulda edited shadys head bobbing and zoomed in on it real close 😂

[@arturobugarin3125]

That was creepy and childish. Can we discuss 'hoops' without the tacky nonsense, and laughing at your own corny 'jokes.'

[@sunstatesnipr1k759]

Ocho you said it yourself. DEFENSE TAKES EFFORT & ENERGY. They don’t have the ENERGY to sustain that lvl of Defense!

[@jayspeed2068]

It sounds like they saying Twolves gave away the last two games. Denver TOOK those games.

[@Robin-uy1if]

if the nuggets win the series i wish Coach Malone would release that 2 minute video. they are so far the most entertaining team too see in the playoffs they just do things that no one expect them to do. I hate the Nuggets but i would always pay attention to them cause they just a meme machine, specially media hate them so much.

[@bfraze9658]

Joy is the only one up here with a reasonable take. She recognizes the heart of a champion, and she is the first one to give credit where credit is due. They’re still the defending champions until they’re not.

[@censr1]

She was wrong about the deficit, Wolves were down from 19-7. These analysts aren't very good tbh 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Ian-ky5hf]

Yes I totally agree Joy’s take was really fair and reasonable. I agree with her.

[@childhoodtimemachine8795]

@@censr1 I agree. We probably shouldn’t refer to them as analysts anymore. Maybe commentators?

[@Louisianimal-225EBR]

Nuggets to Cancun 😂

[@dismantledbrain5910]

Gordon bringing up the ball is actually what dismantled TWolves' defense in a big way. It's not just that they haven't showed effort on that end, but rather they were caught unprepared for Joker and Murray being off-ball to start the attacks, which prevented TWolves from playing smothering defense.

[@karanshetty2530]

Critics , nba players and analysts are always quick to disregard the nuggets. Whether they like it or not they are biased against the Joker cause of 1 obvious reason. That’s the reason why he hasn’t been everyone’s MVP even though he deserves to be. Instead of the nuggets if it were the lakers in same position and had come back to even the series there would be outright GOAT discussions, that’s how biased they are against a white international player.

[@oldmansportsog2514]

These people still dont understand why nuggets are such a great team, its because Jokic Jamal Porter Gordon the core 4 they all let Malone coach them. Malone is number 1 and Jokic lets him coach Him and doesnt blame him for any loss

[@daveonezero6258]

Yep and the bench balled out. Braun put in work game 4.

[@daltonfarris]

Exactly the nuggets having a big 4 is always overlooked.

[@IllMatic97]

​@@daltonfarris big 4? The nuggets don't have a "big four". They have players who play their but at the end of the day, it's Jokic and Murray.

[@lamarrdouglasylyy3844]

You forgot about KCP lol 😆 there not playing 4 on 5 out there if soo they would lose every game. There basically like that Detroit pistons champ team Rasheed, Ben, prince , Hamilton, Billups. Same thing solid 5 players that play together at the highest level basketball a team game always has been.

[@victorchinye4084]

Well articulated.

[@michaelkearney1313]

Stephen A would have you believe Malone was talking directly to him 😒

[@not-much-but-enough]

And Peeshawn Johnson. Him and Nick wright are the biggest Playa haters

[@not-much-but-enough]

The ANALyst Peeshawn Johnson and the rest of the racist media figures are shattered that Jokic has lead the nuggets back. I'm really surprised that Shaq has jumped on the Playa haters wagon with the rest of them. Charles Barkley and Paul Pierce are the only good basketball analysts by far.

[@SpokenThoughts_3900]

This is how the social media culture has even penetrated even our sports culture. The wolves are young and possibly (Antman and company) has believed in their own hype. Now these young boys on their heels.

[@nobleskywalker4639]

Young boys? The average age of the wolves is 25.31 while the Nuggets are 26.71. It ain't a huge gap in age difference come on now. The wolves got in their own hype like you said but this young team narrative got to stop

[@Jon-Jack]

Why is Joy so fine??❤❤

[@reygumbs8343]

Her voice is annoying though...lol

[@mcronn1002]

Malone running the offense through Gordan was the reason why the nuggets won game 4 and tied the series. It confused the Timberwolves and the 3’s he was hitting was like he really can shoot the 🏀. His 27 points helped the nuggets get the win.!! And now jokic is jokic/ Murray is murry if Katt doesn’t help Edwards nuggets take a 3/2 lead tonight.!! Justin holiday gets a honorable mention for hitting 3 threes and scoring 10 points.!!

[@aleksandarhadjov8536]

You're correct Shady that is why Jokic is the MVP he was dominating and closing and that is what he does

[@morniclegreen3534]

Thank you Joy Taylor for telling everybody what's up!

[@aSTROnomical_8]

Everytine basketball is the topic Joy is the only one with common sense most the time when bucher ain’t there lol

[@markmansfieldsbwc4674]

I think it should be pointed out that, that run at the end of the second quarter to end the half that was pretty much the difference in the game, was all started from Joker’s defense on Ant Man..he got the steal and ignited the fast break and it was on. I only mention this because Joker gets slagged all the time for “not playing any defense”, yet here he is making game/maybe series changing defensive plays on Anthony Edwards of all people. Joker 🃏 is one of the best rebounders in the league, and is actually pretty dam solid on the defensive end. I think it’s time the narrative changes on his defense. He has also had several blocks in this series (and numerous steals against the LaBron and the Lakers last series). Joker 🃏 is a good defender!

[@CheeseLover23]

Agreed! Very good on defense but gets very little credit

[@zulus3406]

Why do they keep saying the Timberwolves are young? The starters for the Nuggets are younger by average than the Timberwolves.

[@y0uknowmysteez]

What you mean you surprised Denver could run their offense threw Aaron gordan, his last 2 years in Orlando he ran point

[@alvin081988]

I'm not shocked that Denver tied this Series....it's how they dominated that Homecourt of Minnesota

[@SinkrSwim]

Denver needs to stay hungry. AG is a beast.

[@marquessmith7428]

Oh they're definitely hungry after that Game 2 massacre. Jamal's healthier, AG has done a bit of everything (scoring, facilitating, defending, hustle plays), Joker being Joker. MPJ struggled, but if he hits his shots like he did previous games, they'll be hard to beat. The bench has emerged production wise with Christian Braun and Justin Holiday scoring & playing solid D on Ant Man.

[@tastytesty]

It depends on whether Jokic wants to win or not.

[@charlesnunya2347]

It is part of the maturation process when he can see he didn't get the job done. Next time he is in that situation he will not let it happen again... that being said, GO NUGGETS!

[@braveli7546]

The people who believed after game 2 deserved a medal.

[@mattheweaston5244]

Let's face it. Murray was not 100% in the first two games. Had been 100% the nuggets could be up 3 to 1

[@kingofkingz235]

Lmfao doesn't like to be embarrassed. he doesn't like to take accountability for his mistakes 😂😂🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭💀☠️

[@sonseed7541]

lol

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

ACHO talks like a boss! 👍

[@patriciamccormick9321]

The disrespect Jokic received when awarded the MVP woke them up. They are big mad now.

[@anthonysimpson4084]

T wolves is not a young team couple guys are young but they have 3 starting vets

[@craigcman6738]

These idiots are talking about the Twolves like they are the one who won.

[@joebecker7460]

Minnesota isn't a young team...three of their starting five have been in the league 9+ years.

[@JakeKoenig]

What country is this show filmed in? Nigeria? The Congo? Zimbabwe?

[@Dr.Megladon]

Malone's words were twisted. He said he used this to motivate his team, and he said he understood why people would say that after 2 games. Cowards twist people's word and take them out of context.

[@ovedfranco7664]

Go go go girl.

[@BillPlain1]

They really do bring the athlete perspective in a way few others do.

[@MrGroove0221]

FS1 is killing it with SPEAK & FIRST THING FIRST ❤

[@guybartlett9587]

The four of them seem really bummed that the nuggets win?

[@watonemillion]

I think the nuggets were nervous the first two games, but after being down 0-2 the pressure was off. Now it's the wolves turn to be nervous

[@tjr2312]

When are we going to start holding the 4x DPOY accountable

[@luddman77]

There is no one who can guard jokic 1 on 1 period!!!!

[@Kingepticon]

Never in my life have I seen a guy get brushed over. They’ll spend maybe 60 seconds on Gobert and 20 minutes on everything else.

[@Louisianimal-225EBR]

Nuggets eliminated 😂

[@RegularFlyGuy]

Listening to these idiots talk youd think the Nuggets arent the defending champs.

[@deemoney5280]

🤣🤣🤣 thank you for writing the nuggets off 💙

[@ksh9504]

Who ever wins game 5 wins it all

[@user-ug8rr1ep9z]

I subscribe to this channel because im a DENVER NUGGETS fab from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@KyleSolon-iz2lq]

u were very quick to write them off after game 2 and now you are saying different things...BS!!!

[@jesusgonzalez8985]

So Alway isnt Nuggets win, is someone that is how they dont win the game against nuggets, and michael potter dont even present in 4 game

[@drippington7967]

Bro stroked out

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

All he needs is one game

[@Jevonechy]

We can say that about all of MNs role players. If Jaden shows up and makes shots , if Naw makes open shots like last series, if Naz Reid goes on a tear then MN wins

[@jesusgonzalez8985]

@@Jevonechy yeap, but the media only talk about why Minesota doesnt won, that they should won, so Denver never do something right, is alway opponent fault for lost

[@Oooyessbro]

Thought this was BET for a sec lol

[@Blackbolt-411]

Nah ShadyBasketball just doesn’t know

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Nuggets 🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆

[@travonrumph5350]

Ant is not the best player on the court but id say he is the second best player on court

[@arturobugarin3125]

Everyone is throwing KAT under the bus, yet nobody is giving AG for 'locking him up!' Often, the spotlight in basketball tends to focus more on scoring and offensive statistics, which can lead to defensive efforts being undervalued. I don't get the weird trend of not giving credit where it's due nowadays?

[@khakisuitANDting]

Funny how now folks almost acting like Nuggets already came back and won the series.Everything is relative vs expectations isn't it? Let's be clear, the Nuggets will not get a pass nor should they if they go on to lose the series! We are not about to grade on a curve.

[@dougbriggman9824]

Murray and Kcp looked and played injured. Game three, they got enough recovery to play better.

[@patrickpitamber]

Coach Malone used you all sweep to motivate nuggets crew thank you keep on doing that so we get them to repeat thanks guys

[@jeremyarrington9427]

joy shooting facts!

[@mysteriousviper8]

Im not shocked at Gordon. He is Mr. Nugget for a reason. He could lead a team. But has decided to be a 3rd/4th option even though he could be a first option.

[@MiguelPinedo-dp9ig]

It was a 27 point defeat the wolves suffered in game 3.

[@kevinmoy3752]

yoo they really are champs. i really thought murray and jackson were gonna get hurt and the series would be over. i think the three day break really helped though.

[@vernonharrison2488]

Those first two games were a fluke, those were momentum games coming off the sweep, Denver has control of the series now

[@jdpbernal]

Joy don’t forget that Murray has a calf injury so seeing him play pedestrian is fine. He had that 3 to 4 day break then play game 3, shows how well he can play.

[@RobertCoxxxx777]

Shout to the NBA for stepping in when we went 0-2 to MN. They smart, they know ppl want offense basketball. MN woulda been popular in the 90s with their D but aint no one got time for that in 2024. We wanna see Denver win by draining open 3s! Way more exciting and defense basketball is too boring. Thanks NBA for fixing that with the ref adjustments mid-series

[@G4MBIT]

Lmao! Keep crying 😂😂😂

[@mariopippin3008]

its rigged? why watch??

[@RobertCoxxxx777]

@G4MBIT Huh I'm just saying a shout out to the league cuz I support their decision to change the ref style! I been wanting that for years but the way they switched it when we were down 0-2 to an all-time defensive team is perfect timing! Really changed this series for the better and I want Denver to win 🏆

[@RobertCoxxxx777]

@mariopippin3008 I wouldn't say it's rigged it's just that they changed up the reffing so that it limits MN on D to the point they can't really put up any resistance, and that let's Jokic, Murray, etc score unhindered without MN's annoying defense getting in the way. That allows The Nuggets to really shine cuz they're unstoppable when they get open looks, and this is what the NBA audience wants to see. So I applaud Adam Silver decision

[@RobertCoxxxx777]

@mariopippin3008 They maybe went a bit far this last game, limiting MN's D too much, but they'll figure it out. I mean Jokic didn't even have 1 turnover while assisting or scoring on 70 pts. 1st time in history. So they may have to adjust and at least allow SOME d in the next game, so it's more realistic and competitive. But so far I really like the change up because offense basketball is way more exciting to watch. Ain't no one got time for defense boring basketball it's just dull.

[@danapeterson985]

Bruh, Ant was not the best player on the court all 4 games, only 2. Joker was the last 2, come tf on

[@LixtianShanghai]

amongst all factors in play, here is only one that definitively matters. Jokic.

[@dianapacmanmcnicolls2773]

Guys hear how he change his sweep sweep play it back he shud hide under the desk they are champion s they kn wat it takes

[@jehushaphat]

I almost wonder if the Wolves are better against the Nuggets without Gobert.

[@onenine73_]

Some of these analysts are/were deluded into thinking that it was the real Nuggets that turned up in first 2 games of this series - based on all we know of them, it was clearly an aberration and maybe it was down to some complacency setting in off the back of how they beat the Lakers despite being behind in the first half of every game in that particular series. The level of critiscism/ridicule they got saying that it was all over and they were getting swept etc etc was the wake up call (poking the bear with a big stick) that they clearly needed and it really wouldn't surprise me if they were now to go on and close out the series in the next 2 games.

[@dalegriffin6768]

Edwards has already admitted they have no answer for Jokic

[@nickolasgaspar9660]

They are shocked at Gordon's performance....and they are professionals on what they do? Nuggets always go to Gordon when they need to mesh the other team's defense. Check what they did to LA and Miami last year. I never understood why any of the big NBA franchises didn't jump on Gordon earlier.

[@user-kn3de9li1u]

I am a Denver fan but i cant relax like the series is over. Its still 2-2. Sure Denver has the momentum but Edwards is fantastic and Denver can still lose this if they relax .

[@71SanClare]

Most of NBA media is consistently anti-Jokic (and some are straight up racist). We really need more balanced coverage in the media that isn't beholden to Klutch talking points.

[@vernonharrison2488]

Ant thought them 2 games were going to be like phoenix 😂😂

[@chikushodiz91]

Nuggets in 6