When the #1 Team Meets the NBA Champions

[@Matthew-xl5bc]

The Nuggets late game execution is on another level. That’s why for me their the favourites to win the championship

[@HoopVenue]

Can’t argue with that, there’s nothing I trust more than Jamal/Jokic at the end of close games.

[@superrookie-1]

Exactly and Celtics still continue to be shakey and blowing up leads a lot

[@nornor-hg9rm]

​​@@superrookie-1 In close game, tatum and brown are still unclutches. That's the sole reason they haven't won a chip.

[@johnnyolans5153]

Sixers just beat them tho 🙃

[@Sabe2k]

@@nornor-hg9rmTatum is literally top 25 in efficiency in game tying or lead taking shots since they started tracking that shit in ‘97. Outta all the damn players to ever play in that time frame.

[@michaelmcphee2006]

It's worth noting the Nuggets went with a line-up more similar to the playoff line-up, with only 7 guys seeing real minutes, and Aaron Gordon acting as the back up centre. They really took this game very serious.

[@HoopVenue]

100%, you love to see it.

[@rosteampro4909]

I would be surprised if they couldn’t Celtics are a threat

[@michaelmcphee2006]

@@rosteampro4909 Oh for sure. But I think it's interesting they didn't treat the Sixers game this serious. Not that they dialed it in, but they didn't go full playoff mode. I think losing to Philly made them come at this one with a vengeance.

[@rosteampro4909]

@@michaelmcphee2006 yup And Jokic only takes a certain amount of team serious and maybe they only took it a bit serious and have some plans behind the scenes and is waiting for playoffs or maybe they just don’t think 76ers are gonna be matched up against them in the playoffs

[@kedrprao]

​@michaelmcphee2006 Sixers ain't on that level yet. they gonna lose unless Embiid sheds his playoffs demons

[@Dex000x]

The Nuggets are playing the season chill, waiting for the playoffs, just like last season. The fact that they can turn it on when they want and become unstoppable is so damn impressive.

[@michaelpetrovich5353]

Exactly. The clowns at Espn are going crazy on how Embiid destroyed Jokic but as you say Denver is on chill mode and Jokic does not care at all. All focus is staying healthy, give the bench time and experience and waiting for the playoffs.

[@ShatterTheSkiesAbove]

Yes, but home court advantage is going to be super crucial for us so eventually we’re gonna have to try to squeeze the Wolves and the Thunder (potentially Clippers) out from the top spots.

[@thelilchungus824]

​@@michaelpetrovich5353 Yall are changing narratives like crazy. He lost so that means he wasn't trying? Stop it. Guarantee if the Nuggets won that game yall woulda been on here saying "that's why he didn't deserve MVP" I'm not even an Embiid fan but yall are just making shit up

[@nenevz2948]

Having home court was good last year and even more important this year. Let’s hope they aren’t overly “chill”

[@ChanTheMan1996]

I understand being really happy about your team beating the Celtics. But thinking the Nuggets “turned it on” when they were a Tatum transition layup away from losing in spite of the Jays both shooting just under 12% from beyond the arc and Jokic and Murray shooting basically 70% from the field combined is a bit crazy to me. Regression to the mean is something that happens over the course of a 7 game series. 70% shooting and 12% shooting WILL regress to the mean.

[@stefanzlatanovic7521]

The disrespect Jamal faces is unreal. One of the best players in the game. This game was tremendous. I sometimes think Denver can really win almost every game, but they try out different game plans in order to see what can be utilized in the Playoffs. As always, a superb video, you describe everything to the finest detail. Hats off to you mate!

[@HoopVenue]

I totally agree and appreciate your support!

[@thestatusjoe9949]

He fails when the lights are dimmest, good team merchant, can’t prove it in the regular season, chokes against bottom 5 teams

[@maximus3294]

​@@thestatusjoe9949he's a clutch shot merchant, way too reliant on good looks 😤

[@yeee33333]

@@thestatusjoe9949I have never heard of the term “good team merchant” before lmao, has a nice ring to it

[@susandinosaur732]

if you mean like, all star or any other awards. (paid like an superstar is there though) the league is too much loaded with players his level. so the media wont really cover them all. they only cover the hot names, may that be television media or internet. (as all of them only want views, and not really giving recognition to those who deserve it)

[@Jeff_2x]

When you watch Jokic dissect the game of basketball it shows you their are LEVELS to this game and Jokic is FAR ABOVE any one else in the league.

[@HoopVenue]

No doubt, one of the best offensive players ever.

[@Djoga100]

try to explain that to 76s fan

[@Slim_Ch4rles]

​@@Djoga100Imagine how dumb you look saying this literally days after ​Embiid had like 41 and a almost posted a triple double to beat the Nugs. These are 2 of the best centers to ever plau the game, Embiid being the best iso scoring center the league has ever seen and Jokic respecively is the best facilitor with incredible efficiency at the same time. You might as well admit you're just a groupie and don't have anything to say that's worth hearing. These 2 respect each other immensely and would laugh you out of the room if you said one of them was levels above the other as a ball player

[@anzkeequesada]

@@Djoga100 😂

[@MG-qf9gx]

@@Djoga100well considering embiid fries jokic every time they play it’s not really a convo. Celtics have the 6ers number Philly has Denver’s and nuggets have the Celtics

[@dylanj1891]

The fake lane violation is the greatest basketball move yet created

[@HoopVenue]

Rivals Kareem's skyhook.

[@anelkomiranovic209]

The funniest thing to do. That just shows his intimidation to other players.

[@shinigamigaming2941]

And the dumbest refs. How do they not know the rules? Free foul shot, plus possession... not a damn jump ball.

[@78tag]

@@shinigamigaming2941 - between the 3 ref's they forgot who the NBA admin told them to give the game to.

[@youngmelo1841]

Boston can't stop Jokic and sending help unlocks his best skill. Now they even seem to have their hands full with Murray

[@Jeff_2x]

Jokic had is 2016 Finals Kevin Love esque moment when he switched onto Jrue and locked him down.

[@HoopVenue]

Love that comparison lmao

[@andreglenn74]

It was just like that ! His lateral movement is great !

[@Jeff_2x]

Boston's over reliant on threes and their poor late game execution shows they are not “far and away” from every other team like the media keeps portraying they are.

[@lateam9786]

I agree I think they are talent wise but still not there execution wise.

[@Jackson54321]

As a Celtics fan we MOST DEFINITELY don’t rely on threes as much as last year, it’s still high, but Tatum and Porzingis are solid in the post and if you look at ran plays the Celtics run a good amount of pick and pop with KP, and last year they couldn’t do that with Rob. And Jrue is just a better player overall than Marcus. The late game execution has to be better, once again it is so far better than last year, but still could be slightly better. The main concern at the end of games is the play, Tatum fadeaway is so obvious.

[@IHateCraccers]

⁠@@Jackson54321Yeah u definitely watch ball more than 99% of this comment section. I hate the Tatum fadeaway too he’s not consistent with it enough or with his step back three for me to like that shot. Wish he was more aggressive at taking it to the rack.

[@yurinoworry]

They’re better than a lot of the eastern teams but I don’t know how much better they are then the 4 5 and 6 seed western teams

[@strat1227]

You know this dude follows the Nuggets closely when he nails the Mr. Nugget moniker!

[@HoopVenue]

Love Aaron Gordon!

[@Closdmon]

Joker and Jamal are highly underrated duo. 2 of the best I have watched when Jamal is healthy

[@davidd7508]

As a Heat fan This game gave me flashbacks of game 2 Heat vs Nuggets, when they made Jokic into a scorer than passer. The Nuggets offense in the last mins down or not is scary.

[@Chili65]

I think this game was a perfect example of how the Celtics just live and die by the 3 point shot. Like for JB and JT, they just need to realize when to not shoot the 3 as outside of that, they had a pretty efficient game. Anyways good video!

[@HoopVenue]

I agree, they have way too much talent to be playing that style of offense. Whenever they run through KP up top and get some movement they have so many different options to take advantage of.

[@WestCoastCheeseHead]

I’ve been saying that since last years ECF😂 I’m so ready to laugh at them when they lose in the ECF again because of the over reliance on it

[@WestCoastCheeseHead]

It’s honestly 2kish how this offense is

[@RomnysGonzalez]

BUT THEY WORKED ON IT THO!

[@Mirristal]

They should’ve hired Nick Nurse. Mazzula’s a G league coach

[@Drizzxx-]

Bro that third quarter defense was just gorgeous 😮‍💨

[@HoopVenue]

Reminded me of the playoffs, only 3 more months!!

[@hanzohasashi7527]

This is some real deal analysis. Good shit my guy

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate it!

[@dimelo58]

Murry was cooking, this games reminds me that Denver is still the team to beat.

[@HoopVenue]

Facts, just when you think his tough shot making is unsustainable he does it for a 20 game playoff run.

[@HUGEPoWERFULMooN]

Murray is a good team merchant, plays like ass against bad teams but like a #1 option when it counts.

[@rollingpaper-x2u]

Jokic and murray go about 60% during the regular season and when the playoffs or games they need to prove something like this one vs the celtics comes around, they go off for 30 each with ease

[@HoopVenue]

Best duo in the game!

[@michaelbietsch2864]

FR, like last year everyone was doubting the nuggets defense, then we played the Grizzlies who were on a hot streak and we locked them down

[@dhruvsinghal5907]

Nugs had 7 more turnovers and 6 less 3 pt made. Still won the game. Simply tremendous. Clutch game is incomparable

[@misterstaple]

that late game violation bait was 200 iq

[@HoopVenue]

Never seen it before

[@EliasRijken]

Jamal really the first ever good teams merchant lol, cant do this againt Washington while up 21 in the 3rd

[@HoopVenue]

That extra motivation takes him to another level, lives for the moment.

[@youngmelo1841]

Him and Jokic are playoffs merchants

[@Clippys_Clip]

Jokic baiting on that free throw was gold 😂

[@fitofito1001]

Jamal is way underrated just like Jokic was. He is one of the top guides.

[@johnlemon2916]

Nuggets is like the older sibling and Celtics is like the younger one. No matter how good the number one team is, the pride of the champions is very difficult to destroy.

[@Notimportant959]

Usually making Jokić a scorer is a good idea but Jamal was just as deadly and defense was pretty damn good at the end

[@HoopVenue]

It’s crazy how “make Jokic a scorer” never actually follows through though. At the end of the game he still finds a way to get 7-10 assists.

[@realone296]

​@@HoopVenue"make Jokic a scorer" NEVER works cause he is the best scorer in the NBA...just unselfish doesn't statpad against bad teams in regular season... Boston plays 1 on 1 defense usually, Horford locked up Embiid's ass straight up 1 on 1 in game 6 and game 7 cause Embiid got NO back to the basket game, relies on jumpshooting and flopping...

[@realone296]

make Jokic a scorer" NEVER works cause he is the best scorer in the NBA...just unselfish doesn't statpad against bad teams in regular season... Boston plays 1 on 1 defense usually, Horford locked up Embiid's ass straight up 1 on 1 in game 6 and game 7 cause Embiid got NO back to the basket game, relies on jumpshooting and flopping...

[@TomWasHere20]

I'm a little late, but this is an instant subscription for me. You are so good at breaking down individual plays and showing the overall progression of each team's strategy as the game progresses. So good. Also, I am a sucker for anything Nuggets related (even though I am a Raptors fan above all).

[@HoopVenue]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@itsjayn4538]

I am sure MPJ really benefited from the Denver culture and the trust in him from the franchise , but also from playing with Gordon... other young players couldve been out the league after the injuries and dissappointing scoring ... but he really found his role for the team and can impact the game even with a bad shooting night

[@wilchan9931]

denver will be like miami that whenever you cope denver player, he will not produce the same as they are in denver .. just like miami's roleplayer ..

[@blaque5582]

Disciplined teams. These teams make basketball look good. Intelligent team play.

[@erickaguirre7343]

Beautiful breakdown! Always love a video about the nuggets

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@antoinehenderson1659]

I think it's great that you bother to show not only made shots, but also missed ones. I think it's important to remind people that a well-executed offense can still end with no points being scored.

[@HoopVenue]

100% agree. When breaking down film, process will ALWAYS matter more than results.

[@vlada]

Sometimes Ill yell "please go in" after a nice play leading to open shot not because of the score but because that moment will only live on (in highlights) if the shooter scores and disappear forever if it doesn't.

[@ivan24zg]

Jokic should have probably had another 15 FTs, he was fouled on most of his made shots in this video.

[@HoopVenue]

Some of them were pretty bad no calls, especially the first fallaway jumper where Brown just runs into him from behind, Idk how the refs miss those.

[@nenevz2948]

@@HoopVenueThe way he is reffed, consistently, as opposed to how an Embiid (as the obvious reference) makes it clear it is a matter of policy

[@Djoga100]

@@HoopVenue they cannot accidentally miss so many calls on him, they have orders not to call fouls on him, they don't want serbian white boy to break all their legends records...

[@dylan__dog]

@@HoopVenue they dont miss them

[@MoneyTrees2012]

@@dylan__dog This is what I don't get. People say it's because Embiid is so dominant inside but we've seen Jokic can be too and that disparity in free throw attempts can't be unintentional. Dude has scars all over his arms yet hardly goes to the line. And if you have a player who makes unbelievable shots wide open or in traffic CONSISTENTLY you're gonna have people fouling him. I find it impossible to believe every team we go against (even teams that are foul-heavy) are so good they can contest him without fouling meanwhile Nuggets get a call every play

[@christopherfrankliniizabal7628]

"Completely stupid shot." 13:29 Had me bursting out of serious watching lmfao.

[@HoopVenue]

The stuff he does is fake 😭

[@DrazenMihaljevic-gf6kr]

A very expertly explained match that can be an introduction to the playoffs...what can be fixed or changed or kept

[@jolosarmiento24]

13:24 okay.. calling that a "completely stupid shot" was funny as hell 😆

[@HoopVenue]

Only way to describe it 😂

[@cosmix1]

It would be an all-time Finals for sure

[@HoopVenue]

I thought we'd get it last year, but now with Jrue and Porzingis it'd be an even better series.

[@tromboneman4517]

It would be an all-time finals massacre. The Celtics will just choke and Jokic/company will feast on their tears.

[@veljkoradovic7162]

I love when you said that when Horford checked in it was his turn😂😂😂

[@HoopVenue]

Put in the blender 💀

[@veljkoradovic7162]

@@HoopVenue They were really struggling against Jokic,but everyone does tbf

[@HoopVenue]

Except for Rui Hachimura of course!

[@veljkoradovic7162]

@@HoopVenue Yeah they held him to 27 points,12 assist and 14 rebounds 😃😃😃

[@zikne]

@@HoopVenuethey’re onto something there 😂

[@jolosarmiento24]

22:21 Free Throw Lane Violations - occur when a non-shooter steps into lane or leaves the lane before ball leaves the shooter’s hand. If an opponent violates and the free throw was unsuccessful, the shooter is awarded a substitute free throw. If the free throw was successful, play continues. If a teammate violates and the free throw was made, the made free throw is disallowed. If the free throw was unsuccessful, the ball is awarded out of bounds to the opponent.

[@HoopVenue]

Thanks!

[@drzed6647]

Hadn't known who you are, but I do now. This was excellent b-ball analysis, and I salute your language: spoken delivery (superb), and richness of your lexicon. Count me now a fan. I look forward to seeing what you do next.

[@HoopVenue]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@Vibaravi]

I can’t believe joker baited them into a violation at the end 😂

[@HoopVenue]

Crazy stuff

[@JJFX-]

That lane violation was ridiculous. The only reason that went to a jump is because it's the Celtics at home. There's no way they're going to call Jokic on distracting his own teammate and the Celtics were deep in the paint long before Jokic stepped in. It should have been called immediately. It's a strange, brilliant play but it's really not that complicated. That should not have been a jump ball.

[@Jeff_2x]

This game against the Champions is exactly why I never understood why the media kept acting like Boston was “far and away” from every other team in the league.

[@kedrprao]

Tbh Celtics still figuring things out. They still dont know how to use Jrue on offensive side efficiently. So Celtics can still be better but I don't think there's a higher level of Nuggets basketball than what they played yday.

[@cronosdimitri4584]

​@@kedrprao thats being arbitrary lil bro, who are you to say this is peak nuggets? Playoffs Murray and Joker play on another level with their O. I'd bet this is not Denver on their highest possible caliber at all. We have to wait and see.

[@Watermelon_Man]

@@kedrprao Even in games where he goes off, Jokic only plays with about 70% effort in the regular season vs the playoffs

[@puhbrox]

Because the media analysts are stupid

[@mrdragonart2895]

Media is horny for lightskins and big markets

[@carlosacosta1290]

5:33 damn that would’ve been clean if bro hit that 3.The pass by Jokic and the pass fake by Watson to confuse Brown to get open was insane

[@andreglenn74]

You explain every play like you are on a teaching class, it is easy to understand. I think you’ve got coaching skills ! Great content ! And Jokic sees the game on a different pace, Level, speed… he is like a Master, and it seems that he has the game in his hands all the time. He is such an intelligent player !

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and totally agree!

[@steveyj3002]

The Nuggets are the champions for a reason and yes they can be beaten but by which team In a best of 7 that’s where it gets questioned

[@HoopVenue]

I’m with you there!

[@christianhubbard25]

I think the Celtics can beat them in a 7 game series both teams are amazing it was a 2 point game fought hard on both sides nobody else has a chance in a 7 game series honestly unless health plays a factor

[@bat__bat]

19:46 Jamal shoots a Jordan-fade and falls into a high-five with a fan. At a road game! 😎 Now that was smooth. 🔥👏

[@HoopVenue]

It was Victor Oladipo!!

[@bat__bat]

@@HoopVenue 🤔 why Victor up in Boston? Did they play together before?

[@HoopVenue]

Honestly not sure

[@bat__bat]

Nuggets are doing something different. They've been experimenting with different plays and personnel combinations against easier matchups and it seemed like they underplayed in their last 76ers game on purpose. 🤔 Maybe because beating the 76ers isn't important to them and it risks injuring starters. I think Embiid whispered that into Jok's ear, that he knew Denver wasn't putting up their best during that game, but he'd be ready for the rematch when it counts. The Nuggets are treating their game schedule as if it's an opportunity to practice before the playoffs. On this Celtics game they switched off the experimental mode and approached the matchup like it was the best quality practice available to prepare for the post season. Denver has the number one or two best depths in the league. Reggie and Braun and Jordan rotate off the bench and give every team grief until Jok/Murr return. If they keep experimenting with plays and players, by the post season they'll be like trying to defeat 5 different teams at once.

[@mikewood8561]

It's awesome to see how each team runs their offense and incredible how you break down the defense. When you're just watching the game it looks like they're just coming down the court and passing the ball around until they find the open guy and he takes the shot. It never really looks like they're running a certain play. I always think it's like me playing at the park with my friends. We have no set plays, we just passed the ball around until somebody has a good shot and they shoot it. But it's great to see that each team has certain plays they want to run and it's such a cool thing to see how the other team switches their defense around and tries to stop them. It's definitely a chess match. Sometimes the top chess players in the world you think are going to crush the other team and then in the last minute of the game your opponent shuts you down. Such an awesome game. You also doing an incredible job breaking everything down. Love this channel. Keep doing what you're doing. You should do this professionally

[@TstanDa-Man]

As a Celtics fan this breakdown is perfect. Hopefully the C’s have a assistant coach who reviews KZbin videos like this and learn from the video. The Celtics need a down low offensive player who can draw a double team to open up the 3…. Great video 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@HoopVenue]

Really glad to hear that you enjoyed!

[@insertlastname]

The nuggets treated this like a playoff game unlike the game against the 76ers

[@CanadianFitted]

Bro broke the entire defence of the other team and hit the SHOOTING GUARD in the corner wide open just for him to brick the finish 😭😭

[@king_kunta_0]

Mr. Good Teams Man is on another level, Jamal Murray is the goat versus championship contender teams

[@alchemist_one]

I'm happy to be alive now and have the chance to see this upcoming clash!

[@Jeff_2x]

People saying Boston barely lost when JT and JB had stinkers and guys missed open shots but fail to acknowledge the number of turnovers Nuggets had and that even Jokic missed some of his easy shots. It goes both ways.

[@youngmelo1841]

Right they pretend like their stars not showing up for a big game isn't concerning

[@TJWest-if3ny]

Jokic shot 14/22. He’s shooting 58.3. Not to mention, his shooting efficiency is down this season. What are you talking about smh.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

And how many wide open shots MPJ,KCP and AG missed. DEN beat the Celtics with literally 3 players.

[@dontAtMe69420]

@@TJWest-if3ny AG/KCP combined fo 7 points on 16.6% shooting. But hes right, Jokic did miss one shot that I can recall that was a typically a gimme. He played really well in any case. The other misses was a .3 second shot he had to get off, and then two 3s. Otherwise he went 14-19.

[@vlada]

Nuggets only shot 25% from three, AG didn't make a shot and MPJ, KCP and rest didn't do much scoring but that's when you see what teams are made of. Everyone can win pretty when the ball is popping but winning when shots aren't falling is when you see how teams react to the grimy game that you see in the playoffs. Everyone wants to be the Pacers but when playoffs come and the Heat are your opponents you better be ready to be punched in the mouth and react when things don't go your way. Do you have a plan B? C? Can you tighten your defense up even more? Can you make the right plays for yourself or for others? The Playoffs Heat with their dozen defensive schemes are my litmus test. You do what needs to be done to win.

[@Loshmitebraaa]

Your commentary and analysis are incredible, it was really informative!

[@franktkf4022]

I’m a simple man. I see Hoop Venue dropped a video 10 minutes ago, I click🤷‍♂️

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@DEAD-rh5jx]

Bruh, Jokic so smart that he uses every violation to their advantage.

[@user-fl6wb4si1d]

Man, if these 2 teams meet in the Finals, the joker will be a big problem.

[@poindextertunes]

Horford is no pushover and Joker just toys with him

[@mac_94]

There’s something about Tatum I’ve never really liked 😂. I think it’s his body language/shot selection

[@HoopVenue]

I think he settles more than most superstars, with his skillset, athleticism, and frame he should be a top 5 slasher in the game.

[@ethan38721]

he dont know u exist lil bro

[@ejd4670]

@@ethan38721🪞

[@jbbrolic]

He loves the step back 3 while being bad at it (around 30%. He's actually close to 40% on catch and shoot 3s.)

[@alfredoladino9838]

I never really was a fan of Kobe, and when I saw some of the crazy or dumb shots Tatum takes and I found out he idolizes Kobe, then I realized why I had something against Tatum’s game. He’s talented, and when he gets going, it’s crazy that plays he pulls off, but when he’s bad, he’s really bad and it’s painful to watch him chucking bricks up like Kobe on a bad day 😮‍💨

[@johnnymarin5035]

If this is a preview of the NBA finals, I don't see how anybody on the celtics is going to be able to stop Nikola. Zone defense just does not work on him.

[@CurryForceOfficial]

Watching basketball at .5 and .25 speeds is incredible this game is gorgeous

[@HoopVenue]

So much going on that you can only catch in slow-mo, love it.

[@willandiah2193]

Denvers defense was on another level

[@HoopVenue]

Locked in Nuggets are scary

[@meditationkings6025]

That jokic fake was crazy

[@Findyification]

when in last moment jokic defend 3 people switch that is the highlight

[@HoopVenue]

DPOY soon

[@itsjayn4538]

bald Derrick White looks almost like a normal human being , give me the Derrick with the atrocious hairline again :D

[@jimbodavis1944]

Great breakdown. Very thorough! The Nuggets force teams to have an elite three-point night to beat them - with the calculation being that it won't win-out most of the time - alluding to the three-pointers not falling enough, which results in a lower possession scoring ratio. The Celtics didn't have a great shooting night, but the Nuggets didn't either, which turns into a gritty contest between the big-men, but mainly the difference-makers, Jokić and Murray. If the Nuggets bench plays well, the three-pointers HAVE to be dropping like its hot. In a seven-game series, it's not likely the three-pointer will be dropping at 50% or more on average throughout the series; that, to me, is the main strategy of the Nuggets in the playoffs. If you can shoot enough three-pointers AND make them, then you'll beat the Nuggets, but it's not probable - especially in a seven-game series.

[@mickeyari2628]

Jamal a top 3 PG when hes in lockin mode.

[@meljay337]

Your vids top quality in the 🏀 community bro I swear. You delivered another classic 🙌🏾

[@Myst_Defy]

Wow nice Mr.Nugget reference didn't know you were tapped in like that

[@HoopVenue]

Always!

[@Docsamadhi]

Dude, I noticed that. I'm like "How do you know that!?" That's deep denver fan stuff and DNVR

[@zackkazco2098]

good breakdown analysis for average fan who doesnt normally understand the nuancess of bball

[@HoopVenue]

Thanks!

[@systemid12]

Beautiful basketball from the best 2 teams in the league right now.

[@firesofcreation]

Great analysis! Thanks for the breakdown!

[@HoopVenue]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nilloth]

Murray is underappreciated. The dude is awesome.

[@HoopVenue]

100% agreed

[@rodelotabamorce]

Honestly felt bad for Al Horford lmao, man's getting cooked.

[@HoopVenue]

Don’t worry, when the playoffs roll around he’s modern day Bill Russell.

[@I.C.YJeshua]

THIS HOOP VENUES YEAR 🗣️ 🗣️

[@HoopVenue]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Amari_14]

Thank you for this man i wasnt able to watch the game and im a big Celtics fan

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed! This style of videos is intended for exactly that, a sort of "recap" for those who couldn't watch the entire thing.

[@HCG95]

Tatum in the clutch is really something else 😵‍💫

[@HoopVenue]

He's just very streaky imo. He had a huge clutch-time performance against the Wolves recently, just gotta be in attack mode and not settling.

[@HCG95]

@@HoopVenueYeah that was a good game for sure. Seems like a dime a dozen for him though. His decision making and turnover tendencies are scary especially for someone touted as an MVP candidate…

[@HCG95]

Honestly maybe a hot take but I think mazula is kind of a trash coach sometimes. Like down with 4 seconds left, there’s gotta be a better choice than Tatum iso and let him throw up a brick after being cold all quarter… idk man.

[@Amari_14]

Did you know he is ranked 22nd in clutch time percentage since 1996-97?

[@nornor-hg9rm]

​@@Amari_14 What about being clutch *when it matters* ?

[@humanrich]

Watching Porzingis v Jokic on my phone is like I selected 2 blank characters in 2K.

[@eliasperdomo208]

KCP and peyton watson had tatum trying to flop for calls and damn near gave himself a concussion trying to flop on that last play 😭😭

[@MrKenski12]

Great breakdown. Made me cringe on how good the coaches of both Denver and Boston compared to idiot coach we have in Dallas.

[@Tarquin2718]

Making Jokic a scorer = a legend strategy. Simple and effective haha as the best strategies should have until they are countered. Good luck with that.

[@TheNekgned]

Jokic is just magical

[@ralphpadilla9283]

I've noticed that many players in the league have somewhat picked up on the value of assists. Finding the open man is the key to team success. Denver's players have been skillfully working their offense to create that one open shoooter. If shots aren't dropping they rely on Mister Joker's mastery to keep them in games. The Nuggets have a wicked assortment of weapons that compliment Jokics skills. And Coach Malone, the architect, makes sure his team operates properly on the hardwood courts day in and day out.

[@Fonz0]

It’s wild that how bad the Celtics fell apart in the 4th they still only lost by 2 on a missed shot. Can’t wait to see both teams in the finals.

[@AsherCranford-pj6vd]

Insane matchup!

[@youngmelo1841]

Boston actually made Jokic tried in that game. Im a huge Jokic fan but i swear he makes me mad sometimes. He could EASILY lead the league in scoring and assist if he gave this effort more often

[@HoopVenue]

Good that he saves his body for the postseason though!

[@youngmelo1841]

@@HoopVenue right, him basically coasting is still good enough to be the best player in the league

[@flyingvguy6833]

Terrific breakdown of the whole game much of which I came to myself. Murray was devestating all game from midrange and the ball movement was non existent when it counted for the Celtics. It looked a lot like last ECF with all the missed threes. When MPJ went for that crucial rebound that might have been a designed play as I understand it.

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@RomnysGonzalez]

The game truly felt like a playoff game. Nuggets late game execution Jamal and Jokic taking over the game Jason Potatum chocking on an important game against real competition Joe Mazulla getting outcoached Truly a playoff game indeed

[@zikne]

savage 😂

[@kind_soup]

Really good video nice job!

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@ArcherFish]

great breakdown. this is such a good matchup. hope we see it.

[@HoopVenue]

100% agree!

[@MrTenInHell]

Those fouls on Porzingis should have also been called the other way. 3 times Jokic got hit in his hands on release and didn't get called. But there were some favorable calls for Nuggets overall so we good

[@TheMunis00]

amazing analysis...thanks

[@HoopVenue]

Thanks for watching!

[@animist_avery]

I feel I can finally tell what I'm looking at when I watch basketball because of these videos.

[@HoopVenue]

That’s awesome to hear! I always try to explain concepts without “doing too much”, want any fan to be able to enjoy.

[@pronghornxx]

Awesome deep dive analysis!

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@davmarsh]

lovely video

[@Jago-yr6zq]

Great vid as usual! But weird question for you. Do you piece together your video and then record your audio? Or record your audio then do your graphic to match your recording?

[@HoopVenue]

I start by writing out a script and gathering all of the clips/visuals I’ll need. Then I record my audio, and after that put it all together. Hope that answers your question!

[@Jago-yr6zq]

@@HoopVenue it does thank you!

[@raymondchandler697]

Excellent analysis👍

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate it!

[@amycarter8497]

Fabulous. Thanks!

[@HoopVenue]

Thanks for watching!

[@aleksa4serbia]

This might be the best finals matchup-wise we've ever seen. However I believe Malone's coaching and NJ ability to impact literally every single aspect of the game on top of Jamal being a mini Kobe in the playoffs would bag this one.

[@khalfanjunim2982]

Murray is dangerous! He's so much fun to watch.

[@HoopVenue]

Facts!

[@itsjayn4538]

damn I am happy for porzingis ... he finally found himself on the court , but it is annoying that these big guys get fouls just because somebody is close to them when they shoot :D