Why Nobody Does This Against The Nuggets

The Warriors have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since switching to "small ball", but Jokic and the Nuggets aren't an ordinary matchup.
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[@jstuckless]

32-16-16 is an obscene stat line. I'm shocked they didn't pixelate it.

[@Rimpianto]

And he averaged 27-16-15 for the last three games.

[@tsaageotrimm]

Jokic is just a BEAST

[@HoopVenue]

Facts!

[@QuaiChandler-nn5du]

The he is powerful as hell, the quickness is crazy for his size. Blinding decision maker too.

[@steviechampagne]

@@QuaiChandler-nn5duhis shooting skill + passing ability at that huge size is a cheatcode

[@bigbangbasketball]

A walking mismatch

[@twistedladder3506]

i love aaron gordan, absolute best roleplayer and fringe allstar

[@milutinitc4937]

There are no role players in great teams.... AG would be good in any team, but in Denver he is legendary!

[@justinholland6132]

@@milutinitc4937so what about kcp?

[@Themegatrolll]

Jokic just has all of his finishing badges maxed out at hall of fame

[@Dbales34]

Except vert maxed at 2 and no Vc left for even the most basic dunk package lol

[@justinadams159]

Man people don’t understand how good Jokic is. He is like a wizard. Even when you think there’s nothing there, he’s already working on his next move or pass. I’ve never seen anyone play basketball two or three steps ahead of the rest of the team kind of like Peyton Manning.

[@justinholland6132]

I’m pretty sure everyone knows. He’s basically seen as universally by far the best player in the nba and already top 20

[@_truthBtold]

We live in the moment way too much and forget too fast. MF been in the league 10 years man and got everybody glazing hard. My question is what TF was he doing before that? It's players that come into the league dogging!!! Anthony Edwards, Lebron, Luka, Ja, Carmelo, D Wade. It's others that made it to the Finals in way less time (Lebron 4 years, Steph 6 years). It's other players that were literally unfathomably/unrealistically amazing at the peak of their prime (Steph 2016 MVP). We gotta stop acting like he's a unicorn, he's an exceptionally good player on a good team with a really good coach/system, that's it. He's not a generational talent, little overweight, unathletic kids not waking up trying be like him. I sit back and watch/listen to fans year by year switch up on the next hottest "best" player with limited, inconsistency, bro has been at this level the last 2 years of his 10 year career. Luka came in at around 19 years old a walking anomaly and it's not taking 10 years. Like I said he is good but I cant discredit dudes that's either been balling out the gate or consistently at the top for years cause Jokic is hot today and he's supposed to be better than they ever were??? Stop it I've seen MFs like LeBron and Steph overcome and show and prove too much for too long to say Jokic is better than that. For goodness sake he has one ring he won against the Miami Heat... the Heat!!! Say he should be MVP only cause best player is a little far, I can name multiple players better than him at various things cause he's NOT even a league leader of ANYTHING, not PPG, he's 3rd in RPG, not APG, not SPG, not BPG, not a 3PM leader and not TS%. He's the best player on a good team with a good coach that media is fawning over like he's actually the best in the league, mind you his team isn't even in 1st place in their conference, OKC has a better record and SGA has been hooping at a higher level all season and doing more with less because you know, his team didn't just win a Finals and they'll still find a way to give it Jokic. Anthony Edwards is the best player on his team and has the Timberwolves in 1st place in the same conference as Jokic, how is he not considered better? Jokic supposed to be the "best", his team just won a Finals with the same coach, but Jokic is playing better than Ant with his team...apparently not. Literally cant make this sh*t up man, they didn't go this hard when Westbrook was averaging a triple double for FOUR different seasons, this dude gets one and it's a celebration smh we gotta start looking at the game as a whole and stop making quick takes because we listen to what the media pushes. Use your eyes, incorporate the stats and utilize a lot of logical thinking, cause if you didn't know anything about ball you'd think Jokic was MJ the way MFs talk about him.

[@lancebrady3770]

bro you sound dumb this level last two yeara dude won mvp 4 years ago and was forst team all nba 4 of last 5 years. he is an all tome great accept it

[@tobiusdawson4639]

@@_truthBtoldthe disrespect on Westbrook+kyrie and the Luka hate is honestly all do to people just swallowing whatever pill the media gives them

[@michaelbuto305]

@@_truthBtold Westbrook doesnt have a ring.

[@VinOng-er6ks]

Man, these slow-mos have been exposing Green too much lol. The guy's been hand-checking, grabbing jerseys and bodying Jokic the whole time.

[@senpai_sake3276]

Bodying Jokic? Bro did you see that stat line? The only bodying he was doing was playing a body in a casket… cause bro was NOT there.

[@senpai_sake3276]

Joker put up 32-16 & 16….. how does give you the conclusion that Green was bodying anyone? 😂🤦‍♂️

[@jakestine4753]

Just goes to show, Green reaching, hacking, and pushing isn't nearly enough to stop Joker. I hope Kerr didn't complain about the refs this time like last time.

[@steve13191]

Dpoy means dirtiest player of the year for draymond

[@darylpogi77rogelio57]

If u actually watch games everybody handchecks in the nba contrary to the myth that there is no handchecking. Thats why offensive players are swiping hands during drives because they r handcheck during drives. In this video alone u can see defenders putting hands on the players hip when facing back2dbasket. Its not dirty all defensive players in the nba are doing it.

[@leonardodwiputra3000]

Loved your detailed explanations of each possessions, looking forward to your next video.

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TrykusMykus]

One thing from this game that really annoyed me when looking at the Westbrook video was the Murray blocks on Curry. 2 beautiful blocks, cleaner than most of the ones in the Westbrook compilation and he just got discouraged from attempting them, because there was a whistle on both. Curry does not get many free throw attempts, but I don't know if he deserved these 5.

[@HoopVenue]

I definitely think the first 3pt block was clean, on the second one he hit him on the head though.

[@itscard0man]

He hit curry in the head both times check thenreolay

[@jtdabraham7638]

He fouled him, for sure on the second one at least. Hit him on the head first

[@shade_steppa]

you can literally high-five a player when you contest, but any contact with the head is a whistle. Can't be slappin heads out here

[@BuenasuerteBuffaloProducts]

The analysis is so on point and informative.

[@nevalelapena]

I became a nuggets fan because watching Joker and AG together is wonderful, they love each other and nuggets are playing really love basketball... But wow... Look at Draymond stance, look that chest and those feet work facing that bovine force .. Green pushed like a diesel v8

[@tacorobrobtaco9037]

When coaches coach,players play, and cheerleaders cheer!!! Thanks Wayne!!!!!!

[@nikolaibeckel1071]

Thanks for the informative breakdown, helps me to actually understand the decisions the coaches make and understand the game, makes it overall more interesting to watch, definitely want to see more vids in this style!

[@hagzzz]

In GS defence, there was a time when Dray could somewhat contain Yoke. Unfortunately, like he always does. Yoke figured out Dray. He's done it to every player who has ever defended him. Once he figures them out, there is no stopping him. He is a basketball masterminded.

[@fenixchief7]

Its amazing how overrated Draymond's defense is. Golden State fans are basketball illiterates, so makes sense. He's weak mentally and small physically. They let him play dirty just like LeBitch, but that dont stop true talent. Hasnt played top tier defense in over 5 years. He never contained Joker, Joker just wasnt who he was gonna become.

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

It's harder for defenders with how good jocic is add that offense is soo good right now

[@Anthonydu01630]

Draymond could never defend prime Jokic, the Warriors were super lucky Jamal Murray and MPJ were injured in2022 if not they would have swept y’all just like they did to the Lakers, but Lebron is always on the unlucky side, in all his deep playoffs run he never had to play against a badly injured team, just imagine if KD and Klay were injured in the 2018 Finals instead of 2019, that Lebron would beat the Warriors even with that weak ass squad he had, or imagine if Kyrie and Love weren’t injured in 2015, or if Wade and Bosh weren’t washed/injury prone in 2014 … Lebron had 12 solid years playing at a level even higher than Jokic right now, from 08 to 2020, but he only won 4 chip, and that’s because his team was the underdog in 7 of his 10 Finals, he was only favorite to win in 2020, 2013 and 2011 🤷🏾‍♂️And if AD wasn’t injured 50% of the time between 2021 and 2022, they could have won another chip but like i said Lebron never lucky, even at 39 he has to be the best player if his team want to win because AD is so inconsistent… I hope they get a Trae Young or Donovan Mitchell next year because im tired of seeing his teams waste his talent, from his 1st stint with the CAVS to now with the Lakers, his front office wasted so many years … I hope they can put some great players around Wemby because im tired of not seeing a GOAT level player playing and dominating while being super entertaining and likeable, Jokic, Giannis, Embiid, Doncic … None of them have that aura, they are ALL TIME greats like Duncan, Hakeem, Shaq or Magic, but not GOAT level like MJ and Bron.

[@cjswhitebo1882]

@@Anthonydu01630Jokic better than bron ever was idk what you’re on bro

[@user-tr3ov6iw1b]

no defenders right now is a good match up against Jokic

[@morniclegreen3534]

Idk why, but this breakdown has got to be the best I've heard. Definite sub from me

[@usmanqamar9154]

Question, how are you able to put out so many analysis videos? Other channels like BBallBreakdown, Thinking Basketball, and Heat Check are all great. But they put out videos only every other day or so. Somehow, you’ve managed to put out volume + quality. Very impressive! Keep it up!

[@HoopVenue]

Honestly it’s just discipline and consistency for me right now. I’ve dedicated the entire year to getting as much content out as I can without sacrificing quality to see where I can take it!

[@axshman6914]

@@HoopVenueyour videos are the shit bro keep it up🤙🏼

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@crassbusinessman3122]

@@HoopVenue Much respect. Consistency has got to be one of the hardest challenges I've ever faced as an adult. Keep it up man, you're doing a phenomenal job. It's also much appreciated that the quality has maintained as well. I say this because usually when people put out lots of content, the quality takes a pretty significant dip.

[@HoopVenue]

@@crassbusinessman3122 Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@romulo560]

Cool analysis, you have great understanding of the mechanics, it's all stuff I never even realize or think about. Great job.

[@Shri-Samson]

Great play-by-play breakdowns and analysis, subscribed.

[@capitanawesome44]

Amazing breakdown bud. You just earned yourself a subscriber

[@EWCMILK]

Amazing breakdown! Thank you!

[@Dubsteppinout]

Great breakdown, thnx

[@decisivestrikegymdsg1574]

Amazing analysis and video. Just subscribed for more of the content like this. Keep up the good work. Glad found you before the Playoffs. 😅

[@traywaters1575]

Best NBA breakdown channel

[@spencerscott4463]

I couldn’t agree more

[@HoopVenue]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@um8440]

Not so fast dude, the best, lol, come on.

[@traywaters1575]

@@um8440 always gotta be ppl like you

[@PWS001]

@@um8440we are looking for options. Please enlight us.

[@tylern.604]

Love it. Great job bro!

[@1kobe593]

Hoop I love your videos mane, keep it up🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@JasonMendoza]

Great breakdown!

[@jakethesnakemiz3645]

this makes me wonder how the heat were able to upset the bucks, giving that even though miami (was forced to) play small-ball througout the series, jimmy butler was averaging alot of the points and his archetype is mainly playing in the paint/post

[@_Osirus12]

the answer to that is an insane shooting anomaly. butler was on an overall heater and his teammates couldn't miss from 3 regardless of coverage

[@realone296]

3pt shooting...it can be really powerfull weapon...

[@jakethesnakemiz3645]

@@_Osirus12 true. martin and robinson were going off in that game 4 and everyone did their job perfect up until the finals, when they couldn't win no matter what (for every heat player, the nuggets had a player who could lock them up)

[@alvinmutuma5033]

curry and klay cooling off made it easy for the nuggets, also play trust gp2 more he brings the energy both defensively and offensively, kuminga as outmatched yesterday

[@jakestine4753]

Live by the 3, die by the 3 - as the saying's gone for decades.

[@Strawdozz]

Very nice analysis, thanks.

[@G30MaN27]

i loved this video bro. keep up the great work!!!!! i hope you have a great day as well

[@drzed6647]

Outstanding analysis, outstanding production values, outstanding speaking.

[@CosmicStargoat]

NIce analysis. Great to see Denver rolling.

[@johnpabelloren741]

I've noticed with Klay's shooting recently, the reason he are having this slumps if because of his shooting form. It changed drastically. It used to have a good follow through but lately i'm seeing him with rushed shots. Although due to the fact that he is one of the greatest shooter ever, it sometimes still goes in even though its a very rushed, out of rhythm shot, even for him.

[@DamonTate-qb1pi]

Hoop venue 🔥. You cooking

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate it!

[@yb3604]

i know this isn't the point of anything, but that is SUCH a moving screen 9:48 shameless anyways, this was a crazy game, and i really appreciate your breakdown ^_^

[@mohamedyassin2002]

They get away with that every game.

[@miroslavkuraj7281]

excellent analysis...

[@onealellerbe4206]

fantastic breakdown

[@lfelixmartinez]

Denver native here. I love the Nuggets BUT I would say that they appear a wee bit “low energy” against some higher seeded opponents, because t I think that is deliberate. I think the team is playing the long game and are trying to keep Jamal healthy and keep Joker’s minutes down. The bench definitely needs this improve their production to give the starting 5 a break. Also Joker is under appreciated in his time, his basketball IQ is off the charts and he makes everything look easy therefore not interesting to people sensitive to sweaty players who like to dunk and hang on rims and thump their chests after each basket. To each their own.

[@rodgabac5834]

You can just look at Curry and Klay they looked very exhausted

[@Grievous_]

As a Warriors fan, against SMART teams we have to roll with a bigger lineup, like against the Nuggets, T-wolves, Celtics, Bucks, Cavs we should run a starting lineup of Curry, Wiggins, Kuminga, Draymond, and Looney, off the bench it’ll be, Cp3, Podz, Klay, Saric, and TJD! Kerr needs to realize that yes you can run small ball only against CERTAIN teams that you can match up well against, but teams like Denver, you gotta counter their size by going BIGGER!

[@Grievous_]

If only Kerr would to try a starting lineup of Curry, Wiggins, Kuminga, Draymond and Looney against Denver, you would have Wiggins as the POA defender on Jamal Murray, Curry would be on KCP, Kuminga on Porter Jr but most importantly, have Looney on Jokic because this would allow Draymond to roam around defensively and be a helper and we all know that’s what makes Draymond one of the greatest defenders!

[@jesstiss222]

I could be wrong but i wonder if Kerr (and other teams too) hasn’t used bigger lineup options against Denver in particular because maybe some of the younger, bigger guys still need the bball IQ development and discipline in order to not get picked apart more by Joker. The Nuggets feast on mental and positional errors even more than size mismatches. Could that be it?

[@TrykusMykus]

@@Grievous_ Jokic completely destroyed Looney when he was going iso against him yesterday. Somehow I don't think Looney is the answer for Jokic. Green was doing a good job against Jokic, but I don't think it's completely possible to stop the man. You go taller? He will go around. You go stronger? He will go above. You go double? He will drop off a perfect pass. It was shown in the video.

[@Jfbgame]

@@TrykusMykus I would do Curry, Kuminga, Wiggins, Green and TJD, TJD would provide valuable rebounding and size so that the nuggets don't suffocate the movement of Gsw.

[@kingjaydex7464]

Those teams have 2 elite rim protectors and have a 7 footer at the Center spot. That Warriors lineup would be terrible on offense

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Incredible Joker! 🃏

[@jackthe_tripper2544]

Best breakdown I've seen. Now I can see why the nuggets are the heavy favorites and have an underrated coach

[@jayamaya3399]

Great breakdown. I thought GS had this but obviously great adjustments were made by the Nuggets.

[@dvdv8197]

Excellent breakdown, very insightful. And I actually came away thinking 'Dubs can adjust and could actually win vs. Nuggets come postseason '. 😊 Hoping this'll be the conf finals! 🙏🙏☺️☺️

[@evakozo3593]

Cool commentary

[@DrawQuick2014]

Jokic higher defensive ceiling than embiid and giannis? It’s time to start the conversation

[@HoopEnthusiasts]

🤣

[@HoopVenue]

It is NOT time to start that conversation 😭

[@UnoDinero95001]

Relax mate😭

[@XZA.B]

My Dad wants to smoke what you hitting on, brother

[@cyruswang9354]

​@UnoDinero95001 teams score 4 less points when hes on the floor.😂 Teams score 3 less points when Giannis is on the floor🤔 My guess is teams go bigger and less offensively skilled lineups vs jokic.

[@chuckchuk5157]

gsw got gassed late. they should rest the starters early or go full defensive line up late as gsw always get ahead in point in third and they lose the close out.

[@NorNor-bb6dn]

Admit it Mike Malone's late game execution is no.1 in the league. He's the best coach in NBA today. No one else. Steve Kerr not on his level right now

[@tonybustamante9942]

I love basketball channels that actually talk hoops instead of drama

[@MrExcessum]

"if would have been different if Steph didnt shoot 1 of 10 from three"... yeah and it would have also been different if MPJ wasnt 3 of 11 from the field...

[@hu4l628]

do more of these for other teams too dawg

[@tdsm99]

pfft just put him in the pickle roll bro

[@wilchan9931]

spam pickle roll ..

[@danelukic2911]

You casual

[@HoopVenue]

Forgot to consider this interesting wrinkle, wonder if teams have figured it out yet!

[@tdsm99]

@@danelukic2911 smh just spam pnr with curry and chris paul bro

[@dfallen4ngel]

​@@danelukic2911you bum

[@hipking23]

They are abusing Jokic in the paint and the refs are not calling foul

[@chrilpy]

He looks like he's getting attacked by Wolverine in the paint with all the scratches on his arms

[@jonathank786]

Yaa become pretty common always have scars from it

[@LeasureStrategy]

If the refs call foul every time Joker is fouled they would probably be back to back champions. And Jokic would probably be MVP. His current stats +10 free throws would make him as good as Embiid offensively.

[@sguerilla6142]

@@LeasureStrategy Good as Embiid offensively? Damn boy!

[@LeasureStrategy]

@@sguerilla6142 how is Embiid still better if Jokic gets the same number of free throws?

[@gerrysison1564]

It was just a bad shooting night by Curry. He was missing shots, open ones that he usually makes. Things would have been different if Curry had an average shooting night. What was glaring was the turnovers, those are the missed opportunities to score. Small-ball will only work in stretches that's why there is a need for GSW to be more flexible with their rotations if they play big teams. Increased minutes for Wiggins, Kuminga, Trayce and some minutes for Moody. Green at the 5 is taking too much of his energy on defense and is still expected to be the fulcrum in their offense with the high P&R with Curry. That's asking too much from Green. GP2 is great but is mismatch if he guards 4s in the lane.

[@NorNor-bb6dn]

GSW just like Clippers now. Their small ball are cool and all. But in the playoffs, they're both gonna get obliterated. Period.

[@jonathanbein5559]

Part of the reason Curry had a less-than-average night is because of the defense from Kentavius Caldwell Pope. He is a master.

[@kennn30]

Ya idk what the hell Kerr is thinking starting Dray at 5. All his career he's been a 4 for us who roams the paint, not a 5.

[@sjbell4653]

Yep, things would have been different in ten of the last eleven meetings, if only Curry had shot the ball better.

[@brianajua3185]

My glorious defending champion nuggets shall not be stop, I shall praise and lionize them and my fabulous jokic is so dominate AUGHHHH!!!

[@lorenzo575]

I love the detailed analysis. Could you do a video about the Lakers, I’d like to know their style 😂. I feel they have none that’s why they lose to every good team.

[@realtruthnow8565]

The warriors need more big men. They need to go to the g League and bring up two big men to eat up fouls against teams like Denver and wolves

[@ExplodingPoteto]

They used to have bigs even for bench. Now were Jokic,embiid,giannis bringing the big games again. GSW decide to not have one. Like really. Jokic admitted that AD,Howard,mcgee and town,gobert is toughest match up that he had. If his shot aint falling for the other teams they aint stopping jokic but with bigs like i mention jokic is force to take a tougher shots. And If suns had nurkic in that series denver might been push to 7 games series.

[@gogame4861]

​@@ExplodingPotetoI remember they had Bogut, Speights, Ezeli who had much bigger bodies like Jokic....

[@jakegilpin1145]

Denver coaching staff need to do more with mpj and Aaron together when jokic and Murray r out. They can be more unstoppable if mpj figures out his scoring potential and Gordon as his 2nd option

[@thePeoplesChief]

If Klay shot anywhere close to a decent level in the second half the game would have been much closer. That match made me question how good the Nuggets would be against the Clippers and OKC in the playoffs.

[@andrewabraham5109]

I think the Knicks are 1 team build to defend Denver pretty well as they dominated them by 40 a month ago at msg and as a Knick fan, wouldn't mind see NY and Denver in the finals because the matchups would be intriguing.

[@UnoDinero95001]

Bitw🐐🃏

[@Fr4nz2K]

A player like Bam would be great for Warriors

[@deadmenace7098]

Micheal “never swing the rock” Porter Jr

[@ididntaskverified3663]

This game proves just how powerful jokic is

[@FavreianVengeance]

Watching Green try to guard Jokic is like watching a little kid pushing up against daddy with all his might.

[@bigbangbasketball]

This game reminded me that Klay was still in the NBA

[@somborrr]

I like this jackson-davis boy.❤

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

If Nuggets stay healthy this coming 2024 playoffs BIG CHANCE to back-to-back champion 🏆 🤔🧐🤨

[@ThorGodofThunder420]

You'd be able to keep AG off the glass if he didn't get away with a foul on Kuminga. Refs just swallow the whistle selectively. That's the problem with the NBA, especially the Warriors.

[@elijahhardaway2756]

The warriors need more size and lenght at center like andre drummond or robin lopez in buyout market

[@djukafox]

Denver is just too big. Remember the playoffs when they played VS the Heat. I felt like it was some Space Jam shit when it came to size advantage. They just looked bigger and stronger.

[@Assen87]

I watch Embiid and Luka 70 games and then how Green is defending here and wonder are they even playing the same game :D

[@gandydancer9710]

0:55 Another bad take. Green was a dozen feet from Jokic. He wasn't "quick enough to recover", Jokic just didn't take the opportunity he had for a wide open 3. 6:58 I know the narrative being pushed at this point was that Denver's size was giving the Warriors trouble, but the reason Gordon has "no trouble getting to the rim" is not because of his size but because the refs allowed him to take three-and-a-half steps. Do you really not notice these things?

[@acctsys]

Good game.

[@garyco766]

So summary: when Clay and Steph are shooting lights out, they go up 16. When Clay and Steph suck, they go down 16. Seems about right.

[@renielarmada2094]

Only warriors can beat them. Come at this later if they beat them on the playoffs💪

[@gangstaxu]

I don’t really see Thompson starting anymore, happy to see him recover from his injuries but his mental is just not there, yet at least. Hope he starts playing more efficiently

[@UnoDinero95001]

5:35 nah fam, it’s very “depressing “😭. non jokic minutes are HARD to watch. Dear god the zeke @ 5 , reggie & jamal line up does horrible things to my health & sanity😂

[@HoopVenue]

I didn’t want to say it 😂😂

[@jesstiss222]

They’ve been looking way better since the Allstar break though!🤞😊

[@sjbell4653]

Reggie is a heart attack. I'll be screaming bloody hell at him and then he hits a three... But what I don't get is why they can't run some plays for Porter when he's out there with the reserves. I mean, set a freaking screen for the guy and get him the ball.

[@kingjaydex7464]

Nuggets haven’t found good backup Center behind Jokic since Mason Plumlee

[@isaiahthomas4444]

If the Warriors weren't allergic to size and got Dwight Howard or developed Wiseman that would fix a lot of problems

[@JOHNNYPMUSIC]

Who would u say peaked higher Jokic or Giannis & why ?

[@kennethxu1789]

Still in their career, not peaked yet for jokic, depends for giannis

[@jesstiss222]

Not sure about GA but I think his athletic gifting is a double-edged sword bc it exposes him to more injuries and perhaps less long term success or growth opportunities (like last year’s postseason) so, paradoxically Joker has a higher floor because he doesn’t rely on typical athleticism (for example 5 stocks - 4 steals + 1 block last night where his feet barely left the floor) and he has an answer for everything you throw at him. Plus he keeps adding to his bag and “solving” teams the more he plays them (like vs Draymond last night). I dont watch much of the Bucks but it would be cool to hear from those who do. Great question!

[@cameronpowe7257]

Giannis

[@Nobakubaka]

@@cameronpowe7257 No one can say Giannis without me starting a 10sec timer :P

[@cameronpowe7257]

@@Nobakubaka corny

[@robthames5065]

To me, this shows why having a capable frontcourt has led more teams to championships than having a bunch of 6’4”-6’8” guys shooting jumpers all game.

[@HeavenFace]

So what you saying is that curry always have a bad game when it comes to Nuggets or it there defense

[@puta1082]

Murray is soooo under rated

[@NorNor-bb6dn]

Yup better than SGA and Ant Man combined. Ring proved that.

[@AceSuprxme]

This guy like thinking basketball JR

[@skiboskates]

u just dropped "he's giving him 6 inches and 50 pounds" WITH NO PAUSE?!?!

[@MrThyten]

Rip small ball 😊

[@cedricbrs481]

What an amazing high level breakdown, I'm a GSW fan and I thought that after the matchup against the denver that it was over and they couldnt do nothing against them but as dominant as Denver is, it is still a chess match. Why do you think the warrior didnt decide to sign a Demarcus Cousin on a minimum vet contract? the guy could have been a tough matchup for Jokic and in offense can spread the floor and also attack the paint. He would have provided size, offense and a bit or rim protection, seems like exactly what the warrior needed. why do you think they didnt do it?

[@victorforeman7056]

Joker just nasty just like Dirk was

[@yeungeddie]

Nugs always seem to trail by 15+ points early on 🥴

[@zrikizrikic9126]

32-16-16-4 steals

[@dimelo58]

Klay cooling off and steph having an off night were the real reasons they lost live by the 3 die by the 3

[@prettyteeth]

Name me one team in the league beating Denver in Denver during playoffs?

[@blender_wiki]

Why?, Because that doesn't work?😂😂😂

[@gjfwang]

Jokic will abuse small ball on offense with his size. Being able to just see over draymond or posting him up at will. On defense Aaron Gordon can cover any switches

[@peterruskov]

So many moving screens by GSW 🤣🤣🤣

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

You brake up hear bones crush

[@greenrighthand]

Illegale contact? Where? He was the one getting fouled by donkey, WTH are you talking about?

[@JasperJobs]

Would somebody explain to me how 1:30 is illegal contact? It looks like good 90's post defense to me. I guess I just don't know the game anymore.

[@TrykusMykus]

He's not in front of Jokic, so he cant really do anything from there (because he's too small and too unathletic to get the ball). He reaches and there's contact to Jokic's arms - that's an automatic foul if it's Lebron or Embiid. Embiid would throw the ball and tilt himself onto the floor or start swinging his hands around to show there was contact. But generally the defence calls (offence probably even more so) are very inconsistent. It all depends on the refs, the players committing the foul, the players that the foul gets committed on, the eagerness of the refs in the given day etc. There were 2 fouls this game in the 3rd quarter where Murray blocked Curry's shots from behind with no contact and got whistles - then he stopped trying to defend aggressively, because he was basically just giving GSW points so he reverted to the default putting your body between the player and the basket in whatever way you can.

[@HoopVenue]

He gets beat on the spin, then throws his shoulder back in front which would be a very obvious foul had he not gotten bodied as a result of 50+ pounds advantage.

[@NickMachado]

That was three decades ago when you could still smoke on airplanes. Times have changed, my guy.

[@kevinbellock6825]

32-16-16 😂

[@HoopVenue]

Unreal lmao

[@andrejm77]

Plus 4 steals, 1 block and only 2 turn overs... He is white guy from Serbia and the best player in the NBA by far.

[@jadedlynx]

"and no, that's not a typo."

[@berryesseen]

2^5 points, 2^4 rebounds, 2^4 assists, 2^2 steals, 2^0 blocks, 2^1 turnovers. Man just tried a very cool stat.

[@bradpitt1263]

Bro he’s a center with a team full a shooters can we plz swap him and Giannis im sure bro would go tf off around all that talent

[@hartleyshandcrafted]

try whatever you want. the joker will eat you up and come back for seconds and thirds.

[@cicinacici]

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