NuggNation Thread - 2023 NBA Champions

[scottywiper]

Gonzo.
Injuries finally caught up with them!

 

[scottywiper]

Silly by Jokic but hes understandably frustrated by the lack of respect he gets from the officials.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Sell high on MPJ?

 

[Mr X]

Goal has to be Conference Finals at a minimum now.

Assuming we play the Suns - the perimeter firepower of the Blazers seems more potent than them.

Terrible analysis from me here.......knew it about one quarter into the Suns series!

No excuses here, they smashed us. I will have nightmares for a long, long time seeing CP3 take those jumpers from the elbow, almost exclusively with us politely social distancing and changing pretty much nothing for a few games in defence style or personnel to at least disrupt him. That was close to the most disappointing aspect of that series. Along with our shocking shooting this series - also a sign of fatigue and skill I suspect.

Jokic was pretty clearly absolutely cooked. Tried to do it all for the team and that was at best a very harsh ejection.

Might be an early call based slightly on emotion, but it is time to look past Malone now to get the most out of this squad?

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

Sell high on MPJ?

Would you kick the tyres on a trade centred around MPJ/Murray for Lillard?

Murray may take some time to get back in sync post knee.

Just a thought, I come in peace!

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Would you kick the tyres on a trade centred around MPJ/Murray for Lillard?

Murray may take some time to get back in sync post knee.

Just a thought, I come in peace!

I think the Blazers should trade Lillard for Dwight Powell and a 2nd round pick, so you may need to ask a Nuggets fan.

 

[scottywiper]

Sell high on MPJ?

Dunno. I expected him to really step up in playoffs but he seemed to tweak his back and struggled after that.
His defence is average and his ball handling iffy, but when his shooting is on he's brilliant. And he's still raw.
That'd be a bold move.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Our draftee seems like a great character

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Real into "Bones" Hyland

Seems like a good character and a talent that could contribute straight away

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Of course we beat two good teams, only to lose to the farqing Cavs.

This is the same garbage year after year.

 

[DT_35]

Monte is no where near good enough to be a starter. I know he’s our only option right now because Facu isn’t either, and Rivers is meh. I reckon just chuck Bones in. Kid can’t be any worse than Morris. Starting lineup literally just goes through the motions

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

I'm just happy to have one of the 20 best basketball players ever on my team

 

[DT_35]

Jokic injured now. This’ll be interesting…

Our bench needs a shakeup, it’s nauseating. Put a real backup C (bol) in, or find another one. Literally becoming a joke.

 

[scottywiper]

Bones is rolling. Wonder how far off Jamal is.

 

[DT_35]

Bones is rolling. Wonder how far off Jamal is.

Reckon 9 months is best case which would be middle of Jan, I think around the All star break would be the likely outcome.

Really hoping today was the circuit breaker for Gordon. Defensively been great all season but his shooting mechanics look a lot better recently.

 

[scottywiper]

Decimated by injury. Long term concerns with MPJ.
They're shit out of luck at moment.

 

[DT_35]

Cursed

 

[scottywiper]

Dozier done knee. Ffs

 

[scottywiper]

Dozier done knee. Ffs

 

[scottywiper]

The wheels are off!

 

[scottywiper]

Has everyone jumped off? Lol

 

[Blacky]

Has everyone jumped off? Lol

Nope just counting days til Jamal is back

 

[scottywiper]

Vlatko with a fractured foot. Unbelievable list of players unavailable.
And to keep Reed, who has been solid, we need to get rid of someone.

 

[scottywiper]

Geez. They really suck at moment. Are blowing 20 point leads every night, even in games they win.

 

[Blacky]

Mothball Joker