It’s debatable over which record is more important. Is the Griffey record “more important” than the record for most home runs in a game? And the Griffey record was not orchestrated in any way.They had a chance to make history. Did you see what the Cs did when they had a chance to make (much less important) history?
Denver not getting much out of Murray and Porter, Westbrook a disaster on offense. Jokic needs some help. Braun was their 2nd best player in the 1st half.OKC looks as good as advertised.
They really do, and this is one of the matchups I'd expect they'd struggle with considering Hartenstein is out.OKC looks as good as advertised.
Just be careful of Denver coming back in the second half of home games. The altitude seems to hit then.OKC looks as good as advertised.
He wasn't looking "light in the cakes" there! (Charles labeled Chet "light in the cakes". I love Charles, but a lot of guys are "light in the cakes" compared to him.)Chet stuffs Joker near the rim then rips a tomahawk dunk in transition the other way.
Chet having a great game. Thunder D has stifled Denver in the 2nd. Nuggets look like they have no clue on offense outside of Jokic.Chet stuffs Joker near the rim then rips a tomahawk dunk in transition the other way.
If they don't get more out of Murray, Porter and Gordon it's not going to matter who those 4 guys are. Well, Westbrook might matter.Is the Denver Spurs Dynasty in year 6 or 7?
Rounding out your rotation with Westbrook, Strawther, Watson, & Saric is going run Murray/Joker right into the ground.
Something thing to keep in mind is that not only was this just one game…..but it was one game versus OKC. They are doing this to most teams in an opening game imo.If they don't get more out of Murray, Porter and Gordon it's not going to matter who those 4 guys are. Well, Westbrook might matter.
Under. Way under.We should bet on over under Bronny appearances. I would bet over 20 and possibly over 41.
The Joker/Murray/MPJ/Gordon combination is excellent...until it has to play 38-40 mpg on most nights to win.If they don't get more out of Murray, Porter and Gordon it's not going to matter who those 4 guys are. Well, Westbrook might matter.
True dat. But at home in Mile High I would have expected better.Something thing to keep in mind is that not only was this just one game…..but it was one game versus OKC. They are doing this to most teams in an opening game imo.
Agree the above has been true of those three for several years now. I do have in mind that there's possibly a bigger risk/delta in performance this year though - Murray has been bad for a while (playoffs/olympics/pre-season) and they are sunk if he loses much. MPJ is, to me, such a tease as a player...and a guy who has a lot of risk both of disappearing and of further injury. Their bench is a huge unknown too, even moreso than in past.The Joker/Murray/MPJ/Gordon combination is excellent...until it has to play 38-40 mpg on most nights to win.
Joker is a tank and seems impenetrable to injury (Paris Olympic effect?).
BUT Murray/MPJ need to be handled carefully, which will be hard to do when RWB is tossing no looks into the 3rd row or going heat check.
Just get them to the playoffs healthy (every team's war cry) & they have a good chance with Joker. Just don't see their main 4 getting there in one piece & they don't have the plug-n-play pieces on the bench.
Not including Murray's end of quarter heave (hasn't anyone taught him better?), the Nuggets were 2-13 on jump shots in the 3Q. That alone is demoralizing on the way to OKC opening up a 17-pt lead. Shooting variance can make things appear more weighted than they really are. Now, the caveat is that the Nuggets who were shooting those jumpers are not very good shooters which is something that is correctable in how to run your offense in creating shots....but they aren't 2-13 bad. What I'm tyring to say is that you can't really get away with that against the Thunder.....you can against the Wizards.True dat. But at home in Mile High I would have expected better.
Agreed, the Murray potential dropoff issue, would sink Joker's prime years (esp. with JM's recent extension). That is #1 on their Fix It listAgree the above has been true of those three for several years now. I do have in mind that there's possibly a bigger risk/delta in performance this year though - Murray has been bad for a while (playoffs/olympics/pre-season) and they are sunk if he loses much. MPJ is, to me, such a tease as a player...and a guy who has a lot of risk both of disappearing and of further injury. Their bench is a huge unknown too, even moreso than in past.
I guess just to say - Denver has a real chance to be best team in west (though like others I'd bet on OKC if I were betting) and they also have a real chance not of tanking, but of falling into the high 40s in wins and not being nearly the tough out they've been last couple years.
Wow. Now that is a take.We should bet n over under Bronny appearances. I would bet over 20 and possibly over 41.
I'm going back and forth in my head on this. I think Denver will be under expectations, and Westbrook and Jamal's performances in this game show why. That said....even though I secretly love making judgements after just one game, it was against a truly studly team. (And man did Chet look good). So will hold off until after two games before saying "told ya' they're going down!"Something thing to keep in mind is that not only was this just one game…..but it was one game versus OKC. They are doing this to most teams in an opening game imo.
I'm with you, I think Bronny plays more than people think.Ok I'm backing off 41, but I think there is a path to 20.
Edit: and I said $100 to the JF if he's under against anyone who wants to bet, but I haven't received any takers.
It was announced today that he’s leaving the Lakers to begin preparing for the G-League season. I will say that barring a 30-pt blowout 4Q garbage appearance the only possible game he plays again prior to going down is another 3-minutes in Cleveland. And even that’s a big maybe.I'm with you, I think Bronny plays more than people think.
What is the exact wager you’re offering? I used to do “internet bets” with Rocco all the time and we never accepted/paid the other then one time I did one w someone else and took a wager to heart and began sending PMs, etc so I don’t even do these for fun anymore. But free money is free moneyIf anyone / everyone was so confident they’d bet against me.
The thing that stood out most to me in that game -- well, aside from the massive difference in shooting talent -- was the difference in athleticism. Denver just doesn't look athletic enough.Not including Murray's end of quarter heave (hasn't anyone taught him better?), the Nuggets were 2-13 on jump shots in the 3Q. That alone is demoralizing on the way to OKC opening up a 17-pt lead. Shooting variance can make things appear more weighted than they really are. Now, the caveat is that the Nuggets who were shooting those jumpers are not very good shooters which is something that is correctable in how to run your offense in creating shots....but they aren't 2-13 bad. What I'm tyring to say is that you can't really get away with that against the Thunder.....you can against the Wizards.
View: https://twitter.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/1849961237070946327Thibs just letting Hart run up and down the court periodically grabbing his hammy and grimacing
20 games played in the NBA in the 2024-2025 season?What is the exact wager you’re offering? I used to do “internet bets” with Rocco all the time and we never accepted/paid the other then one time I did one w someone else and took a wager to heart and began sending PMs, etc so I don’t even do these for fun anymore. But free money is free money
We're trying to save you money.If anyone / everyone was so confident they’d bet against me.
There is - ZERO - dispute that they are better players.We're trying to save you money.
Just as a matter of perspective, despite BOS having more blowouts than just about any team in history, JD Davison got in 8 games last year. Walsh got in 9. And they are closer to the NBA than Bronny is.
I think he wants it very explicit.20 games played in the NBA in the 2024-2025 season?
Sure, accept. I prefer JF but whatever.I think he wants it very explicit.
If Bronny appears (enters the game) in 20 or more games in the 2024-25 NBA regular season: HRB pays $100 to Jimmy Fund
If Bronny appears in 19 or fewer games: tims4wins pays $100 to a charity of HRB's choice
Do I have that right, at least on your end? Confirm first, and then HRB (and perhaps lovegtm) can accept / reject.
If I had bothered getting the League Pass free trial, I’d probably be watching PHI/TOR just because.Kids are in bed, scotch has been poured... what's good watching tonight, guys?
Garrison is fulfilling his role as a poor man's StrusIf I had bothered getting the League Pass free trial, I’d probably be watching PHI/TOR just because.
@benhogan - your bunker Garrison Keillor, I mean Mathews is getting some run for ATL - shooting 2/3 on 3Ps. Why can’t we get guys like that.
But CHA/ATL looks entertaining.
So much better than watching the C's create great shots.What is this box score? 99 FTs and 60+ fouls in a non-OT game?
https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401704644
99 FTAs and Embiid isn't even playing? That seems impossible, like we're gonna wake up tomorrow and it will be another box score bug.What is this box score? 99 FTs and 60+ fouls in a non-OT game?
https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401704644
Haliburton is now 6/26 (23.1%) from the field. I still think it's more likely that Indy ends up like the Hawks that made their ECF run in 2021 than they are a legit competitor going forward, but I know I'm relatively alone in that opinion.Pacers 3-24 from 3.