Series Thread: 2nd Round: 2) Phoenix Suns vs. 3) Denver Nuggets

[DJ]

I'll bet you $37,335.29 that they don't. Come on gambler, take my bet.

You have 420.04.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Joker was just named MVP.
Good choice.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic captures 2020-21 NBA MVP

Jokic, 26, becomes the first player in team history to win the MVP after leading the Nuggets to a 47-25 overall record this season, which was good enough for third in the Western Conference.

theathletic.com

 

[Wamu]

You have 420.94.

Doesn't matter. I don't need any money for this. Just take my bet before you read the rest of this comment.




































Nuggets/Suns game 2 is tomorrow.

 

[AD2022MVP]

Yeah...whether or not this is a game 1 hot take, you can't just change after your pick gets stomped. You didn't know about their defense before you made the pick?

Didn't realize their defense was that bad.

 

[Wamu]

I hope Jokic puts on an MVP performance tonight and the Nuggets tie the series up.

 

[DJ]

I like the Suns to win tonight but think the Nuggets cover (+6) and make it a good game.

 

[Black Adam]

I like the Suns to win tonight but think the Nuggets cover (+6) and make it a good game.

You think Denver is done if they lose this one...?

 

[Black Adam]

I hope Jokic puts on an MVP performance tonight and the Nuggets tie the series up.

I don't lol. We'll see soon enough, though...

 

[DJ]

You think Denver is done if they lose this one...?

Yes.

Doubt they can win it if they go down 0-2.

 

[Black Adam]

Yes.

Doubt they can win it if they go down 0-2.

Agreed...

 

[Black Adam]

If Booker goes off, look out...

 

[msgkings322]

Cool article on the emergence of Ayton, and how well he defends Jokic

Deandre Ayton Has Arrived

The former No. 1 overall draft pick is making a difference on both ends of the court during his first playoff appearance.

fivethirtyeight.com

 

[trojanfan12]

Cool article on the emergence of Ayton, and how well he defends Jokic

Deandre Ayton Has Arrived

The former No. 1 overall draft pick is making a difference on both ends of the court during his first playoff appearance.

fivethirtyeight.com

Yeah, he's interesting. I wouldn't call him a "modern day center", but he definitely seems like he's more than a back to the basket "traditional center" as well.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Yeah, he's interesting. I wouldn't call him a "modern day center", but he definitely seems like he's more than a back to the basket "traditional center" as well.

I like the kid a lot. He’s maybe 2-3 years away from starting his prime. I think he has All NBA potential.

 

[trojanfan12]

I like the kid a lot. He’s maybe 2-3 years away from starting his prime. I think he has All NBA potential.

Yeah, I like him too. He kind of reminds me of Andrew Bynum just before his body started to fall apart on him. Only I think he's more athletic than Bynum.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Yeah, I like him too. He kind of reminds me of Andrew Bynum just before his body started to fall apart on him. Only I think he's more athletic than Bynum.

Good comparison. Both guys have that short area burst and great feet for their size.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Bridges missing some wide open corner 3s early. Usually drills those.

 

[msgkings322]

Wow what a pass from the MVP

 

[bksballer89]

Barton looking good

 

[Picklerick 2.0]

Yeah, phoenix looks like one of those regular season teams, nuggets in 5.