3/7 - Catch-22 in Mile High

[DeadlySplitter]

The C's are coming off blowing a 22-point lead with 9 minutes left in what was one of the most extreme shooting variances in those 9 minutes you can imagine.

The Nugs are coming off recovering from a 22-point deficit with 21 minutes left, but ultimately had nothing left for OT. This was a Suns team without Booker mind you, and in Denver.

The media has seized what is a slow time of the year (sorry NHL enthusiasts) to dunk on the C's the past 36 hours, while ignoring any possible criticisms for the Nugs. Quite a catch-22 situation when you think about it, no?

Let's shut everyone up again. But also ultimately if it comes down to it, prioritize health, please.

 

[wade boggs chicken dinner]

Decent breakdown of last game here: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nuggets-vs-celtics-nikola-jokic-jayson-tatum-chess-match/2fbb11b27bc6243a57d396e6.

One thing to watch - Jokic rarely has two bad games in a row. According to this article, if Jokic shoots under 45% in one game, DEN is 7-0 and Jokic averages 27 / 11/ 10.

I will be surprised if Tillman doesn't get some minutes guarding Jokic and if that happens, I will be eager to see how they use him on offense so Jokic can't just ignore him.

 

[wade boggs chicken dinner]

JB questionable. Sacrilegious sprain.

View: https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1765527769318883763?s=20

 

[MyDaughterLovesTomGordon]

Props to @tims4wins on the game thread run. May Deadly Splitter have an equally glorious reign.

Neuter the Nugs!

 

[tims4wins]

NGL I’m sad to not have started it when I woke up this morning.

 

[Just a bit outside]

NGL I’m sad to not have started it when I woke up this morning.

 

[bigq]

Deconstruct Denver

 

[ifmanis5]

54 games without B2B losses this season. Let's keep that going.

 

[Ale Xander]

Destroy Denver

 

[ifmanis5]

Jaylen is available.

 

[MyDaughterLovesTomGordon]

Ugh. 10p start? So brutal. I had hopes it was 9:30 at worst.

 

[joe dokes]

Ugh. 10p start? So brutal. I had hopes it was 9:30 at worst.

And thats only if Heat-Mavs end on time.

 

[chilidawg]

Nuke the Nuggs.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Wow these Nugget jerseys suck ass. The 5280s, everyone!

 

[The Mort Report]

DWhite to JB!

 

[bigq]

Sweet!

 

[The Mort Report]

Holy shit how is that not an offensive foul on Joker

 

[Brand Name]

Wow these Nugget jerseys suck ass. The 5280s, everyone!

Nuggets proudly lean a lot into the Mile High City stuff. Every pre-game intro with them has a disclaimer about the dangers of long-term exposure to high elevation and makes sure to mention the elevation of the opposing city. I personally think it's pretty cool.

Incredible to see this kind of transition ball off turnovers. Man do I love some DWhite, so smart.

 

[ifmanis5]

Lob city mile high.

 

[bigq]

Horse shit reffing.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Tony Brothers moment

 

[radsoxfan]

Tony Brothers is SUCH trash.

 

[Brand Name]

All I saw from Jaylen Brown is an 'Ehhh, fuck you.' That's a T?

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Tony Brothers moment

He's so so so terrible

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

Fuck all of them. Amateur bullshit.

 

[shoosh77]

Refs outta control continues.

 

[ifmanis5]

Oh hey Tony Brothers wants some camera time.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Fuck off tony brothers

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Fucking outrageous shit by Brothers

 

[Deathofthebambino]

JB is pissed gents

 

[jezza1918]

I was looking for a reason to not stay up too late tonight. Thank you Tony!

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Decent start. Got owned at the rim defensively the first 3 minutes.

 

[BaseballJones]

Would love to see a team react to such utter BS by the refs by simply walking off the court and heading to the locker room. Fine, forfeit. We're not putting up with that crap.

Obviously for a million reasons, it would never happen. But I've always hoped it would.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Does Joker have an exemption on the 3 second rule?

 

[chilidawg]

Holy shit how is that not an offensive foul on Joker

No idea. Just saw the replay again and it seemed obvious.

 

[jablo1312]

high level ball. getting smoked on back cuts. Love love love the pace from Jaylen and White.

 

[chilidawg]

1-4 from 3 and not getting a favorable whistle but still up 1.

 

[bigq]

More pick and rolls please.

 

[MyDaughterLovesTomGordon]

KP looks really spry moving without the ball. He should be able to get Joker out of position and get by him.

 

[bigq]

DWhite stock machine.

 

[MyDaughterLovesTomGordon]

That play drive by JB has been a foul in every single game I've watched all season.

 

[ifmanis5]

How is that not a foul WTF??

 

[Deathofthebambino]

No foul there? Them what was the whistle?

 

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

The Cs chose the wrong Holiday

 

[bigq]

Holiday fast ball dime.

 

[The Mort Report]

Seriously, WTF is going on with officiating against the C's?

 

[MyDaughterLovesTomGordon]

I know I'm wearing green glasses, but seriously what the fuck is going on with this whistle.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

They can move this defense around plenty if they play their game.

 

[ObstructedView]

Classic NBA - huge matchup, high-level play, and refs taking over.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

What in the actual fuck is going on? Defensive 3 on an entry pass to the post? What?