The main problem is when Jokic and Murray aren't creating for their teammates the Nuggets seem to be stagnant or struggle unless they go on fast breaks. The Heat seem to have units of guys that can create their own shot while the Nuggets live on what Jokic and Murray have to offer. Don't get me wrong when it's working the dynamic duo harness leverage with their pick and rolls getting all types of return energy for the next play.
Refs surely didn't help, but this is on the Nuggets. MPJ is terrible most games, Murray did not come out and show he's the 2nd star of this team, horrendous 3pt defense and KCP fouling left and right....
Miami, if they can shoot this consistently or better, might be a better version of the Warriors. They have the tools to get there because the undrafted guys in their starting lineup have transitioned into that rare anomaly along with guys like Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro they most certainly can be like the Warriors. On top of that they got Butler and Adebayo to lean on as star players.
wait so who are good guys again? we rooting for nuggets or the heats? i need to know what to say with my friends
Always root for Nuggets mainly because if Heat win, the ‘95 Rockets record of lowest seed to win the Finals goes bye bye.
Oh and I will say this - Duncan Robinson is a twerp. He may be a really nice guy once you get to know him, but he reminds me of that guy that plays in the adult city league games where he just projects an aura of incredible douchebagness.
Gotta tip my hat to Miami. When Butler went there initially I didn't think they could win with just him and no other top 30 players. And now they're in the finals (again) but this time as a 7-8 seed... just an extremely well-coached, hardworking, relentless, disciplined team. What they're doing I've never seen before in my life. Even if they don't pull out the series this is such an impressive run.
Bingo. Miami discovered once they start harassing and flopping the fouls force the game into a half-court game, where they have the advantage. Denver is best when the game is flowing.
Adebayo's goaltending (got murray's middie buried) and jimmy's right foot steped on baseline (dished out a pass to Vincent for three), both calls missed. Except the missed calls, game 2 is pretty close to a fair one.
I am happy with either of them winning. The fact that Lakers, Warriors (and obviously Utah and Dallas) are already out = win.
These playoffs miami has been a MUCH better shooting team then any warriors team. Steph and klay could never shoot like this. Of course it’s pure luck, but that’s what’s been happening
Whether lots of players do it or did it or not is of no consequence to me. He commits a foul and expects it to be overlooked while crying about fouls on himself. I dont have a dog in this fight but I tell you that irks me a bit. Especially how they are acting like this is the reason they lost. Lets call it fair both sides and see how dominant Joker is then. No superstar calls. BTW they called those offensive fouls on Giannis this year in the playoffs and you see how far they got.
I've seen the Warriors shoot like this on many occasions. The thing is the Heat have multiple guys outside their core do this which is the impressive and frustrating for the opponent part. The battles against the Warriors had some real **** officiating against the Rockets. The league was so so determined to have the Warriors beat the Rockets in 2018 and 2019. Thompson sliding under Harden's jump shot multiple times and Donkey gouging the eye until there was blood draining then same the thing next game. Rockets never had a team of create their own shot shooters with at least 7-8 guys able to come in and knock down open shots, just didn't have that kind personal. I think this Miami is special since they've figured out their opponents.
No, the warriors never shot like this. Miami is light years better from 3 then gs ever was (again, it’s all just shooting luck, but in these playoffs)
You are smoking too much and it's affecting your memory. The Warriors do shoot like this or better but they shoot with a four man rotation at most while setting illegal screens to get their shot off.
