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This is the system that makes Denver almost unbeatable. Watch what happens here as the Heat trap the pick and roll forcing Murray to give it up. And look at the quick reactions of Jokic first of all, who goes middle to engage Butler essentially leaving Gordon alone who will also cut to the basket.
All of that is well but as we let it roll, you still need a perfect lob pass which KCP absolutely delivers for the jam.
This is a small thing but watch this transition developing. Jokic calls for Jamal to get the ball as he sets a screen for him to hit the gas pedal and attack.
As that happens Bam helps and this could be just a flip back to Nikola who pops out.
But on the opposite side look at the activity by Gordon who doesn’t just stare at that pick and roll by instead dives inside occupying the middle of the paint. And with everyone corralled in the paint, Gordon finds Bruce Brown all alone at the three point line for a wide open look that he knocks down.
You see how the Nuggets are in a constant motion and every player knows that their teammates will find them.
And this is just a ridiculous example. Follow Jokic on the pick and roll as he gets the switch with the much smaller Vincent.
And on the turn, he sees 3 bodies right in front of him. So how in the world did he process all of that in a split second while seeing Gordon cutting and throwing him an alley oop pass for the dunk. This is unbelievable and I need to show you this in full speed to see just how quick this reaction is by Jokic. This is just beautiful basketball and now you see why they never stop moving. The pass will be there no matter the situation.
You notice that Gordon is involved in some way in all of these.
He had a phenomenal game with 27 points on an incredible efficiency. Making plays all around, whether it was punishing the mismatch- continuing to do it in this game as well, or this amazing pass to find Murray cutting inside.
Speaking of amazing, Bruce Brown right here takes it upon himself to drive through the entire defense and finish with this stunning up and under against one of the best defenders and shot blockers in the league.
He was in attack mode to help his team win a crucial game.
Watch him make plays with the ball in his hands going strong for this layup. Or at the end of the game hitting this shot plus the foul to put the game away for Denver.
He actually led all Nuggets in the second half with 16 points when it mattered the most.
Who would have thought that Jokic and Murray would combine for 38 points while Brown and Gordon will have 46 in this game.
You see right here how big of an advantage the Nuggets have when the role players can give them a game like this and that’s on the road.
On the flip side, Gabe Vincent and Max Struss were a complete no show for the second straight game, and with those points lacking for Miami, the loss was inevitable.
The Nuggets are just 1 win away from winning the title, and I don’t know what makes me say this, but I see Porter Jr finally exploding at home with a great game after a horrific finals series so far, to eventually help his team seal the deal.
Let me know if you see them closing it out or the Heat fight back to make it interesting.
Talk to you in the next one. Peace out.
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At least 50% Denver's great offense has Duncan Robinson as the background
Miami got exposed in that Celtics series
It is over next game. It's obvious that Denver is better.
No shot at the end?
Denver doesn't always move. In highlights of the game they lost, I saw instances where four players cleared out, leaving Jokic alone to do his thing. What was that all about?
This will make the Heat unbeatable and hulklike!
Miami Heat needs some intense high heat to be able to POP the Heat's sugar free blue pop corn, if they are not popping then it will certainly be an uphill battle down the stretch 😢😮😮😮!. Butler , Love and Bam need lots of black anchovies bubble gum so as to be able to chew their way through the Nuggets' defense, that's why I I don't blame Bam's little brother for quitting smoking!😮😮😮😮
Bro they running 1-2-2 zone what you expect lol
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Unselfish basketball, reminds me alot of the Spurs Dynasty. Nikola Jokic reminds me alot of Tim Duncan.
The way Murray takes the double team and brings them with him kinda seems like it exposed double teams lol
Jokic has extremely fast eyes
MPJ started the series nervous. But that is fine and expected. He just need a couple of meditations and he will unleash his potential
Bruce Brown is a certified bucket
The championship is happening in Denver Monday night. Order your champagne and make your food reservations now, ladies and gentlemen!
This proves that not only we're watching a golden generation of Nuggets players but also we have to affirm now that Malone is definitely a genius basketball coach. There is no way all these different kind of players would all know where to be, where to go, and what to do in every split of a second in every quarter, were it not because of a genius coach.
It seems that Denver is inventing a new kind of Basketball. No more roleplayers, just a complete team effort with brilliant plays. I whish Denver all the best to get the last win , they deserve it so much
Finally I watched the game. MPJ still needs to improve his decision making when he has the ball A LOT! He got most of his baskets by cutting bc he watched the films of his teammate Braun. That said, it's so beautiful to watch the Nuggets constant flow and numerous solutions of attack
I hear you and I agree… Maybe it's just wishful thinking – but I'd love to see MPJs big night shooting the lights out and dunking all over the place.
I believe he deserves it, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
That Bruce Brown score wasn't an up and under. That was a reverse layup. An up ander is a post-move.
Denver Has a system like Two teams Spurs and Warriors. They can shoot 3 anywhere anytime and there all aesome defensive players like Spurs Team. They can Dunk Rebound lol they ado it all they killed lebron AD and lakers team in game 4 and I've seen the lakers had the best season so far this year and they still lost to Denver nuggets in 4 games lol and the reff where helping lakers at home game 4
Monday, Denver Nuggets 2023 NBA Champion.
I definitely don’t see Porter having that game you said. But I wouldn’t be upset if I was wrong.
Gordon should’ve won at least one dunk cop, and Jokic should’ve won regular season MVP – glad they’re both getting chips instead 💍
How did he process seeing a legendary Dunk Contest performer open and cutting backdoor? When Jokic is half a foot taller than the defenders and can see over the top?
Uh, easily. I'd say he easily processed that easily, as would anyone with an average Basketball IQ.
Jokic runs with his head down because his brain is big and heavy
After seeing that Jokic waterpolo passing video, I'm now imagining Aaron Gordon as a leaping dolphin stunting on Miami.
Am I weird?
Bruce Brown is so freakin' reliable as player! As coach you can trust that he will play his part for 100%. He is so underrated! And im afraid that Denver will not have enough cap space to sign him over summer.