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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Hello everybody and welcome to episode 173, no 174 of the world's, no 175 of the world's longest Andrew Denver Nuggets spin-off podcast. Welcome to DNVR Nuggets' Serbian Corner. My name is Miroslav Cuk and before we begin please take a moment to like the video on YouTube and if you haven't already subscribe to DNVR Sports YouTube channel and DNVR Nuggets podcast channel. The audio version is ideal for your commute or to make your office or home office time more And appear on the show during the summer. After getting two nights of rest, the Nuggets welcomed one of their toughest opponents, the 10-30 Washington Wizards, who were on the second night of a back-to-back and had to fly in the previous night.
The Nuggets played well on offense for most of the game, but their defense was almost non-existent. The entire game came to the last six minutes of the first quarter. Washington was up five. Jamal hit a highly contested turnaround long mid-range shot, which only he hits with regularity in today's NBA. Tim Hardaway made an end one on a layup, and Jamal made another tough jumper. Hardaway dunked with his left hand, and Aaron made a crucial three-pointer from the top of the key. Jamal makes a pull-up three and another mid-range shot from the ISO ball. Gordon catches a finale hoop from Bruce Brown, and the game was over.
What were the biggest takeaways from the Nuggets' performance without Joker?
The Nuggets scored 38 points in the final frame, 31 of which came from Murray and Hardaway. Yes, there were a lot of jumpers that went in, but there is some Jokic ball efficiency when it matters the most. 7-3 without the big guy at that point. The following night, the Giants' killer Hornets came to town. If that had been the first time you watched these two teams, you'd think the guests were some sort of juggernaut in the league. Aaron Gordon missed this game, so the home team played extra small against the motivated opponent. The Nuggets looked scared of Charlotte. missing everything in the process, while the Hornets were happy to grab rebounds on both sides of the court. Minus 12 in the rebounding column, combined with the Nuggets 2 of 16 from the outside, produced a 26-point lead for the guests at halftime.
After only six minutes of the third quarter, David Adelman decided he's seen enough and he pulled the starters out of the game. The final numbers, despite the Nuggets barely winning the second half, were devastating. Eight of 38 from the outside for 21% needed much better rebounding numbers to compensate for. Alas, it was the Hornets with a 23 rebound edge in this game, so the Nuggets' win streak was over. Two nights later, the Lakers came to town. Aaron Gordon returned to the lineup, and the Nuggets started great. They implemented a great strategy, and that was hitting nine of their first 11 threes in the first quarter. The second one was still very good, especially the last 30 seconds of it that ended up on an 8-0 run, including Jamal's three quarters of a court last second heave for a 14-point lead at the half.
The second half wasn't so good. Jamal, who was incredible with 26 points in the first half, was held to just two points in the second. The Lakers didn't do anything special on offense, but Denver was unable to secure many defensive rebounds. The three-point shot cooled off, just three of 17 in the second half, and the loss was running at the Nuggets like a runaway train. On a 41-year-old LeBron James, yes, similar to... To Runaway Train. Slow but unstoppable. I was ready for the end of the No Joker experience at that point. Two nights later, the back-to-back started in Washington.
Why are the Nuggets performing better on the road compared to home games?
Big Val returned to the lineup after missing 11 games and made an immediate impact from the jump. Eight points and four rebounds in seven minutes warmed my old shivering heart. Jamal Murray was laboring in the first half, scoring just five points until the big break, but Peyton Watson carried the load, making shots from all around the court, including from the free-throw line. Jamal started playing great in the third, Payton continued his great play, the Nuggets out-rebounded one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, Aaron and Jonas scored in double digits, and all of that was enough even with a bench that scored just 14 points.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:20–2:06
2
What were the biggest takeaways from the Nuggets' performance without Joker?
2:06–4:38
3
Why are the Nuggets performing better on the road compared to home games?
4:38–7:04
4
What concerns do the panelists have for the Nuggets moving forward?
7:04–9:07
5
Does the NBA have too many struggling teams this season?
9:07–10:54
6
How can the NBA address the issue of player injuries?
10:54–13:35
7
What surprising players could make the All-NBA team this season?
13:35–16:07
8
Who are the top 10 Nuggets players this season according to the panel?
16:07–1:04:35
Speakers
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