Game 2 of the NBA Finals brought on its own personality as every game this series will. The officials missed some bad calls, the Denver Nuggets played with their food, and the Heat continued their hot shooting this postseason. Yet somehow, this came down to a final possession where the Heat barely held on. Let’s dive into it. You can also find the game one analysis here. NBA … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Game 2: Analyzing Coaching Adjustments
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Stephen A. Smith Crossed A Line With Nikola Jokic On Tuesday Morning
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 14: Head coach Stephen A. Smith of Team Stephen A. looks on before the 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Presented By Ruffles at Wintrust Arena on February 14, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is known for being a bit dramatic with his sports commentary, … [Read more...] about Stephen A. Smith Crossed A Line With Nikola Jokic On Tuesday Morning
Nuggets Roundtable: Should Denver reduce Michael Porter Jr.’s minutes?
Also, how can Denver get Jamal Murray going again? The post Nuggets Roundtable: Should Denver reduce Michael Porter Jr.’s minutes? appeared first on DNVR. … [Read more...] about Nuggets Roundtable: Should Denver reduce Michael Porter Jr.’s minutes?
Nuggets Notes: Green, Smith, Murray, Jokic, Offense
Veteran Nuggets power forward Jeff Green, an unrestricted free agent this summer, is hoping that his 11th NBA team will be his last, writes Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette. “I’m finishing my career here, if I can,’’ Green said. “I want to just play two more years and, if my wife lets me play three, cool. But my goal is to play two more years and be a Nugget for those two … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Green, Smith, Murray, Jokic, Offense
Michael Porter Jr on criticism: ‘You can’t be sensitive’
Asked specifically about accountability, Porter said it’s essential at this stage of the season. “You definitely gotta own it,” he said. “You can’t be sensitive. Me personally, I know I gotta play better. If my teammates tell me that, I’m not going to be sensitive. If I tell that to someone else, like, ‘Yo, you gotta tell me if we need to work on switches.’ They’re not going to … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr on criticism: ‘You can’t be sensitive’
Michael Porter Jr on criticism: ‘You can’t be sensitive’
Asked specifically about accountability, Porter said it’s essential at this stage of the season. “You definitely gotta own it,” he said. “You can’t be sensitive. Me personally, I know I gotta play better. If my teammates tell me that, I’m not going to be sensitive. If I tell that to someone else, like, ‘Yo, you gotta tell me if we need to work on switches.’ They’re not going to … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr on criticism: ‘You can’t be sensitive’
Miami thrives in adversity. How will Denver respond to adversity in Game 3?
“What I know about our group is for years now we've handled adversity very well,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. … [Read more...] about Miami thrives in adversity. How will Denver respond to adversity in Game 3?
Game 2 Of 2023 NBA Finals Averages 11.9M Viewers
Sunday's Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets matched the Game 2 average audience from last year - Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics - with 11,910,000 viewers, according to Nielsen. The broadcast peaked in the 10:15 p.m. ET quarter hour with 15,256,000 viewers. The series is tied 1-1 with Game 3 set for Wednesday in Miami. … [Read more...] about Game 2 Of 2023 NBA Finals Averages 11.9M Viewers
For the first time all playoffs, the Nuggets didn’t look like themselves
Michael Malone didn't hold back when assessing his team's effort in Game 2. The post For the first time all playoffs, the Nuggets didn’t look like themselves appeared first on DNVR. … [Read more...] about For the first time all playoffs, the Nuggets didn’t look like themselves