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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2024
- On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Tim Legler react to the Minnesota Timberwolves forcing a Game 7 after 115-70 blowout win in Game 6.
#firsttake #nba #espn
0:00 What statement did the Wolves make in Game 6?
5:20 Discussing Nikola Jokic just standing in Game 6
7:00 Tim Legler says the Wolves’ win just counts as one game
10:00 Anthony Edwards better be ready for Jokic in Game 7 - Stephen A.
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Holding a team to 70 points in this era is crazy. Can’t say that enough 👏🏾
Top team and reigning champs at that. Unbelievable defense
Rigged
The nuggets gave up early after not hitting shots
@@Ordovician71yea because of their defense
unbelievable defense? they had plenty of open looks they just missed everything. they went like 7-36 from 3
The look on jokic face towards the end actually looked like he cared about basketball😅😂 he might actually take this personally!!
He cares deeply, he just plays along all these "him and his horses" and "9 to 5" comments.
Hes crazy passionate about the game no doubt about it
he does care his game 5 performance shows it
@@rokafn I know, I was joking cause of the memes lol
@@dylankiefer7967 yes!!
Ant is a generational player. I haven't seen a player so calm and composed yet have so much tenacity and energy at his age since Kobe. Hes a Dog
Straight up DOG!!!
Ohh shut up, stop hyping him up, he isn’t a. Generational player, do you even know what that word means?
@@alexandermontufar497 says the one that can't even use grammar properly. Come back to this comment when they win game 7 son.
@@alexandermontufar497 Not a generational player? He’s 22 years old and is on the verge of leading his team to the wcf for the first time in 20 years against the defending champs and current MVP Jokic, in their last game he led them to a 45 point blowout against those same defending champs and Jokic. Nothing OP said was wrong, not too sure what your problem is. Don’t switch up if they beat Denver in game 7.
@@alexandermontufar497you don't seem to
“The best 2 words in all of sports, GAME 7.”
Bill Russell 🙏🏾
That was a beat-down that the Nuggets will remember.....60 missed shots is inexcusable.
that is what did it. I was on edge every time they shot, cause im rooting for Edwards
Nobody will remember if they win game 7 and move on.
@@WaveRider1989that’s facts
@@WaveRider1989 Can’t say nuggets will win but game 7 will be a war knowing nuggets jokic will play out his mind to avenge this an Murray had his off games an most likely will show up it’s gonna be the real finals game 7 I’ll tell you that because who ever wins this game 7 is beating the Celtics Celtics is not to be trusted these guys win 60 games a year an lose the playoffs
yea most of those were wide open - just watched a compilation vid on twitter. Nugs beat themselves
The fact that it was not even crazy defense, the Nuggets could have built an entire city with the amount of bricks they shot yesterday.
Tbf it wasn't a 45 point difference of missed shots
true
@WolframeHDX that's the thing with this wolves team. When force misses and TOs, their offense lights up too. Nuggets hit their shots Twovles have tough time scoring as well. We'll see which teams show up in game 7, it seems both won close games and blew other out of the building.
Somebody definitely going for 40+
Felt like it was rigged. NBA definitely know that they will make a lot more money if there’s a game 7
Might be the only time Kendrick Perkins was ever right
Forget Jokic for a second let’s talk about how Ant told workers in Denver after that game 5 loss that “ we’ll see you mfs for game 7 “ & proceeded to stand on business w/ a 45pt beat down.. if you watched the game Ant didn’t smile or show any joy, he had that look on his face that’s parents have when their kids get home from school after the teacher had to call them for bad behavior
he is going for 6-15 again
Yooo I said that after he monkey dunked that ishh....I was like 😬😬 That boy look serious tonight
@@redconsciousness2090you praying he do lol
Agreed, it’s gonna be Manno vs Manno two heavyweights, gonna be fun.
It's not like Ant dropped 70 points on them. He scored 27. If I'm not mistaken, it is below his playoff average.
I like Ant publicly giving his other teammates praise. “We got Jaden McDaniels” and “we got Mike Conley back.” Dude is a leader. When *the superstar* on the team thinks you’re good, it definitely helps the whole team perform with confidence.
And it’s genuine too.
Reminds me of LeBron having nicknames & handshakes for every teammate including the bench warmers, and trusting the role players to hit big shots instead of forcing a selfish shot when he's double teamed. Great to see his leadership inspire the younger generation.
You love to see it. A young superstar growing and becoming a leader.
@@donp380Z
Keep that same energy when they get back to Denver they're going on a vacation after going back to Denver .
This is another golden era of NBA basketball in its own respect
naw, this is probably the worst era of basketball
@@harrissr.615This is my first time watching the playoffs in years. Couldnt be anymore false.
@harrissr.615 let me guess, u are a Jordan glazer.
This is the worst era in NBA history! Some of you should not be allowed on the internet!
Yep go watch the finals 2010 7 games back an fourth physical beatdown.
Its something about the Joker that i admire. He's highly skilled, clearly has a passion for the game, he's not with all the fame and hoop-la, and most importantly he's "HUMBLE". Very rare. Makes basketball watchable again..!
Is it that or it’s because he’s white
💯🎯
@@bluescripts100fuckn both
NOPE...kyire and ANT! Stop hating! Selective OUTRAGE!
MAKE THE NBA GREAT🎉 AGAIN....YOUR WORDS betray you!
Win or lose
ANT gave Jokic and the Nuggets the work of their lives, and he has got to respect that 22 year old
The good ole flip flop by SAS, went from saying “this is probably my worst prediction of a series ever” to “I had them winning in 7 games” 💀
😂😂😂facts. What a clown
😂😂😂😂😂😂
He mad he jumped off the bandwagon 😂
Stephen A picked wrong every game in this series. He picked nuggets the first two games, Minny the next two (he said sweep), Minny the next one, and Denver this one.
He said he was wrong about his predictions.. Let me guess, your always right 😂 😂
What a series this has been
Pretty much every game has been a blowout
Ya great blowout games lol.
to me, this is the real NBA finals we're watching
nuggets were up 9-2. i went to clap my girls cheeks and when i came back and the timberwolves were up 22-9.
@@will-zj5gq U need to stay away from your screen and stay on your girl throughout game 7!
Man its shaping up to be a epic game 7 one for the ages especially this era we currently are in
Literally anything could happen in this last game. From blowout win by either team, to a last second shot win by either team, and everything in-between.
That move Ant put on Micheal porter jr. Was nasty work😂🔥
I originally thought he touched the ball with both hands on that move then drove... Still kinda wondering, might just be the angle
@@riffsthatkill2180 nah be quiet
Downright DISRESPECTFUL 😳
MPJ was embarrassed so hard
@@riffsthatkill2180 It's a legit move we as basketball fans seem numerous a times
I’m sorry but jokic just naturally funny, even when he’s serious 😂
I’m a wolves fan and I love Jokic just not playing against him. Lol
@@davraam7595he’s a silent assassin
@@davraam7595same with ant for me. Crazy that mf is my age!
@@davraam7595 how many times should be steal this comment from reddit?
He also a bit fat and out off shape , but absolutely basketball genius
One thing I like about Ant is even while they was loosing he never ran from the press like some of this other players do
Jokic is gonna gonna get his. Im a celtics fan but is hard not acknowledge this dudes consistency. Joker will answer the call
Game 7 gonna b 🔥
It better be decided by 2 or 3 points
@@sideshowbob1524it can go either way for either team, making wide open looks is what’ll determine it for sure
Can’t say nuggets will win but game 7 will be a war knowing nuggets jokic will play out his mind to avenge this an Murray had his off games an most likely will show up it’s gonna be the real finals game 7 I’ll tell you that because who ever wins this game 7 is beating the Celtics Celtics is not to be trusted these guys win 60 games a year an lose the playoffs
@@casualfoodenjoyer7951exactly, that’s been the case all series long because as good as the defence has been both teams contributed heavily to their losses by missing wide open attempts.
@@Ontiming2023 yesserii. I got nugs and celtics in the finals and nugs win in 5 or less
Praying for TNT to carry this game 🙏
It's gonna be on ABC
IF the Knicks can close tonight @@lakersin556 🟠🔵🗽
@@lakersin556 yay 720p
Nuggets in 7 💵 💵 awesome series
It’s going to be on ABC. TNT won’t be carrying any more games until the Conference Finals start next week.
Best Series in a very long time. I like how Hoopers like to enjoy the moment. Enjoy the win bro.
This series is bizarre. Absolute chaos
Facts
No it's Ant!
Anthony Edwards wasn’t acting in the role of Kermit Wilts in hustle. Kermit Wilts was acting like Anthony Edwards 🔥🔥
Edwards has an old school MJ/Bird cockyness and swagger. I love it!
@@theesotaricitalian6338he’s cocky because he’s Black?
This was dumb
@@theesotaricitalian6338reminds me of Kobe or MJ ,like you said, a lot. This guy is one of my favorites in the league. He’s going to be the face of the league
@@theesotaricitalian6338watchin him play reminds me of d wade.
Witnessing this from downtown Minneapolis is insane , everyday downtown is packed asf
That's why I love small market teams. The city gets behind the team like it's the only thing that matters, like we saw in Milwaukee.
When the Lakers are doing well, people are excited, but it's not quite the same buzz.
@@nahor88same with the raptors when they won in 2019. They had all of Canada packed for weeks!
@@nahor88agree I am a lifetime Bucks fan, And I'm 100% sure that the road team is intimidated to arrive to 20,000 people outside for the Game Day pep rally.
@@DaemonTargaryen13I’ve honestly never even considered that until you said it..
Legit a whole entire country rooting for you.
Shout out to y'all.
“I love that energy, I needa that energy this morning” Wym you mean by that👀😂😂😂
In game before this he got 40. Now he is mad. He is going to 50 points and end this. My man was watching them, scanning like a terminator, analyze weak points and movements. Game 7 will be demonstration of power and force like never before. Cant wait. Lets go Joker!
His team better make some shots. 😂
They lost
That Jokic stare is about to turn into a meme, I feel it my bones 😑😂
No one cares about that Russian
@@musestarlight1 nobody cares about you or your inbred poor family tree :)
@@musestarlight1 idiot
@@musestarlight1
Jokic is serbian the most serbs dont like russian
He is Serbian, Dummy.
“I can see this going either way.” Incredible analysis.
To be direct . They need to take a fine or two just to lay jokic on the floor afew times
@@Tbaby216dont think jokic is that soft for that to work
@@zackfoster8857 that's why I said take a fine . You'll need a flagrant or something take Murray or Gordon out the game literally
Haha, honestly... a ridiculous take
Great analysis
Man, guarantee Jokic was thinking about his horses with that look. I mean, he’s still gonna show out in Game 7, of course 😂
i know i’m not the only one that was pissed off hearing the delayed audio echo whenever stephen a talked
You are not
I though I was trippin
I was looking for this comment lol
Someone has their speakers on when they should have an earpiece or headphones.
Tim Ledger had his speakers on the whole time. He should’ve muted himself whenever he wasn’t talking.
That bro is 100 💯 I like his spirit ! Warrior ! Good laugh when he said ilnsee y'all n game 7 ! Something I ain't never saw in Bron!
Man listens there's nothing wrong with having confidence this young man is full of it. So what warning are y'all trying to send this man has been balling like this all season
I hope game 7 is like raps and sixers from 2019
Same bro it would be legendary
As a Sixers fan, I wouldn’t wish the ending on anybody lol
It won’t be dumb@ss
Not 19’ but 01’ Vince vs iverson
@@HFLCobrawhy you so rude
Game 7 is gonna be one for the books
Adam silver already decided who he wanted to win in game 3.
🔥🔥
@@Tbaby216oh please stop and just enjoy the game
@@harrisonelochukwu5890 I watch most games every post season dude
Stephen A be spitting facts about Jokic for the first time.
Best series we've seen in a long time
I've never seen an NBA series with wilder swings that the Nuggets/Wolves.
Can I just say Monica is such a breath of fresh air. Smiling, glowing, genuinely happy, great analysis. Take some notes Molly. 📝
She does great commentary at games as well.
She's nice to look at but all chalk and Captain Obvious with her takes Fence-sitter
nah she a hater she sucks
this game was crazy, was like watching a car crash. the 20 point run the timberwolves went on in the 1st half was masterful. this was the first nba playoff game ive ever watched live it was an honor
Can't wait for the next game.
I think anthony edwards and jokic have a lot in common in regards to competitiveness and their appreciation of team mates
He was not just looking, Stephen A. He was reading and studying the Timberwolves’ game.
been a nuggets fan since melo got drafted and this is by far the most stressful series i ever watched from them. what makes this series special is the physicality/defense that i miss back in 90’s 20’s. Both of the best players are playing out of their minds it all depends on the role players who win games.
Good segment here
From the same guy who said "The Nuggets are gonna get swept"
Yeah, so now I'm worried ...
It's been an unpredictable series, even for you.
One moment you think the Wolves will win the series, and then Denver marches back and you bet they're going to win, then Minnesota punche them in the nose and take it to a game 7.
Nobody has been able to predict this series, and that's why it is so good.
Trust me the nuggets can't beat them
Nuggets are winning game 7 , that’s 100% guaranteed
@@KevinJones-gy5tothey’ve done it 3 times, saying they can’t is insulting, just because you think they won’t is different
I love Monica… she says so much with her facial expression!!😂😂😂
yeah she's a good complement to SAS, she's really good off the ball
Really hope Edwards put that work in like he usually do, win game 7, and shows that he can win in serious situations when it really counts.
Thanks Stephen A for this great insight, what a hot take
When Stephen A. Smith is serious at the start of the segment, you know the series has been that good.
I love hearing and echo the whole time keep up the great work
ESPN you got leaks from audio feeds outside the convo. Either that or it's reflection off the counters in there. OR it's the quality provided by youtube and makes this null.
Legends will be made Sunday
Jokic is Triple H busting out the sledgehammer
It's all about the game.
Jokic just lost by 45 lmfao
And he the cebral assassin
He wishes
@@_ThunderFire here we go again with this so he not making the defense thinking about getting the buckets
Jokic thinking about his horses back at home
😂😂😂😂
He said the same thing about Steph curry after he blew a 3-1 lead to LeBron 😂... Wolves in 7 !!!
After the Nuggets lost like that, I have a lot of faith that they are going to take game seven very personal and going to have a huge bounce back
Big Perk "Anthony Edwards was on Murray's heels like a pair of fresh church socks" 😂
This Game 7 is a defining moment for the future course of the NBA. if Nuggets win they will probably go on to win another championship and Jokic will enter the conversation of being the greatest center of all time. If the Wolves win, they will reach the NBA Finals and if a 22 year old Anthony Edwards can lead his team to an NBA championship he will undoubtedly be the face of the league once LeBron retires. Also the MJ comparisons will continue to grow exponentially.
That ain't happening because Boston will easily beat both
Very well said
@@masstarvationNot a chance man, I don’t see Boston winning it all
Exactly. Game 7 will be historic
@@masstarvationcrazy take. Boston can’t compete with the western conference
I got that same blazer pattern & color Stephen A had on.. bought it in 2021 surprised to see him in it.
Was there an echo?
Let’s go, we want jokic’s best. If we can’t handle it we don’t deserve to win. But we want it
Stephen A with the reverse psychology
Lmao!!! Right
Clearly!
Good to see someone else peep it out
I was searching and searching in these comments because just recently Gobert couldn’t stop Jokic and Steven A was like can you do something to slightly annoy and pest Jokic so he won’t completely run over you and the majority of comments was Steven A is not giving Jokic his due respect and credit for being dominant……. seems like he’s giving Jokic that respect today……seems like it 🤷🏿
I wanna see a game where both teams are truly dialed in at there best, we've only seen 1 game like that all series in game 1
Most of exciting series by far
That Hezi by Antman was so tuff🐜🔥
Pure travel
Nope.
Ant lose game 7 🤣😂
DO NOT COUNT OUT THE NUGGETS
Ya, I'm gonna pick some up on Sunday at McDonald's.
@@StopdeletingmycommentsTH-cam😂😂
They are the Champs, get off their nuts!!
DO NOT COUNT OUT THE TIMBERWOLVES
Who is counting out the Timberwolves
Dude… I don’t see how anyone can dislike Ant 😂.
All the money ESPN has and y’all can’t fix the delay between reply’s or fix an echo, great production
Ant has that killer look now. He wants this to be his time, even if everybody thinks not yet.
Lot of so-called hetero dudes fangirling over this guy lmao
@@figgy4Lot of hetero dudes hating on another guy as well, obviously
Its still jokic time
@@GOATVVVit’s Ant man’s time now! Joker passing over the baton. 😮
@@2019_NBA_CHAMPSI want the wolves to win bad but jokic not done
Not me listening to the delayed background audio 💀😭
Looking for this comment 💀💀 I think it was Legs lmao
Man it was so annoying
What's with the ecko?
I saw that look in the eyes of the Nuggets beach. I recommend Mr. Edwards stay humble.
Hahaha humble ba Yan Edward nyo mayabang nga eh 😂😂
@@karenboliboli9138 ?
Jokic is coming. He’s going to peak in the next game. Game 7 is the climax of the series, and Jokic is gonna let it all hang out. Blood, sweat, and other bodily fluids will be left on the floor. McNutt agrees.
I heard that the Wolves players have already ordered Chicken nuggets for the locker room.
Pause lol😂
Yea joker goin crazy next game 🎯 Denver in Seven 💯💪
@@BirdLives7😂
This comment gae
This series saved the playoffs. Incredible ball on both offence and defence. Crazy shiiii
You tripping Mavs bs OKC has been way better … this one has been kinda weird no close games besides maybe the first one
@@ryanlebard3787 no it has nt what you talking about
Yeah games of mostly blowouts saved the playoffs
@@ryanlebard3787yea I like neither team but they’ve been some good games
@@ta4life27what’d you mean? What am I talking about … half the games have been blowouts … still really entertaining tho ! I think Mavs vs OKC has been better they’ve had a few close ones
Legs is really good they gotta keep him on he has the best takes and is never biased
game of the year. looking forward to it.
One best series in a long time man love it back and forth !
"We got Mike Conley back." I love it. That's my Grit n' Grind Grizzlies King! So happy to see him as the old head on this young and talented team.
He's such a great guard. Loved that team with gasol zbo and Tony Allen those boys were intense and slow
Amazing series. Anthony Edwards is amazing
What knicks bulls game is Stephen A. Smith referring to?
Jokic will be ready. Statistically, winning four games in a row is flat out tough. I am not surprised Denver dropped one. In Game 7's the home team historically prevails. Expect a close game. Denver will take it. Jamal Murray will go off. Jokic will be the difference.
Its imperative that Aaron gordon and mpj play well also. Murray and Jok isnt enuff.
Won’t be close . Denver wins it easily
SHUT UP
@@TrayMarrisJrwhat makes you think they will win “easily”?
@davidkeith6907 they just will. jokic is the best in the world.
Drago vs Creed round 7
🤣
Basically 😂
Jokic (stare): You will lose
They couldn't mute the mic a little earlier with that background noise in the beginning of the video.
denver fan but either way this goes it’s been fun af
I love that ant give credit to everybody 👏🏽👏🏽
He gives credit to the other guys too. Nothing fake about him
The Timberwolves went nuclear last night. I’m picking them to win it all. Warriors fan here, but these guys are the real deal. I also really like Anthony’s drive & confidence. He’s hungry & tenacious. He has an old school vibe about him.
Lol😅 You won’t recognize them in game 7 . Denver wins it easily
The shot their best shot last night. Denver is gonna cook Sunday.
@@TrayMarrisJr They got smoked by 45 points, not 25,not 35 but 45 points.
Maybe this series can go either way but "easily" no.
@@purplepunch4204 They gave this game up very early . Game 7 will be a completely different story.
@@purplepunch4204
Knicks lost Game 4 by 30+ , won Game 5 by 30.
Denver will win game 7 and it won’t be close .
I was a Pistons and Knicks fan in the 80s and 90s so I definitely remember how Jordan used to light up my team's! But that only led to me respecting him so much 😅
Jokic stared like Ivan drago when he killed apollo creed
Man, lock Jamal Murray in a broom closet for game 7.
They all played like absolute goofballs, but he’s played like Mario with no mushroom for 3 out of 6 games now and it just drags the team down into the mud every time.
Porter Jr., has been invisible the last 3 games and none of the Nuggets could hit a shot.
Gm 7 gonna be fun😤😤
Yeah for us. We not even gonna make you have to travel when we bounce you. Keep the same energy.
@@discowolf25jok masterclass incoming sorry bud
@@prodigygetgud7921 we all know it could go either way. I love the wolves. Name a team or a state/fanbase that deserves a championship run more than us.
🔥🔥🔥
@@prodigygetgud7921lmao
We can say nba is back👌🏽
A&E real talk
Cannot wait for GAME 7!
Nuggets are yet again back on the wall with visibly very angry Jokic and we know what is happening next in this situation. I don't dismiss Timberwolves, they are phenomenal team, but I expect completely different Nuggets at home court to end this epic battle in their favour.
Can someone teach them how to turn their speakers down to avoid echo in these conversations? We do video conferencing all the time, this isn't new.
It’s a look 👀 like there back 😩💪🏾🔥
There was something just weird about Denvers play. No ones talking about it. It just felt like no one came out to play. Its like they were told to lose this one. They call it a beat down but go watch it , go watch the body language the faces , the bench. Something was off.
I noticed that it’s like they were told to lose it they still have to make money just imagine how much money and ppl will be watching game 7 rather then hearing about a team losing in game 6 and lettin the team win 4 back to back