Is there any way to stop Jokic & Murray? | NBA Finals Game 3 analysis

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  • How did Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray become the first teammates to scored 30 points and each have a triple double in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against Miami? This film room study details Denver's unstoppable two-man game, all the defensive coverages Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo and the Heart tried to slow them down, along with the Nuggets defensive improvements and adjustments from earlier in the series.
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  • @igorpetkovic9987
    @igorpetkovic9987 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1899

    Brauns defense is elite. Remember how he was glued to KD and then contesting without fouling, strong, quick and explosive. Hit the jackpot getting him.

    • @jlui21
      @jlui21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +216

      so he's basically...LE-Braun?

    • @TheAlex4019
      @TheAlex4019 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +209

      NCAA champion last year and 3 times high-school champion, he knows the path better than some veterans 😂

    • @CeIles
      @CeIles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      I’m glad he playing well in the finals, he got quickly played off the floor during the Lakers series where he just too small

    • @veprooto
      @veprooto 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

      A lineup of Murray, Braun, MPJ, Gordon, Jokic could do some serious damage in the next 5 years. Jokic is only 28 years old.

    • @taXicity
      @taXicity 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Calvin Booth earned his paper man.

  • @ilikeflour
    @ilikeflour 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1168

    “is there any way to stop jokic and murray?” the short answer: no

    • @historylife4436
      @historylife4436 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

      The long answer: nnnnnnnnnooooooooo😂

    • @JB-ve7yh
      @JB-ve7yh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

      Embiid wishes he was as good as Jokic

    • @cthulhudreams7578
      @cthulhudreams7578 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Make a voodoo doll?

    • @griffongaming4474
      @griffongaming4474 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Jokic, absolutely not
      Murray could potentially be contained though
      Honestly we don't really need to stop either of them though as long as we hit our threes that we're getting that our wideeee open since everyone aside from those two on Denver is basically a non-factor on offense so far

    • @italomorais9424
      @italomorais9424 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Zaza could stop them.

  • @TheHockeyjock10
    @TheHockeyjock10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +563

    Nuggets could genuinely be looking at a dynasty right now. Murray has fully realized his potential and Joker is just out here hooping on a different level then us mere mortals. Jokic genuinely has basketball clairvoyance, able to pass guys open or create opportunities for himself off his teammates misses. Ridiculous.

    • @debas3d
      @debas3d 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

      And Nugs have plenty of young talent to grow with.

    • @musclecarenjoyer
      @musclecarenjoyer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      @@debas3d bruan is a all defensive first team type defender at least in this series he looks like it

    • @jasonhomes937
      @jasonhomes937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Guys these are people not gods, they can win and lose.

    • @Myhaay
      @Myhaay 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      @@jasonhomes937 jordan and the bulls could win and lose, kobe and shaq could win and lose, steph and the warriors could win and lose. they didn't that's why it's called a dynasty, what even is the point of your comment?

    • @jasonhomes937
      @jasonhomes937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Myhaay I said that because you Denver fans are putting your star on a pedalstool and acting like he's a god that can't be stopped. In fact the OP literally said that Jokic is "hooping on a different level than us mere mortals" that implies that he or she thinks that Jokic is an unstoppable god. Furthermore, all of you keep saying that the nuggets offense is unstoppable when that is not true, they can be stopped maybe not by the heat, but they are human after all, Michael Malone isn't a next level genius that can't be figured out, not to discredit him great coach.

  • @tastyneck
    @tastyneck 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +906

    I'm a total defense geek so I love your breakdowns that show the strats employed by teams.

    • @brayyyyyyy
      @brayyyyyyy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      defense rules

    • @steviechampagne
      @steviechampagne 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      yeah this is teaching me so much about basketball.
      now when i’m watching the game i’m looking for specific picks and noticing shifts vs switches on defense.
      makes the game much more enjoyable and it makes you realize just how insane Jokic really is. the Joker is a basketball god

    • @iLLustrious85
      @iLLustrious85 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      As a casual it leave me in awe at how COMPLEX the games are

    • @kurosan0079
      @kurosan0079 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Defense is the true test of team chemistry.

    • @t4d0W
      @t4d0W 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@iLLustrious85 Because it is. Its a different kind of complexity than NFL games because there is a fluidity to it. Subtle adaptations can happen faster (given the right coach/personnel) throughout a given half. And even then the athletes have to play those strategies out just as well.

  • @GolDDarius
    @GolDDarius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +258

    To play defense at this level while also putting up the numbers that Jokic and Murray are doing is incredible.

    • @kurosan0079
      @kurosan0079 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      Doing all of that while playing 44 minutes. These dudes aren't just good. Their conditioning is incredible as well.

    • @t4d0W
      @t4d0W 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@kurosan0079In the playoffs your best players are expected to be playing over 40 minutes. The team is playing for the season and for the championship. These aren't regular season games where you can get blown out by the 3rd/4th and you think about the next night and new opponent.

    • @roehmvanwinkle7571
      @roehmvanwinkle7571 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@t4d0W is it crazy to say the nugs have the best conditioning due to practicing at altitude?

    • @TonyHernandez-wv5vi
      @TonyHernandez-wv5vi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roehmvanwinkle7571no that simple science but people don’t admit that advantage

    • @platinumc3ll
      @platinumc3ll 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roehmvanwinkle7571 must be why the nuggets are always a dominant team.

  • @malycw7903
    @malycw7903 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +183

    This has to be the best game analysis channel on TH-cam. The switching back and forth between game 2 and 3 really illustrates what Nuggets are doing differently to counter Miami.

    • @jesstiss222
      @jesstiss222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Totally agree! As a Nuggets fan, I get so frustrated for the opposing teams’ coaches when I see their fans criticizing them. For example, I see people mad at Spo for going away from “what was working the last game,” not acknowledging that Denver already corrected for that “fix” and made it a weakness that he couldn’t afford to get further exploited. There’s a reason why Strus, Gabe, and Robinson etc. had great numbers and minutes for a game or two before their offense got neutralized and they became defensive liabilities.

  • @krisskrosssss
    @krisskrosssss 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    Literally the modern day Shaq and Kobe. I cannot wait until it's all said and done and people start using Jokic and Murray highlights as the meme of two people just straight up dominating.

  • @winstonmiu
    @winstonmiu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +157

    I’m a Miami fan but this Nuggets team has incredible teamwork on top of talent on both sides. What a nice game to watch.

    • @jesstiss222
      @jesstiss222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your team is pretty amazing as well and giving my boys a run for their money for sure! 🫡

  • @amanmehta3026
    @amanmehta3026 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    The chemistry these two have can only happen when you have played for a considerable amount of time together. Denver are reaping the rewards for their patience

  • @bencarlson4300
    @bencarlson4300 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +867

    Heat defended VERY well, but I don’t think any defense could stop this

    • @rkymtnchi503
      @rkymtnchi503 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +181

      the only ones who can beat Denver is Denver themselves, like they did in Game 2 by playing lazy. Miami may win one more game but this series is a wrap.

    • @blackclover4375
      @blackclover4375 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@RkyMtnChi they nearly did this game too. I thought they were gonna crumble when heat cut it down to 9 with 1 minute and something left.

    • @duyanhng8430
      @duyanhng8430 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      ​@@blackclover4375 9 is still a safe distance bro

    • @jaydenvu4178
      @jaydenvu4178 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      @@rkymtnchi503 FACTS ppl keep saying Heat played well but it's all miscommunication for Nuggets. They didn't miscommunicate on defense in game 3 and look what happened? Heat couldn't make their shots cuz they're all contested due to defense. And then you have to deal with the offense. When players move around and penetrate the paint, Nuggets offense is unbeatable.

    • @texalinsug7525
      @texalinsug7525 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Heat has great team defense but they lack lockdown defenders

  • @ArtanisKizrath
    @ArtanisKizrath 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Wow! It's very apparent Braun had an impact on offense but I didn't notice how good he was on defense. His defense @05:28 was so impressive. Chasing cutters, switching, then providing help all in one defensive possession.

  • @benjaminberman6200
    @benjaminberman6200 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    The whole video is amazing, of course but the catch of Jokic using his foot to block a pocket pass when showing on the p and r is next level.

  • @arthropod-doctor
    @arthropod-doctor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    And this is Murray after he missed two straight seasons bc of an ACL tear... Imagine how horrifying these two would be if they had the two extra years to hone their combination plays.

    • @estebansanchez8240
      @estebansanchez8240 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Jamal will only get better next season

    • @arthropod-doctor
      @arthropod-doctor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@estebansanchez8240 These playoffs have to be a confidence booster for him.

  • @RecapRico
    @RecapRico 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +543

    I just want everyone to understand that this is delayed progress. Half of this duo has been sidelined for practically 2 years. Seeing where these 2 have caught track; this duo could’ve possibly been 2 time champions already working on a 3 peat. 3 Time MVP Robbery and Murray definitely has the Potential to win a Scoring Title.
    Denver’s Amazing; please ignore the boring label.

    • @erickaguirre7343
      @erickaguirre7343 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      Facts. Didn’t think about that

    • @xavierb9061
      @xavierb9061 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nope. First year with gordon kcp porter protecting them

    • @alextrivunovic644
      @alextrivunovic644 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

      @@xavierb9061 Check their numbers after the Gordon trade in 2021. They were an elite unit right away. That's why the Nuggets were willing to wait for Murray and MPJ to return.

    • @xavierb9061
      @xavierb9061 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@alextrivunovic644 no kcp..gordon and kcp means no weak offensive or defensive player protecting big 3

    • @zoulzopan
      @zoulzopan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      I disagree I think Murray has been inconsistent the past years before his injury, he has only solved his inconsistencies after he came back from injury. If he can keep this up sure I can see it but I think we're getting ahead on ourselves. Jokic on the other hand is a bonafide star will probably win 2 more MVPs honestly unless someone else gets the pity award.

  • @Thekil3rdj
    @Thekil3rdj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    These two are great, but can we appreciate how big Christian bruan has been these last 2 games. Especially in game 3.

    • @vinipcplayer
      @vinipcplayer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      good timing...because porter jr was useless in the last games...no defense and no scoring

    • @TheMissinLink
      @TheMissinLink 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@vinipcplayeri thought his D and energy were good last game. He was genuinely bad game 2 though.

    • @jayscott9289
      @jayscott9289 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      MPJ needs to stop shooting side-step threes as if he is a dominant shooter, instead use his size to post or get to the rim. The guy is five plus inches taller than the next. Denver is just bigger than Miami.

    • @MrYounis26
      @MrYounis26 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jayscott9289 he trynna become the next tatum, i feel him.

  • @g_superson1c255
    @g_superson1c255 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    3:00 to me, this was the biggest shot of the game. I know it was early, but Miami was on a roll and the crowd was ROARING. Denver could’ve easily lost composure and had to spend most of the rest of the game clawing back from a big deficit. instead, Murray hit a cold-blooded three that put Heat fans right back in their seats.

    • @vice9091
      @vice9091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That was definitely a huge shot and seemed to completely shut down the roll Miami was on

    • @hazdude222
      @hazdude222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It was exactly what they needed

    • @retrictumrectus1010
      @retrictumrectus1010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was that also the time where two consecutive fouls against Miami are called?

    • @shamsielshahar120
      @shamsielshahar120 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If this was the Celtics, the lead would ballooned to 15 at the end of 2nd qtr. That's how mentally weak they are in these situations.

    • @g_superson1c255
      @g_superson1c255 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shamsielshahar120 I can’t tell if you’re a Celtics hater or a hurting fan but you’re right about that fr 😂

  • @dann4165
    @dann4165 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    Forget those two, I’d start worrying about Christian Braun

    • @observedot7490
      @observedot7490 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rookie syndrome

    • @grief6052
      @grief6052 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Hes just another big dude that basically has mismatches across miami's roster, but the caviat is he plays at guard position so those mismatches are even more apparent, no one on miami's backcourt is big enough to outmuscle him

    • @jaylucas8352
      @jaylucas8352 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Braun is a X factor especially if the team has small guards. Boy is a beast Athleticsally

    • @VinceLyle2161
      @VinceLyle2161 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      It was a pleasant surprise, but Denver has been benefiting from pleasant surprises all year. Murray and Jokic are going to get their points. Opposing teams accept it. What dooms them is even trying to slow them down means Braun, Brown, KCP, and even Jeff Green get good looks. KCP's higher scoring games have made the difference in the playoffs. This helps because while Aaron Gordon is playing monster defense, his scoring is down.

    • @wecanjump7512
      @wecanjump7512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jokic just put up 30, 20, and 10. Chill.

  • @VinceLyle2161
    @VinceLyle2161 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    I always learn something from these videos. It helps my understanding of the game, and I've been watching for 40 years. Slowing it down to show the defensive movement really makes it clear how Denver is adapting to what Miami did in Game 2. Kudos.

    • @carlosnobles1194
      @carlosnobles1194 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Same here. These videos provide great insight. During the game, I try to watch the off ball action to pick up on these points.

  • @monkeymoo87
    @monkeymoo87 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    What Mike Malone has done g3 is the perfect definition of “adjustments” that everyone says makes a good coach. Usually the adjustments are little tweaks but they can have huge consequences on the game

  • @mateogala2183
    @mateogala2183 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +161

    I can attest this is a certified Ben Taylor classic (I haven’t watched the video yet)

    • @ditlevkrnandersen9925
      @ditlevkrnandersen9925 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      watched it... it was

    • @yeetzus8282
      @yeetzus8282 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      how is the spoonkid bit leaking into basketball videos

    • @mateogala2183
      @mateogala2183 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@yeetzus8282 Brinda 🤤

    • @lucalemay9997
      @lucalemay9997 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ben so hot 😍

    • @VinceLyle2161
      @VinceLyle2161 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ditlevkrnandersen9925 Truth.

  • @wanderlustwarrior
    @wanderlustwarrior 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Jokic and Murray had the same amount of points, rebounds, assists, and blocks as the *entire* Heat team except for Jimmy Butler.

  • @fishmarket3043
    @fishmarket3043 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I look forward to these breakdowns basically as much as the actual game, Bens a champ!

    • @dunnowy123
      @dunnowy123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dude seriously haha

  • @reintaler6355
    @reintaler6355 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Miami has outscored Denver by 5 threes or more in each game so far, yet only barely won 1 and got blanked in the other 2. Goes to show you the complete game the Nuggets play.

  • @netsch20
    @netsch20 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    It's pretty crazy that in order to just barely beat these two and the Nuggets, the Heat had to hit 50% from 3. And it doesn't seem like they have any other way to beat Denver, so can they really hope to have that sort of shooting for 3 more wins?

    • @richatlarge462
      @richatlarge462 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably not in 3 of the possible 4 remaining games.

  • @behindthearcyt
    @behindthearcyt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    tbh you really can’t stop their 2 man game because you key on one of them then the other can kill you if you switch on the screen then you lead to one of them possibly having a mismatch they are able to take advantage of

    • @xavierb9061
      @xavierb9061 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Real reason is nuggets have no weak player to leave open

    • @WaveRider1989
      @WaveRider1989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is not an accident and it drosnt happen with every two stars. We know from Durant Westbrook, it didn't work to its potential because the ego was too much and they didn't have great coaching to help role players along with it.

    • @pilipcruz2762
      @pilipcruz2762 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Even if you “could” stop the two, they still have good role players cutting and shooting.

  • @victordoesyoutube
    @victordoesyoutube 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Was literally just thinking when you would release your Game 3 breakdown vid, and you posted 5 mins ago. LEGEND

  • @ericlopez6866
    @ericlopez6866 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Watching a beautiful two man pick and roll game is a throwback to before the game got obsessed with 3's. These two guys are getting to know each other the way Duncan and Parker and Stockton and Malone knew each other.

  • @realdeal4702
    @realdeal4702 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I really love the way you break down every play and compare it to the previous play. It is like I am watching chess.

  • @kurosan0079
    @kurosan0079 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    And this is before you realize that Jokic and Murray are playing 44 minutes each. To be able to do all that is incredible. To do it for long stretches is even more amazing. As long as they stay healthy, Jokic-Murray can be the most lethal duo in the NBA for a long time.

  • @Schoritzobandit
    @Schoritzobandit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That clip at 7:31 where Jokic swipes the space where the pocket pass would go is the kind of detail I love this channel for

  • @lilclorox8558
    @lilclorox8558 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Its refreshing to see an NBA game where they play as a team

  • @venardcaporal4875
    @venardcaporal4875 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a Marvelous Player is the Joker 🃏 is. Passing skill like Magic, Consistent Shooter like Nowitzki and rebounding ability like Moses. The Ultimate player.

  • @shadenym5094
    @shadenym5094 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No way to stop Jokic and Murray, just like there's no way to stop Ben from dropping bangers! Best NBA channel by far and just some of the best content out there

  • @frozenglade6266
    @frozenglade6266 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I dunno, ask the Lakers, they figured it out in Game 1.

  • @DonNorway
    @DonNorway 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, TB! I love the speed on these releases, must be a lot of work on you! And your basketball insight... it's so damn impressive!

  • @jamirimaj6880
    @jamirimaj6880 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    And it's not like they're doing this in the first round or whatever, they're doing it in the FINALS. They remind me of the Bulls: hardened and molded by the playoffs disappointments, so that when they finally reach the Finals, they were more than ready.

  • @Colorado218
    @Colorado218 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Simply the best duo in the nba right now. I think Murray is showing these playoffs that he is a legitimate top 25 player in the league. Obviously cant just base on the playoffs, but how many top 25 nba players have done what Murray is doing in the playoffs? We questioned if Murrays run in the bubble was a fluke, and he is proving it wasn't. Even though Murray isnt a all star (yet) and can be inconsistent during the regular season, something has to be said for him rising to the biggest occcasions in the playoffs multiple times now. So i really think he should be considered a top 25 player in the nba.

  • @acyrus6393
    @acyrus6393 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love these finals breakdowns really gives me an in depth look at what was happening. Thank you

  • @jesstiss222
    @jesstiss222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a Nuggets fan, I almost didn’t watch this one bc of the common title theme but what an awesome surprise that you highlighted their defense as the virtually unstoppable threat! Thank you!
    This team is way more than a brilliant two-man offense with elite passing and scoring. Kudos on the awesome vids! ❤

  • @MrJoeyLoan
    @MrJoeyLoan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man your videos are so good dude. Massive props to you 👍👍

  • @SuperNikoj
    @SuperNikoj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Found this channel a few months ago. Really interesting how you break down the plays and show the schemes. Keep it up! Nuggets in 5!

  • @Dan-mb8dd
    @Dan-mb8dd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've watched this video more than 3 times, thanks for the wonderful analysis thinking basketball ♥️🔥

  • @adb9125
    @adb9125 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the eye for detail breaking down the Denver defence. Their proactivity anticipating and consistently fighting to get over or through screens is really impressive

  • @mistwiir4011
    @mistwiir4011 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best analysis YTC by far - I love this!

  • @Luluthecat-22
    @Luluthecat-22 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Imagine only 3 point that Denver score that they don’t assist on. That is just a amazing! What a duos!

  • @OJ9779
    @OJ9779 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great breakdowns as always :)

  • @GanjawarsLostPro
    @GanjawarsLostPro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    what I see in the video is that Denver's switches are without any weak links: any player has decent skills and size to cover any Miami player

  • @nimaghomeshi5877
    @nimaghomeshi5877 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So clearly explained. Thank you so much!

  • @randomperson2540
    @randomperson2540 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +126

    If they keep this for 2 more years, this is the greatest offensive duo we have ever seen by far this is amazing

    • @wecanjump7512
      @wecanjump7512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      No, it isn't. Jokic is as good as anyone who's ever played. But Murray isn't the best sidekick of all time. Pippen, Kobe, Stockton or (not sure who's better) Malone, Dr. J when he was with Moses, the list goes on and on. Shoot, prime Klay (defensive versatility mixed with all time shooting) was better by far than Jamal, at least that's my opinion. Recency bias is a real phenomenon, young padawan.

    • @TJzWayyy
      @TJzWayyy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@wecanjump7512 I agree. Murray is good but Jokic could do better with a better player.

    • @VincentVincent_89
      @VincentVincent_89 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Of all time? Maybe because you’re a kid but Kobe and Shaq are better offensively and ofc defensively. Teams were having a stroke trying to stop Shaq and him easily averaging 35+ like it was nothing then there was Kobe who was dropped 30+ like the defense didn’t exist. One thing I dislike about the nba fanbase is how much of a slave to the moment some of them are.

    • @BestMotivationalVideos123
      @BestMotivationalVideos123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@VincentVincent_89 of all time is possible. Depends on how they play next year. These playoffs they have been one of a kind. You can't deny the first ever 30pt triple double by 2 players in one game ever. They need to do this kind of stuff for several more years, and Murray needs to up his scoring in the regular season.

    • @aliz5320
      @aliz5320 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Obviously their are better players then Murray all time and right now but his skillset compliments Jokics perfectly its hard to think of someone that could be a better sidekick for him currently

  • @shakespeare3710
    @shakespeare3710 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Even recovering from that injury, Jamal Murray plays an incredible game at an elite level.
    Combining with Jokic's immense court vision and power, these two are literally unstoppable.

  • @TheLeftie600
    @TheLeftie600 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Seeing Gordon dunking it, while the Heat were all left standing around the key, really summed it up for me.

  • @randyjones9613
    @randyjones9613 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Feel like the Heat do better with the offense run through Bam instead of Jimmy. And the long twos and stalled possessions kill the Heat. And unfortunately for them, the JMurray and Jokic P&R is unstoppable.

  • @hollins625
    @hollins625 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks! These Nuggets have the potential to be a special team. Nice to see so many good defensive possessions from Joker because I know people that called him one of the worst defenders in the league not too long ago...

  • @cheesehead7278
    @cheesehead7278 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Audibly laughed at yalls talk about Oedipus on the podcast. Keep it up!!!!

  • @1.masterpiece
    @1.masterpiece 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top class analysis!!!

  • @southsidepr6573
    @southsidepr6573 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the great analysis

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider3681 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just love your analysis! For me as an absolute layman everything just happens way too fast. So pointing out what the players are doing off the ball is extremely helpful. And here in Europe it's usually the 10-minute-summary the next morning we watch where it's mostly the successful offense that's shown, sometimes good defense and rarely misses where you could see why. Thanks!

  • @fccl1
    @fccl1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Also note that Gordon has played really well, there were some really great passes that put a lot of pressure on Miami. Gordon a great piece to supplement these two guys with his defense, rebound, bullyball and great passing.

  • @rhymingreason
    @rhymingreason 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!

  • @dennisgodman9732
    @dennisgodman9732 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I don’t think so. Teams need a lot of help in the sense of the others on Denver not playing well to stand a chance beating these two on nights they’re both on.
    Aaron Gordon pickup was huge for them in this era where teams are opting to play players that are more perimeter oriented instead of bigs. Miami right now really lacks the personnel needed to consistently negate that and that’s likely the case for most of the league in a 7 game series. Having to deal with those easy buckets on top of Murray cooking whoever is in front of him is ggs

    • @jaylucas8352
      @jaylucas8352 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      That’s too many weapons 1-4 you got the dynamic duo , and super athletic Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun just outmuscling Miami. Sheesh. 🫡

    • @WaveRider1989
      @WaveRider1989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Duh. Teams need good role players too, can't just be top two and thats it.

  • @2kTeacher
    @2kTeacher 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another elite video Ben

  • @nayumo3021
    @nayumo3021 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I feel like Murray is slowly learning how to be more like Jokic in terms of field vision and passing. Overall, a truly scary duo

  • @eredarr5639
    @eredarr5639 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great game Braun had. His explosiveness on the offense and toughness on the defense helped Denver big time. Amazing young player, reminds me of Carushow somehow.

  • @nolang1
    @nolang1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Think of how phenomenal Jokic is that the play that occurred at 2:06 (a one-legged runner/floater from ~12 feet with Bam Adebayo closing in) is described as "another easy shot"

    • @grief6052
      @grief6052 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He shoots those at a ridiculous +50% efficiency, unheard of since dirk

    • @jaylucas8352
      @jaylucas8352 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      +60%

  • @thunderstar254
    @thunderstar254 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love how you ended the video 😉 When I heard Jimmy's ending, I actually laughed out loud 😂

  • @gregoryapodaca2302
    @gregoryapodaca2302 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nuggets playing truly beautiful all team basketball. Every game any player has a chance to shine. It’s absolutely unstoppable when everyone plays their part

  • @josephmatthews7698
    @josephmatthews7698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    "Its easy! Just make Jokic score and you win! Hurr durr!" 😂
    People can be so ridiculous.
    First, who has the roster that can lock up the other four? No one. You honestly think no ones tried playing them straight up? Because thats what you're saying.
    Second, Jokic organically turned into a scorer those losses because he was intentionally trying to will his team back into the game. It wasnt some magical adjustment, its people who dont know ball looking at stat sheets instead of the game.
    Third, Nuggets are the picture of consistency in fact Id argue their two worst games were the first two of the finals and Heat barely managed to steal one by a single 3 pointer.
    Fourth, its got nothing to do with home or away. They are GREAT regardless. Their losses came away from because those happened to be the games Book and ANT had historic games and Heat shot a miraculous 50% from three as a team.

    • @jaylucas8352
      @jaylucas8352 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Having Aaron Gordon as your dunker and Braun as your X factor is a cheat code. Too much power

    • @t4d0W
      @t4d0W 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Nuggets already tell opponents to pick their poison in the playoffs. Sometimes it does work (see game 2 vs the Heat) but for the most part the Nuggets get past that and arrive at their win conditions like Jamal Murray on a scoring spree. Or when the Nuggets pick up their 3-ball shooting again (which is a scenario the Heat cannot afford to fight against). At the very least the Nuggets are making these mistakes and adjustment early in the series than in the middle/later part of the series and not showing they have an answer. Jokic and Murray as offensive forces are too persistent when it is still very clear the Heat don't have the bodies to match consistently and can only catch up in game with absurd shooting splits from 3 point land.

  • @karimalgharaballi5669
    @karimalgharaballi5669 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent analysis again! This two man game is historically good

  • @MikeTheNBAGuy
    @MikeTheNBAGuy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Truly an incredible duo who maximizes each others abilities, especially Jokic for Murray. Jamal is the perfect scorer to play off an elite playmaking and shooting big

  • @user-cc8kb
    @user-cc8kb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing. You can always find some energy to get a shot up or penetrate for a layup, but the level of fitness and will power it takes to play great defense from start to finish... that is dedication.

  • @princerudy5080
    @princerudy5080 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When your two best player can play point and can score😮

  • @MrAdamNTProtester
    @MrAdamNTProtester 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Outstanding analysis... few people ever give Denver enough credit for their D however that rookie is def going to change that narrative of the casuals... it just goes to show you that the BEST OFF production is sourced in excellent DEF... the 2nd chance points & rebounds don't just put points on the board in your favor each is a dbl whammy robbing the other team of its possessions & possible points at the same time... what we saw in game 3 is the TRUTH... Denver is the consensus #1 & miami is an #8 seed... I was illegally evicted from my home on Winona Ave in San Diego & have an Original Jurisdiction Case that is being obstructed at SCOTUS... so I was cheering on the Aztecs in the FF... it seems to me that miami is like SDSU in that they give 100% effort all the time & overachieve... just like in the FF tho at midnight it's time for cinderella to leave the party... the Blue Chippers at UConn were too smart talented big & high effort high character for SDSU to prevail... it seems to me the SAME fate has been crafted for miami... Denver is too smart, talented, big & at least in game 3 well Denver can play DEF & engage in a relentless high effort level of play in someone else's house too... problem is there is no cure for miami... they are simply outmatched & now Malone AND the Players have the Secret Formula for Miami's magic powers to victory cookbook... it's all over except for the crying... Sianara miami- you are NO MATCH for two players that make 30 triple dbls on the same floor on the same night!

  • @QOTSAPT
    @QOTSAPT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The heat has been playing brilliantly, can't ask much more than that it is just that a very good nuggets display is enough.

  • @coledorillo6685
    @coledorillo6685 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thinking basketball is so nice because it helps you notice things that flew over your head.
    Ex: Murray and Braun’s defense was spectacular

  • @rickyisme1230
    @rickyisme1230 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As good as always I really become a fan of Christian Braun how rare can a rookie play so maturely and impact the game at all places his defense is outstanding he is decision making on offense is on point and he is such a force to the rim great cutter knows how to place himself on the court and he is really good in transition too because he runs so hard to the rim.

  • @greatheightsu
    @greatheightsu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can't wait for your game 4 video if the Heat manage to do just that, stop Jokic & Murray. Love the bevy of videos we get in the playoffs!!

  • @viperstrike0
    @viperstrike0 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Miami does defense as a team in a whole different level in the play offs. They are so honed in and its still not enough.

  • @parasocialbondsmetaswvoits9078
    @parasocialbondsmetaswvoits9078 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellent fckng analysis👏
    thanks for the upload

  • @techinker
    @techinker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great game analysis

  • @gosur6860
    @gosur6860 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I couldn't believe what I was watching last night; the way that these two flow with each other in their halfcourt sets are just beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen a better offensive pairing that feed off of each other like that in NBA history

  • @robertoreilly6660
    @robertoreilly6660 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't see an unstoppable offensive juggernaut. I see a good team gets some good looks, but also hitting a lot of difficult, contested shots. I think that they are hitting way above the expected shooting percentage. Kudos to the coach for getting them prepared, and to the players for executing in the spotlight.

  • @kevinmagron9032
    @kevinmagron9032 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Miami had a great game 2 while Nuggets had tons of misscommunications some cold offence, and it was still a one-possession game. Murray and Jokic defence was superb this night and it will be interesting to see how Spo tries to limit their Stockton-Malone offence. Miami needs Butler to be more aggressive and their shooters need to be on point in order for them to have a chance

  • @timberchie125
    @timberchie125 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best Basketball Analysis channel

  • @jasonwinterboer5232
    @jasonwinterboer5232 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:37-2:43 This was exquisite!!!

  • @richins3
    @richins3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Scarier version of Stockton and Malone.

    • @blackjacktrial
      @blackjacktrial 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Except Malone is also Stockton, and Stockton is more of a Curry.

    • @AB-bd7ym
      @AB-bd7ym 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Id say theyre probably alot nicer than a pedophile and an anti-vaxer

    • @rkymtnchi503
      @rkymtnchi503 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@blackjacktrial I honestly understand neither of those comparisons you mentioned lol

    • @MacDeLeon-um8cz
      @MacDeLeon-um8cz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@rkymtnchi503jokic is a great passer like stockton, and murray is more of a curry like pg

    • @richins3
      @richins3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​​@@blackjacktrial yep Malone wasn't the genius playmaker Jokic is. And Stockton didn't look to score like Murray. But Jokic and Murray are becoming an inseparable pair of their own.

  • @lukeburns8834
    @lukeburns8834 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TB's breakdowns is more gameplay that whatever I've watched all season

  • @Itdontmatter2000
    @Itdontmatter2000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    The thing is, they could be even better if Murray passed the ball sooner in the pick n roll. A lot of the time he misses a wide open Jokic for a floater or just dribbles around too much then hands Jokic the ball in traffic with 2 seconds left on the shot clock.

    • @GoZags43
      @GoZags43 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      That’s one of those things where you have to trust a great player’s feel for the game/situation. Are there times where it looks like the pocket pass or throw back pass is there for an open Jokic, but Murray shoots it? Yeah of course, but I’d argue it’s sometimes better to go against tendencies or the “perfect” play to bring uncertainty into the defense’s mind. Usually when Murray “misses” Jokic it’s during a ridiculous shot making stretch from Jamaal, so he rarely misses Joker and puts up a bad shot himself. (There aren’t many bad Murray shots at this point. It’s getting in the neighborhood of Steph level shotmaking).

    • @nighthiker
      @nighthiker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What you're saying is they would be better if Murray never made mistakes. Duh.

    • @Itdontmatter2000
      @Itdontmatter2000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nighthiker “make mistakes” he does it every other possession. Duh.

    • @nighthiker
      @nighthiker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Itdontmatter2000 Well, it's pretty hard to have his numbers making mistakes on every other possession on a pretty low possession game like in these finals, so maybe, just maybe, you're talking off your ass.

  • @matthedlund502
    @matthedlund502 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good analysis

  • @authentictv5738
    @authentictv5738 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome breakdown! You make the ESPNs and TNTs look like rank amateurs. Cheers.

  • @beansandrice3315
    @beansandrice3315 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great analysis as always, but how did Lowry get away with that moving screen at 6:01?? 🤣

    • @nighthiker
      @nighthiker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's had a great teacher in Bam.

  • @KofieWhy
    @KofieWhy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THINKING BASKETBALL BANGER

  • @la_chistera
    @la_chistera 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope that Murray can find that little bit of vision from Jokic. If two people are with you and another one with Jokic, there must be another teammate free! There were many occasions that Murray found himself trapped and he was just obsessed to find Jokic. In one or two plays he realized and passed to another person than Jokic and then it worked.
    This team is growing little by little and I wish that they give us many more years of happiness!

  • @Sergiflybasket
    @Sergiflybasket 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great analisys

  • @ianrhodes8786
    @ianrhodes8786 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this channel remains the best bball content on the internet

  • @cainslawyer8058
    @cainslawyer8058 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The crazy thing is that Miami was playing good defense the whole time. Bam did everything correctly and was attacking Jokic on the other end. Denver are just too good

  • @rk41gator
    @rk41gator 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent analysis. Tonight's game should be a doozy

  • @kamrongregory2442
    @kamrongregory2442 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this video

  • @beastking1816
    @beastking1816 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Maple Mamba and Sombor Superman 💪🏽

  • @lachowski_m
    @lachowski_m 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Christian Braun for Denver was what Miami hoped Caleb Martin would be for them in this game

  • @adamsmith9638
    @adamsmith9638 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Noone can get past the jokic screen, the most dominant move in the game rn hands down