Nikola Jokic and Denver are too big for Miami | NBA Finals Game 1 analysis

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  • How did the Denver Nuggets dominate Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. the Miami Heat? How did Nikola Jokic end up with so many assists? Why was Aaron Gordon on an early scoring spree? This film room study details Denver's size advantage on both ends of the court, and how they were able to use cross matches in transition to create mismatches and create easy offense.
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  • @91iamlegend
    @91iamlegend 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3109

    I think people don't quite realise how big Gordon is. And it't not even just size...its strenght, speed, athleticism, dude a match up nightmare for the Heat.

    • @jdelgado216
      @jdelgado216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +397

      Yeap, against LA he couldn't bully ball that much since he had a bigger body like Lebron or Rui in the switches but every time he had Reaves or Dennis it was an automatic basket

    • @evan.4033
      @evan.4033 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

      watching as a wolves fan, i can second that. he absolutely destroyed both KAT and Rudy when he was guarding them

    • @paquinraino8180
      @paquinraino8180 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

      @@jdelgado216 He did play good defense on LeBron and Rui because of his body

    • @LankyMofo
      @LankyMofo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      @@paquinraino8180 he was talking about bully ball not d.

    • @DrewDowns6791
      @DrewDowns6791 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      @@jdelgado216bro was literally bullying lebron 🤣🤣 check game 4

  • @lukekelchner5471
    @lukekelchner5471 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +372

    Denver just seems to have an infinite bag of “oh you’re gonna do this? Well then I’ll just do that”

    • @marckost2000
      @marckost2000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yeah like, oh you're gonna clog the paint? I'll just ask jokic to find someone free so they score a 3
      You defending the shots? Sure I'll just ask the guys to use their height advantage and dunk on you

    • @BluDrop5
      @BluDrop5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Basketball IQ...

  • @datfella1312
    @datfella1312 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1433

    It’s crazy seeing a game broken down and analyzed like this, nuts how complex nba basketball really is

    • @nostalgic978
      @nostalgic978 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Exactly

    • @RisingAboveThis
      @RisingAboveThis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

      Underrated for sure. When people get applauded for being able to break film down, this is what they mean. This is the same as memorizing chess plays but mid game making adjustments, it’s knowing all the gambits and being able to be a step or three ahead.

    • @TheCleverFoxx
      @TheCleverFoxx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It is not just complex; it is imaginative. They think that one win out of seven is already enough. Yes,they are big, and their mouths are bigger. You can not judge the opponent like that. They may not reach that stage without the ability to beat their past opponent.

    • @grahmthrush4924
      @grahmthrush4924 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@RisingAboveThis it’s not even close to analysis chess my guy…

    • @redeyexxx1841
      @redeyexxx1841 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@RisingAboveThis Analysing chess is a whole different ball game. You cannot even analyse it properly if you weren't a high level former chess player yourself (sitting in commentary box).

  • @haroldhughesyo
    @haroldhughesyo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1489

    It just looks like Denver have built a great all around team. Everyone knows what they are doing and they do it well.

    • @fr.Angel21
      @fr.Angel21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      ​​@@andrewwood763 You're wrong. The average basketball simpathizer had their attention to the Bucks, Lakers, Suns, Clippers and Celtics. But little to Heats and Nuggets.
      It's because of the stars and how the media overrates them, if you watch the games on ESPN you can be tired on how the commentators never shut up about LeBron.
      And that's a good thing imo, it gives teams like Heats and Nuggets to build a good basketball team in shadows.

    • @fr.Angel21
      @fr.Angel21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@andrewwood763 Because it's already to late

    • @daddyfuse50
      @daddyfuse50 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      ​@@andrewwood763Hes saying since you dont hear much about them fly under the radar. The Nugs quietly crafted the next NBA blueprint while every other team was still trying to be small shooters like the Warriors

    • @andyirons7162
      @andyirons7162 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@daddyfuse50

    • @shawn-zx9xt
      @shawn-zx9xt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@andrewwood763 their team defense...

  • @keenanmcbreen7073
    @keenanmcbreen7073 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1634

    AG was PUNISHING them, the play where Murray was trying to give it to Joker, and Joker literally pointed over at AG, Murray passes to AG for easy 2 points.

    • @alblack3425
      @alblack3425 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

      He was killing them, I thought it was a bit of a mistake not going to him more in the 2nd half would have stopped those Heat mini runs.

    • @s_ame1135
      @s_ame1135 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

      ​@@alblack3425 tbf, knowing Coach Spo, they probably devised a plan to stop AG in the 2nd half. Mini runs are better than a comeback.

    • @daddyfuse50
      @daddyfuse50 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      Just more Jokic genius 😂. Really is a lot like Bron just reading the game like he's watching in 3rd person

    • @smittywerbenjagermanjensen320
      @smittywerbenjagermanjensen320 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

      @@daddyfuse50he honestly might have higher basketball IQ than Bron

    • @ricardomedrano3348
      @ricardomedrano3348 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      )!!

  • @danielbecker5735
    @danielbecker5735 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +271

    Steph re-defined the game by hitting insane 3's. Jokic is bringing the game back to the post by being so versatile. It's so fun to watch.

    • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531
      @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯 Finally-Right!

    • @bryanfoster326
      @bryanfoster326 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know this is an old comment, but man the playmaking center is so devastating. I think that’s a new archetype we’re gonna start to see a lot more cause it forces the shot blocker away from the rim so everyone else gets to attack weaker defense in the paint.

    • @michaelbuto305
      @michaelbuto305 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bryanfoster326 You cant find someone like jokic. You can find if you reduce one of his +, like his weight, height, iq, and shoot.
      But he damn well for all of it. He might be not the best for defend but his height and weight already help his stamina for defense.
      Even Steph say it the best, like the best.. He said, Joker just got all of it. Full Package.

  • @Comz03
    @Comz03 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +614

    In short, Denver isn't Lazy. They have trained endurance to execute all of their Coach's plays and switches. I like the Denver mentality.

    • @blasty137
      @blasty137 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      They're a well oiled up machine that works smoothly.

    • @ichwill7536
      @ichwill7536 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      When a team like that are all committed they're a tough team to beat. Hope Denver wins, they've played their cards right

    • @adriandaliva1341
      @adriandaliva1341 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @Elderberry McPlasterpants dude honestly he looks like he's about to get a heartburn every time the team goes back on defense after a score/miss and then the next thing you know he's flinging long passes or bullying the post 😂

    • @tmen1476
      @tmen1476 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Denver can become a dynasty if they keep this team together. They play incredibly well!

    • @jelly2882
      @jelly2882 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​​@@adriandaliva1341 Jokic looks like he's having an asthma attack then just full on sprints to beat his man to his spot on offense 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Hoops_Fan
    @Hoops_Fan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1362

    Jokic - drafted mid second round
    Porter junior - drafted late lottery
    Gordon - acquired via trade
    Caldwell-Pope - acquired via trade
    Murray - drafted in the lottery (pick was part of the Carmelo Anthony trade)
    Bruce Brown - free agent signing.
    Solid roster construction for a team that's not a free agent destination for stars.

    • @camoboyo1269
      @camoboyo1269 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

      KCP wasnt a free agent. They traded for him

    • @csklmf86
      @csklmf86 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

      Meanwhile, leclown needs all the stars to help him get past first round of western conference playoff

    • @yenneferofvengerberg4936
      @yenneferofvengerberg4936 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      for real they deep

    • @yungmatt009
      @yungmatt009 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +134

      @@csklmf86 rent free

    • @wasteurtime5677
      @wasteurtime5677 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      KCP was traded

  • @popeshopes9973
    @popeshopes9973 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +729

    I know most people are saying this is a boring finals but .This is the type of basketball I love to watch !

    • @donaldpriola1807
      @donaldpriola1807 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

      It's good ball! I've been hoping for this, and not another 3-point shooting festival.

    • @zarkokostic5322
      @zarkokostic5322 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      Most people!?

    • @RS-ol8or
      @RS-ol8or 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +166

      It’s only butthurt Lakers & Boston trolls who claim “muh boring basketball “. The rest of us love to see how this game is meant to be played.

    • @togfanatic3781
      @togfanatic3781 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

      nah its only boring to casual fanboys of thier idols that are eliminated already . for true basketball fans this is beyond entertaining .

    • @djkido316
      @djkido316 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Only casuals says that, This is a great final.

  • @switchmaster64
    @switchmaster64 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +175

    They’re so organized on offense and in transition, it’s beautiful to watch

    • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531
      @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And the Nuggets are a big team- the 90's Bulls would have slaughtered the Warriors teams!

    • @gliddeneuniceytable6134
      @gliddeneuniceytable6134 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes it is beautiful to watch 1-1 tied series 😂😂😂

  • @derpcakesies
    @derpcakesies 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    Breath of fresh air watching these guys. We get to watch efficient team basketball as opposed to forced isos and insta-bricked 3's nowadays

  • @drunkwizard2362
    @drunkwizard2362 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +622

    The improved defense in the playoffs by the Nuggets is really impressive

    • @Gdfsandoz
      @Gdfsandoz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      Well back end of the season they had like the 3rd best defense. Then they gave up the last month so they tanked back down out of the top 10. They did make a huge turn around from the beginning of the season cause they were ranked dead last for the 1st month of play.

    • @Praetoriusify
      @Praetoriusify 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

      It's bogus how that narrative about Jokic's defense came out right before the MVP voting and then, surprise, he's a key part of a great playoff defense. Not that Embiid was a terrible choice but Jokic was front-runner for a third MVP until that coordinated narrative dropped.

    • @florislaatmaar18
      @florislaatmaar18 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I think for many, like for example MPJ, its just more effort that is brought out by being in the playoffs/Finals. They dont need to do their best defensively every regular season possession, but when they do need to turn it up, they do that to a great level

    • @suprgee
      @suprgee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@Praetoriusify the thing is, it looks like jokic is bad at defense, but i think its because coach malone wants jokic to not get a lot of fouls, u want ur superstar through out the whole game afterall, and clearly he's very good at defense, just being careful not to get a foul, and its working out

    • @shorewall
      @shorewall 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@suprgee 100%. Jokic's offense is key, he can't get in foul trouble.

  • @samlelowitch
    @samlelowitch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    Nikola Jokic’ passing is a thing to behold.

  • @petejones4578
    @petejones4578 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +185

    Can’t believe people are hating on this finals. I love basketball and Jokic’s game is a joy to watch.

    • @tr1x243
      @tr1x243 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Problem is that Heat wont make it competitive. Denver is a nightmare match up for Heat, they have no answer for Jokic/Gordon.

    • @MrOnetedify
      @MrOnetedify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@tr1x243 well whos fault is that?.... if Embid wasn't such a bum and a no show in playoffs.... we already saw the real Western finals.. might aswell give Denver the trophy now....

    • @tigerhoods7927
      @tigerhoods7927 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol these causals don’t really watch basketball

    • @grahamstrouse1165
      @grahamstrouse1165 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Celtics would have been a more interesting match-up for Denver but I’m not bored. I’m a Lakers fan but I very much enjoy watching the Nuggets hoop. 🙂

    • @MrOnetedify
      @MrOnetedify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@grahamstrouse1165 100%

  • @Joe-fd7qv
    @Joe-fd7qv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    Huge props to the referees this game. Let the teams play and didn’t take over the game. Called a foul when it was a foul and didn’t call the tikky-tak stuff. Hope this continues.

    • @Justinhomii
      @Justinhomii 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The heat didn't have one free throw 💀

    • @Joe-fd7qv
      @Joe-fd7qv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      @@JustinhomiiBecause the nuggets didn’t foul. Neither did the heat in the first half. The nuggets had 4 free throws going into halftime, and they were already up 17 at that point. Most of the foul calls made were clearly fouls.

    • @arturobugarin3125
      @arturobugarin3125 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Justinhomii they had a playoff record, two.

    • @janelevensalvador5699
      @janelevensalvador5699 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Justinhomii if u watched the game and used ur brain a bit, the heat can do nothing against the sizes of denver but to foul them whenever they are inside the paint

    • @nekoneko5235
      @nekoneko5235 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Justinhomii no foul coz heat mostly took mid range and 3 pt shot. And nuggets is much taller than heat lineup, they only need to raise both their hand, good defense and less likely to get a foul.p

  • @urbaindelva7869
    @urbaindelva7869 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +300

    It's a damn shame that 6'2 Gabe Vincent was more willing to defend Gordon than Jimmy, Martin, or Strus.

    • @nurhidayat8507
      @nurhidayat8507 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      What were they thinking letting 6'2 player guarding 6'10 gordon

    • @samjon6403
      @samjon6403 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      ​@@nurhidayat8507was he the dunker of the year. Who can stop that level of athleticism

    • @t4d0W
      @t4d0W 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorta makes sense. Since Spo would rather throw his better defenders on the scorers. Granted Spo can also take a risk playing Highsmith to match the size but that could compromise the overall offense as well. Since Vincent is the steadier shooter in the playoff lineups outside of the streaky ones like Strus and Robinson. But maybe in the adjustment is Spo just goes 'screw it' and puts out a better offensive lineup to combat what the Nuggets have. Cuz the Heat match up wise are somewhat compromised as is.

    • @Davethemechanic305
      @Davethemechanic305 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Did you only watch the first quarter? How many points did Gordon have in the three other quarters and who was guarding him in the three other quarters?

  • @Hunnidsouls
    @Hunnidsouls 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    I said the same thing against Phoenix. Although Durant, Booker, Ayton were superb. The thing that was gunna win Denver the series was their bodies. Jokic is Jokic but I don’t know if everyone realize just how big and athletic both Aaron Gordon and MPJ are.

    • @Rogue_Centurion
      @Rogue_Centurion 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Ayton was not superb

    • @maxmeier532
      @maxmeier532 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think most people have a concept of height and weight. So they know AG and MPJ are both tall and strong.

    • @maxmeier532
      @maxmeier532 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Rogue_Centurion Ayton is playing like he works at the DMV. Just doing a job. PHX needs to trade him asap ffs, they were already dumb to sign him for the big contract to match his offer from Indiana or whatever it was. The dude wanted out, felt disrespected so you need to effin let him go his ways. Instead they gave him the bag and allowed him to poison the locker room. They will unload him to Dallas and get Kyrie in return. Then they need a big dude like Lopez, preferably a younger version that has decent rebounding.

  • @Soosss
    @Soosss 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +428

    The nuggets play so connected and smart, while jokic is the spear of attack, the rest of the team seems to follow his lead and seeks out every advantage possible. It’s beautiful to watch

    • @thebman468
      @thebman468 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      The nuggets are the best example of a team that is designed to perfectly fit their superstar. This offense and defense screams champion and it’s a shame that people didn’t notice that sooner.

    • @goobyplz2438
      @goobyplz2438 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@thebman468 its not a shame for my bets this year

    • @fr.Angel21
      @fr.Angel21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The Nuggets system is Popovich's wet dream system

    • @Mika-hz3op
      @Mika-hz3op 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Barcelona of the NBA 😅

    • @user-gm4kv2my4u
      @user-gm4kv2my4u 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fr.Angel21 Well. Greg is getting a guy he could potentially build this style of team around. That the future could be interesting. I for one, welcome snuffing out the small ball 3 point-fest of the Warriors for the return of the dominate big man.

  • @xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx
    @xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +285

    I’m happy for Aaron Gordon, I always knew he was a winning player he was just stuck in Orlando

    • @krisbd6262
      @krisbd6262 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Yeah. The Magic is notorious for having an ass team except for Paulo Banchero.

    • @fr.Angel21
      @fr.Angel21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Aaron Gordon fits the Nuggets system. The Nuggets had a power-forward that attacked and defended the rim like Aaron Gordon, Kenneth Faried, he played with Jokic for years, this can be explained why Jokic feels comfortable playing with him.

    • @krisbd6262
      @krisbd6262 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@fr.Angel21 oh yeah, the Manimal. He was a beast back in the Nuggets. But Aaron Gordon fits the description of him, but more bonuses.

    • @bakrom3734
      @bakrom3734 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@krisbd6262 very young, talented team. Give a few years. Also Franz and fultz are good rn

    • @krisbd6262
      @krisbd6262 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bakrom3734 Yeah. Those guys can help this ass franchise go to the playoffs. And make Scooter happy.

  • @ButterI3ean
    @ButterI3ean 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +166

    It’s hard when Murray is a big 6’4 pg, KCP is a good defender and is like 6’6, MPJ is 6’10 and athletic as hell, Gordon is another 6’10 athletic as hell but better defensively, and Jokic is fucking thicc and you can’t move him. This nuggets team is just so hard to stop. Im a heat fan but I can’t stop enjoying this nuggets team they are so fun to watch

    • @bbgod2525
      @bbgod2525 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      MPJ is not athletic as hell. He isnt fast, he doesnt jump high and is stiff because of 3 back surgeries.

    • @88benz
      @88benz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      @@bbgod2525 still cookin tho, and he’s lengthy and can disrupt airspace

    • @escoayala376
      @escoayala376 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@ClumsyRoot the game is evolving again

    • @Gdfsandoz
      @Gdfsandoz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      ​@BBGOD25 he still is pretty athletic dude. Did you not watch the game last night? Had a couple of crazy blocks and dunks that he got fuckin up there. I nean even his jump shot he elevates so much more than 90% of the leauge. He's not as timid as you're making him out to be

    • @bbgod2525
      @bbgod2525 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@88benz I like MPJ, but he’s not cooking. 5-16 2 games in a row and 4-11 the game before that. He hasnt been cooking and hes not athletic.

  • @brettldouglas
    @brettldouglas 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    Not only big, their two forwards are super athletic.

    • @t4d0W
      @t4d0W 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its sort of what I envisioned the Kings need to flank their own passing big in Sabonis on defense. They need another forward whose athletic and lengthy who can roam or sit by the dunkers spot when Domas gets caught in screen actions himself.

  • @Galvaxatron
    @Galvaxatron 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Of all the basketball channels I have come across during these playoffs yours are consistently the best.
    Best production, analysis and overall flow to the videos.
    Well done.

  • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531
    @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Watching the Nuggets is like watching a throw back team of the 90's! They are fun to watch.

  • @taXicity
    @taXicity 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +141

    Mike is getting dangerous, man. His improvement this season is second to none.

    • @SammySprinklers69
      @SammySprinklers69 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was like 1-11 from the 3

    • @taXicity
      @taXicity 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      @Sammy Sprinklers Good for Denever it wasn't a three point shooting competition 👍

    • @RS-ol8or
      @RS-ol8or 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      I love watching MPJ grow & become a better defender. Blocking those shots, contesting. He seemed to get in Butler’s head.

    • @taXicity
      @taXicity 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      @Harpo's Harp Yes. He's more comfortable getting into the thick of it, i think he's starting to overcome that fear of getting an injury (it's not to crazy to assume he would have such fears). I once said in one convo that i think srenewing Mikes contract was a mistake, and i regret ever saying that. Sorry, Mike. Couldn't be happier to be proven wrong. Keep brushing up that jump shot cause it s a thing to behold.

    • @cishansen4162
      @cishansen4162 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@SammySprinklers69 He was great on the defensive end though. Denver are so stacked they don't need to rely on just a couple of guys to show up to get the Win.

  • @gemox3225
    @gemox3225 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Denver is looking like a very tough match up for any team as long as they stay healthy. They can fo it all.

  • @ossi8963
    @ossi8963 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    These videos make basketball so beautiful thank you for putting in the effort to make these more in depth videos!

  • @nathanchristensen716
    @nathanchristensen716 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Bam tries to front Jokic on the first play and it gets instantly countered. Gotta give Malone his flowers, he has his guys ready to play every single night.

  • @mighty_object
    @mighty_object 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Bro i hope denver sticks together for some time!!! They seem like a very likeable group

    • @thewateringwiz7118
      @thewateringwiz7118 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same. They have a great team and I love the basketball they play. Hope they can stick together for 2 or 3 more seasons, especially if they win. If you have a championship winning team, the hope is you don’t destroy the chemistry and run it back

    • @jw-nz2vx
      @jw-nz2vx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      All five starters are signed through next year, the year after that KCP has a player option and the other four are signed. Joker and MPJ are locked up long term, Jamal is due for an extension next year.

    • @midoban23
      @midoban23 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      next season GSW will destroy denver.

    • @user-pz8dr5xd8e
      @user-pz8dr5xd8e 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​​@@midoban23 Denver potentially could be the next GSW in terms of success and team chemistry. As far as beating a healthy Denver team though, probably could in 2022. Definitely not this year since the warriors facing multiple issues.

    • @CoronaHoax-nd2rr
      @CoronaHoax-nd2rr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @dark LOL gl with that. Warriors are done. Klay is toast, Poole sucks and has the worst contract in the league

  • @KidBakz
    @KidBakz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I remember watching Aaron Gordon back in Orlando, and its good to see him finally put to use properly. He a was a center in Orlando, and him moving to the PF position was a good choice. Finally found the right system for him

  • @Lemonickous
    @Lemonickous 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I watched the whole game but didn't realize till then end that Jokic had a Trip Dub, man what a silent monster. The Tim Duncan comparisons are good!

  • @machina_spirit
    @machina_spirit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is just beautiful basketball, amazing to watch. Thank you for this breakdown and analysis, adds so much more to the enjoyment for us who aren’t as good at understanding the Intricacies and ins and outs going on in realtime!

  • @spandsbab
    @spandsbab 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    damn didn't realize how much Jimmy keeps pointing to his teammates to take on Gordon, this series is over

  • @rollotomasse
    @rollotomasse 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Denver paid their dues, it's Denver time, at this moment they are in league of their own. Miami has no saying in this series....

  • @ameliobarkho
    @ameliobarkho 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    These breakdowns are unreal! I hope you plan to do a breakdown for each game in the finals. 😃

  • @monkehp
    @monkehp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That pass out of the double team they keep replaying was a work of art, but my perspective was just limited to that. @4:48, pointing out the mismatches provoked by Murray's play of drawing Bam into the corner was something I completely missed, and the little shove from Gordon as well. Amazing video, great eye.

  • @caseydouglas412
    @caseydouglas412 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is years of playing together. Denver probably the only team with this much cohesion. Their top 3 guys are all drafted by the organization. And their top two guys have been there during the entire time their coach has been there for. This like that helps especially in games that are tight ,that almost telepathic understanding is something which has been brewing for years. Team building is still alive and I’m all for the nuggets being rewarded for their patience with the team. Kudos to Denver.

  • @HogEnjoyer
    @HogEnjoyer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +752

    if Butler doesn’t take game 1 personally, this series is over

    • @Akkbar21
      @Akkbar21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +184

      He can if he wants. It’s still over.

    • @notimportant3686
      @notimportant3686 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +144

      and if he takes it personally.... this series is still over because they don't have the talent or the size to deal with denver

    • @andys3035
      @andys3035 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      He has the will and determination but so does Denver

    • @carllazarraga2858
      @carllazarraga2858 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      We could have stole game 1. Kyle lowry and gabe vincent were on fire, but martin and strus played like shit, we need strus's threes and martin's points. Imagine strus just made 3 shots instead of missing all his shots and giving us zero. We would have been right in there.

    • @raymundturner1140
      @raymundturner1140 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Akkbar21 amen

  • @P0PE_F0X
    @P0PE_F0X 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Can’t wait for the “How the Miami Heat dismantled a bigger opponent” video.

  • @j2398
    @j2398 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The nuggets just really have a well rounded team with a legit super star unicorn center who literally dosent make mistakes. Hes such a special player for how unathletic he is. I remember watching them the last 2 ueats getting bounced and thinking they are going to be trouble when murray and porter come back. But man I didn't think murray would come back even better than before. Porter too. It's just crazy how they have developed as a team. You just don't see it happen too often outside the warriors

    • @michaelgoins8382
      @michaelgoins8382 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      There are just different types of athleticisms. By the end of the Lakers series, Anthony Davis was exhausted running down the floor with the Joker and being knocked around by him.
      The Joker is like a car that can only go a maximum of 65 mph, whereupon Davis car can go 120 mph.
      But on the highway a car only needs to go 65 mph to maintain speed. And because of the lower speed Jokers car runs out of gas later than Davis's car. And because Joker carries more adipose fat on his body, his gas tank is larger, too.

  • @jf3274
    @jf3274 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love your videos. Insightful and concise. Great work!

  • @BEFREE3
    @BEFREE3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    After Denver swept the lakers, we knew it was a wrap

  • @uberneanderthal
    @uberneanderthal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    this was like watching a seniors vs freshman exhibition match. men against boys. their only hope is if Kevin Love can give them some quality minutes and use his 6 fouls to guard Jokic, and have Bam guard Gordon.

    • @maxmeier532
      @maxmeier532 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jimmy needs to play some mind games with Murray. And they need to play Hack-a-Jokic. Cause Jokic is always so calm just relentless. Punish him, make him angry, I dont think he gets better when mad.

    • @nenadpopov3601
      @nenadpopov3601 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@maxmeier532 As Nikolas fellow Serb my advice is NOT to make him angry lol, things would get much worse for Heat.

    • @halloweenfan158
      @halloweenfan158 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nenadpopov3601jokic always done worse when he’s mad

  • @samoryfeugaing238
    @samoryfeugaing238 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a lot for this analysis. ❤ You uncover the intricacies of the game and make them understandable. Samory from Cameroon

  • @kuruptzZz
    @kuruptzZz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Spoelstra is a great coach. He will make adjustments so that a smaller defender doesn't constantly end up on gordon. BUT then jokic and porter jr will eat those same guys for breakfast

  • @katsas1986
    @katsas1986 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    cant wait for the "miami are too tough for denver" video

    • @kondoric
      @kondoric 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL

    • @rolandszabo7872
      @rolandszabo7872 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol

    • @hineighbor
      @hineighbor 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      this guy just does hot takes to get views. he actually knows very little about the game of basketball

    • @katsas1986
      @katsas1986 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@hineighbor totally true

    • @michaelbuto305
      @michaelbuto305 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hineighbor this is so wrong

  • @TheChessRunner
    @TheChessRunner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Denver has insane offensive rating when they get a stop. But I was curious, is it even higher when Jokic grab the rebound? It sometimes feels like a guarenteed score at the other end of the court

  • @anderscarlsson3387
    @anderscarlsson3387 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Finally someone with a basketball brain!. Thank you!! Not like the other tv shows that are bullcrap and totally stupid.

  • @felixmalcherek2919
    @felixmalcherek2919 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Think about this: the last 2 games Denver lost, came against Phoenx. And the Suns only managed to do it in 2 games and only because KD and Booker combined for 80 or so points. The Heat don't have 2 players who can give you 80 in a game. If they get lucky and everything works out, they can get 4 guys with 20, but not for 4 games.
    Barring an injury or a ridiculous meltdown hitting Denver, I don't see the Heat winning a game.
    Also, keep in mind, Denver is averaging 115 points those playoffs, they had 100 this night. Plus their defence didn't look nearly as intense as it did against LA, for example. Watching that game live, it felt like Denver could've always gone up 1 or 2 gears, but just didn't need to except those 3 minutes in the 4th, were they did just long enough to go back to +16 and just coasted to the end.

    • @enagah
      @enagah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You missed one thing. Suns' defense and the Western Conference teams' defense in general is nowhere near the level of Heat's, Celtics' or Bucks' defense. Nuggets ain't gonna score 120 and 130 points like they did so far. And they were on fire last night, consistently making shots while guarded. Meanwhile Miami were bricking dozens of free shoots.

    • @TheEfrain1017
      @TheEfrain1017 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@enagahMiami did miss a ton but nuggets had one of their worst 3pt shooting games. MPJ especially

    • @student99bg
      @student99bg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      While watching the game I had a feeling that Denver could bench Murray and stil win, or they could bench Jokić and still win. The last two rounds for Denver were close, they needed to give everything that they've got in order to win but against Miami, it feels like they are on cruise control.

    • @enagah
      @enagah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheEfrain1017 Again, that was a result of Heat's defense. Don't expect them to have the same percentages like they did against the Suns. Meanwhile Heat were missing open shots and had 33%, way below their 40% average and even worse than their 50% nights they had against Celtics.

    • @jieuny9724
      @jieuny9724 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@enagah how is it the WC defense 'nowhere' near the level of Miami etc, when the lakers had the first rank defense (and still ranked 3 AFTER getting swept) and nuggets have a better ranked defense than Miami?

  • @dash4800
    @dash4800 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Size is a massive problem for Miami. It was their issue last year with the Celtics, which they didn't bother to address in the offseason. And now its a problem again. Considering how the game went and that Miami played about as poorly as you could and still made it interesting at the end, I think its possible for them to figure something out and win. But they are just determined to do it in the most difficult way possible. Being so small means they need to give max effort on every play and they need to be on point with every detail the entire game. And its just too much to ask for an undersized team to do game in and game out. I know Miami thinks they can out scheme and out hustle their way to a championship, but I don't know why they have decided to make it this hard on themselves.

    • @kingofgrooveness
      @kingofgrooveness 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yea yea they have to start treating every possession with a little more caution. They had a decent run in the r 3rd quarter that was squandered by turnovers and on top of that they kepy making terrible mistakes near the rim like missing some easy contested layups and settling for 3s. When Kyle Lowry made those 2 3s and no one passed him the ball after i knew the heat werent thinking and we're too desperate

    • @alexwhite3830
      @alexwhite3830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The problem is that Nuggets are great hustlers themselves.

    • @Young_Dab
      @Young_Dab 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This is why they have Cody Zeller, he's similar to Jokic in terms of size and height but even so, Ayton, Gobert and AD couldn't stop Jokic Bam or Zeller 1000% doesn't have a chance of stopping him

    • @stefkobl
      @stefkobl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Problem is, if Heat doesn't have excellent shooting night, they are done, for real. But Nuggets have like 3 game plans, they win through height advantage, through fast turnovers and they can beat Miami in shooting if they have a good night. Idk, Nuggets team is extremely balanced, their chemistry is awesome, I really don't see a way how Miami can win FOUR (4) games. I give them 2, and they should be happy with 2 wins against the best team in the NBA if I'm being honest.

    • @furryhoof647
      @furryhoof647 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I dunno, i think it works both ways. There are many advantages to smaller lineups. Denver being so much better at playmaking, despite their size, really hurts Miami tho.
      To me, the problem is that Miami's great strength is D, but they're facing an undefendable offense.

  • @killryan8894
    @killryan8894 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is a very well put together video, great work!

  • @akivajeffreysavett9906
    @akivajeffreysavett9906 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks bro! LOVE your videos.

  • @mrmacross
    @mrmacross 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Last team I remember to really use its size advantage was the 2010 Lakers. Nice to see some vintage bball in the age of chucking 35 three-pointers per game.

    • @noivern1380
      @noivern1380 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      The 2020 lakers were similarly tall

    • @Gdfsandoz
      @Gdfsandoz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I mean the 2020 lakers were also huge. Biggest reason why they beat denver in the bubble. They outsized them by a mile.

    • @lukedro
      @lukedro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noivern1380 really wish we got to see a full uninterrupted season from that team

    • @rex6830
      @rex6830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Gdfsandoz now it was the opposite this year😂

    • @Joshua_23
      @Joshua_23 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rex6830 look at me, I am de captain now

  • @prazzy5356
    @prazzy5356 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    This is just the beginning. Joker and Jamal will go on to win this series. And eventually go down in history as two of the greats. A dynasty in the making here. Enjoy folks !!

    • @3self
      @3self 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I can see it

    • @2kolbe010
      @2kolbe010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fck no. Get ready. They may win this year but the shit aint happening again.

    • @1234jokerboy
      @1234jokerboy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      What's crazy is that even though joker and Jamal are the top scorers, the other guys like mpj, kcp and brown are buckets too. It all out offensive attack from every side . I think Nuggets gonna make a dynasty with these players.

  • @ChunkyLeo01
    @ChunkyLeo01 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope you keep doing these for all the games, gives me easy analysis since I often have to miss the games

  • @zachmorgan6982
    @zachmorgan6982 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Crazy to think I was watching Aaron Gordon and MPJ in BallisLife clips like 6 or 7 years ago. Now bothered starting and killing it inthe NBA Finals. Just awesome

  • @hectorwatt9712
    @hectorwatt9712 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    They need butler to step up and play like a 2 way star, you don’t want your best player to have to take that much defensive responsibility but he’s the only one who can really match up with Gordon and him asking for a switch led to multiple baskets so the heat really have no choice

    • @roberthall1818
      @roberthall1818 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hes gonna wear him self down the only match up he can take is murry he can't even guard murry because of ag hes. useing alot of emgery on him since everyone one is small bam cant come off jok

    • @potatovine
      @potatovine 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@roberthall1818 The heat is also coming off of a 7 game series and faced 4 back to back elimination games. And on top of that theyre facing a team that has rested for more than a week and emphasizes endurance training in altitude. If Butler goes too hard, his body is gonna fail in a few games, if he takes a few losses to rest, Nuggets are gonna take the series lead and they'll be facing elimination again. Lose-lose situation for the heat

    • @roberthall1818
      @roberthall1818 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@potatovine should of finished off the Celtics in 4 to 5 he was terrible 4 of the last 5 games how many good games can he put together

    • @hectorwatt9712
      @hectorwatt9712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@potatovine I know but this is literally it I know it’s a bad situation but you gotta leave it all out there for your team to win and can’t really think about getting tired now

  • @marcochen9117
    @marcochen9117 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    the biggest issue for denver last season was size, with the four little dwarves lineups with monte morris campazzo forbes and bones. Now we're one of the bigger teams in the league and actually have people who know how to go over screens

  • @xsuperbmentality
    @xsuperbmentality 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This has been some of the most beautiful basketball I’ve watched in a long time

  • @MrDavidSalamon
    @MrDavidSalamon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude---excellent video! First time viewer. Loved it!

  • @willhooke
    @willhooke 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Denver were good in the Bubble
    Adding AG50 made a big difference
    Adding KCP and BB etc, whilst getting rid of Rivers + Compazzo + Bol made the 3rd tier much stronger too
    Meanwhile Jokic just kept getting better and should have been 3 time MVP
    Malone has been improving his coaching too
    Nuggets rising!

    • @t4d0W
      @t4d0W 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They were ok in the bubble. But I was at one point piqued in a trade that would bring Ben Simmons to Denver back in 2020 (and before he folded). Simmons could answer the on-ball defense and is a ball handler himself. Jokic and Murray can find him spots on the floor to attack as well. If anything the Nuggets were smart to let Jerami Grant get his bag (with the Pistons) and find another talent to replace that big versatile forward role who can defend. Thankfully Aaron Gordon was that guy.

  • @mrorangeDenver
    @mrorangeDenver 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Damn Denver is poetry.

  • @kirkw.72
    @kirkw.72 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the breakdown of AG's role.

  • @SloboTV
    @SloboTV 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My boy nikola drives this team but Jamal is simply incredible too..Also Gordon is huge part of this Nuggets team,, very versatile team

  • @popeshopes9973
    @popeshopes9973 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Miami : front the post!
    Denver: oh so no one is in the paint!?

  • @xarmanhsh2981
    @xarmanhsh2981 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are one of the only 2 channels i trust anymore

  • @randydearing4252
    @randydearing4252 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was FANTASTIC! Thank you!

  • @Tomtainius
    @Tomtainius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    I've been saying this since before the postseason even started. The only team that would've been capable of contending with a healthy nuggets squad was a healthy Bucks squad. As amazing as this Heat run has been, and as much as I'm looking forward to these finals games, I'm so sad that Giannis' injury cost us what would've been an all-time great series between Milwaukee and Denver.

    • @TheEfrain1017
      @TheEfrain1017 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Maybe next year 😉

    • @ymaysernameuay1113
      @ymaysernameuay1113 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      The Bucks were outplayed by Miami. You cannot blame their loss on Giannis's injury.

    • @Tomtainius
      @Tomtainius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@TheEfrain1017 God I hope so. With Giannis and Nikola in their primes I wouldn’t mind them going head to head for another 5 years LeBron/Curry style. Completely different individual playing styles clashing at the biggest stage of basketball. That being said, Lopez may not be with the bucks next year, and even if he is, he’s gonna be getting too old to be guarding the likes of Nikola Jokic for 40 minutes a night in a 7 game series. Great defensive bigs like that with an outside game to contrast well with Giannis’ elite rim pressure are hard to come by

    • @togfanatic3781
      @togfanatic3781 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      that would be interesting

    • @Tomtainius
      @Tomtainius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@ymaysernameuay1113 Completely agree. Milwaukee really disappointed me in all 5 games. But I’d like to think that a completely healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo in games 2-5 would’ve increased Milwaukee’s chances of getting past that first round. Not guaranteeing, just increasing their chances of winning.

  • @alblack3425
    @alblack3425 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Unfortunately for the Heat won't matter in Miami like a coach once said about a smaller team playing a bigger talented team hoping to win at home "3 point shooting and shooting in general comes and go...but size travel all the time."

    • @edsonmawalla4203
      @edsonmawalla4203 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The warriors bieng the exception to this rule

    • @strahinjamilenkovic6886
      @strahinjamilenkovic6886 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@edsonmawalla4203 they also have very good size, expect steph all other guys where big for their position,klay is bigger then every other guard,wiggins is very atlethic,green is short but strong,even 2015 team you have livingstone who is tall

    • @antoniotrivelloni8191
      @antoniotrivelloni8191 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@edsonmawalla4203 They also have the two best shooters of all time, and three of the best if you include KD

  • @GreenhornPhototaker
    @GreenhornPhototaker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time viewer, truly a great video, thank you.

  • @RevoZtuns
    @RevoZtuns 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you truly love ball, this finals matchup is amazing to watch. Such great coaching and play calling.

  • @bruskydu
    @bruskydu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I knew that Miami is severely outmatched but watching yesterday's game, Miami is spread to thin whilst Nuggets is not even giving their best. They're just cruising with their lead and only stepped up a bit when Miami gets things going in the 4th.

  • @eliabsinthe7419
    @eliabsinthe7419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love The Way The Nuggets Are Playing The Game Of Basketball. Plus Joker Is Legit!!

  • @yvesmija
    @yvesmija 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is crazy thank you for this

  • @johnmcm7690
    @johnmcm7690 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best breakdowns in all of sports.

  • @comsci2491
    @comsci2491 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    They stole a dunk contest from AG but I can't wait for him to win a title. A real good guy in the league. The whole Nuggets deserve to win. Amazing teamwork. Reminds me of the Early 2000 Spurs with Timmie and the gang.

  • @lolno6975
    @lolno6975 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    Hot take: the Nuggets are playing the best basketball since the 2014 Spurs

    • @aaa-dk6jr
      @aaa-dk6jr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @CryptidFlame
      @CryptidFlame 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Not hot at all. Its true

    • @RafaelGarcia-jb3me
      @RafaelGarcia-jb3me 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes

    • @ch.illmatic
      @ch.illmatic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I made this comparison myself

    • @theonlyalecazam2947
      @theonlyalecazam2947 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      2014 spurs, 2016 warriors

  • @lukemo1976
    @lukemo1976 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are such a vibe while high 😌

  • @johnloftus6043
    @johnloftus6043 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an intelligent analysis.
    Very well done.

  • @miros1
    @miros1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    the way Denver plays, is something really delightful, straight out of the books...it's not just Jokic, it's the whole team!

  • @KOHUNIT
    @KOHUNIT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Waiting for your game 2 analysis. Hopefully it isn’t another one sided one

  • @centrist1008
    @centrist1008 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice concise report.

  • @jaggedskar3890
    @jaggedskar3890 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent analysis.

  • @jimbojimbo6873
    @jimbojimbo6873 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I forget how big MPJ and Gordon are, theyve got like 3 centres on the field

  • @dennisgodman9732
    @dennisgodman9732 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Spo is a psycho if he insists running that Gabe/Jimmy/Caleb/Strus/Bam or Zeller lineup. I understand that’s been their best lineup but it’s only playable against Gordon and Jokic if they’re hitting their 3s at a great rate

  • @trinoncarter3946
    @trinoncarter3946 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the type of content that should be in NBA media, not top all time lists and commercials.

  • @carlogarcia940
    @carlogarcia940 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your analysis bro.

  • @blantant
    @blantant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Aaron Gordon's growth has been a treat to watch.

    • @canIeaturcarrots
      @canIeaturcarrots 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The whole Nuggets core squad has grown a lot. All different players than they were in the Bubble, and I agree it's been cool to watch

    • @jordannietos
      @jordannietos 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup. He was never a star but his impact was visible. I expect multiple chips. They're a force now

  • @donaldpriola1807
    @donaldpriola1807 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Here's hoping NBA teams watch Denver, and realize that being three-point happy doesn't work unless you have historically good shooters; Denver varies what they do, and work with their strengths. Also, newsflash: Being really tall helps in basketball. ;)

    • @MrExcessum
      @MrExcessum 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As a smart person once said: You can teach height lol

    • @themanape
      @themanape 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the end, it's all about big ball advantage. All the rest is just masturbatory talk.

  • @dalitespeed9403
    @dalitespeed9403 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great breakdown!

  • @paul5475
    @paul5475 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That blocks of Jokic of Butler totally made Butler think twice

  • @lukaslambs5780
    @lukaslambs5780 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What should scare the heat is that Jokić can do so much more than he did in this game

  • @goniniviews
    @goniniviews 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Now give us the follow up to this video now that MIA has taken Game 2

  • @jsfbr
    @jsfbr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's great to see players from both sides being knocked on the floor and getting up as fast as they can without complaining. No flopping! It would have been disgustingly different if the Flopping King were present.

  • @menglongzzz
    @menglongzzz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:18 that pin-in is just beautiful when realized.

  • @raymundturner1140
    @raymundturner1140 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Denver is the next NBA dynasty

  • @error404ken
    @error404ken 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Watching Nuggets play is like watching Spurs 2014, the ball movement, teamplay, all is about team, not rely on individual talent. That's how the Spurs was described as boring back then... But only true basketball lover know that's how should the basketball play as 5 on 5.

    • @halloweenfan158
      @halloweenfan158 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s how basketball should be played but when I’m watching it I don’t wanna see some boring play

  • @wladosu
    @wladosu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video and take

  • @ayhaneyikan7842
    @ayhaneyikan7842 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These videos always make me question whether I really watched the entire game lmao. Love the depth of these videos

  • @Master7marc
    @Master7marc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Don't forget this type of plays and defense is allowed thanks to rule changes. It is shame NBA allowed such soft type of basketball during 2010 - 2020 where the 3pts and small ball dominated. I'm very very glad to see the post moves and power dribbles again without many the floping. God bless Jokic and AG

  • @dylanenna8077
    @dylanenna8077 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This why you don’t say ridiculous takes after game 1