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Mods are still in off-season mode, I guess. Here's the thread for possibly the best game of the day, two undefeated teams going at each other.

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[–] DorBenda@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Does SGA know that there's a game going on?

[–] Daconvix@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

lol I remember when Thunder fans were gassing this dude Poku

[–] elvvay@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Pswat time!

[–] JayDee62@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

A wild Poku sighting. Alright.

[–] rps215@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This is a game where OKC's need for a bruiser behind Chet is big. It would help limit Chet's minutes vs Jokic and allow him to go against backups more often, but for now not sure they can afford to sit Chet when Jokic is on the floor

[–] wrongerontheinternet@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I know this is kind of funny to say after the Mobley game, and Jokic is Jokic, but I think Chet struggles a bit defending height.

[–] IntraspaceAlien@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

chet has shown some great stuff so far but almost feels like you would need to play him next to a more traditional 5 in matchups like this, jokic is just way too physical.

[–] sewsgup@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nuggets size overwhelming.

OKC turns to Poku as their first sub off the bench?

[–] yank-filth@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

poku sighting

[–] lmaoooyikes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I get Jokic is cooking on offense but yall acting like he doesn’t do this to every big in the league lol

We’re molding Chet to be our future 5, I don’t see a huge problem with letting it play out

[–] dbgager@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Holmgrenplays to much hero ball. If he gets it he will take the shot it looks like to me.

[–] Efkius@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Jokic need start play at defence.

[–] Dare555@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Refs doing some home cooking now to make it close whats with this fouls..

[–] hiei_150@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Worst SGA shooting quarter ever apparently, pretty crazy

[–] wagonwhopper@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Man if we play like this when Jokic sits all year we gonna win so many games

[–] Greg_Pim@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

OKC getting humbled tonight. Hope they realize from this game there are levels to this!

[–] Jonny_Stranger@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Save us Aaron Wiggins!

[–] Noveltypocket@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Jokic is schooling Chet, he’s always multiple moves ahead. I hope he learns a lot from this experience. Same for Shai, a quality team like Denver are a lot more disciplined about not biting on his shot fakes or fouling him on drives and are making all of his shot attempts difficult. As a team, we’re struggling trying to keep up with Denver’s ball movement, rebounding, and mismatch hunting. These are the type of games we need in order for our guys to develop both individually and as a team. They’re a really good team.

[–] crapsence@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nuggets are looking like they are playing at 50% effort and are still leading by like 20

The are really fucking good

[–] EnoughLawfulness3163@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nuggets just look effortless against everyone. They don't make highlights because they don't have to do anything visually stunning. KD had a night like that last night. Jokic does it almost every game.

[–] everyoneneedsaherro@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Am I crazy or is Chet better offensively than Wemby?

[–] lialialia20@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

69 nice

there's in pace for 138 points, the scoring inflation these days is ridiculous

[–] BovanBovan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

-I love early games, prime serbian game time ali i get to watch Micic and Jokic before i go to sleep. -Let Micic show you what he ia about OKC. -Jokic is cheat code -hello basketball fans from Serbia!

[–] herbertstan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Watching Jokic vs Holmgren is like watching Sooners offense under Lincoln Riley vs Sooners offense under Jeff Lebby

[–] Efkius@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Murray need to wake up.

[–] honestnbafan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I like how Denver adjusts some of their playbook depending on opponent

Thunder are a team who's main weakness is lack of strength inside so Murray plays more of a pass first traditional PG role and Jokic more of a shoot first role to exploit it as much as possible

[–] Dare555@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Good half but now comes 3rd quarter after a big lead thats where Nuggets kinda relax.. hopefully they can keep focus . Amazing half by Jokic didnt take many shots but shooting 69 on 22 pts 9 rebs and 4 assist going for that TD hopefully. MPJ came in clutch love to see it and bench is doing the work.

Chet is looking really nice on offense but missing muscle and girth to defend Jokic which we are exploiting . Still gotta do same in 3rd quarter its gonna be harder for sure.

[–] westrook@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nuggets are good

[–] lefebrave@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I am looking how every Nuggets player knows their role, how they play as a well oiled machine, how their two top guys act so coordinated and how their top guy sees the floor, controls the pace and makes the right decision most of the time... I don't know, I am not seeing much hype in the media but they might be favorites. This might be hot take of course, how did they do last year?

[–] abredar@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Omg we have a serviceable bench unit??? league fucked

[–] Western_Peace1366@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Where did they get that Watson? Dude's electric.

[–] Western_Peace1366@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Love how the Denver commentator said "I'd start with Micic, best passer on the team".

[–] ZionSmashesPStars@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

wouldnt be surprised if SGA requested a trade after this lol

[–] wagonwhopper@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

We so good it's not even funny

[–] calmdownmyguy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Take Murray off the floor. We're up by 30

[–] capamericapistons@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Is it just me or has Chet looked so damn tired this entire half?

[–] fbdanzai@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This Nuggets team somehow looks better than last season

[–] isostope@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

that was a nice move

[–] dys0n_giddey@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

People hating on a Rookie playing his 3rd NBA game are fucking weird.

[–] PanthalassaRo@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

People hate because they fear, Holgrem is a hell of a talent.

[–] u_n_p_s_s_g_c@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Aww yeah it's Strawther time