Great to grab that 3rd win. The Dubs are looking formidable again as they did at the beginning of the season. I don't think Denver is up to the task but I do marvel at Jokic. He is an extraordinary big man and money anywhere near the basket. Gordon finally woke up to give him some help and showing one of our only weaknesses, lack of size. It's a good thing we have other strengths like the best shooters in the league in our rotation. It's hard to argue with their production and efficiency. I think our biggest test will be facing Memphis.
Kudos to the Nuggets for going all out tonight. They shot the ball well, Jokic had another excellent game, Gordon was surprisingly good tonight, and the Nuggets outrebounded the Warriors by a lot. But it still wasn't enough. Poole, Curry, and Klay shot the ball well; GP2 had double digits; Green played great defense despite being in foul trouble; and Wiggins came through clutch in crunch time. Barton and Morris didn't shoot well either; Barton was good in game 1 and Morris was good in game 2, but both of them were okay tonight.
I was only able to watch on and off for this game. From the bits I saw, seemed like the Poole/Klay/Steph lineup finally got beaten on the scoreboard a couple times. Seemed like while they still scored, they couldn't get the stops in this one. But they did close and they did enough.
I'm wondering... did the Dubs have a turnover in the 4th? 2 in the 1st, 7 in the 2nd & 6 with a couple of minutes left in the 3rd = 15. 16 TOs total. I couldn't remember when that last one came - if it was still in the 3rd or in the 4th.
This series is over on Sunday. That's about as well as the Nuggets can play and it wouldn't have been especially close if the Warriors had hit their free throws. One thing that stood out in crunch time is that the Warriors can get a bucket pretty much any time they want by spreading the floor, having somebody pick off Curry's defender, and letting Curry go 1 on 1 against Jokic in space.
So much balance to the Dubs lineup. Yes, of course, the even steady flow of buckets from Steph Klay and Jordan. But steady team defense, crisp passing, great effort and movement kept the game in rhythm until it became a foul fest late in the 4th. I was especially happy with defense and movement by OPJ, Bjeli, and of course GP2. Andre came out pretty cold but had some big moments (hey now that dunk and one!!) in the end.
Of course Draymond’s crazy D and Steph’s gravity bend the court in ways unmanageable by mortals. But Poole and Klay has their own gravity warp Denver’s defense and every single player contributed to D. Strong, HUGE team team team effort. Awesome win.
Lol! Rewatching Dray's steal. What is happening on bench in that corner before the play starts Seems like JK is nervous or saying I so want to be in there. JTA got his arm around his neck and dabs on his chest - as if saying 'it is going to be okay'.
I think my theory that the Warriors would be more affected by the altitude than the Nuggets had some truth to it, they came out flat in that second half for what felt like no reason and really had to claw their way to that win.
I'm fairly sure Denver went home right away whereas the Warriors stayed in the Bay during the off days (based on a few videos I saw). Hopefully a few more days in Denver will help them acclimate better for Game 4.
That PTSD squad is pretty good.
Playoff TS%
.893 Payton
.839 Poole
.701 Curry
.635 Thompson
.634 Wiggins
.602 Iguodala
.585 Bjelica
.569 Green
.510 Looney
.361 Porter
Some guys likely due for regressions, but I’d also expect Otto to start hitting some of his wide open looks.
Write this one down and revisit it whenever someone tells you the Dubs aren't clutch or something like that.
Great to grab that 3rd win. The Dubs are looking formidable again as they did at the beginning of the season. I don't think Denver is up to the task but I do marvel at Jokic. He is an extraordinary big man and money anywhere near the basket. Gordon finally woke up to give him some help and showing one of our only weaknesses, lack of size. It's a good thing we have other strengths like the best shooters in the league in our rotation. It's hard to argue with their production and efficiency. I think our biggest test will be facing Memphis.
Kudos to the Nuggets for going all out tonight. They shot the ball well, Jokic had another excellent game, Gordon was surprisingly good tonight, and the Nuggets outrebounded the Warriors by a lot. But it still wasn't enough. Poole, Curry, and Klay shot the ball well; GP2 had double digits; Green played great defense despite being in foul trouble; and Wiggins came through clutch in crunch time. Barton and Morris didn't shoot well either; Barton was good in game 1 and Morris was good in game 2, but both of them were okay tonight.
I was only able to watch on and off for this game. From the bits I saw, seemed like the Poole/Klay/Steph lineup finally got beaten on the scoreboard a couple times. Seemed like while they still scored, they couldn't get the stops in this one. But they did close and they did enough.
27, 27, 26,...imagine if KD was at the 3 instead of Wiggs. Who could stop that team?
I'm wondering... did the Dubs have a turnover in the 4th? 2 in the 1st, 7 in the 2nd & 6 with a couple of minutes left in the 3rd = 15. 16 TOs total. I couldn't remember when that last one came - if it was still in the 3rd or in the 4th.
Jokic got 37 and 18 and nobody's even talking about it because it wasn't enough.
Just finished watching. Wow what a gutsy win by the boys. Very proud.
This series is over on Sunday. That's about as well as the Nuggets can play and it wouldn't have been especially close if the Warriors had hit their free throws. One thing that stood out in crunch time is that the Warriors can get a bucket pretty much any time they want by spreading the floor, having somebody pick off Curry's defender, and letting Curry go 1 on 1 against Jokic in space.
So much balance to the Dubs lineup. Yes, of course, the even steady flow of buckets from Steph Klay and Jordan. But steady team defense, crisp passing, great effort and movement kept the game in rhythm until it became a foul fest late in the 4th. I was especially happy with defense and movement by OPJ, Bjeli, and of course GP2. Andre came out pretty cold but had some big moments (hey now that dunk and one!!) in the end.
Of course Draymond’s crazy D and Steph’s gravity bend the court in ways unmanageable by mortals. But Poole and Klay has their own gravity warp Denver’s defense and every single player contributed to D. Strong, HUGE team team team effort. Awesome win.
Nice to see Wiseman so engaged tonight.
Lol! Rewatching Dray's steal. What is happening on bench in that corner before the play starts Seems like JK is nervous or saying I so want to be in there. JTA got his arm around his neck and dabs on his chest - as if saying 'it is going to be okay'.
NBA games tomorrow:
Hawks vs. Heat- 4:00pm PST/7:00pm EST (Heat leads 2-0)
Bulls vs. Bucks- 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST (Series tied 1-1)
Pelicans vs. Suns- 6:30pm PST/9:30pm EST (Series tied 1-1)
Bucks will not have Middleton, and the Suns will not have Booker in those games.
I think my theory that the Warriors would be more affected by the altitude than the Nuggets had some truth to it, they came out flat in that second half for what felt like no reason and really had to claw their way to that win.
I'm fairly sure Denver went home right away whereas the Warriors stayed in the Bay during the off days (based on a few videos I saw). Hopefully a few more days in Denver will help them acclimate better for Game 4.