Nuggets (28-14) at Celtics (32-9) Game #42 1/19/24

[Donoghus]

Celtics are 7.5 point favorites, wow, that seems like a lot.

I'll probably play with props but staying away from that spread.

[jpotter33]

LET'S GO CELTICS! (Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap!)

Been pumped for this game all day. We better be ready, because I think we'll see Denver's best shot. But I'm betting we'll be ready and locked in against the champs. We can send a big message tonight with a convincing win.

I'm also super interested to see how KP and Jokic matchup. KP has the range and willingness to fire from distance to give Jokic some fits, but I'd also put Jokic in every PnR and make him defend and exploit him on the switches.

[Phantom255x]

LET'S GO CELTICS! (Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap-Clap!)

Been pumped for this game all day. We better be ready, because I think we'll see Denver's best shot. But I'm betting we'll be ready and locked in against the champs. We can send a big message tonight with a convincing win.

I'm also super interested to see how KP and Jokic matchup. KP has the range and willingness to fire from distance to give Jokic some fits, but I'd also put Jokic in every PnR and make him defend and exploit him on the switches.

There's a decent chance IF we make the Finals, we're gonna have to go through not just Embiid/Giannis/Bam, but someone like AD/Jokic/Gobert/KAT/Chet.

As good as Timelord was defensively, he was extremely limited offensively and teams like Miami exposed this. Horford is underrated and good in his role but he's just not an elite scorer.

It's why I think Porzingis is an awesome addition and something I really pay attention to in these matchups. Like even the recent Lakers game, yeah AD put up 40/10+, but KP had 28/11 and neutralized AD's impact on the game. Jokic can put up 30/10 today but if KP puts up nearly the same, it negates the impact and the Jays are usually better than most other guard/wing duos.

[liam]

Game Time!

[Silas]

I still dislike Doris!!!!!

[jpotter33]

KP hot start!

[jpotter33]

KP was wide open there. Both White and Jrue missed him. Should be able to take advantage of JOkic in that PnR every time.

Getting great looks, just not hitting thus far.

[jpotter33]

PUT JOKIC IN THE PNR EVERY SINGLE TIME! KP straight dominating his slow-footed self!

[celticinorlando]

Celtics gotta start getting to the rim

[radiohead]

Murray acting like he didn’t pull JT down.

[jpotter33]

They've already made the adjustment to take Jokic off KP defensively and put him on Jrue. If they keep doing that, Jrue has to take advantage and hit those open shots when they come to him. Poor clock awareness by him there.

[hwangjini_1]

just joining the game. WOW.... what did porzingas eat for breakfast today?? 

[liam]

Gonna be a battle!

[jpotter33]

Man, Denver's defense is just not good. We're getting great looks, with them hitting tough one on one shots against us.

[blink]

Nuggets size is tough to deal with.