Series Thread: 2023 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Nuggets

[Wamu]

Jokic is the 1st player in league history to lead all players in pts, rebs & asts in a single post season.

 

[Wamu]

After what Murray went through with his knee really happy for him.

The nickname Bubble Murray shouldn't be mentioned again.

 

[dtgold88]

Really early for you to be bitching already.

If the game started never too early.

 

[msgkings322]

Mad respect to the big guy.

Jokic went up to every Heat player before celebrating.

Dude is built different. Would rather go be with his horses than do the parade

Nikola Jokić Is Uninterested In NBA Championship Parade, Just Wants To Go Home To Horses In Serbia

After winning the NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic was only interested in getting back home to Serbia to be with his horses.

www.outkick.com

 

[dtgold88]

Congrats to the Nuggets on their first ever title as I have a soft spot for that since we waited so long....and of course a well deserved Finals' MVP for Jokic and props to Murray for coming back from such a serious injury.

And F Love for not getting 5 points.

 

[DJ]

After what Murray went through with his knee really happy for him.

The nickname Bubble Murray shouldn't be mentioned again.

Dude is pretty damn good.

 

[msgkings322]

Anyone see Jokic when asked about the parade? He said when is parade? They said Thursday. He said I have to go home. I think he was serious lol.

Yep just posted this

Nikola Jokić Is Uninterested In NBA Championship Parade, Just Wants To Go Home To Horses In Serbia

After winning the NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic was only interested in getting back home to Serbia to be with his horses.

www.outkick.com

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah....

Relatively easy path to a title. But, they did what they had to. They won.

And they won convincingly going 16-4. Yes the path was 'easier' but they basically ran all over the other teams.

 

[Wamu]

Dude is pretty damn good.

No doubt.

 

[DJ]

No doubt.

People talked all kinds of crazy shit about "the bubble."

 

[dtgold88]

Of course they're trying to lose. Malone has a plan.

Wife's family near South Beach and he knew he had to see them soon so kill 2 birds with one stone?

 

[dtgold88]

All these Miami fans throwing a great coach under the bus because.....wait, they made the finals with a completely decimated roster. But you know, shitty fans want blame someone and a hall of fame coach is the target.

Blame the Coach guy can always find reason to blame the coach.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Who has said Jokic & Murray are the best duo the last 20 years?

These outlets talking up the duo. I mean they do this every year, I take it with a grain of salt. Jokic had an amazing playoffs. Murray was a great #2 and played well in the Finals. Nice duo and still young

The future is bright

 

[dtgold88]

This shit is why people dog the NBA. Everyone knows that's bullshit.

I thought so, too......but also not clear on the landing space rule. Defender did land in his space but the shooter avoided it. Does that still mean it should be a foul?

 

[dtgold88]

These outlets talking up the duo. I mean they do this every year, I take it with a grain of salt. Jokic had an amazing playoffs. Murray was a great #2 and played well in the Finals. Nice duo and still young

The future is bright

Yeah...don't recall who but (before last night's game) someone was saying Denver could be a dynasty but I don't see it. Take nothing away but they were pretty healthy this season and playoffs, won 53 games and beat seeds 8, 4 (or was it 5?), 7 and 8. Not exactly a gauntlet.

I do love their team but if offered the field or Denver to make Finals next year the field is an easy choice for me right now.

 

[shopson67]

I thought so, too......but also not clear on the landing space rule. Defender did land in his space but the shooter avoided it. Does that still mean it should be a foul?

If no contact in the landing space, no foul. Kicking his foot was blatantly searching for contact. Meanwhile everyone else is grappling on every cut, shot, rebound and that bad call is allowed to stand. There was one play where Bam was clearly grabbing and holding Jokic after the rebound to keep him from getting out in transition. Don't call the little, wishy-washy crap if you're not going to call the obvious stuff.

 

[shopson67]

Yeah...don't recall who but (before last night's game) someone was saying Denver could be a dynasty but I don't see it. Take nothing away but they were pretty healthy this season and playoffs, won 53 games and beat seeds 8, 4 (or was it 5?), 7 and 8. Not exactly a gauntlet.

I do love their team but if offered the field or Denver to make Finals next year the field is an easy choice for me right now.

It's hard to project anyone was a dynasty right now until we see how these new tax penalties change team spending.

 

[dtgold88]

Congrats Nuggets fans. Hell of a season for your team. I love the way they share the basketball.

Not sure MPJ got the memo but otherwise agree completely.

 

[dtgold88]

If no contact in the landing space, no foul. Kicking his foot was blatantly searching for contact. Meanwhile everyone else is grappling on every cut, shot, rebound and that bad call is allowed to stand. There was one play where Bam was clearly grabbing and holding Jokic after the rebound to keep him from getting out in transition. Don't call the little, wishy-washy crap if you're not going to call the obvious stuff.

If there needs to be contact when it comes to landing space agree that's a terrible call for sure, made even worse by Butler kicking and making contact.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]