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Rockets go huge while OKC goes small for final 3 mins... let's see whose strategy is bolder, Cotton

I just don't buy this "overly physical" narrative. He's got active and quick hands, very quick laterally. That's why it's difficult to attack him.

Wut?

#FreeKD

Udoka is gonna make KD really upset if he plays lineups with no spacing like Okogie, Thompson, and Eason together

Great example of the new adjustment to the High 5 rule as Okogie uses a secondary swipe at the shooter's arm that merits a foul. There were times in the past where the rule allowed too much contact while contesting in the air. Not anymore.

KD will have no problem creating open shots for his teammates. However, his teammates' lack of gravity will be their Achilles heel as the lane will look completely closed off to KD whenever he has the ball. Unless Eason and Thompson can figure out 3pt shooting... 😬

Just isolate your eyes on Ajay Mitchell alone and you'll see why coaches love how he plays. Tips, deflections, physicality, timely shooting, solid ball handling and play making... 👌🏀

What was missing from the TV analysis was that the reason why Thompson's cut was a mistake was because Adams was already rolling right to that spot, making Sheppard's read the correct one.

Remember: in order to be considered a dribble, the ball must be in the player's control. A batted ball to the floor is simply NOT control according to NBA standards, so Okogie can then begin a dribble, despite the OKC bench protestations.

In shades of the Denver series, Caruso is guarding Sengun (like he did Jokic) and similar results

Don't forget: heaves at the end of quarters don't count against an individual's 3pt stats if they miss... so fire away, Tari

OKC has been helping 1 pass away a few times tonight, and this was needless help since the primary defender was in good position with the weakside also in proper position. This is the kind of open shot Sheppard should get a lot of

There's a little bit of a hand check by Capela, but the rest of this play is clean, hence no whistle. I doubt the review overturns it... Behind back 👌

Always a good idea to hit the high post vs 2-3 zone. Adams needs to be WAY more active on defense. KD was on backline to guard Hartenstein, Adams should've contested

Don't forget: a kick violation MUST be an intentional act by the defender. Zarba took a long time to make this call, which indicates to me there was some doubt

Complete confusion by 3 defenders on rockets leaves Dort, then Chet wide open. KD needed to get them organized better

This turned out REALLY well. I wrote on: -Adelman and the 4 iconic Nuggets coaches -Aaron Gordon's Mind, Body, & Spirit aligning -Jokic's untranslatable brilliance -Peyton Watson's best offensive skill (with film) -Pickett and my love for quirky players

Bruce Brown specifically mentioned Dillon Brooks when referencing that rule a week ago.

Next summer, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. will be free agents. Nuggets have a team option on Big Val. Peyton Watson will be a restricted free agent. Maintaining depth will be a recurring issue under the new collective bargaining agreement.

The Nuggets and Peyton Watson did not reach a contract extension prior to today's deadline.

🗣️ “This is the place I want to be”

It’s official 🔏

The Nuggets odds are rising in real time. I got Denver at +900, but I’m not sure it’s ever going to get better than that.