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Re: Denver wants to win more. The Wolves are weak and pathetic
Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 10:03 pm
by Phenom
What did Denver want tonight?
Re: Denver wants to win more. The Wolves are weak and pathetic
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 10:39 am
by 60WinTim
I prefer the narrative that the Wolves are inexperienced at winning playoff games with all the different nuances that occur from game to game, but they are learning. Their winning formula in these playoffs has been solid defense and PHENOMenal playing from ANT. I don't think we appreciate enough how much he has raised his game in these playoffs. And of course, it requires some contributions from other players on the offensive end.
Game 1 - a closely contested game until ANT took over in the 4th quarter, helped out by an offensive burst from NAZ.
Gmae 2 - in the absence of Rudy, the Wolves deployed great defensive intensity and completely caught Denver off guard whose Rudy-based adjustments went out the window.
Game 3 - a bit of letdown from the Wolves coupled with unbelievable shot-making by Denver.
Game 4 - Denver's shot-making continued, but it really was a bad-KAT game that held back the Wolves.
Game 5 - Wolves a bit rudderless without Conley, Denver's 8-0 flurry at the end of the first half, and a dominant Jokic in the 2nd half doomed the Wolves.
Game 6 - all hands on deck had the Wolves cooking, Denver did not have the hot shot-making, and the Murray elbow injury slowed him up. Wolves dominated.
Game 7 - waiting for the story on this one. All hands on deck ought to make it entertaining!
Re: Denver wants to win more. The Wolves are weak and pathetic
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 10:49 am
by rapsuperstar31
60WinTim wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 10:39 am
I prefer the narrative that the Wolves are inexperienced at winning playoff games with all the different nuances that occur from game to game, but they are learning. Their winning formula in these playoffs has been solid defense and PHENOMenal playing from ANT. I don't think we appreciate enough how much he has raised his game in these playoffs. And of course, it requires some contributions from other players on the offensive end.
Game 1 - a closely contested game until ANT took over in the 4th quarter, helped out by an offensive burst from NAZ.
Gmae 2 - in the absence of Rudy, the Wolves deployed great defensive intensity and completely caught Denver off guard whose Rudy-based adjustments went out the window.
Game 3 - a bit of letdown from the Wolves coupled with unbelievable shot-making by Denver.
Game 4 - Denver's shot-making continued, but it really was a bad-KAT game that held back the Wolves.
Game 5 - Wolves a bit rudderless without Conley, Denver's 8-0 flurry at the end of the first half, and a dominant Jokic in the 2nd half doomed the Wolves.
Game 6 - all hands on deck had the Wolves cooking, Denver did not have the hot shot-making, and the Murray elbow injury slowed him up. Wolves dominated.
Game 7 - waiting for the story on this one. All hands on deck ought to make it entertaining!
Game 4 was so winnable, we just needed one player besides Ant to come to the party. We needed one good 10-0, 12-0 run and we could have had it but it just never happened. Game 7 we lay it all on the line, don't worry too much about the fouls (besides Kat) everyone play the best game of your life and effect the things you can. If your shot isn't dropping, stay engaged on defense and play the best game you can.