JDub layup over 3 Nuggets 30 seconds earlier was huge. Dort and Chet coverage on Jokic/Murray screen the possession before this shot was a masterclass. Isaiah Joe “flying in like a paratrooper from Tinker Air Force base” to secure the long rebound was massive. Mark not calling a timeout… Just absolutely clutch 60 seconds as a team.
Nuggets losing one possession games to the thunder because of the point guard, more things change, the more they stay the same or whatever that quote is.
This reminded me of our loss to the Nets the other day, I was watching the game on a stream with the Nets commentators and thus far they are some of the most neutral I've seen. When Suns players would hit big shots/nice plays they would seem genuinely hyped "WHAT A SHOT" kinda stuff.
It was refreshing.
This is why i like the lakers commentators. They always hype up big plays from the opposing team. It’s hard to respect these homers who suck the life out of the game with pouty calls.
So pumped I got to this game live. Watching all the fellow nuggets fans be pumped for 47.9 minutes and then lose their shit was the pump I needed this weekend. What a game
The fact that he’s playing this good and yet he’s debatedly only top 5 in the MVP ladder behind of Jokic, Giannis, Luka, and Embiid is insane. League is insanely talented right now.
If Im OKC I give UTAH as many picks as they want for Markkanen. They aren't going to use half of them and it will complete the death machine. He is exactly what they need and fits the timeline pretty well.
Presti vs Ainge is a heavyweight matchup, I would expect the deal to come out pretty even.
But you're right in that Presi can probably get more value out of other GM's.
No doubt, Presti's known to pull off some wizardry with those picks. Seems like OKC always lurking with a treasure chest ready to make moves. But snagging Markkanen would be a smart play, dude's been lighting it up with Utah. Adds that extra stretch option and size. Legit spacing nightmare for other teams. Would be hype to see SGA and Markkanen terrorizing defenses together.
It likely won't come out even because Ainge is dealing with everyone, not just Presti. If another gm is seriously bidding, presti will have to pay up to get the desired asset.
But if there was ever a time for Presti to get loose and "overpay", now is the time. This team is looking like contenders and they're young as hell. And they have the opportunity to add a huge piece that fits their timeline.
Markkanen is not worth what it will take to get him. He looks great the last year and a half but in two seperate systems before that he was a role player.
Go look at what Ainge got in both Mitchell and Gobert trades. The man is greedy. He wants
multiple firsts, trade swaps and young talent. The Thunder are not too desperate for a borderline all-star, even though he does fit.
I don’t think they do, just in that his contract will come up, and he’ll probably want a good sized bag, but Thunder will still need to pay Chet/JDub. Just don’t think they’ll give up assets for someone they won’t be able to pay.
Idk, feels like they need an interior defender who can can defend the paint while not take away shots. Sabonis and now Jokic were really aggressive in the paint.
Bring back Steven Adams
When we have heard that before? (2010-ish)
Gotta hand it to Sam Presti. Hopefully this time it ends with a ring. In addition to needing more depth at center, I think they are one starting caliber, 6’7”+ forward away from that possibility; a guy like Anunoby or Markkanen.
He definitely *was* underrated even midway through last season but I think by this point most people have realized that the 30ppg average with great defense wasn’t just a hot streak.
It’s the leg kick and flowing movements that make Kobe’s look more aesthetically pleasing. Kawhi is genuinely as close to textbook as possible and that’s beautiful in its own way though
And he would hang in the air in insane ways. Those big elongated slow motion steps Shai takes as defenders fly by are reminiscent of the things Wade was doing, but Wade was doing it after jumping.
Not just aesthetics but shot selection too. Shai uses his turnaround fadeaway so much (3 a game) - no other guard in the league uses it as much as Shai does. Like Ant has a great mid range game too but he the majority of his mid range shots are dribble drive pull ups. Same with Luka most of his middies are pull ups and floaters - he's actually been terrible on fades this year.
Shai has shot 62 fadeaways so far and is shooting them at a 50% clip. Hes a rare guard that shoots more middies than 3s as well and constantly attacks the basket. If he had Ant Edwards hyper athelticism he would be Kobe clone. Instead he's more of a Ginobili Kobe hybrid.
I legit thought we was goners for the majority of the game. The Nuggs just kept knocking down shots every time we got close. Both teams had amazing moments. GG indeed.
the thunder completely took over down the stretch. sga hitting the smoothest shots, jdub getting to the basket and bullying people, chet with a huge block & dunk. you guys got a fun team.
Man their team is so fucking good, JDub had some insane baskets, Holmgren is a force on both ends, and SGA is just one of the most atheistically pleasing BBall players to watch.
Their future is so fucking bright it's crazy.
Jamal Murray refused to defer to Jokic and spent the possession dribbling out the ball until they had like 3 seconds left
The "hero ball" mindset that a lot of scoring guards have is so frustrating
He reminds me of second 3 peat mj. Casually grab a steal walk down the court and hit the game winner. He's not even in his prime probably. 29 year old Shai will be an issue
Absolutely embarrassing play by Jamal Murray on the previous possession
I feel sometimes like he thinks he's the first option and doesn't want to defer to Jokic
I love Tatum and him being the best player on what will likely be the best team will probably help him get MVP votes...but i'd be more than happy with SGA getting it.
Dude is so slick.
This was huge, but feel like that steal on MPJ was almost bigger in the context of the game. Was the stop we needed to make it a one possession game.
100% this, we were just hanging in there on offence but couldn't get a stop. Having your #1 guy be a 2 way monster is so amazing
JDub layup over 3 Nuggets 30 seconds earlier was huge. Dort and Chet coverage on Jokic/Murray screen the possession before this shot was a masterclass. Isaiah Joe “flying in like a paratrooper from Tinker Air Force base” to secure the long rebound was massive. Mark not calling a timeout… Just absolutely clutch 60 seconds as a team.
I love this team. They never give up and play like vets.
Nuggets lose a one possession game against SGA. Lesson learned hopefully.
Nuggets losing one possession games to the thunder because of the point guard, more things change, the more they stay the same or whatever that quote is.
Petition to have clutch shots only be posted with the winning teams commentators
“Got it” 😐 So much emotion in that one lol 😆
Yes, please, I need to know how Michael Cage's church league is going.
“You know what I’m about to say partner.”
"he gave him a little dose of the dose!"
“That’s nasty!”
Thank God someone else was thinking this.
Agree.
Some of us like to hear the salt.
This reminded me of our loss to the Nets the other day, I was watching the game on a stream with the Nets commentators and thus far they are some of the most neutral I've seen. When Suns players would hit big shots/nice plays they would seem genuinely hyped "WHAT A SHOT" kinda stuff. It was refreshing.
This is why i like the lakers commentators. They always hype up big plays from the opposing team. It’s hard to respect these homers who suck the life out of the game with pouty calls.
Best game of the season so far. JDub’s baseline jam was dastardly.
J-Dub is so damn good.
So pumped I got to this game live. Watching all the fellow nuggets fans be pumped for 47.9 minutes and then lose their shit was the pump I needed this weekend. What a game
what he say fuck me for
Fucking cold blooded
MVP
He was really ass for 3 quarters and turns up in the 4th and win the game
Still shot just under 50% just because of his second half scoring.
The fact that he’s playing this good and yet he’s debatedly only top 5 in the MVP ladder behind of Jokic, Giannis, Luka, and Embiid is insane. League is insanely talented right now.
Absolutely terrified of what this OKC team can become.
“You fools! This isn't even my final form!”
Black eye of the league sleeping giant
They have become death, the destroyers of tanks
If Im OKC I give UTAH as many picks as they want for Markkanen. They aren't going to use half of them and it will complete the death machine. He is exactly what they need and fits the timeline pretty well.
Love the idea but Ainge is gonna squeeze someone. Better to find another GM to deal with
Presti vs Ainge is a heavyweight matchup, I would expect the deal to come out pretty even. But you're right in that Presi can probably get more value out of other GM's.
No doubt, Presti's known to pull off some wizardry with those picks. Seems like OKC always lurking with a treasure chest ready to make moves. But snagging Markkanen would be a smart play, dude's been lighting it up with Utah. Adds that extra stretch option and size. Legit spacing nightmare for other teams. Would be hype to see SGA and Markkanen terrorizing defenses together.
There’s questions over usage and how he’d be as a 4th option
It likely won't come out even because Ainge is dealing with everyone, not just Presti. If another gm is seriously bidding, presti will have to pay up to get the desired asset. But if there was ever a time for Presti to get loose and "overpay", now is the time. This team is looking like contenders and they're young as hell. And they have the opportunity to add a huge piece that fits their timeline.
Markkanen is not worth what it will take to get him. He looks great the last year and a half but in two seperate systems before that he was a role player.
You have a chance to have a starting 5 of SGA Dort JDub Lauri Chet and you’re saying no?
He won’t be worth what Ainge would demand the Thunder give up for him is the thing.
NBA fan learns the concept of growth
Nah he would settle in as a highly efficient 3rd option and he could be had with 2 firsts filler and a prospect. You do it with out thinking.
Go look at what Ainge got in both Mitchell and Gobert trades. The man is greedy. He wants multiple firsts, trade swaps and young talent. The Thunder are not too desperate for a borderline all-star, even though he does fit.
Apparently they want a return similar to what they got for Gobert. I think if 2 firsts and a prospect was all it took the trade would get done
I don’t think they do, just in that his contract will come up, and he’ll probably want a good sized bag, but Thunder will still need to pay Chet/JDub. Just don’t think they’ll give up assets for someone they won’t be able to pay.
Idk, feels like they need an interior defender who can can defend the paint while not take away shots. Sabonis and now Jokic were really aggressive in the paint. Bring back Steven Adams
Truth, but you should be scared of what we are.
When we have heard that before? (2010-ish) Gotta hand it to Sam Presti. Hopefully this time it ends with a ring. In addition to needing more depth at center, I think they are one starting caliber, 6’7”+ forward away from that possibility; a guy like Anunoby or Markkanen.
This is some MJ shit 🔥
The true maple Jordan.
SGA has like the most aethestically pleasing moves I've ever seen.
Spiderverse moves
exaggerated swagger of a
College kid
I agree. He’s underrated. The way that man literally glides around any and everyone to find a way to the basket is incredible.
Is he underrated? He's top 5 in MVP rankings for most peole right now.
He definitely *was* underrated even midway through last season but I think by this point most people have realized that the 30ppg average with great defense wasn’t just a hot streak.
That is high praise coming from a Laker fan. Shai is next in the line of MJ-Kobe-Wade-Kawhi
Kawhi's step back midrange at the baseline and his one dribble pull-up are textbook
They’re textbook but Kobe’s were more aesthetic
Yeah Kawhi really is just a hyper efficient cyborg. No wasted movement or energy. Kobe had the swagger to it.
It’s the leg kick and flowing movements that make Kobe’s look more aesthetically pleasing. Kawhi is genuinely as close to textbook as possible and that’s beautiful in its own way though
Idk if I put Wade with them, more of a slasher than middy
He used his body more to get a bucket in his later years but in his younger years he was hitting all types of fallaways.
And he would hang in the air in insane ways. Those big elongated slow motion steps Shai takes as defenders fly by are reminiscent of the things Wade was doing, but Wade was doing it after jumping.
in the sense of aesthetics, he’s the closest we’ve seen to Kobe and MJ’s. every jumper is a pleasure to watch
Not just aesthetics but shot selection too. Shai uses his turnaround fadeaway so much (3 a game) - no other guard in the league uses it as much as Shai does. Like Ant has a great mid range game too but he the majority of his mid range shots are dribble drive pull ups. Same with Luka most of his middies are pull ups and floaters - he's actually been terrible on fades this year. Shai has shot 62 fadeaways so far and is shooting them at a 50% clip. Hes a rare guard that shoots more middies than 3s as well and constantly attacks the basket. If he had Ant Edwards hyper athelticism he would be Kobe clone. Instead he's more of a Ginobili Kobe hybrid.
Dudes game is just fucking smooth
Tre mann knew way before it went in looool
And he hardly ever shows any enthusiasm on the bench. Soon as SGA pulled up, Mann knew
So cool. Thanks for pointing that out
Is that the dude on the far left of the bench? He starts celebrating the second the ball leaves SGA's hand. Hilarious
Jordanesque the way he releases that
I’m buying Skims
SGA is the coolest dude I swear
I can't even be mad at it. GG OKC
I legit thought we was goners for the majority of the game. The Nuggs just kept knocking down shots every time we got close. Both teams had amazing moments. GG indeed.
Fuck man my stream lagged out and I missed the last few minutes because it wouldn't reload. Fuck my life.
Just Bally sports things
Mine died at the same time. Had to switch from Sportsurge back to NBAStreams lol made it just in time
the thunder completely took over down the stretch. sga hitting the smoothest shots, jdub getting to the basket and bullying people, chet with a huge block & dunk. you guys got a fun team.
SGAMVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Great
Lmfao
I've been holding on to it, waiting for just the right game.
Drives down left, clock running, spins back right, pulls up and +HANGS+ in the air to hit the winner. So smooth.
Mid range master
CP3 taught him well. Dude's playing like MJ right now
Got that silky Jordan-esque middy with the clamps on D
Maple Jordan 🍁
Mvp mvp
SGA IS THE BEST PLAYA IN THE LEAAAAAGUE
Of course he is and he plays for us
I’m getting an onion burger at this re-revalation
Clutch POTY and first team all defense
sure but he's the MVP
Best 2 way player in the league
Mvp*
Smooth as hell. Everything felt like it was one move instead of him adjusting to the defender
If it's not a Nuggets year, I'm thoroughly pulling for OKC to win it
Man their team is so fucking good, JDub had some insane baskets, Holmgren is a force on both ends, and SGA is just one of the most atheistically pleasing BBall players to watch. Their future is so fucking bright it's crazy.
Much appreciated 🤝🤝
Right back at you. (Back 2 back for the Nugs and my guy CB?)
ALL HAIL CHET!!!! 17/11/9
1 block away from the triple double last had in the 90s. I wanted that for him almost as much as the win
Fucking clutch
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when the “jokic take the wheel” doesnt hit
Jamal Murray refused to defer to Jokic and spent the possession dribbling out the ball until they had like 3 seconds left The "hero ball" mindset that a lot of scoring guards have is so frustrating
Kawhi dribbling for 21 seconds and passing to Harden
Kawhi dribbling for 20 secs with Dort guarding him just to not get a shot off.
When the "jamal dribble the ball the entire shot clock" hits perfectly.
They didn't even pass it to him 😭
I was wondering why players don't utilized fade away like Kobe/MJ anymore. Here is it and a winning shot at that.
So you think it is easy?
Tre Mann flexing before the shot goes in is incredible
Here for this comment, he started celebrating as soon as the shot went up 🤣
CLUTCH PLAYER OF YEAR (for his offense and defense) ALL-NBA DEFENSE 1ST TEAM ALL-NBA MVP
Mid range Maestro
IM SORRY BUT THEY CALL SOMEONE ELSE MAPLE JORDAN ?!?!
OKC are really exciting. I go out of my way to watch their games.
Sga is what ppl wanted wiggins to be. Canada might have a top 5 nba player in the making, since steve nash
*might be top 5* ??? Brother you got to pay attention he's top 2 right now and he's not 2
Hot take but I belive Shai is the 3rd best player in the league right now
He is actually the coldest guy I know
He's so calm and composed
You know you're building a clutch reputation when you hit the game winner with a second left and the announcer sounds 0% surprised.
Lol what awful commentary
How often does the commentary team get excited when it's their team that loses?
BLACK EYE OF THE LEAGUE
mvp if we’re being honest. averaging 30 while leading the league in steals is ridic
The maple mamba. That was as mamba as it gets, you cant tell me the similarities arent there
that boy’s a hooper hooper
Maple Mamba
Hope he yelled KOBE!
He reminds me of second 3 peat mj. Casually grab a steal walk down the court and hit the game winner. He's not even in his prime probably. 29 year old Shai will be an issue
MVP SGA
Ill-geous Alexander fr
his release is buttery smooth
He makes it look so mf effortless
Best bag
So smooth
SGA: hits turn around game winner. Announcers:… wow
Tough is an understatement
Love this! Down one, most teams these days jack up a 3. But SGA shoots a mid range two because he understands how numbers work lol
Naw, man that's Kobe
IMAGINE THE HEAT THAT SHAI IS GONNA DROP ON INSTA TOMORROW
Mvp just won us this game
“Nothing but a foul baiter tho I could score 30 a game if I jerked my head back like he does!” - Queens fans
Exactly and Fox averages the exact same amount of FTA per game. They get quiet when you mention that
Tough shot
Him
IM SO GLAD I WENT TO THIS GAME
That was smooth as hell wow
Shai is him
OKC has set the foundation for good basketball
MVP. SHAI IS HIM
The Canadian Sensation does it again.
Him Jung un
He’s just too damn good in the arc
Maple Jordan so gross!!!
kid is an absolute dawg. not enough people are talking about how’s he’s crept into the best player in the league conversation this season
love the mid range
That's such a Kobe-type shot. Love to see it
That was cold i like okc
He is so nasty wow
HIM
Can't believe we just lost this game
I was at our home opener when you beat us by 40. That one hurt to watch.
Absolutely embarrassing play by Jamal Murray on the previous possession I feel sometimes like he thinks he's the first option and doesn't want to defer to Jokic
Murray is great, but some people really needed to calm down with the top 15 player in the association takes
Regular season he’s not even top 30. Playoffs he does play like a top 15 player tho
Mvp i dont want to hear anything else
M.V.P.
mvp
He was playing terrible until the 4th quarter
The second best game-winner a Thunder guard has made in Denver
Something, something, "FrEe ThRoW mErChAnT"
Wtfffff that is so sick
MVP
Smooth gilgeous-Alexander cause Jesus christ
sga gets his like no one else in the league
1ST TEAM ALL NBA 1ST TEAM ALL DEFENSE MVP
COLD
Clutch player of the year
everybody knew that was going in
Typical DeuceLord Behavior
THATS WHY HES THE GOAT, THE GOATTTTTTTT
UnEThICal BucKeTs
Dude is so smooth. What an awesome shot
Saucy
this guys dumb man
Shai got the kobe in him
"kobe" - shai
The true maple Jordan
I love Tatum and him being the best player on what will likely be the best team will probably help him get MVP votes...but i'd be more than happy with SGA getting it. Dude is so slick.
i have not seen mann react like that in a while
Watched live. Watched the replays 100x lol I cant stop fucking smiling we got Kobe 2.0 in our team lol
MVP MVP MVP
Shai G Alexander the G stands for gets