Posts Tagged ‘Denver Nuggets’

About Kobe’s Fourth Quarter

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Before I go into this post, it should be noted I’m not a Denver Nuggets fan. I am, however, pulling for the underdog in the series, so I suppose that puts me in the “De facto” category. Besides the proliferation of Lakers fans — Where were these folks in the regular season? — [...]

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A Crushing Loss for Denver?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Did the Game 1 loss take Denver’s confidence away or is going to give them resolve going forward? A two-point loss in a playoff game you could’ve/should’ve won can be absolutely debilitating for a team’s confidence, but it doesn’t sound like the Nuggets are hanging their head — at least Chauncey Billups isn’t:
“I’m disappointed, [...]

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Where George Karl’s Coaching Happens

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

It was a great Game 1 between Denver and Los Angeles. Just about everything an NBA Playoff person could ask for. Stupendous offensive performances by two of the league’s best players. Lead changes. Rough, but not dirty play. Drama. The list continues. Unfortunately, when the game came down [...]

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It’s Conference Finals Time

Monday, May 18th, 2009

It was a longer wait than expected, especially where Los Angeles is concerned, but this year’s conference finals match ups are set. After almost choking away their chances — and their coach’s next season — the Orlando Magic righted themselves and dethroned the defending champions. The Magic hit their stride in their final [...]

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Nene: Great At Home (Denver Nuggets)

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

It’s too bad for Denver Nuggets fans that their home court advantage runs out if they play the Lakers in the Conference Finals. The reason being is because of Nene’s apparent Jekyl and Hyde routine when Denver hits the road. During Denver’s run to the Western Conference Finals, Nene has averaged 16 points [...]

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Kenny Smith Blasts Cuban on Twitter

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

I feel something like a Twitter stalker, but considering the context of the story and the way it has grown, this post seems fitting. As you well know, Mark Cuban issued his apology to Kenyon Martin and his mother for the trash-talk he directed at Martin’s mother. While the motivation for the apology [...]

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