Denver Nuggets (10-4) 2023-24 Season Thread: 11/22 @ Magic

[aepps20]

The injury was supposed to be healed up in the spring. Did he totally break the bone?

 

[cmamba40]

The only thing I can think of is that the healing process is taking a very long time or they mishandled his treatment like they did with Gallo.

 

[champcruthik]

Year 2 for Brian Shaw. Would like to see the Nuggets improve to at least .500 play on the season, if not 8-seed sneaking into playoffs.

 

[aepps20]

A healthy Nuggets team is a playoff team

 

[executive76]

With Phoenix in the mix and they got better since last season it's gonna be even harder than usual.. On paper Nuggets have a better overall roster but I'd give them the edge as of now.

Spurs
Thunder
Clippers
Rockets
Blazers
Warriors
Grizzlies


Phoenix
Denver

 

[aepps20]

I think Memphis and Phoenix take a step back this year.

 

[executive76]

Not sure how Phoenix gets worse especially with the addition of Isiah Thomas. If they had more size their back court would be considered top 2 overall

KD's injury makes things interesting

 

[executive76]

Lawson and Faried tweaked/hurt their ankles



Can' find complete highlights :\

The Nuggets forward scored 17 points in 14 minutes against Phoenix in an exhibition game late Friday. He had missed the previous 18 months after tearing his ACL, undergoing surgery and then having two additional surgeries.

 

[executive76]

Gave up a 21 point lead. Tied at the half

 

[aepps20]

Defense is still a work in progress

 

[executive76]

Once they stopped getting baskets the defense fell apart. Cross court passes and other poor decisions on offense.

 

[aepps20]

Too much athleticism on this team to be subpar on defense.

 

[champcruthik]

Defense is still a work in progress

3rd worst in the league last season in PPG. Have to get better on that side of the ball under Shaw.

 

[aepps20]

Shaw was brought in for defense and half court offense so I hope he has a plan.

 

[executive76]

12 point 2nd quarter

Mcgee played a few minutes apparently. Lawson hamstring, Harris foot. Forget that healthy season thing.


I have no confidence in this guy...

 

[executive76]

Quincy Miller supposedly waived/cut.

 

[blazers21ntnp]

Quincy Miller supposedly waived/cut.

Not at all mad at that. Would much rather have Gee on the squad.

 

[aepps20]

I almost wish GK was still the coach. SMH, Shaw seems confused out there.

 

[wavycrocket]

Man, I feel like Q Miller going to flourish somewhere. Roster to deep at his position.

He was Shaw's guy though. Rooting for the guy.

 

[jumpman91023]

Not at all mad at that. Would much rather have Gee on the squad.

Alonzo Gee, no not at all. He's never really improved on the court at least Quincy was young and could have. Dah well

 

[executive76]

Quincy hasn't brought anything to the table. "could have" says it all.

With all the injuries he had a opportunity & basically a cosign from Shaw still didn't do anything. Even in summer league & preseason NOTHING.


Lawson didn't practice today

 

[executive76]

Lawson is a go tonight.

Danilo Gallinari, Nate Robinson, JaVale McGee and J.J. Hickson — will see minutes increase soon. Gallinari and Robinson will work into the 20-25 minute range to start the season, McGee probably a bit less. Hickson is serving a five-game suspension to start the season.

 

[aepps20]

Decent first half. Need to get these home wins.

 

[executive76]

42 point half. No one is attacking just shooting jumpers

 

[executive76]

Lawson didn't even think about scoring tonight. I like what Gee with his perimeter pressure.