Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:18 am
3 Game Summary
The Nuggets went 2-1 in the last three games of the season, dropping their last game to the Golden State Warriors.
Both wins were close games, but the overtime game against the Kings is the feature.
The Denver Nuggets came away with a 109-104 win against the Sacramento Kings, in a game which many considered to be the game of the season.
In the dying stages of the fourth quarter, the Nuggets were down 96-100. But two incredible plays by Erick Green saw the Nuggets tie the game up. He got two steals, which led to two clutch fastbreak baskets to send the game into overtime. Green ended up with a career-high six steals for the night, as well as 10 assists.
Along with Erick Green's heroics, Wilson Chandler was also a standout for the Nuggets. He led all scorers with 27 points. Arron Afflalo had an impact, scoring 18 points, while Derrick Williams (15) and Kenneth Faried (13 points, 11 rebounds) were also influential in the win.
DeMarcus Cousins looked like he was going to carry the Kings to victory. Boogie was one rebound off an incredible 20-20 game, with 20 points and 19 rebounds. Corey Brewer and Ramon Sessions contributed 18 points each, while Darren Collison added 14 points and 6 assists.
Last 3 Games
SAC: 109-104 W (OT)
@LAC: 106-101 W
@GSW: 116-105 L
Overall: 51-31
Arron Afflalo came up big once again in the game against the Clippers. He had 24 points (8-13 FG) and 8 assists.
JaVale McGee is another player who appears to be coming good just in time for the Playoffs. In the loss against the Warriors, McGee had 17 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 blocks. Let's hope this carries over to the post-season.
Final Standings
East
Chicago 59-23
Miami 53-29
Cleveland 50-32
Atlanta 43-39
New York 42-40
Indiana 42-40
Brooklyn 41-41
Milwaukee 39-43
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Detroit 39-43
Toronto 38-44
Charlotte 37-45
Washington 36-46
Philadelphia 32-50
Orlando 27-55
Boston 25-57
*The New York Knicks will be the fourth seed.
West
Oklahoma City 53-29
Houston 51-31
Denver 51-31
Memphis 49-33
San Antonio 46-36
Minnesota 45-37
LA Clippers 41-41
LA Lakers 41-41
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Phoenix Suns 41-41
Golden State 41-41
Portland 40-42
Sacramento 33-49
New Orleans 33-49
Dallas 33-49
Utah 29-53
*The Los Angeles Clippers get the 4th seed, which means the Nuggets will face the Spurs in the first round. Yay...
League Leaders
Points: [NYK] Carmelo Anthony 28.4
Rebounds: [DET] Andre Drummond 10.9
APG: [DEN] Ty Lawson 11
SPG: [DEN] Ty Lawson 2.7
BPG: [IND] Roy Hibbert 2.1
Fri Jan 09, 2015 4:57 am
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Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:40 pm
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:05 am
Martti. wrote:I love how you seem to get the best out of everybody. Guys like Derrick Williams, Erick Green and Azubuike contributing.
Lamrock wrote:Good luck against SA! You'll uh... need it.
Andrew wrote:Yeah, not exactly the match-up you want, but at least you have homecourt advantage.
Phil89 wrote:Sweep those old guys!
Interesting to see how close it was for the 7th & 8th seeds out west. Warriors and Blazers missing out, wow.
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:05 am
2014-2015 Award Winners
Most Valuable Player
[OKC] Kevin Durant
26.2ppg 7.8rpg 6.7apg 1.6spg 1.1bpg
.506 FG% .433 3PT% .910 FT%
Rookie of the Year
[MIL] Jabari Parker
17.1ppg 6.8rpg 3.3apg 1.1spg 0.5bpg
.409 FG% .348 3PT% .759 FT%
Sixth Man
[SAN] Boris Diaw
8.5ppg 4.4rpg 3.4apg
.461 FG% .375 3PT% .759 FT%
Defensive Player
[DET] Andre Drummond
10.9rpg 1.2spg 1.8bpg
Most Improved Player
[TOR] Terrence Ross
15.5ppg 4.6rpg 1.3apg 1.5spg
.427 FG% .365 3PT% .824 FT%
Coach of the Year
[CHI] Tom Thibodeau
59-23
2014-2015 Team Selections
All NBA First
[HOU] James Harden
[LAL] Kobe Bryant
[OKC] Kevin Durant
[NYK] Carmelo Anthony
[SAC] DeMarcus Cousins
All NBA Second
[WAS] John Wall
[PHI] Michael Carter-Williams
[IND] Paul George
[LAC] Blake Griffin
[CHA] Al Jefferson
All NBA Third
[DEN] Ty Lawson
[CLE] Kyrie Irving
[NOP] Tyreke Evans
[UTA] Gordon Hayward
[CHI] Joakim Noah
All Defensive First Team
[MIA] Dwyane Wade
[WAS] John Wall
[NOP] Anthony Davis
[DEN] Kenneth Faried
[DET] Andre Drummond
All Defensive Second Team
[DEN] Ty Lawson
[PHI] Michael Carter-Williams
[ATL] Paul Millsap
[IND] Paul George
[CHI] Joakim Noah
All Rookie First Team
[MIL] Jabari Parker
[PHI] Joel Embiid
[ORL] Aaron Gordon
[ORL] Elfrid Payton
[PHI] Nerlens Noel
All Rookie Second Team
[MIN] Andrew Wiggins
[CHA] Noah Vonleh
[UTA] Dante Exum
[HOU] Kostas Papanikolaou
[DEN] Gary Harris
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:05 am
2014-2015 Player Review
This is a review of all 15 players that finished the regular season with the Denver Nuggets.
There were a number of pleasant surprises this season. Both Ty Lawson and Kenneth Faried experienced their first All-Star appearance together. Lawson and Faried also made All Defense team selections, while Ty also made the All-NBA Third Team. It was also a big season for Gary Harris, who won the Rookie Challenge MVP and was selected in the All Rookie Second Team.
Ty Lawson
82 Games (81 Starts)
13.8ppg 11apg 2.7spg
.473 FG% .431 3PT% .857 FT%
Even though his points per game decreased, it was a career season for Ty Lawson. Not only did he lead the entire league in both assists and steals, but he shot the ball well from basically everywhere on the court.
Lawson has always had All-Star potential and this season it was realised with his first All-Star inclusion. He also finished the season with All-NBA Third Team and All-Defensive Second Team accolaides. If Lawson's name wasn't on the list of elite point guards in this league, it's certainly there after his efforts in the 2014-2015 season.
Arron Afflalo
74 Games (73 starts)
16.6ppg 3.7apg 1spg
.423 FG% .359 3PT% .861 FT%
This is the first season in Afflalo's NBA career where he hasn't improved upon his points per game average. In fact, with the exception of his free throw percentage, his shooting numbers are slightly down on last season. Does that mean AAA is regressing? I don't believe he is. His numbers reflect a slow start to the season, where he was getting used to a new system. Over the course of the season, Afflalo has flourished into an impact player on both ends of the court. As well as being the Nuggets top scorer, he's also arguably Denver's best perimeter defender.
Afflalo has a Player Option for next season, and by all reports, he's leaning towards accepting it, which is great news for the franchise.
Wilson Chandler
72 Games (65 starts)
14.7ppg 4.3rpg 1 bpg
.463 FG% .380 3PT% .676 FT%
There were periods over the course of the season where Wilson Chandler was the Nuggets best player. Chandler has really developed into a solid all round player. Aside from his free throw percentage, Chandler's scoring and shooting numbers are close to what they were when he played for the Knicks. His blocks are also close to what they were in the 10-11 season.
Wilson Chandler has a team option on his contract and at this point, it is highly likely that it will be picked up in the off-season.
Kenneth Faried
75 Games (75 starts)
11.4ppg 9.3rpg 1.9bpg
.624 FG% .333 3PT% .522 FT%
After his FIBA performances, there was a lot of expectation for Kenneth Faried to have a breakout season. Even though he made the All-Star team (albeit through the misfortune of LaMarcus Aldridge) and the All-Defensive First Team, this season basically confirmed that Faried isn't really a star in the traditional sense. His game revolves around tenacity and hustle, rather than his skill. He has shown improvement in his jumpshot - he even hit a couple of threes - but the majority of his baskets still come from putbacks and dunks. Once he is consistent in those areas, then the Manimal will make the leap to the elite level.
JaVale McGee
50 Games (40 starts)
8.3ppg 6.5rpg 1.8bpg
.626 FG% .549 FT
It was another stop-start season for JaVale McGee. He had a great opportunity to shine when Timofey Mozgov was dealt to the Kings, but he was unable to capitalise, due to a series of ankle injuries. It's still hard to know exactly what the franchise is going to get from McGee. There are times where he cannot be stopped and looks like the best centre in the league. And then there are the other times where he's on Shaqtin a Fool. Let's hope the 2015-2016 season is the one where McGee finally breaks out.
Derrick Williams
56 Games
7.7ppg 2.9rpg 1.1apg
.451 FG% .387 3PT% .781 FT%
The best way to describe the season of Derrick Williams would be bittersweet. It was great in that he was traded into a situation where he was utilised to great effect. When he was on the floor, he showed that he has an improved jumpshot and is a legitimate threat from beyond the arc. However, the injury was quite a setback for his progression. If he stayed healthy, the Nuggets could have traded Gallinari and allowed Williams to pick up even more minutes off the bench. In saying that, from what we saw, Williams could be an effective sixth man for the Nuggets going forward. Let's just hope his contract demands are reasonable.
Danilo Gallinari
72 Games (14 starts)
7.3ppg 2.9rpg 1.1bpg
.485 FG% .384 3PT% .865 FT%
It's always hard to fit a player back into a system after they've missed the previous season. Gallinari had a lot of rust in the beginning of the season, which basically made it impossible for him to win his starting spot back off Wilson Chandler. As the season progressed, his numbers got a lot better, but his attempts were more limited. In fact, aside from his rookie year, this is the only season where he averaged less than 14 points per game.
At this point, Gallinari could be seen as the Nuggets most valuable trade chip in the off-season, since there are various situations he could fit into. He could still start on numerous teams around the league as a third or fourth option, or come off the bench for a contender. It's just a matter of which team is willing to absorb the last season of his contract.
Chris Andersen
76 Games (6 starts)
3.6ppg 3.9rpg 0.9bpg
.524 FG% .714 FT%
The trade of Hickson for Andersen turned out to be relatively even. The Birdman has contributed more for the Nuggets on the defensive end, but offensively, we were also reminded of how limited he is. When he's on the court, opposing teams have been willing to leave him alone in order to double team a more potent offensive player, such as Arron Afflalo, Wilson Chandler or Ty Lawson.
While his offense has proven to be problematic at times, he provides enough effort on the other end to justify the minutes he gets. At this point of his career, he's still good for 10-15 minutes a game and was a pretty good insurance policy while JaVale McGee was injured. Not bad for a guy who's probably in the second last season of his career.
Gary Harris
70 Games (6 starts)
8.9ppg 1.2rpg 2.2apg
.467 FG% .420 3PT% .760 FT%
Initially the plans weren't big for Gary Harris in his rookie season, but that all changed when Brian Shaw saw how dangerous he could be. In his first season, Harris is arguably one of the elite shooters in the league already, with a three point percentage over 40.
The most impressive thing about Harris is that he has come out of a college as a two way player. Not only does he provide a solid scorer off the bench, but he's quite a good defender as well. Assuming that Arron Afflalo sticks around, Harris could be a handy sixth man for the Nuggets, but if AAA happens to decline his option, he wouldn't look out of place as a starter.
Erick Green
54 Games (1 start)
5.3ppg 3.5apg 0.8spg
.423 FG% .365 3PT% .958 FT%
Along with Gary Harris, Erick Green was arguably the find of the season for the Nuggets. His numbers don't jump out off the page, but in his short career, Green already has a reputation as a player who can come up big in the clutch. He's a streaky, microwave type player, as well as being a decent on-ball defender. The combination of these skills was a big factor in why Erick Green stole most - if not all - of Nate Robinson's minutes.
Green's lack of athleticism will probably keep his ceiling lower than a lot of point guards in this league, but when you consider that the Jazz drafted him with pick 46 in the 2013 draft, he has well and truly overachieved at this point of his career.
Jusuf Nurkic
55 Games (23 starts)
3.7ppg 4.2rpg 0.7bpg
.522 FG% .590 FT%
If the production of Harris wasn't proof that the Nuggets got the better of the draft day trade, Jusuf Nurkic also adds weight to the argument. Nurkic earned a starting role when JaVale McGee injured and he did a pretty good job. He's not an athletic guy, but he's similar to Nikola Pekovic - he's hard to move off the block and does a good job hitting the offensive boards.
Even though there isn't a big role for Jusuf Nurkic in the foreseeable future, that could very well change if both JaVale McGee and Chris Andersen decide to leave Denver at the end of next season. In the meantime, Nurkic is a nice third centre to have on the bench.
Mirza Teletovic
50 Games
4.4ppg 2.3rpg
.390 FG% .374 3PT% .704 FT%
Mirza Teletovic was essentially acquired for his expiring contract, so in many ways, there wasn't a huge commitment to see what he could provide the team. It also doesn't help that he missed a good chunk of the season with an ankle injury. From what I saw, he did an okay job as a stretch four and could rebound at a decent rate. Having a power forward that can shoot beyond the arc is always handy, but with Derrick Williams, Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler all hitting threes at a better rate, Mirza Teletovic would benefit from testing the free agent market.
Darrell Arthur
36 Games (3 starts)
4.9ppg 2.5rpg 0.7bpg
.569 FG% .308 3PT% .806 FT%
It wasn't a bad season for Darrell Arthur. He had some games where he was quite useful on both ends of the court. However, he was in a bad situation for a player of his talent. He was stuck behind an All-Star in Kenneth Faried and J.J. Hickson. When Mozgov was traded, Derrick Williams began to eat into his minutes as well. At that point, it became clear that he wasn't going to be re-signed in the off-season and things continued to go south from there. It's a shame, because he really could be a decent role player for the Nuggets at any other time.
Nate Robinson
43 Games (2 starts)
9.8ppg 1.4rpg 4.1apg
.441 FG% .413 3PT% .926 FT%
Nate Robinson was dissatisfied for most of the season because of his lack of playing time, and looking at his numbers, he probably had a point. There were times during the season where he was at his lethal best on offense, but once it was decided that the team was going to try and develop Erick Green's game, it seemed easier to bench a dissatisfied player and play a prospect who was eager to learn instead of doing the opposite. The Nuggets may have lost a servicable role player in the process, but they also gained an underrated prospect.
Kelenna Azubuike
11 Games
5.5ppg 0.6rpg 0.7apg
.295 FG% .225 3PT% 1.000 FT%
It's really difficult for a basketball player to join an NBA team towards the end of the season, particularly when that player hasn't been in the league for almost 3 years. Azubuike had a couple of games that were a throwback to his time with the Golden State Warriors, but for the most part, he was an erroneous signing for the Nuggets.
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Injuries
Denver Nuggets
None
San Antonio Spurs
Danny Green - Torn MCL, 6-8 months (Out)
Manu Ginobili - Torn Hand Ligament, 6-8 weeks (Out)
Tiago Splitter - Bruised Tailbone, Day-to-day (Hurt)
Spencer Hawes - Shin Splints, Day-to-day (Hurt)
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:39 am
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:14 pm
Andrew wrote:You might have caught a break with those injuries to the Spurs...at least, until a few more of your players roll their ankles.
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:23 pm
Tony Parker and the Spurs blew away the Nuggets in game one. The game ended with a staggering final score of 117-100.
Tony Parker turned back the clock and had one of his best playoff performances in recent years. He had 39 points and 11 assists for the Spurs. Kawhi Leonard was also in solid form for the Spurs, scoring 18. Tim Duncan (15 points, 11 rebounds) proved once again to be a key contributor in his twilight years, while Marco Belinelli (14) and Spencer Hawes (12 points, 9 rebounds) also had meaningful contributions.
Like the Spurs, the Nuggets were also led by their point guard. Ty Lawson had 18 points and 13 assists for the Nuggets. The Nuggets got good production from Erick Green (16) and JaVale McGee (10), but the shooting woes of their regular scorers ended up being their downfall. Both Arron Afflalo and Wilson Chandler shot a combined 12-34 from the floor, scoring 17 and 15 respectively.
SAN@DEN
SAN: 117
(Parker 30, Leonard 18, Duncan 15)
DEN: 100
(Lawson 18, Afflalo 17, Green 16)
Jordan Performer of the Game: Tony Parker 30 points (14-25 FG) 4 rebounds 11 assists 2 steals
Rebounds
SAN: Duncan 11
DEN: Chandler 9
Assists
SAN: Parker 11
DEN: Lawson 13
A last second buzzer beater by Tony Parker earned the Spurs a 102-101 win in OT.
Down by two, the Spurs had the last possession in the overtime period. It appeared as though Marco Belinelli was going to take the last shot, as he dribbled down the clock. But with Afflalo playing tight defense, Belinelli passed the ball to Tony Parker, who threw up a hail mary shot with just over a second left on the clock.
It was another dominant game by Parker, as he lead the Spurs with 29 points and 5 assists. Marco Belinelli was also on fire for the Spurs, with 23 points and 6 assists. Tiago Splitter was a welcome return for the away team, and in his first playoff game in 2015, he was 1 rebound off a double-double, with 12 points, 9 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard, on the other hand, registered his double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, to go with 5 assists, 3 steals and a block.
For the Nuggets, their main man was JaVale McGee. The mercurial centre had a dominant game in the lane, with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Arron Afflalo added 17 points and 7 assists, while Ty Lawson (13) and Gary Harris (11) both had minor contributions. The Birdman was the closest to a double-double, with 10 points and 9 rebounds.
The Nuggets face an uphill task, heading to San Antonio with a deficit of two games.
SAN@DEN
(OT)
SAN: 102
(Parker 29, Belinelli 23, Splitter 12)
DEN: 101
(McGee 23, Afflalo 17, Lawson 13)
Jordan Performer of the Game: Tony Parker 29 points (12-24 FG) 3 rebounds 5 assists 1 steal
Rebounds
SAN: Duncan, Leonard 10
DEN: Anderson, Faried 9
Assists
SAN: Belinelli 6
DEN: Afflalo 7
The Nuggets got back into the series with a 103-94 win in San Antonio.
Arron Afflalo led the Nuggets with 20 points, but it was the efforts of Kenneth Faried that saw the Nuggets get the edge over the Spurs. Faried filled up the stat sheet with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, as well as shooting an impressive 8-10 from the field. JaVale McGee added 12 points, while Gary Harris and Derrick Williams scored 10 each.
Tony Parker was again the main man for the Spurs, but the Nuggets were able to limit him to 22 points and 9 assists. Kawhi Leonard added 17, while Marco Belinelli scored 16. The ever-reliable Tim Duncan was one rebound off a double-double with 15 points and 9 rebounds.
DEN@SAN
DEN: 103
(Afflalo 20, Faried 18, McGee 12)
SAN: 94
(Parker 22, Leonard 17, Belinelli 16)
Jordan Performer of the Game: Kenneth Faried 18 points (8-10 FG) 10 rebounds 5 assists 1 steal 2 blocks
Rebounds
DEN: Faried 10
SAN: Duncan 9
Assists
DEN: Lawson 13
SAN: Parker 9
The Nuggets tied the series at 2-2 with a 92-84 win.
Ty Lawson led the Nuggets scoring with 16 points, but the star of the game was JaVale McGee. McGee dominated the lane, registering an impressive stat-line of 13 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Out of his 15 boards, 8 of them came on the offensive end. Wilson Chandler came back after a quiet couple of games with 15, while Kenneth Faried continued his impressive form from Game 3 with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks. Derrick Williams added 13.
For the Spurs, it was another impressive performance by Tony Parker. He had 29 points and 5 assists on the night. However, it was fairly lean for them across the board, as Kawhi Leonard (15) and Tim Duncan (11) were the only Spurs that were able to make an impact outside of Tony Parker.
The Nuggets will now go back to Denver with the series even.
DEN@SAN
DEN: 92
(Lawson 16, Chandler 15, Faried 14)
SAN: 84
(Parker 29, Leonard 15, Duncan 11)
Jordan Performer of the Game: JaVale McGee 13 points (6-16 FG) 15 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals 3 blocks
Rebounds
DEN: McGee 15
SAN: Leonard 6
Assists
DEN: Green, Lawson 5
SAN: Parker 5
Around the League
West
OKC 2 - 2 LAL
LAC 2 - 1 MEM
DEN 2 - 2 SAN
HOU 2 - 2 MIN
East
CHI 4 - 0 MIL
NYK 2 - 2 ATL
CLE 2 - 2 IND
MIA 1 - 3 BKN
Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:14 am
Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:06 am
Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:33 am
Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:54 pm
Lamrock wrote:Good job getting back home court (for whatever that's worth...) - hopefully it isn't a curse!
Martti. wrote:How did the Spurs get Hawes?
Also, good job tying it up. It's not a series until someone wins on the road, so this series is a heck of a series.
Andrew wrote:Great poise to bounce back from 0-2 to tie things up. A Game 7 win would be more dramatic, but given the toughness of the match-up, here's hoping you can win four straight to move on to the next round.
Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:00 pm
The Spurs are now one game away from the second round after their 100-92 win over the Nuggets in Denver.
Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard were dominant once again for the Spurs. Parker and Leonard combined for 56 of the Spurs 100 points, with 31 and 25 respectively. Marco Belinelli was the only other Spurs in double figures with 12 points.
For the Nuggets, JaVale McGee continued his game four form. JaVale McGee dominated the lane, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Ty Lawson (14 points, 11 assists) and Kenneth Faried (13 points, 10 rebounds) also registered double-doubles, while Arron Afflalo (12) and Erick Green (10) both had minor contributions.
SAN@DEN
SAN: 100
(Parker 31, Leonard 25, Belinelli 12)
DEN: 92
(McGee 21, Lawson 14, Faried 13)
Jordan Performer of the Game: Kawhi Leonard 25 points (10-14 FG) 9 rebounds 3 assists 3 steals 1 block
Rebounds
SAN: Leonard 9
DEN: Faried, McGee 10
Assists
SAN: Parker 8
DEN: Lawson 11
The Nuggets kept their Playoff hopes alive with an astounding 126-102 win over the Spurs. The blowout started early, with the Nuggets jumping out to a 41-21 lead at the end of the first quarter. From there, the Spurs were never able to get back into the game.
With the game decided relatively early, the Nuggets were able to use their entire bench to great effect. Denver had 10 double-digit scorers, with Wilson Chandler, Kenneth Faried, Ty Lawson and Mirza Teletovic all scoring 13 points each.
Derrick Williams added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks, while Gary Harris and Danilo Gallinari scored 11 each. Jusuf Nurkic, JaVale McGee and Arron Afflalo scored 10 apiece. The only two Denver players not in double figures were Erick Green and Chris Andersen. Green made up for this by tallying 12 assists.
Tony Parker had another strong game, scoring 23 points. Kawhi Leonard (18) was also solid for the Spurs, while Marco Belinelli (12) and Tim Duncan (10) had minor contributions.
DEN:@SAN
DEN: 126
(Chandler 13, Faried 13, Lawson 13)
SAN: 102
(Parker 23, Leonard 18, Belinelli 12)
Jordan Performer of the Game: Ty Lawson 13 points (5-6 FG) 1 rebound 13 assists 5 steals
Rebounds
DEN: McGee 7
SAN: Hawes 9
Assists
DEN: Lawson 13
SAN: Parker 4
The Nuggets were dealt another first round exit after the Spurs won Game 7 by 96-84. It continued a strange pattern of away wins in the Nuggets-Spurs first round match-up.
The victory was once again inspired by Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker. Leonard top scored for the Spurs with 25 points, to go with 9 rebounds on the night. Parker added 21 points and 11 assists. Marco Belinelli scored 11 points, while Tim Duncan and Spencer Hawes were solid in the interior, with 10 points each.
The Nuggets faced an uphill battle, trailing by as many as 20 in the third quarter. JaVale McGee and Ty Lawson did their best to salvage the game for Denver, with 16 and 14 respectively. However, they were the only Nuggets players in double figures.
SAN@DEN
SAN: 96
(Leonard 25, Parker 21, Belinelli 11)
DEN: 84
(McGee 16, Lawson 14, Chandler 9)
Jordan Performer of the Game: Kawhi Leonard 25 points (10-17 FG) 9 rebounds 3 steals
Rebounds
SAN: Leonard 9
DEN: Andersen, Faried 6
Assists
SAN: Parker 11
DEN: Lawson 10
Around the League
West
OKC 4 - 2 LAL
LAC 4 - 1 MEM
SAN 4 - 3 DEN
MIN 4 - 2 HOU
East
CHI 4 - 0 MIL
NYK 4 - 3 ATL
IND 4 - 2 CLE
BKN 4 - 1 MIA
Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:58 am
Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:34 am
Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:25 am
Tue Jan 20, 2015 2:25 pm
Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:57 pm
Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:10 pm
Martti. wrote:So the pattern went on til the end. Sucks about the early exit, but making the Playoffs was a great achievement for this squad. On the bright side, the Cavaliers are out as well.
Lamrock wrote:Fucking Spurs. At least you made (dubious) playoff history!
mp3 wrote:You put up a great fight vs the Spurs.
Onwards and upwards!
Phil89 wrote:What a weird streak. Seems like you lack a Melo/Durant type scorer on your team. You only had 3 players reach the 20 point mark in a game during this series.
As always, I look forward to seeing how you strengthen your team over the off-season
Andrew wrote:I guess realism ensued, given the poise, talent, and experience of the Spurs. Still, a shame it came to an end like that. Better luck next season!
Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:11 pm
Conference Semi Finals
West
OKC 4 - 0 LAC
SAN 4 - 3 MIN
East
CHI 4 - 2 NYK
IND 4 - 1 BKN
Conference Finals
West
OKC 4 - 1 SAN
East
CHI 4 - 1 IND
NBA Finals
OKC 4 - 1 CHI
Finals MVP
Kevin Durant
26.6ppg 7.8rpg 6.7apg 1.6spg 1.1bpg
.506 FG% .433 3PT% .910 FT%
Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:12 pm
Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen lead a list of illustreous players to retire in 2015. KG and Allen were a part of the Boston Big Three that won the () NBA championship. Allen went on to win another ring with the Miami Heat, while Garnett finished his career with the Brooklyn Nets.
Steve Nash has also called it a career, finally succumbing to chronic back injuries. Along with Garnett and Allen, Nash will likely become a first ballot Hall of Famer, as he was possibly the best point guard in the game during his prime.
2015 Retirees
[BKN] Kevin Garnett 39
[CHI] Nazr Mohammed 37
[LAL] Steve Nash 41
[NYK] Pablo Prigioni 38
[POR] Steve Blake 35
[SAN] Matt Bonner 35
[WAS] Andre Miller 39
[FA] Ray Allen 39