they should fire Malone right now

Question

That was the worst coaching with a lead I've ever seen in a playoff game where you have multiple chances to win. They had a legit shot at winning all four overtimes but his players kept choking the game away. The guy could not call one solid play, or settle hem down, to help his young team finish the job.

begginerboy · Answer

That was the worst coaching with a lead I've ever seen in a playoff game where you have multiple chances to win. They had a legit shot at winning all four overtimes but his players kept choking the game away. The guy could not call one solid play, or settle hem down, to help his young team finish the job.

Dickey227 · Answer

Same thing can be said about Portland they had leads of 5 twice 6 and w 2:30 min left in 3 of the ot  and couldn&#x2019;t put Denver away

davemsh · Answer

You see see it over and over again..Hero ball trying to make that 30 foot 3 pointer......Not one time did they drive the ball on the numerous last possession(s) to win the game......In Denver&#x27;s defense...they have no superstar player that can get his own shot when the game is on the line..

begginerboy · Answer

Yeah, but the difference is Denver is the more talented, deeper team. Portland is down one of their stars and their big man is playing with one arm. Denver should be crushing them. It's a total mismatch. It really is.

VP24 · Answer

CJ &amp; Dame could handle the pressure and were comfortable and in command of their offense - this is the biggest difference.I think Begginners point is mainly that Denver&#x27;s primary ball handlers / setup guys (Murray / Joker) really were not driving plays or calling certain sets in crucial moments which lead to bad shots/turnovers or shots again a winding clock.Coach can alleviate this for his guys for sure, but the players definitely have to be held accountable as well.Jokic makes one extra free throw we&#x27;re possibly looking at 5 OT&#x27;s then who knows ..

davemsh · Answer

Also in that 3rd OT with Nuggets up 2 and the ball...CJ reached and ball went out of bounds on Murray...With these instant replays...If a defensive player reaches..they have to automatic call a foul even if it is barely a foul...CJ reached and hit Murray...Ofcourse they had to overturn the call and give the ball to Portland after replay...

begginerboy · Answer

I&#x27;m not buying it because when they were down they had no trouble scoring. None at all. But as soon as they were up, they all got a case of the jitters. It was a choke job from players to coaches.

begginerboy · Answer

Yes, but once again Denver got what it deserved. That idiot Murray takes the ball to sidelines (with his back turned to. his teammates) and tries to what, run out the clock or get fouled? There was a 4 second difference between the shot clock and the game clock. That was a stupid thing from him to be doing. Take the ball down the middle of the court and call a damn play. What a moron. Basketball 101.

begginerboy · Answer

Yup. Milsap was the only guy who looked poised out there. They should have ran more plays through him. I think he scored on all three of his opportunities in OT.

StumpTownStu · Answer

&#xA;Yeah, fire Malone. Or give him coach of the year. Worst coaching with a lead? A young inexperienced team in single...then double...then triple... quadruple overtime. It was survivor mode. He could&#x27;ve turned into freakin Tex Winters and it wouldn&#x27;t have meant anything.

StumpTownStu · Answer

Yiu must&#x27;ve had Denver ML because you&#x27;re way to butt hurt after watching a great game between two teams who left it all out there. One a very, very young team and one veteran filled, at home. You&#x27;re not asking why didn&#x27;t Portland put them away when they had chances. You say Denver is deeper but Portland has one of the best benches in the league. That&#x27;s why you can bring in a guy like Hood after extended rest. That was a great game. Don&#x27;t sully it by being all pouty donuts.

begginerboy · Answer

I did not have Denver ML. LOL Not even betting this crap. Just a fan enjoying teams like Denver self-destruct. I have been watching for over 30 years. I see a choke when I see one. Young teams choke, old teams choke. Age is just one factor. Like I said, I would have gone more to and through Milsap once I saw the young guys had the jitters.

gutinstinctus · Answer

All the plays you mentioned the choker was Murray. Its on him. Malone can try to make a play but in comes this guy and fucked it over and over. Just put the basket on Jokics hand next time, who is Denvers best C, SF, PF, SG and PG

We still got this if the Joker has some stamina left after that marathon

altacocker · Answer

Guess, that makes Stotz is a sheer genius ... thanks for your &#x27;I just lost my bet&#x27; take on the game.  Damn, how did Malone win 54 regular season games and a lock for coach of the year.

wmi799 · Answer

BB - When the manager from Burger King came to look you over at Mickey D's, did you get nervous and choke? You were the more talented fry cook that night, yet they took Junior McPimple Face because he was not fazed.

Same difference

StumpTownStu · Answer

&#xA;No coincidence that one of their few veterans...only?....looked the most poised down the stretch. You&#x27;re right for laying off. I killed it in college and backed off NBA pretty early. Once college tourneys ended, I treaded lightly in the NBA down. If I really like something, I hit it hard, but i&#x27;m not forcing anything. I don&#x27;t need action on every single playoff game.

StumpTownStu · Answer

&#xA;Jokic was done. They couldn&#x27;t run much through him. It was an impressive effort from the big fella though and if they lose this series, all of these young players will be better because of it. My Warriors are getting old and will probably, to some degree, be broken up. This team is gonna be around.

begginerboy · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by wmi799]  BB - When the manager from Burger King came to look you over at Mickey D&#x27;s, did you get nervous and choke? You were the more talented fry cook that night, yet they took Junior McPimple Face because he was not fazed. &#xD;&#xA;Same difference  [/Quote]Actually, only "difference" is I didn&#x27;t get 4 chances at it like these bozos.

StumpTownStu · Answer

&#xA;You are correct, sir! Hiyo!

they should fire Malone right now

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