Nuggets Strike Back...Give us the Series We All Deserve

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
  • The Denver Nuggets--left for dead less than a week ago--have stormed back into this series and we are all in for a treat the rest of the way.
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  • @countkilroygraf8816
    @countkilroygraf8816 24 дні тому +583

    Can I just say how nice it was that Ant took responsibility in Game 3? No blaming his coach, no blaming the refs, no blaming his teammates. He had a bad game, took it on the chin, and came out playing better in Game 4 with 44 points. I missed accountability in players.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +202

      Yep. Everything about that kid reminds me of super stars and Alphas from generations past.

    • @1stAmendmentorDie1776
      @1stAmendmentorDie1776 24 дні тому

      Then he went out and played james harden basketball and kept his team from winning games 3 and 4.

    • @nydibs
      @nydibs 24 дні тому +57

      He didn’t even have a bad game, he just didn’t shoot a lot
      19/6/5 on 8/15 shooting with 0 free throw attempts

    • @detectivemarkseven
      @detectivemarkseven 24 дні тому +24

      Precisely, if its your team when you lose you have to feel responsible for it.

    • @vernonleewarren280
      @vernonleewarren280 24 дні тому +1

      Agreed! 👍

  • @Kevin-dl6nf
    @Kevin-dl6nf 24 дні тому +386

    Jokic mvp acceptance speech "thank you haters for reminding me you exist and a special thank you to shaq for reminding everyone how petty you are for non related reasons"

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +107

      The brigade of haters that came pouring out after those first two games was TELLING.

    • @Kevin-dl6nf
      @Kevin-dl6nf 24 дні тому +12

      @@skap_attack absolutely 💯

    • @missingbuck
      @missingbuck 24 дні тому +29

      Joker should have 4 in a row. But thanks to that Bum Perk and the media, Embiid stole from the Joker. Thankfully, he got the last laugh as he won a championship.

    • @michaelkenyon6173
      @michaelkenyon6173 24 дні тому +17

      Before series I had Denver in 6. Minnesota is terrific and really put it to the Nuggets on their own home floor. But you see how Denver's championship run from last year forges their ability to weather the storm. 2-2 and somebodies gotta win a home game. And, completely unrelated, LeMedia is
      "A COMPLETE CRAP!"

    • @NoahLinden
      @NoahLinden 24 дні тому +18

      @@skap_attack They actually thought two bad games invalidated everything Jokic has accomplished. It was unhinged.

  • @countkilroygraf8816
    @countkilroygraf8816 24 дні тому +247

    Jokic was delayed by at least five days from seeing his horses because of those losses. He's not playing around anymore.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +44

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Zemlja_je_ravna
      @Zemlja_je_ravna 24 дні тому +29

      They keep giving him those trophies he don't know what to do with them.

    • @xXxtetosxXx
      @xXxtetosxXx 24 дні тому +4

      Absolutely 😅

    • @milosivanovic606
      @milosivanovic606 24 дні тому +8

      Ne znam za tebe ali kod mene je trofej iz 2022 dao mi ga JOKARIN buraz Strahinja na poklon
      KAZE " EVO TI OVO MOJ NIKOLA NE ZNA GDE DA GA METE ne mož da napravi mesta ,a ti, ako ti treba, evo ti ovo NA"

    • @Tony-mw-533
      @Tony-mw-533 24 дні тому

      😂😂

  • @TheEndoKenzo
    @TheEndoKenzo 24 дні тому +195

    Love how the media quickly jumped back on the nuggets train 😂. They were ready to write off jokic’s mvps.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +36

      I DEFINITELY wasn't writing anything off about Jokic...but I also definitely thought the Nuggets were dead in this series.

    • @102allenwalker
      @102allenwalker 24 дні тому +2

      Same for this guy ! And murry!

    • @omizj6951
      @omizj6951 24 дні тому +7

      Shaq and Barkley thought they were going to get swept 🧹 😂

    • @jsm530
      @jsm530 24 дні тому +9

      This guy who runs the channel is too melodramatic. It gets tiring and cringe worthy. He comes off as a these other UA-camrs just saying pointless crap

    • @nydibs
      @nydibs 24 дні тому +5

      @jsm530 - seriously, he was calling Jamal Murray a bum and hating on the Nuggets supporting cast. But they’re the ones winning these games
      I’m a big Ant fan, but I knew better than to write off the Nuggets. Stay reserved until the series is over

  • @lefterisfred
    @lefterisfred 24 дні тому +293

    Everyone was quick to brush the Nuggets and Jokic off. The best player in the world

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +47

      I wasn't writing Jokic off, but the Nuggets looked dead in the water after games 1 and 2. I didn't see Murray being able to summon these performances after what I saw from him physically to start the series.

    • @lefterisfred
      @lefterisfred 24 дні тому +31

      @@skap_attack yea, not you personally. I think you were fair actually. Nuggets were subpar until now. Im talking about people in comments and in the US media in general

    • @cain948
      @cain948 24 дні тому +3

      It's about the coach who make the adjustments and make the comeback possible

    • @nydibs
      @nydibs 24 дні тому +12

      @smfleu - Skap is definitely guilty. He made a video calling Murray a bum and hating on the Nuggets not named Jokic

    • @cain948
      @cain948 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@nydibs 😂😂😂😂 he rides the bus with the media thinking it will be a sweep at the end of the tunnel.. But instead the Nuggets have over plan. Thanks for the coaches for the adjustment now the wolves looks like in a big problem.

  • @LegalLatinoHeat
    @LegalLatinoHeat 24 дні тому +330

    Jokic is A Real MVP and leader. Unlike Lebron who would have his coach fired, blame the refs, throw teamamtes under bus and talk about free agency when his team is down 0-2.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +74

      ONE HUNDRED PERCENT. The way he has reacted has shown the STARK differential between a REAL legend and a media created fraud.

    • @missingbuck
      @missingbuck 24 дні тому +18

      Absolutely, and Ant is a real leader too. He held himself accountable for Game 3’s loss. I’m sad he had a 44 point game wasted, but he’s got a bright future as a real leader, unlike LeBum.

    • @LegalLatinoHeat
      @LegalLatinoHeat 24 дні тому +13

      @@skap_attack Anthony Edwards took the blame after these loses and his coach has nothing to worry about but win.

    • @obitoxshinobi8978
      @obitoxshinobi8978 24 дні тому +5

      lmao😂i hear tree young, klay, green, pg, DeFrozen might join LA
      that's 5 star plus 2 Lebum n LeAD= 7 stars again lebum😂

    • @jeanferguson9063
      @jeanferguson9063 24 дні тому +1

      🤣😂😂

  • @85pearlboy
    @85pearlboy 24 дні тому +164

    Every single luka and jokic hater couldn't get some sleep after this weekend, SGA in serious trouble against the true MVP runner up and jokic coming back with a vengeance after what Shaq said about him 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +83

      If the West Finals is Jokic vs Luka, these talking heads, heads are going to explode. I would love to see it.

    • @missingbuck
      @missingbuck 24 дні тому +9

      Luka vs Joker be a good series! They’re fun around each other (All-Star Weekend). The two would compete for a spot in the Finals - Bring It On.

    • @Zemlja_je_ravna
      @Zemlja_je_ravna 24 дні тому +6

      @@missingbuck They know each other very well, they would give their absolute best to win each other in that series, it would be a joy to watch.

    • @dlrichardson56
      @dlrichardson56 24 дні тому

      @@skap_attack lol funny that luka is getting saved by kyrie irving and SGA's second best player is who?? lol yall boys are chumps

    • @DynoGreen313
      @DynoGreen313 24 дні тому

      shaq was right though
      shai took his team from prospective 8th or 9th place team to 1 seed
      if jokic had the EXACT same season as shai taking his projected 8th place team to 1st and sga has jokics season who wins the mvp? lets be serious
      if you think skin color no longer helps white people in this country you're insane

  • @cdknowledge
    @cdknowledge 24 дні тому +46

    The first 2 games in this series really showed us how resentful people truly are of Jokic and the Nuggets.
    It just makes it hard not to root for them...

    • @nicknovic3828
      @nicknovic3828 24 дні тому

      Maybe white eastern European not suppose to be that good little discrimination

  • @blue-phoenix115
    @blue-phoenix115 24 дні тому +93

    A-A-Ron Gordon was more than great Game 4, it was near perfection.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +26

      No doubt. He was MASSIVE on BOTH ends of the floor.

    • @calvinshimray
      @calvinshimray 24 дні тому +3

      I can hear this 😂

    • @Knockyourselfout89
      @Knockyourselfout89 24 дні тому

      ​@@calvinshimray same same😂😂

    • @csurampower
      @csurampower 24 дні тому +3

      Gordon was nearly perfect from the field and stuffed KAT into a pet carrier. Great game from him.

    • @randellllarena7525
      @randellllarena7525 24 дні тому +1

      Make it A+-A+-Ron Gordon

  • @zoopi451
    @zoopi451 24 дні тому +43

    The media told me denver has never faced adversity, never beaten a 50 win team, Joker is a fraud mvp, ant is michael jordan and the nuggets are cooked. Oh what a difference 3 days makes

    • @saraxiong
      @saraxiong 24 дні тому

      Lmao sounds like you’re jealous of Ant. No one said Ant is Michael Jordan. Everyone said he reminds them of MJ. No need to be jealous.

    • @shorewall
      @shorewall 24 дні тому +4

      @@saraxiong Lol, Ant is great, but the media wants to crown him. Because he is American. Just like Tatum. The comparisons to MJ are very careful. "We're not saying he IS MJ, we're saying he is LIKE MJ."

    • @chauvintookaknee4blm268
      @chauvintookaknee4blm268 24 дні тому

      ​@@saraxiongEdwards sucks sweetie

    • @chauvintookaknee4blm268
      @chauvintookaknee4blm268 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@shorewallborderline superteam

  • @geert574
    @geert574 24 дні тому +91

    Gobert bringing his french energy, the whole of that man embodies 'I surrender'

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +19

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @perrodepaja
      @perrodepaja 24 дні тому +3

      I'm not French and much less a Rudy fan but Americans and Dominicans ain't doing any better.
      Antman decided not to jump against him.
      Kat and Naz, clueless.

    • @kman9884
      @kman9884 24 дні тому

      The French have literally won the most wars in world history. They’re also the only reason the U.S. exists in the first place.

    • @neil1337
      @neil1337 24 дні тому

      @geert racist bastard

    • @mja4wp
      @mja4wp 24 дні тому +5

      nah...I rooting for Denver...but this is a dogfight...Denver needs to put their foot on Min throat and keep it there to win....

  • @mjvoce
    @mjvoce 24 дні тому +61

    i'm a nuggets fan but it's hard not to like ant. he's got great combination of humility and confidence. giving others their respect and taking responsibility when he needs to.

    • @brankoosmajic1554
      @brankoosmajic1554 24 дні тому +1

      Yeah same, also really funny postgame interview when he said hes sick of AG 🤣🤣

    • @mja4wp
      @mja4wp 24 дні тому +6

      this series ...w/ ANT playing like he is...reminds me of Jordan playing Celtics in 80's

    • @Saixjacket
      @Saixjacket 24 дні тому +1

      @@mja4wpit rhymes for sure, it’s like Jordan looking at bird. The close out moments where ANT was matched on jokic and had nothing for him despite the 40+ was very much like “you are great, but there’s a god in your way for the moment”

    • @renstein8210
      @renstein8210 24 дні тому +1

      He is the man the NBA is grooming to be the next face of the league. They've watched the decline in popularity in the Lebron/Durant era. They've learned.

    • @fitzroy6970
      @fitzroy6970 24 дні тому

      @@renstein8210let’s wait till next season and see hoe they treat lebron,if the6 keep cheating for him then we will knw they haven’t leatnt shit

  • @richknives9114
    @richknives9114 24 дні тому +29

    This seems like a welcome back to the NBA playoffs lol. All the bums are out and the defense is back. I love it

  • @LilRick96
    @LilRick96 24 дні тому +41

    The way you say " Ass" is hilarious 😂😂😂

    • @ongodddd
      @ongodddd 24 дні тому +6

      i thought i was the only one 🤣 gets me everytime

    • @LilRick96
      @LilRick96 24 дні тому +4

      @@ongodddd nah for real. It's so much emphasis on the word and it sounds like a little sound bite I used to hear on these old SpongeBob edited UA-cam videos from my childhood 😂😂😂 kills me

    • @jordanjenkins1671
      @jordanjenkins1671 24 дні тому +1

      There's always some personal feeling behind it 😆

    • @lbo9134
      @lbo9134 24 дні тому

      Ever heard of Jim Rome?

    • @ShaadsComicsandBeers
      @ShaadsComicsandBeers 24 дні тому

      I lose it Everytime I hear it too 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @kaelqwerty7447
    @kaelqwerty7447 24 дні тому +48

    People were saying jokic is overrated and wouldn't hang in there with the greats in past. They said he had a terrible playoff game while having 16pts 12 rebounds and 9 assists in game 2. Lets go denver

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +17

      I would LOVE to see Jokic win this and humiliate all of these talking head morons that have been slandering him as of late.

    • @kaelqwerty7447
      @kaelqwerty7447 24 дні тому

      @@skap_attack thank you brother for replying all the comments and listening to your audience . Love your work

    • @jordanjenkins1671
      @jordanjenkins1671 24 дні тому

      By Jokic's standards it was less than what his team needed and he had a lot of turnovers games 1-2. No excuses there, but he made the adjustments needed -- taking better care of the ball, took Gobert on head-to-head so he couldn't just roam and play help defense, took Naz head on, etc.

    • @chauvintookaknee4blm268
      @chauvintookaknee4blm268 24 дні тому

      ​@@skap_attackhe's the goat bro bro

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому

      @@kaelqwerty7447 my pleasure! I wish I could get in the comments even more than I do. Thank you SO much for continuing to tune in and support me. I appreciate you 🙏❤️

  • @swandaley
    @swandaley 24 дні тому +20

    Agreed. These playoffs have been a breath of fresh air.

  • @poindexterflex1981
    @poindexterflex1981 24 дні тому +27

    I shook my head when people were declaring the series over after the first two games. They obviously weren't paying attention to Nuggets basketball. They have the best player on the planet, one of the best coaches in the game and a bunch of guys who know their roles and do them well.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +9

      I mean, it wasn't even necessarily that they lost the first two games, it was that they lost them at home and got absolutely obliterated in game 2. I honestly have no idea how and where these last two games have come from with Jamal Murray.

    • @nydibs
      @nydibs 24 дні тому +8

      To be fair, the nuggets haven’t looked right all postseason. They had their 2 best shooting performances of the playoffs in these last 2 games

    • @mja4wp
      @mja4wp 24 дні тому +5

      @@nydibs you are correct...I have watched every game last 2 years...and they looked sick (not well) the first 7 games of the playoffs....not a little off...WAY OFF...like someone gave them a mild flu or virus....it was painful watching them play against LA and horrible first 2 in Denver v MIN

    • @napoleong9418
      @napoleong9418 24 дні тому +3

      ​@@mja4wpthey are not as ready as they were last year at this stage

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 24 дні тому +2

      I completely wrot them off. I believe in Jokic and Malone, but man, the bench is a dumbster heap and Murray did NOT look like he was gonna get it together. Nothing shocking about Jokic doing Jokic things but seeing the bench contribute and Murray suddenly look like last year's Murray and healthy all of a sudden was pretty unexpected for me.

  • @dealpha3698
    @dealpha3698 24 дні тому +14

    2 bad games and they already forgot that Jokic is the reigning MVP, WCMVP and FMVP in current NBA champion team.

  • @missingbuck
    @missingbuck 24 дні тому +39

    The winner of this series - between Joker and Edwards, should be Western Conference MVP if their team goes to the Finals.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +11

      DEFINITELY.

    • @NoahLinden
      @NoahLinden 24 дні тому +8

      One could make a strong argument that this series is the true finals of the entire postseason. Whoever wins this series is likely to win the chip. The Knicks aren't advancing because they're too injured, the Cavs aren't advancing because they're not talented enough, and it's hard to imagine the Pacers posing any threat to the Nuggets or the Wolves. The Celtics can be a contender again if Porzingis gets healthy, but there's no guarantee that will happen.

    • @roboninja3194
      @roboninja3194 24 дні тому

      @@skap_attack Calling Murray a bum was silly bro. It's overreaction nonsense, it's the behavior of the idiots on twitter. For example they're all calling KAT a bum today and saying the Wolves should trade him next season. Now I'm not a fan of KAT but one or 2 bad games does not make a player trash. This is what's wrong with basketball discourse these days. Jordan shot 3-18 vs the Knicks in game 3 of the 93 ECF. I guess Jordan was a bum. See how silly this all sounds?

    • @chauvintookaknee4blm268
      @chauvintookaknee4blm268 24 дні тому

      ​@@roboninja3194Murray was. No shots or passing

  • @sherlockinsomniac
    @sherlockinsomniac 24 дні тому +23

    yo skap, pls make a vid about shaq. he deserves a good skapping after he kanye'd jokic's mvp acceptance segment. we all know he's mad that the joker will surpass him soon.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +16

      LOVE this idea. I am on it...

    • @user-fv2yb6pe1i
      @user-fv2yb6pe1i 24 дні тому

      ​@@skap_attackyou a verb now,
      anyways
      when listening to you it reminds me of south park
      "soooooper athletes"
      that shit is hilarious!!!

  • @strelicijum
    @strelicijum 24 дні тому +7

    When divas retire, the NBA is gonna be so good. Jokic, Luka, Ant, SGA, Brunson, Wemby...

  • @RemmyRiffs
    @RemmyRiffs 24 дні тому +5

    I seriously want to start seeing AG get his love. Dude has ALWAYS been underrated. His efficiency last night was absolutely ridiculous. 11/12?!

  • @solemagus4761
    @solemagus4761 24 дні тому +16

    Respect to you Skap for being real about it and being able to still givr is an honest thorough breakdown. Such a relief from those Klutch Sports Media outlets

  • @qwertzuiop1978
    @qwertzuiop1978 24 дні тому +3

    Fun fact:
    Ant played 45 minutes in this game. During that time Minnesota outscored Denver by 5 points. During the 3 minutes he was off the floor, they were outscored by 13 points.
    This might be an actual case of 'He needs some help'

    • @jordanjenkins1671
      @jordanjenkins1671 24 дні тому

      Or Denver defense shut out KAT. Jokic screens have been punishing Murray's defenders too.

    • @user-hq7qj8sg1h
      @user-hq7qj8sg1h 24 дні тому

      He need some milk

  • @Chris-bw9bq
    @Chris-bw9bq 24 дні тому +10

    Gordon was All-star level last night! Even Braun got a couple important buckets.

  • @ninka69
    @ninka69 24 дні тому +36

    Nuggets ain't some bums.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +17

      Incredible response from them after those first two home games.

    • @detectivemarkseven
      @detectivemarkseven 24 дні тому +8

      Bums? You must be talking about Lebron's Lakers 😂

    • @mattdeluccia153
      @mattdeluccia153 24 дні тому +1

      @@detectivemarkseven Everybody looks slightly more bummish playing with 4-step James. Lakers probably have the most stacked roster in the league other than maybe the Celtics.

    • @detectivemarkseven
      @detectivemarkseven 24 дні тому +2

      @@mattdeluccia153 Doesnt matter. If the guy leading is a bum, everybody becomes a bum. Thats why they got swept and almost got swept the second time. 🤣

    • @williamgray5491
      @williamgray5491 24 дні тому

      @@detectivemarkseven How an NBA player thats 250 pounds, 6'8, and avging 27 7 8 in the playoffs is considered a bum? What you do for a living?

  • @roybacanimusic
    @roybacanimusic 24 дні тому +11

    Bird vs MJ all over again. Amazing series.

    • @mja4wp
      @mja4wp 24 дні тому +4

      I had the same thoughts....I watched all this games in the 80's....this series is reminiscent

    • @roybacanimusic
      @roybacanimusic 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@mja4wpyou are a person of culture. Kudos!

    • @williamgray5491
      @williamgray5491 24 дні тому

      @@roybacanimusic living in the past are we?

    • @CHI-JORDAN-CHI
      @CHI-JORDAN-CHI 24 дні тому

      @@williamgray5491 He's watching this series. He's not living in the past. Moron LOL

    • @roybacanimusic
      @roybacanimusic 23 дні тому

      @@williamgray5491 perhaps. It's unfortunate that I couldn't actually watch those games as I was not yet born during that time. You can say I am presently nostalgic if that makes any sense.

  • @marceloasensiofilho3833
    @marceloasensiofilho3833 24 дні тому +26

    I have never doubted Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Check my comments on previous videos about this series and you will see

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +8

      I know you haven't! While I never wavered in my trust and belief of Jokic, I definitely thought the Nuggets were dead in the water in this series.

    • @taichivillaruel9114
      @taichivillaruel9114 24 дні тому +3

      Same with you. Although I'm surprised that the Nuggets are being destroyed in the first 2 games, I'm not worried for them at all. Although this turns out to be a tough series, I got Nuggets in 6.

    • @marceloasensiofilho3833
      @marceloasensiofilho3833 24 дні тому

      @@taichivillaruel9114 same

    • @jlui21
      @jlui21 24 дні тому

      -- Me? I was worried but I didn't count them out either. They came back TWICE down 3-1 in 2020.
      So with 3 days of rest for Jamal and minor adjustments on the offense, Denver killed Games 3 and 4.

  • @raminabdulla4949
    @raminabdulla4949 24 дні тому +3

    I believe whoever wins this series will go on to become champions. This might as well be NBA finals imo

  • @TheMarth17
    @TheMarth17 24 дні тому +6

    People seemed to forget that this is a team that came back from 1-3 deficit twice in the same playoffs back in 2020. And that was when they didnt even have the full starters yet just joker, murray and MPG. If you want to close them out but sure you actually do the job completely because you cannot mentally break them that easy.

  • @markocurcic6314
    @markocurcic6314 24 дні тому +2

    Tbh Denever looked like they didn't take the playoffs seriously. Just like when we were kids and mom comes in to wake you up for school, and you say 5 more minutes, and just lay there with your eyes closed. Then she comes again and smacks you on the head and all of the sudden you're awake and ready. That was game 2 for the Nuggets.

  • @gamble777888
    @gamble777888 24 дні тому +1

    Hard to overstate what a shocking turnaround this has been. Not only the Nuggets winning the two games, but essentially turning the tables a complete 180 and dominating in both games after looking so completely outmatched the first 2.

  • @edricgonzalez2235
    @edricgonzalez2235 24 дні тому +13

    Denver is just a modern day incarnation of the Houston Rockets from the mid 90's. Very difficult to beat.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +7

      I agree. I see A LOT of similarities there.

    • @detectivemarkseven
      @detectivemarkseven 24 дні тому +5

      Dont tell Kenny Smith his ego might explode lol

    • @jackbroughton1431
      @jackbroughton1431 24 дні тому

      What about the Duncan era Spurs? I’ve seen comparisons drawn between them as well.

    • @gamble777888
      @gamble777888 24 дні тому

      @@jackbroughton1431 I think the Spurs offense looked a lot different, even though they were similar in that everyone was involved. I think the way the offense runs through Jokic is more similar to how everything Houston did revolv around Hakeem, and Hakeem was playing at a DIFFERENT level during those championship runs, just like Jokic is doing now.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому

      @@jackbroughton1431 the reason I don’t necessarily draw that correlation is because those spurs teams generally had multiple hall of famers. Robinson while
      at the end of the line was still on the first two title runs with Duncan. Of course Ginobli and Parker were on, four of those title teams. And on the final title they had Kawhi Leonard as well.

  • @davidriedy5977
    @davidriedy5977 24 дні тому +3

    I guess that's why you don't underestimate the heart of a champion

  • @rafaelojeda2777
    @rafaelojeda2777 24 дні тому +6

    Now tell me that this is not what the NBA needed! Two superstars going head to head competing for every single inch on the court! two TEAMS going at it, not a bunch of soft "superstars" joining to destroy the competitive balance of the league! Two superstars relying on their teammates and coaches and their amazing will to win in order to get the ultimate prize! This series, dallas and okc, knicks and indiana have made me want to watch again! im so glad that all the toxic players are out and we can finally enjoy basketball again, minus the refs, but hey ill take it! Welcome back competition!

  • @thrillhill5257
    @thrillhill5257 24 дні тому +2

    This is the nba championship. Lot of pride in these games. Neither team is my team, it’s weird I like both. Ant, joker is a classic. Great teams, new rivalry, very refreshing.

  • @oatfarmer6501
    @oatfarmer6501 24 дні тому +1

    The last 25 seconds before the half of game 4 was crazy. Murray was outstanding.

  • @Rogue_Centurion
    @Rogue_Centurion 24 дні тому +2

    I like how you accepted that you dismissed the Nuggets, honest guy. I also love ANT taking blame for his teammates. And I’m a Nuggets fan

  • @pdxmtngoat
    @pdxmtngoat 24 дні тому +2

    Nuggets will be at home. They take Game 5 handily. Yesterday Jokic was absolutely unstoppable. No stopping Jamal Murray either.

  • @elleonken7599
    @elleonken7599 24 дні тому +3

    Jokic is gonna do his thing, Murray needed to step up his game and he did, but I wanna give Aaron Gordon some well deserved praise. Whether it's defense or offense, inside or outside, he played great in the last 2 games.

  • @thewayofthebeard3680
    @thewayofthebeard3680 24 дні тому +6

    Antman "It's on me, I gotta do better"
    LeFraud "refs, coaches, my health, need more help, team injuries, just basketball, I did my part..."

    • @gggyy7104
      @gggyy7104 22 дні тому

      Name one time Lebron has ever blamed his teammates

  • @Rastaman.Factory
    @Rastaman.Factory 24 дні тому +2

    I'm a simple man, when I see a clip about Jokic and Denver, I first click like and then watch.

  • @MalcBox
    @MalcBox 24 дні тому +6

    They found a way to give Murray the space he needed to start the offense instead of getting hounded into traps all the way down the floor. If Murray is cold, the entire team is cold. As a PG, the offense has to begin with him. Glad Denver made the necessary adjustments to this smothering Wolves defense.

  • @hektor7798
    @hektor7798 24 дні тому +2

    Ant is great. Knows Jokic is the best player rn, knows MJ is the best player ever, and knows that he himself will be the best player soon (Which even if Wemby comes and takes that is the damn right mindset to come in with). Those 2 interviews where he gets asked about the MJ comparisons are some of my favs. He is humble enough to say "Yeah im not at that level yet" whilst in one of them saying (when asked if MJ would lock him up) "Hell no". Shows his competitive nature. Totally sounds like something Kobe would've said around 2001 when he started taking over the league and got all the Jordan comparisons.

  • @jgrey8959
    @jgrey8959 24 дні тому +3

    Defense. Accountability. Effort. Selflessness. Competition. Respect. Determination. Heart. It's like we have time traveled.
    We done with the 2010s.

    • @williamgray5491
      @williamgray5491 24 дні тому

      Zone is allowed in the 2010s but not the 80s or 90s.

  • @Anakinsky94.
    @Anakinsky94. 24 дні тому +8

    Jokic legendary 🗿🔥

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +2

      Well, there is NO DOUBT about that.

  • @MarkJacksonGaming
    @MarkJacksonGaming 24 дні тому +3

    -- Might be preaching to the choir, but Joker should have had 4 MVPs in a row.

  • @PolishTank
    @PolishTank 24 дні тому +2

    Can I just say how much I love the way Skap says the word "A$$" 😂😂😂

  • @sergeipohkerova7211
    @sergeipohkerova7211 24 дні тому +11

    These past two games just prove that the series isn't over until all the required games are played.
    Anthony Edwards has a great attitude and I think he's already better than LeBron ever was.
    Jokic is in the GOAT conversation for his position, and by the time he retires he might have an arguable case for top 5 GOAT, period.

    • @mattdeluccia153
      @mattdeluccia153 24 дні тому +1

      If Nuggets win the finals this year Jokic is clear cut top 10 all time imo. If he wins 3, then we’re probably talking about top 5 all time.

    • @mja4wp
      @mja4wp 24 дні тому

      he's already made his way into my top 20....3-4 more years of play like last few years and he will def be in my top 12 (top 10 if he picks up another ring or 2)

    • @thomashaymen1243
      @thomashaymen1243 24 дні тому +2

      Alright I love Ant too but let’s pump the brakes. Saying he’s already better than prime LeBron after having no real accomplishments yet is insane. He may get there in the future though

    • @Void7.4.14
      @Void7.4.14 24 дні тому +2

      ​@@thomashaymen1243LeBron needed superteams, not getting called for traveling, fouls, carrying, etc, and a massive FT differential to get most of his accomplishments and very possibly PEDs. And Ant already has twice the character and the killer instinct LJ always lacked as well as the jumper that LJ still barely has after all this time. What are you even talking about?

    • @sergeipohkerova7211
      @sergeipohkerova7211 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@thomashaymen1243 I'm referring to maturity and poise.

  • @AtiShard16
    @AtiShard16 24 дні тому +2

    Ant is the closest thing we’ve seen to Kobe and MJ since they retired. Jokic is basically a modern-day Wilt Chamberlain with his efficiency and impact. Never thought I’d see the day.

  • @lancethomas7603
    @lancethomas7603 24 дні тому +3

    I heard a saying once “never count out a team that has the best player on the planet on it”

  • @canalesworks1247
    @canalesworks1247 24 дні тому +2

    I knew you'd be coming with this one. Jokic has indeed proven that he earned his MVP with this comeback.

  • @izumolee6714
    @izumolee6714 24 дні тому +3

    Back in the day even MJ had to overcome the Pistons before he went on to greatness. So if Ant wants to cement his legacy he & the T-Wolves need to overcome the defending champs which is no easy feat as we have now learned.....or in fact never doubt the defending champs like so many had after game 2.

  • @shadyrebob5999
    @shadyrebob5999 24 дні тому +2

    Twolves fan here.
    Jokic is so f-ing good. He just picks you apart slowly and methodically.
    Doesn't help when the rest of the team is shooting the lights out.
    And Murray.......that guy makes some of the craziest shots. He's insanely lucky/good come playoff time.
    My wolves still have a shot. Best of 3 now so no more excuses.

  • @martinofrancois2749
    @martinofrancois2749 24 дні тому +8

    Jokic is a complete center that you want on your team

  • @stanislavmohorita7174
    @stanislavmohorita7174 24 дні тому +2

    Mate, this series is gonna be something out of this world. Don't blame yourself of sending Nuggets to Cancun, as I already saw them there too. In fact I couldn't have predicted even one of those four games. Afraid of making any guesses for the game 5. But one thing is for sure - this series will be part of the history.

    • @Zemlja_je_ravna
      @Zemlja_je_ravna 24 дні тому

      It was predictable in a way that Denver can win the series. Wolves offense is not great and it can be stopped, Denver just needed to play better. Game 2 they just fell mentally and refs killed them with no calls. This is how they used to play.
      It was predictable that they will lose first game to Wolves, because of how bad they played against Lakers, everyone predicted that but no one predicted that they could shake it off. Game 2 they just started with too much pressure, their overwhelming desire to perform killed them on the spot, and they got into emotions.

  • @dangreene3895
    @dangreene3895 24 дні тому +2

    I have to admit after that second game I thought the Nuggets were done , glad to see them rebound , I want a good series . I like both these teams and I think they both will be contenders for a long time to come .

  • @ShermanSitter
    @ShermanSitter 24 дні тому

    I will be happy when all the fanatic based, big market driven teams are out and we can just watch pure basketball (mostly) without media favorites and biases. Most of these remaining series are GREAT! What a year!

  • @oceanbronze8399
    @oceanbronze8399 24 дні тому +1

    Joker is MVP! not sure what the problem is with the media. Edwards is so refreshing to listen to and so far has restored my hope that the NBA can get back to the Pre-Silver Le-Superteam Era.

    • @napoleong9418
      @napoleong9418 24 дні тому +1

      hope the soft superteam era does not resurrect. those who teamed up are just fame stealing parasite

  • @lbo9134
    @lbo9134 24 дні тому

    Jokic is a coach's dream player. He makes the half court offensive sets like running through a bumper pool table.

  • @hervedavidh4117
    @hervedavidh4117 24 дні тому +3

    CHuck was the only one and the first to recongnize the Nuggets value last year, against all odds. He ven picked them to win. After the first 2 games of this serie, even he bet against the nuggets.
    This serie is wonderful and I did not enjoy this kind of ballin' for a long time.

  • @fernymaldadanado3250
    @fernymaldadanado3250 24 дні тому +1

    It’s awesome watching Gordon get going, more MPJ next

  • @totnakers2661
    @totnakers2661 24 дні тому +2

    Joker and Ant got a heart of a champion, while lefraud and the gang got heart of a 304s 😂😂😂.

  • @BoricuaFlavored
    @BoricuaFlavored 24 дні тому

    This is REAL basketball! Players giving it all, no flopping all over the place and no bitching about refs nor coaches. 💯

  • @nikolaininkov
    @nikolaininkov 24 дні тому +1

    Always enjoying watching your takes.

  • @docsteely2388
    @docsteely2388 24 дні тому

    Totally agree with you. Both the Ant-man and the Joker are showing what true leaders are: you don't blame anyone else when you lose, you just take the team on your shoulders and hope you'll make them follow along for the ride.
    That's what the real GOATs did in the past and hopefully will do in the future.

  • @hugheswhiteman1674
    @hugheswhiteman1674 24 дні тому

    As a Knicks fan, this Is the most interesting series thus far

  • @sakdavid
    @sakdavid 24 дні тому

    This series is amazing. It's like our own generation's Bird's Celtics vs young Jordan's Bulls, except the teams are more evenly balanced.

  • @peakviewmusic
    @peakviewmusic 24 дні тому

    HEART OF A CHAMPION: DENVER NUGGETS

  • @caliside7449
    @caliside7449 24 дні тому

    This for sure the hypest series of the playoffs

  • @woochitelj
    @woochitelj 24 дні тому

    Skap, hats down, my man! Excellent video! I will say one thing: I wasn't too worried for the nuggets after the first 2 games. They couldn't have been worse than that and they could play only better. Teams have bad stretches sometime (I'm talking almost entire series against the Lakers as well) and now that they had their, I believe that they are again top contenders for the title.

  • @andreasl_fr2666
    @andreasl_fr2666 24 дні тому +1

    Jokic has the best floater game of any big man I've seen play.
    Reminds me of tony Parker.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому

      Only Tony Parker was like 6'1 and Jokic is 6'11 lol.

  • @rogerwescott2301
    @rogerwescott2301 24 дні тому

    Its a great day when the legendary SKAP ATTACK POSTS 🔥🔥🔥💯🎯

  • @chukwunonyeanyakoha8573
    @chukwunonyeanyakoha8573 24 дні тому +1

    Lebroj, Steph, CP3 and KD out in rhe first round. .Now we are having a proper seriens outnWrst in Round 2. Now thats thr Basketball i love. Thw Black Mamba will be proudnofnthis. Black Jesus himself will be proud of this.

  • @bat__bat
    @bat__bat 24 дні тому +1

    I hope Jokic's newest MVP trophy is still in the DHL shipping box, stashed in his barn next to a pile of horse shit. Great video. Minnesota came into the series like Denver's kryptonite. Things can still go either way, stars can get injured, sick, or worse, they can play like shit and complain to the refs. A lot can happen in the next couple of games. I think there's even an advantage to wild inconsistency such as seen in Jamal Murray. Contrast his deadly unpredictability with KA Towns who carries no advantage at all when he's playing like shit. Aaron Gordon was the game 4 MVP. Dude showed up to that game confidently playing roles he's never good at. And he dominated. Leaders rise to the occasion that is laid before them instead of bitching about things not going their way.

  • @Bilious303
    @Bilious303 24 дні тому

    This is the type of basketball fans deserve.

  • @ThePatman1980
    @ThePatman1980 24 дні тому +4

    I like Ant. He’s cocky but he has the game to back it up unlike Ja. Do people forget how arrogant and cocky Muhammad Ali, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Deion Sanders all were as athletes? Steve Jobs was arrogant and cocky.
    MJ showed up in the ‘85 ASG with a gold chain around his neck and still wore it when participating in the dunk contest. Larry Bird was the biggest trash talker there ever was. “Which mfer is coming in 2nd?” Kobe was called Showboat by his teammates as he would attempt 360 dunks in a breakaway in his first two years.
    I like what Ant is saying and doing here. It shows he’s not afraid of these defending champions. He’s fearless. It can motivate him for Game 5. He did show up for this game except the other guys didn’t. And this was after he held accountability for the Game 2 loss.
    I do think Minnesota will eventually lose this series whether it’s in 6 or 7. Minnesota and OKC are showing their inexperience already after a good start. Denver might be to Ant what Detroit was to MJ. The last obstacle before getting over the hump to win a ring. His team is not ready for it yet. He is but not his teammates similar to MJ from ‘88 to ‘90. Scottie and Horace were still a bit too soft. KAT remains soft.
    It’s still Denver’s reign as champs for the next 2-3 years. Ant will eventually get a ring but he needs to taste the losing and heartbreaks first. Denver is my favorite team still playing but Ant is my favorite player to watch. Great personality. There’s an alpha dog in him.
    This series will end in 6. Maybe in 7 if Denver doesn’t show up in Minny for that Game 6. Anthony Edwards is THAT guy. He’s the one. But when comparing him to 80s MJ, was that 80s Jordan winning rings yet? No. If it goes 7, Minny is not winning a Game 7 in Denver.
    Michael Malone figured it out. In Game 3, don’t let Ant beat them. In Game 4, let Ant score but don’t let anyone else beat them. All Denver needs to do is stop KAT. Gobert can’t score and McDaniels and Reid are still under the age of 25. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have a similar career path as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Weren’t all-stars for several years. Still made the HoF.
    Tony Parker: 6x all-star
    Manu Ginobili: 2x all-star
    Jamal and MPJ are already “stars” to a lot of people’s eyes. Rodman made two all-star games. Divac made one in 2001 and Kukoc made zero. All three are in the Hall of Fame. Michael Cooper had zero all-star selections like Kukoc and he’s entering the HoF this summer.
    I wonder how long Jokic will play basketball? It’s not his favorite sport. It’s horse racing. He only plays basketball as a means to an end to use the money to take care of his horses. Yao Ming only played 9 years. Jokic is already a first ballot HoFer. Jokic doesn’t seem like the type who wants to play for 20 years.
    Say Jokic does play up to 20 seasons, then Denver is simply not going away. His game wasn’t built on athleticism. Less wear and tear on his body similar to Kareem. All these LeBron fans say how this era is more athletic than Jordan’s era or the 80s but then the best player today happens to be a guy who isn’t much of an athlete.
    We are witnessing the making of a future dynasty with Denver. They’re not done for a while. I like them because they drafted their best players. They don’t rely on mercenary free agents to save them that my Clippers did to copy the Fakers. They just play. No drama. Jokic is humble, funny, quirky, and only cares about taking care of his horses.
    Jamal Murray is who Dame Lillard wanted to be. Clutch but with rings to prove it with the team that drafted him. Jamal has been so good these last two games, we forgot about his bj video his gf did to him. Lakers ended up doing the same thing to Jamal in Game 2 and 5. 😂 They ended up sicking his duck. Jamal was ticked when that bj video with his gf was referenced in a game. Had a heckler kicked out for it.
    Gilbert Arena, the xenophobe that he is, watched his Fakers lose to an unathletic Serbian and a Canadian with a blowjob video. I wonder what trash takes he’ll say about foreign born players after Denver wins again next June? Got to have trash takes to grab people’s attention. Nick Wrong has used that method for a decade.
    I do believe when we get our Boston vs. Denver Finals next month, it’s going to be a lot more competitive than Miami vs. Denver. I see it go at least 6 games since Boston will have homecourt advantage. But I’m putting my money on Jokic and Murray than that law firm of Tatum & Brown. Best big man & wing duo since Shaq and Kobe.

  • @bswizzle5227
    @bswizzle5227 24 дні тому

    No one can be blamed for writing the Nuggets off, the NBA has been inundated with soft minded fools who consistently fail to rise up to the occasion.
    The fact that this is now a series, is a sign of good things, that leaves me cautiously optimistic about the game moving forward.
    Great work Skap.
    👊👊

  • @Calidastas
    @Calidastas 24 дні тому

    Jokic looks like he's never seen the inside of a weight room. Can't run, can't jump, but is somehow amazing. The man is a testament to don't judge a book by its cover.

    • @artvallejos1460
      @artvallejos1460 24 дні тому

      Jokic' works out after every game before going home.

  • @MrSoulja87
    @MrSoulja87 24 дні тому

    Im just so happy LeFlop is out of the playoffs. Jokic and Ant are so refreshing to watch

  • @justasimplemanworkinghiswa1569
    @justasimplemanworkinghiswa1569 24 дні тому

    Man Antman is cold. He my favorite player in the league right now. The mentality of both of them makes this probably the best playoff series in this season

  • @jass0033
    @jass0033 24 дні тому

    Skap!! Another Gem. Thanks for the great work and commentary.

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому

      My ABSOLUTE pleasure! Many thanks to you for your continued support! As always, I appreciate you 🙏❤

  • @FInalage2012
    @FInalage2012 24 дні тому

    Jokic made no excuses for the first two losses and kept his poise and demeanor and lead his team to back into the series. Thats why he’s the best player in the world. This is the Jokic era but he has some hungry young guys nipping at his feet in Edwards, Luka or Shai to get through first. They are ready to take over if there is any slippage by Denver!
    Kudos to Aaron Gordon on a phenomenal Game 3 and esp 4. He’s been outstanding. I think that long layoff between Games 2 and 3, really helped the Nuggets regroup and now we have a series! Hopefully Minnesota can keep their heads and come out strong in the next two games, so we can have an epic Game 7!

  • @conservativelatino9768
    @conservativelatino9768 22 дні тому

    Finally the NBA can be watch again no drama no crying for everything alphas going at it

  • @strawhats0823
    @strawhats0823 24 дні тому +5

    Another amazing video skap, I always look forward to all your content cause u always speaking facts even though I don't like some of players u hate on, just cause I like them, it's all good. You still speaking facts so I gotta respect that and you.

  • @gumdeo
    @gumdeo 24 дні тому +1

    This series is fire 🔥

  • @phenomenal-fitness
    @phenomenal-fitness 24 дні тому

    I didn’t doubt a bit Skap, however; they absolutely HAD TO WIN GAME 3 & 4. This is an absolutely incredible and interesting series!

  • @juanpaolomejia1699
    @juanpaolomejia1699 24 дні тому

    5:46 100% absolutely, definitely agree!

  • @wjatube
    @wjatube 24 дні тому

    This is a beautiful series. The league MVP is balling and the up and coming new face of the league is reminding us of MJ.

  • @Mike-yq7ce
    @Mike-yq7ce 24 дні тому

    I have to stand corrected. After game 2 I thought this was gonna be a sweep by MN. Now we have a series.
    Kudos to Ant Edwards for not deflecting blame like the self-proclaimed GOAT does.

  • @TheAztec010
    @TheAztec010 23 дні тому +1

    The T-Wolves are still in control!!!

  • @comradeyellow6781
    @comradeyellow6781 24 дні тому

    This has been a great series so far, and also the OKC-Dallas series is another hard fight. 2 great series, great defense and intensity, finally.

  • @Juimango40
    @Juimango40 24 дні тому +1

    So essentially in game 1 and 2, The referees allowed the wolves and nuggets to be physical which each other. Normal fouls weren’t called as often and this play style favored the wolves. Then the nba realized such a potentially high revenue series would be a sweep, they had to change something. They started calling ticky-tac fouls on the wolves and nuggets which was still technically “fair”, but this style of reffing favored the nuggets slow and methodical style and got the wolves in foul trouble. Now for the rest of the series, the wolves have to play not physically so I would assume nuggets in 6 or 7.

  • @elcidcampeador9629
    @elcidcampeador9629 24 дні тому +1

    This series is great for basketball

  • @pragunahuja6879
    @pragunahuja6879 24 дні тому

    Breath of fresh air to have 2 elite players who show up day in day out,take accountability and don’t blame their supporting cast or coaches or talk about free agency when facing adversity.nuggets in 6

  • @BreakfastKids
    @BreakfastKids 24 дні тому +1

    as a nuggets fan, i didn’t see this big of a turnaround coming after game 2

  • @gideonstix
    @gideonstix 24 дні тому

    This is the video i was waiting for

  • @vipkoli95
    @vipkoli95 24 дні тому

    Im sure MJ is watching young Anthony and telling himself "this kid is special, he has got that IT".

  • @martinofrancois2749
    @martinofrancois2749 24 дні тому +15

    Jokic is more dominant than Shaq in his prime

    • @skap_attack
      @skap_attack  24 дні тому +11

      I mean there is no doubt he is MORE impactful when it comes to winning, which is what they play the game for.

    • @perrodepaja
      @perrodepaja 24 дні тому +1

      Guess why he said he is not the MVP? For that reason my guess

    • @detectivemarkseven
      @detectivemarkseven 24 дні тому +3

      TBF, Shaq had more competition than Jokic. Centers nowadays are soft (aside from Jokic of course).

    • @mja4wp
      @mja4wp 24 дні тому +3

      @@detectivemarkseven Shaq had 1 job and he was a monster at it...Joker can do what Shaq did when need be...plus a whole lot more....Joker is more valuable by far

    • @Zemlja_je_ravna
      @Zemlja_je_ravna 24 дні тому +1

      @@detectivemarkseven There are very good and strong C in the league, AD, Gobert, Adebayo, Adams, Valančiūnas, Sabonis, Wembanyama, Embiid, Giannis, Shaq, they are not soft, Jokic is just better. You can put Shaq in there it wouldn't make a difference.

  • @jaypeoples3044
    @jaypeoples3044 24 дні тому +1

    I don't think much emphasis is being placed on having 3 days off between Games 2 and 3. That gave Michael Malone more than enough time to completely scrap the game plan and switch it up, namely not having Joker bring the ball up. I love great coaching, watching an ATG pick himself up off the mat and the rise of an up-and-coming megastar take responsibility for his shortcomings.
    This is what basketball should be and I'm here for all of it.