The Denver Nuggets snatched the soul out of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder Monday. Plus drained the vitality inside Paycom Heart, leaving Thunder followers in shambles after the Aaron Gordon shot. Head coach David Adelman knew this could turn into a problem for the NBA Playoffs.
This time the Nuggets seemed energy-less. Oklahoma Metropolis breezed to an astonishing 34-point lead earlier than halftime. The likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Aaron Wiggins and firm led 87-56 on the half.
Followers together with nationwide media shops roasted the Nuggets on-line. Bleacher Report was one — posting how the Thunder had been “cooking nuggets.”
Patrick Everson of Vegas Insider grew to become one who surrendered all hope for Denver.
“The Nuggets will not be getting back from this,” he posted.
Denver Gazette columnist and ESPN Across the Horn contributor Woody Paige, nonetheless. sounded extra optimistic. Paige dropped this reminiscence.
“When Doug Moe was Nuggets coach they misplaced a recreation by 46. I requested him after how mad was he. He stated he was comfortable as a result of they had been pissed and would win subsequent recreation. They did,” Paige posted.
Nonetheless, Denver obtained bombarded by a barrage of criticism and mock.
Stat present Nuggets in hassle vs. Thunder for Recreation 2
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FanDuel Sportsbook delivered a telling stat involving the Nuggets. Portray the image there isn’t any getting back from this.
Followers nonetheless roasted the Nuggets. Together with one believing that OKC took Monday personally.
“Appears the Thunder took their Recreation 1 loss personally and have proceeded to drop 85 (sure, 85) on the Nuggets within the first half alone. Twenty-nine level blowout at half. The place’s the mercy rule if you want it?” the fan posted.
A Nuggets fan even gave up on his workforce’s Recreation 2 possibilities. Saying he hoped Denver comes again motivated for Recreation 3 and “do not simply lay down.”
Nikola Jokic tied for the Denver lead with 15 first half factors. Russell Westbrook added 15 on his personal finish. Aaron Gordon chipped in 10 factors. Jamal Murray dropped 9. However OKC had six completely different gamers hit double figures by halftime — with Gigleous-Alexander main the best way with 18.