Quote from: Yogee on May 09, 2024, 10:44:55 PM

Quote from: White_Hat_LP on May 09, 2024, 10:33:17 PM

I am extremely surprised Denver lost both games at home. They were so strong in the playoffs last year, expecting them to repeat seemed like a slam dunk.

You are not the only one that's surprised here and they were also the favorites to win again if I'm not mistaken. This Nuggets team is the same as last season and they are still strong this year as you can see how they almost sweep the Lakers. It's just that the Wolves are different this time.

Even as a Warriors fan, I thought the Nuggets would win the championship again based on their performance last year and this year. However, the Timberwolves stepped up their game and showed amazing defense, limiting both Jokic and Murray. Additionally, Murray displayed how he can't handle his emotions, making a dumb move that highlighted his mental weakness in a critical situation. If they guard him well while taunting him from the start, his focus will be easily distracted and that would be game over.