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| Record | 52 - 24 |
| Pythagorean Record | 50.4- 25.6 |
| Projected Pyth Rec(82 Gms) | 54.3 - 27.7 |
| Defensive Efficiency | 102.1 |
| Offensive Efficiency | 107.5 |
| Pace Factor | 97.2 |
| Field Goal % | 48.1% |
| Opp Field Goal % | 44.6% |
| 3P Field Goal % | 34.0% |
| Opp 3P Field Goal % | 36.47% |
| Free Throw % | 69.9% |
| Opp Free Throw % | 73.5% |
| Effective FG% | 51.8% |
| Opp Effective FG% | 49.4% |
| True Shooting % | 54.7% |
| Opp True Shooting % | 53.0% |
| Def Rebound Rate | 72.1% |
| Off Rebound Rate | 31.4% |
| Total Rebound Rate | 52.0% |
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2008-09 Game 35: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Hornets Game Thread
The one and only Vanilla Ice is in town tonight to celebrate the marketing event that is 80’s night at the Pepsi Center. I can get a kick out of Vanilla as anyone, but I would much rather the Nuggets observe December 15, 2008 night.
Why December 15, 2008? That was the last time the Nuggets played defense at the level required to achieve the kind of success we all want for them. That was the night they defeated the Dallas Mavericks with their defense. It was the last time they posted a defensive efficiency rating below 100 and the last time they held an opponent below 40% shooting. The most disturbing stat of all though is since December 15, 2008 they are 1-5 against playoff caliber teams.
Tonight Denver has another chance to reverse that trend.
The one thing that I find encouragement in is the Nuggets have been switching on screens less frequently, but tonight the big men are going to have to really step up and aggressively jump Chris Paul when he is coming off the screen. Last night they were very lax and allowed Russell Westbrook and Earl Watson were able to penetrate far enough that the defense had to collapse resulting in either easy baskets for a cutter (Chris Wilcox) or their shooters (Kevin Durant and Jeff Green). They need to force Paul away from the paint towards the sideline, but still make sure he cannot cut behind them and “split the double team” and drive directly into the lane. It is not an easy task, but it is one that Nene, Kenyon Martin and, to a lesser extent, Chris Andersen are capable of accomplishing.
The Nuggets once again catch a break as Tyson Chandler, who missed the previous game in Denver, is suspended for elbowing Joel Przybilla in the chest last night.
In that first meeting Denver fell behind by double digits in the third quarter and came back to take the lead late in the game 92-89 with just over two minutes left, but then the Hornets got a couple of lucky breaks. After a great defensive possession by the Nuggets Chris Paul made a three pointer from at least ten feet behind the arc and on their next possession after the Nuggets deflected the all away and seemed posed for a fast break it somehow bounced to Rasual Butler who passed to an open Peja Stojakovic for another three that put the Hornets up three. Those six points swung the game back in favor of the Hornets; however, they still needed a three by James Posey with 19 seconds left to pull out the win. New Orleans also needed a 7-8 shooting night from Rasual Butler, a 39.7% marksman for his career. However, on the Nuggets side J.R. Smith torched his original NBA team for 32 points including five three pointers.
The biggest difference between that game and tonight is the Denver Nuggets are clearly not playing at the same level as they were at that point in the season. There is no reason that they cannot get back to that level, but they have to collectively want to.
Previous Matchup: Game 16 – Den 101 NOH 105
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101 Responses to “2008-09 Game 35: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Hornets Game Thread”
We are getting hammered with snow here in Castle Rock. No place I’d rather now be but on my ass watching the Nuggets get their ass’s kicked by Chris Paul and the Hornets with a beer and a homemade pizza.
Here’s hoping I’m wrong about the potential loss
2 on Nene, not good.
Man that was quick
4 fouls on the Nuggets already.
too many fouls
Hornets in the bonus with 8:30 left in the first quarter.
birthday boy 2 tre’s already
LK has no chance against Armstrong on D.
Time to start doubling Armstrong or putting Kenyon on him.
Armstrong on a tear
That was a really short second on the shot clock.
At least with the Hornets going after LK with Armstrong Paul does not have the ball in his hands.
way too many fouls
nice Carmello drive. We need many of those moments
Finally Melo takes it to the rim. After having such a great post up game last night, he has yet to post on the block yet.
No weakside help on Paul’s drive.
AC, not that bad so far
Ever since I wrote that I was ready to see Atkins take Carter’s spot Atkins has not played and Carter has played much better. So either I am an idiot or my motivational ploy worked.
Well your no idiot.
AC air ball
Our jumpers have gone cold
nice finish for the first !!!!!!
Carter made a great play and then makes a completely mindless foul with only 1.2 seconds left 60 feet from the basket. Horrible.
That was a great sequence to end the first. Solid defense forcing turnovers which turns into a 3, a Kleiza dunk and a 5 point lead. I’ll take it.
^^ Yeah, but Paul only made one, I’m cool with it. He saw an oppurtunity and after his last steal I’m willing to let that one slide.
Damn AC I thought it was over for the first, I get off the couch and …. DORK !!!!
Armstrong is on fucking fire.
Anyone notice how Marlowe seems to have a difficult time telling tow pointers from three pointers?
Chauncey needs a tattoo of a brain on his head. He’s such an intelligent player.
Carter, stop going for fucking steals all the time!
Hastings covers for him
Amazing shot by Peja from behind the backboard.
Andersen doing a good job running at shooters.
I’m very pleased with the Nuggets’ D over the last 3 minutes. They have been solid on their rotations and are taking high percentage shots. Andersen, Nene, and Melo are absolutely frustrating the Hornets’ bigs.
David West has been non-existant tonight.
playing much better than last night
Melo is looking real solid tonight. Man 50-34. WTF !!!!
This is the best the Nuggets have played for a long time. Amazing defense!
WOW what D by the Nuggets
WOW. 20 point lead and the Nuggets play probably their best defensive set in the entire season. That was an amazing sequence and great pair of blocks.
J.R. is a different player when he is passing like this.
Nene shooting 100% from the field.
If Nene can get through the rest of the half without picking up his third I will be happy.
I mentioned how the Hornets were getting the lucky bounces in the first meeting. Tonight the ball is bouncing the Nuggets way.
Kenyon continues to struggle at the line. He was shooting them so much better earlier in the year.
Don’t let the Hornets get any closer before the half.
can’t let Paul out of the cage now.
Kmart sweet on Paul. I love it.
Yea Beefy. When he was hitting his free throws early in the season I thought maybe he had fixed his form, but he still shoots it from the wrong side of his face with his left hand too far in front of the ball.
That was a pretty dang good half.
And Marlowe the expert commentator that he is thought Kmart set up the last free throw that nicked the rim as an offensive play. Marlow said it was a smart move by Kmart.
That’s funny, I missed it.
Great half! Awesome D! Chris paul better watch his back or kmart is going to meet him in the parking lot. Definately should of been a double T.
Halftime stats:
Pace Factor – 80.3 (incredibly slow pace I had to double check the stats)
Defensive Efficiency – 99.7
Offensive Efficiency – 144.5 (crazy)
Check this link out and goto Number 9.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-090103-04
More trade talks on Kleiza for Lee thought on this guys?
CCH I wouldnt feel big if I was Kmart and starting on 6 foot Paul. What is Kmart your KG of the team?
Beautiful passing tonight. Nuggets are really impressing me with the assists.
Wow , no third period blues tonight
Trading baskets is fine with me when we’re up 20.
who’s the insurance salesman on the floor for the Hornets ?
Nuggets are so in the zone. Really great to watch.
4 fouls on paul, maybe the best nuggets passing i’ve seen all year.When’s the last time melo passed up an open three?
No time to go to sleep, Nuggets
Cmon Nuggets, close out the quarter. Keep it at 20 going into the 4th.
Stojakovik, the Insurance salesman. Fax me a quote for term life please.
These refs are suckin pauls nuts now.
what a joke, talk about a mental breakdown 14 points blown in what 5 minutes?
What the hell. Last 5 minutes were awful. It will be a game in the 4th just when the subs thought they were gonna get some playtime
were gonna lose this game. And if we dont we deserve too.
Chris Paul needs to be contained. Shit only up by 9 now.
We are coming unglued. A 27-6 run by the Hornets. Just incredible.
These losers deserve to lose.
It is amazing how stupid this team can become.
I swear they get afraid of their own success as if they don’t deserve to play so well against contender teams.
Oh well JR has infused a few good moments
Hastings is right, that switch between Melo and Nene was dumber than Lloyd Christmas.
Chris Paul wakes up and starts do destroy anytime he chooses
Can we please get Chauncey in the game for AC?
What just happened ?
This is pathetic.
94 up. real nice Denver
this just sucks
I am so sick of Melo committing a foul whenever he thinks the refs missed a call. What does he think that accomplishes?
Chris Paul uncontested, duh what do you think is gonna happen ?
The refs are in the Hornets pocket and they are still complaining whenever they get called for something.
Tie game. What.
I do not see how the Nuggets are going to win this game.
OK, a bucket here and I will have to recant comment #87.
Just like last time Posey for three.
Shut up Posey!
well this has become exciting
here we go, just like last night
Horrible force by Posey. They did not need a three.
we are gonna win Jeremy
Make this one Nene!
now it’s a W
That was the strangest turnover I have seen in a while. OK markph, now I believe.
Nuggets are on a Mission from God
If Denver had never built that big lead this would be a big win. Instead I feel dirty.
Well that’s entertainment. Poor Chris Paul, nice tear from NENE to call the final.
Looking forward to your take Jeremy