Bratu gliju od brata geminija, prepric sa ljubavlju:

Based on the article from The Denver Post (written by Bennett Durando and published February 25, 2026), here is a summary of the Denver Nuggets' current struggles and the team's reaction:

The "Clutch Time" Crisis

The Nuggets, traditionally known for their poise in close games, are experiencing a historic and "disconcerting" slump during "clutch" situations (defined as the final five minutes of a game when the score is within five points).

• Ranking: Denver currently ranks 26th in the NBA in clutch net rating at -9.9.

• The Jokic Paradox: Most surprisingly, the team’s performance drops significantly when Nikola Jokic is on the floor during these moments. With Jokic playing, the clutch net rating plummeting to -19.3.

• The Records: The Nuggets are 6–13 in clutch games with Jokic this season, compared to an impressive 8–2 in clutch games when he is absent. Conversely, in non-clutch situations, the team remains dominant with a 20–3 record.

David Adelman’s Assessment

Head coach David Adelman (who, in this 2026 context, has succeeded Michael Malone) addressed these struggles following a recent loss to a shorthanded Golden State Warriors team.

• Predictability: Adelman noted that the team has become too reliant on the Jokic-Murray "two-man game." Without Aaron Gordon (who is currently sidelined) occupying the "dunker spot" to keep defenses honest, opponents are swarming Jokic and Murray with three or four defenders.

• Adjustments: Adelman is looking to add "wrinkles" to the offense to create easier looks, admitting the team is "trying to maintain who we are... without the things that matter behind it."

Defensive and Execution Issues

The article highlights that the issues aren't just offensive:

• Paint Defense: Denver is allowing 68.8 paint points per 100 possessions in clutch situations, showing a lack of rim protection and defensive communication when it matters most.

• Playmaking Lapses: Jokic himself expressed concern, stating, "We are not creating open looks... I don’t know what it is, but we need to figure it out."

Conclusion

The Nuggets remain near the top of the Western Conference standings (3rd place), but the article suggests their championship aspirations are at risk if they cannot fix these late-game execution issues. The return of Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson is viewed as the primary hope for restoring the team's defensive identity and offensive spacing in the clutch.

Edited March 1Mar 1 by precog

Samo ja primetim ove oscilacije u osvetljenju parketa koje se dešavaju u skoro svakom napadu u MSG?

ti si rick.james^

spurs je mali grad, mali grad, mali grad a vembiji su fufe

Bice muka opet gledati odbranu na perimetru bez AG-a, PWat-a i Spensera.

Losa je ova petorka sa strawtherom, bolje da ubaci spencera, makar odbranu da ima, a strawther proradi ionako 1 u 5 utakmica.

3 minutes ago, precog said:

Losa je ova petorka sa strawtherom, bolje da ubaci spencera, makar odbranu da ima, a strawther proradi ionako 1 u 5 utakmica.

Spencer je out veceras.

Nisam ukljucio ispocetka, nisam skapirao, ali startuje adelman strawthera vec nekoliko utakmica.

3 minutes ago, precog said:

Nisam ukljucio ispocetka, nisam skapirao, ali startuje adelman strawthera vec nekoliko utakmica.

Mislim da mu je logika da nece da narusava uigranost druge "petorke". Naravno da je daleko od idealnog resenja.

Ne znam da li ikada igra cista druga petorka. murray obicno igra sa njima, dok je jokic na klupi, a njega ostavi obicno celu prvu cetvrtinu, pa ubaci litvanca.

Mislim da bi smislenije bilo da nabije sa spencerom tempo i odbranu.

Mada sad sam se i setio da ima nesto oko startovanja spencera i ugovora, neko bese pisao o tome.

valančiunas nudi bounsu da ga podoji. neprimereno.

debeli jeo bunike

nema leba od dzonsona,jeziv je

Jamal je veceras uzimao podosta teskih suteva. Znam da je navikao na takve i da zna da ubode, ali veceras ga ne ide.

Sa druge strane, Jokic previse neuobicajenih promasaja - izgubio je vrhunski soft touch, moze biti posledica te povrede zgloba.

Val vec konstantno po tekmi ima makar jedan faul u napadu kad pravi blok. Plus se vidi da je nervozan, vazda na ivici eskalacije i kavge. Bas losa hemija u Koloradu od povratka Jokica.

3 minutes ago, 1n54jd3r said:

Jokic previse neuobicajenih promasaja - izgubio je vrhunski soft touch, moze biti posledica te povrede zgloba.

mislim da on i valančiunas provode slobodno vreme obarajući ruke, pa ko izgubi, plaća janjetinu