Stephen A. WAS SHOCKED & AGAIN ISSUES apology to Nuggets fans π | First Take
Summary
TLDRThe speaker begins by expressing their astonishment at the Denver Nuggets' performance in the NBA, particularly after their initial poor start to the weekend's games. They publicly apologize to the Nuggets for any previous negative remarks, highlighting the team's resilience and strong response. The speaker praises Jamal Murray for his impactful play and acknowledges the impressive defensive efforts of the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, they note that the Nuggets' experience as champions has given them an edge, and they predict that Denver will continue to deploy effective offensive strategies. The discussion also touches on the importance of Anthony Edwards' performance for the Timberwolves and the need for other players to step up. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the Nuggets' momentum and the potential for a competitive series, with a focus on the defensive capabilities of both teams.
Takeaways
- π The speaker starts by apologizing to the Denver Nuggets, acknowledging them as the reigning NBA champions and praising their recent performance.
- π€ The speaker expresses surprise at the Nuggets' ability to turn the tables in the series, particularly after their initial poor performance.
- π Jamal Murray is highlighted for making a significant impact in the first half of a game, drawing attention away from off-court issues.
- π A three-time League MVP and a four-time Defensive Player of the Year are mentioned for their standout performances, particularly against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- π The speaker acknowledges their own mistake in underestimating the Nuggets and praises coach Mike Malone's motivational tactics.
- π« The Denver Nuggets' defense is emphasized as a key factor in their recent success, with the speaker noting they haven't seen such defense in 30 years.
- π Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves is praised for his explosive performances, but there's a call for him to step up even more for his team to succeed.
- π€¨ The speaker suggests that the Nuggets have more offensive options and 'wrinkles' to deploy, giving them an edge over the Timberwolves.
- π The championship experience of the Nuggets is seen as a differentiating factor that could give them an advantage in the series.
- π The importance of role players stepping up is stressed, with specific mentions of players like Aaron Gordon and Rudy Gobert needing to perform.
- π£οΈ The speaker notes the significance of trash talk and psychological warfare in the game, particularly from Anthony Edwards, and how it reflects his competitive spirit.
Q & A
What did the speaker start watching on the weekend that they found so bad?
-The speaker started watching NBA Countdown on ABC network.
Which NBA team did the speaker apologize to on National Television?
-The speaker apologized to the Denver Nuggets.
What was Jamal Murray's performance like in the game mentioned?
-Jamal Murray made noise for all the wrong reasons, showing up and outperforming expectations in the first half.
Who is the three-time League MVP mentioned in the script?
-The script does not specify the name of the three-time League MVP, but it discusses their performance in the game.
What did the speaker think about the Minnesota Timberwolves' performance?
-The speaker was shocked by the Timberwolves' performance, particularly their defense in game two.
What did the speaker say about Mike Malone's comments?
-The speaker believes that Mike Malone's comments were about bulletin board material, which served as motivation for the Denver Nuggets.
What was the speaker's initial prediction for the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves?
-The speaker initially predicted that the series would go to seven games.
What did the speaker suggest about the importance of Anthony Edwards' performance?
-The speaker suggested that Anthony Edwards' performance is crucial for the Timberwolves to have a chance in the series.
Who does the speaker believe needs to step up their game for the Timberwolves?
-The speaker believes that Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell need to step up their game.
What was the speaker's observation about Jamal Murray's behavior after the game?
-The speaker noticed that Jamal Murray said nothing and kept walking, demonstrating a dismissive attitude towards the Timberwolves.
What does the speaker think about the Denver Nuggets' chances moving forward in the series?
-The speaker believes the Denver Nuggets have more options and opportunities to respond, and the experience of being champions will give them an edge.
Outlines
π Denver's Dominance and Apology on National TV
The speaker begins by expressing regret for underestimating the Denver Nuggets, who are the reigning NBA champions. They apologize on national television for their earlier negative predictions. The summary highlights the Nuggets' impressive performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, particularly in game three, where Jamal Murray stood out for his exceptional play. The speaker also praises the Timberwolves' defense but notes the Nuggets' resilience and ability to respond to challenges. The paragraph ends with a discussion about the importance of Anthony Edwards' performance and the Nuggets' potential strategies moving forward.
π¨ Nuggets' Championship Experience and Defensive Keys
This paragraph focuses on the Denver Nuggets' championship experience and the defensive strategies that could determine the outcome of the series. The speaker discusses the potential advantages the Nuggets have due to their past success and the defensive prowess that they displayed in games one and two. They emphasize the importance of players like Aaron Gordon and Rudy Gobert stepping up to counter the Timberwolves' star, Nikola Jokic. The speaker also stresses the need for the Timberwolves to win game five to maintain momentum and avoid a decisive game seven in Denver. The summary touches on the individual performances of players like Anthony Edwards and the overall team dynamics.
π₯ Timberwolves' Defense and Nuggets' Offensive Options
The final paragraph delves into the Timberwolves' defensive capabilities and the offensive versatility of the Nuggets. The speaker acknowledges the Timberwolves' strong performance but points out the Nuggets' ability to score effectively against a top-ranked defense. The summary discusses the potential for the Timberwolves' defense to improve and the importance of veteran experience in a competitive series. It also highlights the Nuggets' shooting efficiency and the need for the Timberwolves to match that level of performance to succeed in the series.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘NBA Countdown
π‘Denver Nuggets
π‘Jamal Murray
π‘Anthony Edwards
π‘Defensive Player of the Year
π‘Triple-Double
π‘Aaron Gordon
π‘Trash Talk
π‘Momentum
π‘Efficient Shooting Night
π‘Sixth Man of the Year
Highlights
Apology to the Denver Nuggets on National Television for underestimating them.
Shock at the performance of the Denver Nuggets, particularly in the Twin Cities.
Jamal Murray making a statement by focusing on the game rather than external noise.
A three-time League MVP and a four-time Defensive Player of the Year underperforming.
High praise for Rudy Gobert's performance in the game.
Acknowledgment of personal misjudgment about the series' outcome.
Anthony Edwards' impressive performance but a need for more from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The importance of home-court advantage reclaimed by the Denver Nuggets.
Aaron Gordon's potential impact on the series with his performance in game three.
Concerns about the Timberwolves' ability to win unless key players step up.
The necessity for Anthony Edwards to consistently deliver high scores for the Timberwolves to compete.
The defensive prowess of the Nuggets and the challenge it presents to the Timberwolves.
The potential for the Nuggets to deploy more offensive strategies than the Timberwolves.
Emphasis on the need for the Timberwolves to win game five to maintain momentum.
The significance of the Nuggets' championship experience as a differentiating factor.
The contrasting styles of communication between Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards.
The Nuggets' defensive efficiency against the Timberwolves' number one offense.
The importance of the Timberwolves' veterans stepping up in the face of the Nuggets' experience.
The Timberwolves' offense was good, but the Nuggets' defense was better, preventing them from getting stops.
Transcripts
listen it was so bad this weekend I
started off NBA Countdown on ABC network
television hiding under the table that's
how bad it was let me tell you something
right now man you got to you got to man
up I owe the reigning defending NBA
champion Denver Nuggets an apology which
I apologize on National Television I'm G
to say it again I ain't got a damn thing
to say let me tell you something I was
shocked shocked at what I saw I mean
they rolled up in the Minnesota they
rolled up in those Twin Cities and
they're like a an who who who who that
you sure it ain't the movie Ant Man I'm
talking about game three I'm not talking
about game four you sure ain't the movie
you was talking about you why you acting
like this brother is the champion we
Champions Okay Jamal Murray making noise
for all the wrong reasons for the first
time in his career showed up and said
y'all paying attention to the wrong
stuff let me show you what to pay
attention to and went out there and bust
there living you know what in that first
half okay joic A three-time League MVP
now played like one and a four-time
league Defensive Player of the Year
looked like he didn't even belong out
there for the Minnesota Timberwolves and
Rudy Gober I can't say enough about it
and and listen I'm not putting myself
ahead of anybody but we know who the
hell Mike Malone was talking about when
he was talking about bulletin board
material for the pun ain't nobody out I
was the only damn fool that went out
there was like I think they gonna get
swept I think SW you did that was me
that was me I got to own it I I cannot
believe
how Denver responded because my Anthony
Edwards exploding gains one and two that
wasn't it for me we've seen that before
the colle I have not seen defense that
Minnesota played in game two in that
first half I had not seen defense played
that's
right that's right he was game was game
with the fiance with fiance giving birth
to the kid congratulations on that right
and and but the bottom line is this the
first that game that that defense in the
first first half a game two y'all M I
hadn't seen defense played like that in
30 years right I hadn't seen it there
and I was like it was that I'm like they
can't get loose they can't shake them
they can't they Too Tall they're too
physical and then then was like nah we
we G to show you who the hell we are and
they've done that I can't say enough but
I I got to stand down and just pay
homage and apologize on National
television to the reigning Defender NBA
champions that reminded us of who the
hell they are I just have to do that
cheers to that all right Shannon did the
T wolves blow their chance I don't think
they blown their chance because they
still have you know it's the best of
three now yeah but you saw what happened
it seems to me Monica is that when they
went on the road and they won those
first two games the natural reaction is
that we coming home now we goingon to
get home cooking and they relaxed they
took a and that was all the that was all
the Nuggets needed you see the
difference now we know in every series
if you go back to last year Aaron Gordon
is going to have one game in a series
and it's going to be all over we saw
what he did in game three against the
Lakers Sten day 29 and 14 yoke is going
to be
Yoke the problem that they have the
Nuggets might not win another game
unless cat decides minnes minnes EXC
Minnesota might not win another game
unless cat decide to show up because if
ant and and Yol play to a stand Ste
who's going to offset what Murray or
Gordon give you unless it's cat and if
you look at game two look at cat's
numbers look at Jak all the other guys
chipped in I already know what a going
to give me a going to give me 30 plus
and he's going to do it on AIC on an
efficient shooting night 65% yesterday
it's cat cat got to be better 13 and 12
oh he got a double double man damn a
double double you're the first picking
the overall pick of the draft you're a
two-time All-Star Rookie of the Year
You' got to be somewhere around 25 to 30
if want to have a chance I knew Denver
was not going to go away I picked him in
seven games because I thought it was
going to be a long series hey there a
chance for a reason they're going to
find a way and Murray got it going in
the first half and then y says come see
me in the second half I want hey Cat you
want some of this he was taking a turn
with him no I got him n Reed say Rudy I
got him he said Okay no Okay Rudy you
take him back no didn't know at the end
of the day didn't nobody want him Monica
yeah that's why he's the MVP Stephen A
Can't Nobody Do what this man does
nobody can score rebound run an offense
do all the things that he does and do it
at an efficient level he had a dunk
yesterday yeah hello where're sighting
yeah we're sighting so I'm not saying
it's done but boy they better come out
like they hair on fire because the
Nuggets already know what it takes to be
a champion yeah I'm with you sh Shay I
don't think it's done but I will say as
I look at the next three games I think
there are more wrinkles that the Denver
Nuggets can deploy in terms of their
offense than there are for the Minnesota
Timberwolves now it could come down to
the defense that we saw in games one and
two but for me the thing about defense
is that you are always at a little bit
of a disadvantage in terms of you
legitimately have to react yeah and so
even though yic had a terrific game
technically he didn't even have a full
on triple double like where cust him
saying he has seven and seven in the
rebound and assist category Aaron Gordon
getting going is a bad sign if you're
playing the Nuggets yes cuz that means
everything else is starting to roll he
is the an elite level sort of release
valve a guy that you don't necessarily
account for in the same way that you
account for yic and Murray but they're
going to find him when the double teams
come and so as I look out at this one I
think your spot on cat is going to be
huge Defensive Player of the Year Rudy
go goar that version has to show up in
terms of slowing Nicola yic but to me
the championship medal is now the
differentiating factor as excited as we
are about Anthony De Anthony Edwards
excuse me and rightfully so the
experience I think is where the nuggets
are going to have the edge moving
forward which is why I believe in order
for Minnesota order to win this series
they got to win game five 82% because
because you don't want to go to Denver
for a game seven right you don't want to
do that so you got to win game five so
you can try and close it out in game six
and right now obviously they don't have
the momentum Denver has the momentum you
looking at call Anthony towns five for
18 shooting love the brother you got to
be better you got to step up you got to
be better Nas Reed you are the Sixth Man
of the Year yeah you are the six man of
the year I need to see what the hell you
going to do as well he hit five of his
six shots or what have you but what he
did what Alexander Walker was doing what
Carl Anthony town was doing when Rudy go
was out and he was defending against
joic that joic that was there in games
one and two oh that ain't the yish we
saw in games three and four he ele and
and and he played Big Boy basketball
like and Edward's message I love it no
you live for that that is what they live
for you live for that I'm not so sure
Carl Anthony towns Rudy Gober and all
those other guys at some point in time
when you write a check you got have guys
behind you that can help cash that
team a team so when you put it out there
you know you doing all that talking I
ain't got no doubt that Anthony Edwards
gonna do what Anthony Edwards does but
I'm concerned about hey y'all heard what
I said right man
I I wish
had yeah hold on wait I done put it out
there now that's right I done put it out
there everybody heard what I said he
said I like that okay cat you heard that
man said that man put it out there you
you got to back him up Rudy Gober you
got to back him up J J Daniels you got
to back him up right well the operative
word I shouldn't say operative I say
oper but but but but the word that he
used was we and then he said he can't
speak for we he can only speak for he as
in himself as in Anthony Edwards because
we wait for the rest of the cats to show
up okay pun intended Carl Anthony towns
who I'm rooting for here yeah now here's
what I think we look at the moment
Anthony was was talking you know what
was more conspicuous to
me that Jamal Murray said nothing had
nothing to say kept walking you know why
no you know y'all had us we bust your
ass the last two games we gonna do it
some more Ain got nothing to say we'll
see you in game five we'll see you
that's what the side is sometimes you
speak more
demonstratively by saying nothing
sometimes it's like yeah
I just gave it to you you see Jamal
Murray flexing looking at the TNT crew
Reggie
Miller
see that's a me forever like what did
you see what we just did and it's more
to come that's what I got from that he
didn't Joy with Anthony Edwards He's got
nothing to say we just came into your
house and we retook the momentum in this
series we were down 02 it's now tied 22
we reclaimed homec court advantage we
smacked y'all up while doing so I got to
talk to you this is what we going to do
so to me that's what I noticed the fact
that Jamal Murray said nothing and just
kept walking like you insignificant you
might get yours but your team is going
home that's what I saw I saw a champion
basically being dismissive of folks
chirping in their Direction This is not
something that I saw after game two I
saw it now I saw it now and that I think
that is also the point that we just
talked about right like the Nuggets
opportunities to respond they have more
options down the stretch of this thing
right I think we love an Edwards because
of the Trash Talk he was talking to KD
in the first series he's not g to stop
talking especially as he as an
individual continues to put up monster
performances and so that is very true to
who he is the Nuggets may be a little
cooler but right now like you said
they're in the driver seat they this is
the number one defense in the NBA and
they
said sh
the adjustment they shot
57% they shot 57% against the number one
defense 44.8% from three what you yeah
they just got they got no answer for
yoke listen I do think that yesterday
was probably the Nuggets I don't and
actually I don't believe that because we
just talked about Michael P they got
room they get more room I do think that
this uh t-wolves defense though is going
to respond and be better they better but
they going home I think I think there is
there is a real compete level there but
you know we and and perk kind of got us
this morning cuz we keep considering the
t-wolves a young team and and is Young
vet but around him there are veterans
and so these are guys that know the
compete level the toughness level
required in the well by the way last
concern timber wolves didn't play bad
yesterday their offense was pretty good
they couldn't the number one defense
could not get stops yeah they couldn't
get stops if I if I don't watch the game
all I want to do is look at the B score
uh uh cat numbers are going to tell me
whether they win or lost cuz I already
know I'm going to look down at the box
score and I can see okay Antman going to
give me 30 plus I ain't going to hold
you based on what we had seen previously
in the series I wouldn't expect the team
that won on the glass by 11 to have been
the team that lost
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