Did Nikola Jokic’s lack of playmaking affect Denver in Game 2?

Denver Sports’ analyst Jake Shapiro joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, dive into what the Heat defense did to take away Nikola Jokic’s passing game, and much more.

Plus: What is the temperature check around the Nuggets fanbase following the Game 2 loss?

Topics Discussed

• Did the Heat take Game 2 by forcing Nikola Jokic to score on his own rather than get his teammates involved?
• Was physicality a key for the Miami defense in slowing down the Nuggets’ offense?
• What is the main reason for the Denver market’s lack of NBA viewership?
• Diving into the sports scene in Colorado
• “This is the most excited that I have ever seen this city for Nuggets basketball.”
• How is the Nuggets fanbase reacting to the Game 2 loss?
• Could the return of Tyler Herro give the Heat a boost in this series?

NBA Offseason Schedule

• Thursday, June 22– 2023 NBA Draft
• Friday, June 30– Free Agent negotiating period begins
• Thursday, July 6– Free Agents can begin signing deals
• Friday, July 7–Monday, July 17– NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
• August TBD– 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule release
• September TBD– NBA training camps begin

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