Did Nikola Jokic’s lack of playmaking affect Denver in Game 2?
Jun 5, 2023, 9:35 AM
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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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