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2014 Spring Training TTM Autograph Update
Around a month ago, I blogged about the through the mail (TTM) autograph requests I was planning to send off to players during Spring Training. At the end of the post, I stated that I was going to be publishing a blog post every time I received back a few autographs, and now that I've successfully gotten back some of the requests I sent, I figured I'd go ahead and type this entry up. Of the fourteen total TTM requests I sent off, I've received four of them back, with them being from:
Kyle Zimmer is the number 25 overall prospect in all of baseball. Although he didn't have a fantastic 2013 season, going 6-9 with a 4.32 ERA, Zimmer has a ton of upside moving forward, and has many people excited for Kansas City's future. With a fantastic fastball, in addition to an arsenal of a curveball, slider and changeup, Zimmer could, potentially, see his first big league time at some point towards the end of this season.
Albert Almora is the number 18 overall prospect in all of baseball. Though he played in just 61 games last season, Almora is one of the Cubs' highly coveted core prospects — consisting of Kris Bryan, Javier Baez, Jorge Soler, etc. — that are making their way to Wrigley Field. Almora is still several years away from the major leagues, but by batting .329 last year, hopes are high that he will develop into the talented outfielder that he has the ability to become.
This one doesn't need too much explaining. Clayton Kershaw has become one of the biggest superstars over the course of the past few seasons, winning two Cy Young awards in that time frame. Going 16-9 with a 1.83 ERA in 2013, Kershaw should continue to be, arguably, the most dominant pitcher in all of Major League Baseball. He's set to get his first start of the season on March 22nd, in game one of the Opening Series against the Diamondbacks down in Australia.
Eddie Butler is the number 41 overall prospect in all of baseball. Pitching in the 2013 MLB futures game up in New York City, in July, Butler went a combined 9-5 with a 1.80 ERA last season, really putting himself on the map around the league. He held opponents' batting average to a mere .180 for the entire season, and combined with other top Rockies pitching prospect, Jonathan Gray, the Rockies have a fairly good pair of young arms coming their way in the next couple of years.
I still have autograph requests out for Archie Bradley, Taijuan Walker, David Robertson, Mark Appel, Cody Asche, Kris Bryant, Kolten Wong, Mike Napoli, Jake Marisnick and James Paxton. When/if I get any of those back, assuming it's before Opening Day on March 31st, I'll be sure to post another update. Though, there's no guarantee I'll get any more back at all.
Pitchers & Catchers Report; 2014 Autograph Requests
Due to the Dodgers' and Diamondbacks' opening-series that's set to take place on March 22nd and 23rd in Australia, Spring Training action is beginning a bit earlier than usual this year. The Diamondbacks have their pitchers and catchers reporting today, with the Dodgers' pitchers and catchers reporting on Saturday. Therefore, for the first time since the Red Sox won the 2013 World Series over three months ago, baseball is finally back.
But while the Dodgers and Diamondbacks are getting started this week, the remainder of the teams won't begin reporting until next week, anywhere from the 11th to the 17th: The Indians report date is set for Tuesday; the Cardinals and Mariners will begin on Wednesday; the Braves, Orioles, Phillies, Pirates, Nationals, Angels and Padres report Thursday; the Tigers, Yankees, Rays, Cubs, Reds, Royals and Athletics arrive on Friday; the Red Sox, Astros, Mets, White Sox, Rockies, Brewers and Giants on Saturday; the Marlins, Twins and Rangers report on Sunday; and the Blue Jays begin on Monday. (The rest of the players for all the teams will report anywhere from 3 to 7 days after their respective pitchers and catchers.)
Once all of the pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training on February 17th, there will be a mere 33 days until the 2014 Major League Baseball season gets underway in Australia. I, for one, can't wait.
But I'm not quite ready to jump ahead to the start of the regular season just yet, as I still have a lot I want to talk about in the coming weeks. Therefore, for the time being, I'd like to take a minute to discuss something I love to do this time of year (besides watch Spring Training games on TV.) Every Spring Training, for the past two or three years, I've sent out a handful of through the mail (TTM) autograph requests to different players around the league. This year, I'm going to be sending out a dozen, or so, TTM's, with the best player being Clayton Kershaw.
While that might seem like a long shot — and it very well may be — Kershaw, surprisingly, has been known to sign through the mail over the past few years; the only downside being that it takes over a year for him to return it to you.
Though his recent record breaking contract, and second Cy Young award, may lead to him getting even more fan mail, causing a subsequent stop of him signing for fans that write to him, Kershaw is good enough for me to take a chance on. Even if I don't get anything back, at least I tried.
Other MLB players I'm sending to include Taijuan Walker (who made his MLB debut in 2013), David Robertson, Kolten Wong, Cody Asche, Mike Napoli and Jake Marisnick. All of these players have been known to be decent TTM signers, with Walker and Robertson being nearly automatic over the past couple years. Asche told me that he tries to sign everything that gets sent his way, so I'm fairly confident I'll get that one back at least.
I'm also sending to several Minor League players who were invited to Major League Spring Training this year — some for the first time ever. Those players include Archie Bradley, Kyle Zimmer, Mark Appel, Kris Bryant and Albert Almora. All five of these players will be in the majors at some point over the next few years, with Bradley likely making his big league debut this season. Bradley, Zimmer and Appel have all told me that they sign TTM, so I feel like I'll get those back. Almora has been hit and miss recently, and I doubt Bryant will, but I'm sending to both of them anyway, because you never know.
Last year I sent off eleven autograph requests to Spring Training and received back six of them, from Jason Motte, Danny Hultzen, Stephen Romero, Sonny Gray, Tyler Skaggs and Casey Kelly. That's pretty good as far as TTM's go. If I get back five or six of the dozen I'm sending off this year — which is what I expect to receive — I'll be happy.
I'm planning to post a blog entry every time I receive back a couple autographs from the players I'm sending TTM requests to during Spring Training, just as I did last year. Hopefully it won't be all that terribly long before I start getting them back (maybe a few weeks?). So be sure to check back for that over the course of the next couple months.
February Blogging Plans
I don't really like to do too many of these type of blog posts. They mainly just serve as fillers when I have nothing else to blog about (like right now), but I suppose they're also good, in a way, as they let you all know what to expect in the coming month.
As I'm sure you're aware, today is the first day of February — a month that brings baseball, once again, in the form of Spring Training games. While I'm, unfortunately, not going to be heading down to any games in person, I am going to be blogging about it all, and in addition, am going to be giving my predictions for the coming season between now and the start on March 22nd. (Most of the predictions will come in March, however.)
My first planned post for this month (after this one) will cover the through the mail (TTM) autograph requests I'm sending out to players at the different MLB camps. I did the same thing last year, and have been sending out autograph requests for the past few seasons, so I always enjoy talking about it. (I'll also be posting an update periodically whenever I receive two or three autographs back, whenever that may be.)
After that, things should pick up a bit — including the amount of baseball news.
I have an interview with the 2013 number one overall draft pick, Mark Appel, coming up this month, which is probably one of the most interesting interviews I've every done. It was apparent that Appel put a lot of effort into the questions, as he had a ton to say with each answer. (I always appreciate it when guys do that.)
I'll probably do another interview — more than likely with Phillies third baseman, Cody Asche — towards the end of the month. That'll leave just one more month (March) with interviews. I'll be posting either one or two, depending on a few factors that I won't discuss now.
Other than the interviews, I'll just be writing about the baseball news as it happens.
Keep in mind, none of this is set in stone. I may rearrange things, or exclude them altogether. It's just a basic outline to give an overall idea of what to expect in the coming month.
With so many players switching teams in the offseason, and the newcomers such as Masahiro Tanaka making their first official appearance with their teams, it should be an interesting next few weeks.
Spring Training games are now just over three weeks away . . . .
Arizona Fall League TTM Requests Update #3
Awhile ago I blogged about the through the mail (TTM) autograph requests I was planning to send off to players during the Arizona Fall League. At the end of the post I stated that I was going to be publishing a blog post every time I received back any autographs. Having received one more TTM autograph requests since my last update, I figured I'd post another update — the final one of this round of autograph requests:
James Ramsey is the Cardinals number ten prospect, and he proved to be worthy of his top ten spot in 2013. Ramsey batted .265 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI's, between High-A and Triple-A, and participated in the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game. The Cardinals are looking to move him to the big leagues quickly, as at 24 years old the clock is ticking. But Ramsey hasn't let them down yet, and, therefore, should easily make it to the Majors at some point in 2014.
This is the third and final update of the through the mail autograph requests I sent out to players at the Arizona Fall League in 2013. Though I may receive back one or two in the next few months, I won't be posting an entry on it. I'll begin doing autograph updates next March/April, when I send requests out to players at Spring Training.
Arizona Fall League TTM Requests Update #2
Several weeks ago I blogged about the through the mail (TTM) autograph requests I was planning to send off to players during the Arizona Fall League. At the end of the post I stated that I was going to be publishing a blog post every time I received back a couple autographs. Having received two more TTM autograph requests since my last update, I figured I'd post another update:
Jorge Bonifacio is the Royals' number five prospect, and the number eighty-nine overall prospect in all of baseball. Batting .298 with 4 home runs and 57 RBI's this past season, Bonifacio still has a ways to go before he's big-league-ready, but at just 20 years old, he has a lot of promise. Bonifacio should become an everyday player for the Royals in the next couple of years.
Andrew Heaney is the Marlins' number two prospect, and the number fourty-eight overall prospect in all of baseball. Unfortunately, he smeared his last name of the autograph, but after going 9-3 with a 1.60 ERA this past season, this is an autograph (even though it's smeared) I'm glad to have. Heaney is going to be a great pitcher for the Marlins fairly soon; joining their other young Ace, Jose Fernandez.
This might end up being the final autograph update post I do until Spring Training. (If I don't get one back before the end of this year, it will be.) Things are slowing down, and the odds that I'll get anymore autographs from players in the 2013 Arizona Fall League are getting slimmer. But you never know. I got an autograph from Kris Medlen thirteen months after I sent it during the 2011 Spring Training, so it's always possible.
I still have autograph requests out for Corey Seager, Austin Hedges, Kyle Crick, Jorge Soler, Delino DeShields, Jorge Alfaro, Taylor Lindsey, Adalberto Mejia, Kyle Parker, James Ramsey, Kris Bryant and Colin Moran. When/if I get any of those back, assuming it's before the end of the year, I'll be sure to post another update. Though, there's no guarantee I'll get any more back at all.
Arizona Fall League TTM Requests Update
Around a month ago I blogged about the through the mail (TTM) autograph requests I was planning to send off to players during the Arizona Fall League. At the end of the post I stated that I was going to be publishing a blog post every time I received back a few autographs, and now that I've successfully gotten back some of the requests I sent I figured I'd go ahead and type this entry up. Of the seventeen total TTM's I sent off, I've received three of them back, with them being from:
C.J. Cron is the Angels' number two overall prospect, and he proved why this past season. Batting .274 with 14 home runs and 83 RBI's to go along with 36 doubles, Cron is well on his way to the Majors, though it may take another season or two. Things are looking very promising for Cron, and it should be interesting to see how he performs next year.
Stephen Piscotty is the Cardinals' number seven prospect, and becomes the first player I've ever had sign a card in purple (magic marker?). Still fairly young, at 22 years old, Piscotty has a good chance at making it to the big leagues. He hit 15 home runs and drove in 59 runs in 2013 to go along with a .295 batting average. Piscotty is a player worth watching down the road.
Addison Russell is the Athletics' number one prospect and the number seventeen overall prospect in all of baseball. Russell participated in the 2013 Futures game, up in New York City, and is sure to see his fair share of Major League All-Star games in his future, assuming he pans out as predicted. Batting .269 with 17 home runs and 60 RBI's this past season, Russell is going to be a special player.
An interesting side note, Addison Russell doesn't normally sign through the mail — telling me he signs around one random thing a week — but he graciously agreed to sign something for me. He truly seems to be a great guy, and I'm going to be posting an interview I did with him sometime over the next month or two. So check back for that.
I still have autograph requests out for Andrew Heaney, Corey Seager, Jorge Bonifacio, Austin Hedges, Kyle Crick, Jorge Soler, Delino DeShields, Jorge Alfaro, Taylor Lindsey, Adalberto Mejia, Kyle Parker, James Ramsey, Kris Bryant and Colin Moran. When/if I get any of those back I'll be sure to post another update. Though, there's no guarantee I'll get any more back at all.
Arizona Fall League TTM Autograph Requests
The 2013 MLB postseason is well underway, and it sure has been exciting so far. A lot of unexpected things are sure to happen in the coming weeks, but for now I'm not going to discuss any of it. For this blog post I'm focusing solely on the Arizona Fall League. More specifically, through the mail (TTM) autograph requests that I'm sending out to various participating players.
Taking place every October/November — this year it's October 8th through November 16th — the Arizona Fall League (AFL) gives top Minor League players who didn't get a full season of playing time, for one reason or another, a chance to show their organization what they can do, as well as provide them with a little more baseball experience.
I usually only send off autograph requests in March, for Spring Training, and October, for the Arizona Fall League. Some people send requests to players throughout the season, however, I've never really wanted to do that — they're too busy going around from ballpark to ballpark. In Spring Training and the Arizona Fall League players stay in the same relative area for over a month; giving, in my mind, a better chance of success.
There is a ton of great talent in this year's Fall League, but I'm not sending to all of them. If a player has a chance of coming to play the Bulls or Mudcats — my local MiLB teams — I don't want to send to them. A good example of that being Byron Buxton. He's participating in the AFL and was the 2013 MiLB Player of the Year, however, in addition to the unlikelihood that he would sign TTM, he could come to Durham with Rochester in the next year or two. So there's really no point in wasting a card.
Last year I sent out fifteen auto requests and received back nine of them. That's a fairly decent return as far as TTM's go. This time around, I'm sending out seventeen, to players such as Addison Russell, Andrew Heaney, C.J. Cron, Delino DeShields and Colin Moran — all of which are on the top 100 prospects list — among multiple others.
The plan is to post an update every time I receive back a few autographs, as I did this year during Spring Training; assuming I get any autographs back at all. So look out for that over the course of the next few months.


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I used to be one of the many Westerners who browsed the menu at every Thai restaurant and settled on, "Pad Thai, please" because of its easy association with Thai cuisine [it is one of Thailand's national dishes].
However, I discovered that venturing into other areas of a Thai menu brought out the delicious sweet, savory, spicy and oh so comforting flavors of a dish right in the heart of Thai culture: curry.
Curry is actually a blend of spices, the predominant being turmeric. Turmeric is one of seven super spices, dubbed thus because of its antioxidant powers [It is known to reduce joint swelling.].
But, to many, curry is an intimidating dish, one that every restaurant and culture might prepare differently, giving ample reason for confusion. Curry is actually very much a cross between a soup and a sauce, and there are no set ingredients that make a curry curry.
Turmeric, coriander and cumin tend to be involved. A Thai curry typically includes meat, fish or vegetables in a sauce that combines chilies, spices and herbs. Thai curries can also be called "red," "green" or "yellow," with red and green using those colored chilies and yellow much more similar to Indian curries that use turmeric and cumin.
So, eat your curry with a spoon, and add rice right to the bowl if you need something more solid to go along with the bold flavors of the soup/sauce.
Ask for your curry "not spicy," "medium spicy" or "extra spicy" according to your preference.
You'll be surprised with the knock-out flavors these three restaurants have to offer in their traditional curry dishes.
Green Curry - Thai Dishes
My first step to fulfill my curry craving was Thai Dishes, a gem of a restaurant that has remained somehow hidden from my knowledge in my four years here. Once you know where Thai Dishes is, you can't miss it; the architecture is distinctively Thai. Once inside, you will be surprised by the clean, modern atmosphere. The menu offers favorites from many Asian traditions, such as orange chicken and good old-fashioned Pad Thai.
When it comes to curry, the green curry is a good way to go. Served over a healthy bed of mixed vegetables including peas, carrots, eggplant and bamboo shoots and finished with the sweet taste of Thai Basil, this dish is soothing yet spicy. Green curry is perhaps the least approachable variety as it tends to be the spiciest; it also has a fair amount of coriander, which adds a strong lemony flavor to the dish.
$8.95 for a lunch portion
1015 North Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Yellow Curry - Kah Asian Lounge
I did not know what to expect when Kah went into this ever-changing restaurant spot on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, but a menu mysteriously appeared at my door one day announcing free delivery, so I thought I would give it a try. The first order, I had the green curry, and the memory of this delicious dish is admittedly what sparked my craving for curry this week.
This time, I tried the yellow curry lunch special. Oh my, oh my, this dish was as soothing and warming as a good lobster bisque. The rich coconut milk base was the perfect texture, not too watery, and the hot carrots and potatoes simply added to the warming qualities of this dish. Served with a ginger salad and fried won ton, this lunch special is the perfect way to unwind midday.
$7.50 for a lunch portion
1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Red Curry - Bamboo Thai Bistro
With only two Thai restaurants in Manhattan Beach, sometimes you will have to venture just outside the city to get your fix. I have had my fair share of dishes at Thai Top in Hermosa Beach and Chaba in Redondo Beach, but the simple red curry lunch special at Bamboo Thai in Redondo Beach rivals them all.
This no-nonsense, modern Thai restaurant on Aviation Boulevard is the perfect place to pop in and out if you're in a rush. While you're there, enjoy any of the four curry options. I tried the red curry, served over a bed of fried tofu, red and green bell peppers and bamboo shoots. I could have done without the green bell peppers, which seemed to fight the curry the way they were served. However, the tofu was cooked to perfection, and this curry had just the right amount of spice. Served with a sizable scoop of sticky rice, a ginger salad and a vegetable spring roll, this lunch will keep you fueled throughout your day.
$6.95 for a lunch portion
2208 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

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I've been bowling a lot lately. It's going to be one of those trends!
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Not quite a reunion
Save Ferris sues Save Ferris singer for booking Save Ferris reunion without Save Ferris
Anaheim, CA, April 9, 2013 - To Our Fans: It was brought to our attention that on or about April 8, 2013 Monique Powell, the former singer for the band "Save Ferris," announced that a Save Ferris "reunion show" would be taking place at the Orange County Fairgrounds on July 27, 2013. We feel it is important that fans of the band Save Ferris know that this is NOT a reunion show and the show will NOT include any original or former Band member other than Monique Powell. We have not authorized Monique Powell to perform under the name Save Ferris and the original and former Band members regret any confusion to our fans that may be caused as a result of any misleading statements or marketing materials disseminated by Ms. Powell or any other parties connected to this concert engagement. From what we can infer by the marketing and advertising materials we have seen thus far, this engagement is simply a Monique Powell performance of Save Ferris material accompanied by various musicians, who are unknown to the Band.
Due to the large number of inquiries we have received about this subject matter, we felt it was appropriate to release this statement to better clarify the participants of this event so that the public and our loyal fans can make an informed decision regarding whether to attend the event.
Although we would like to perform an actual "reunion show" at some point in time featuring the original and former Band members, we would like to take this opportunity now to thank all of the Save Ferris fans who have continued to support our music and the Band over the years. Thank you!
Save Ferris frontwoman Monique Powell could find herself in legal hotwater over the decision to do a reunion show at the OC Fair without any of the other original members.
The singer was recently sued by her former bandmates for falsely promoting what's been billed as a reunion show at Costa Mesa's Pacific Amphitheatre on July 27. A conversationwith the band's original guitarist Brian Mashburn confirmed that he and his former bandmates Bill Uechi, Eric Zamora, Brian Williams, Oliver Zavala and Evan Kilbourne were definitely not happy about the announcement about the show back in April. Now, they're seeking unspecified damages for promoting the Pacific date as a proper Save Ferris appearance and an injunction that would prevent Powell from using the moniker ever again. Harsh? Eh, not really, according to Mashburn, considering Powell never even told the band what her plans were for the show.
"On [April 8] we found out that Monique Powell scheduled a Save Ferris "Reunion" show without inviting or telling any of the original band members," says Mashburn. "And because word spreads so quickly on social media these days and pre-sale tickets were going on sale Wednesday, the band wanted to do the responsible thing and inform the public and its fans before they purchased tickets that this wasn't a "reunion" show and didn't involve any band members other than Monique."
Powell joined the band in 1995 after original singer Adrienne Knolff quit. Mashburn says that most of the songs likely to be performed at the OC Fair gig were written either solely by him or as a collaboration between him and Powell. The band--still considered heroes in OC's Third Wave Ska scene--rose to prominence after 1997's ska-style cover of "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners but split in 2002 after two albums. The remainder of Save Ferris went on to perform as Starpool with lead singer Alan Meade.
"While I had hoped this could be a reunion of sorts with all, or some, of my former SF band members, unfortunately that isn't the way it looks to be turning out."
@Monique_Powell: First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. ~Mahatma Gandhi
This one's for that chubby blonde with the cheap fake boobs and the fake tan that's been stalking Mo for a number of years. Professional karaoke singer, seat filler, and oxygen thief. Never written a song in her life: "Chloe Starr", we've caught you!. :) So far our atty's have uncovered three Catfish accounts linked to you. We'll find the rest. Don't worry :) Are you ready??
"Don't be fooled, MONIQUE POWELL co-wrote 75% of the songs, co-produced 100% of the albums, financed the first EP, was the band's first manager and booker, and chose SAVE FERRIS's ONLY "hit" song, which, coincidentally, was a COVER. For their second single Mashburn lied about the involvement of 2 other writers. People's inability to recognize POWELL's immense contribution to SF can only be summed into one thing: old fashioned MISOGYNY."-AUTHOR UNKNOWN
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These are the bomb. This is my new go to meal when I'm too tired to cook. Still craving them - so simple and delicious.
cataloger Posted: 08/09/09
This was a nice, light sandwich for a quick summer dinner. The flavors were simple, classic and refreshing. My husband thought the tomato slices were a little too thick, but even he agreed that it was a nice vegetarian option--not too heavy. Make sure the basil isn't exposed to the broiler or it will get crispy and possibly burnt.
Caiterade Posted: 06/15/10
This was very easy to make and my boyfriend made yum yum noises! I took a previous reviewers advice and added the tomato pesto on one of the bread slices which was delicious. served it with a spinach salad. :)
CCWJBW Posted: 10/21/10
very yummy and quick!
joskid Posted: 08/31/11
These are fantastic! Don't skimp on the basil. It totally makes the recipe. Rather than regular salt, I added a dash of garlic salt. I cooked them on my foreman grill.
Moomie Posted: 01/04/12
I just did not like it the roasted red pepper kept falling out of the bread and there was no flavor at all
mmmbanya12135 Posted: 08/19/12
Delicious and easy. If you love these flavors, you will love these sandwiches. Great for making lunch for everyone because they're hot and ready all at once!
grebilb Posted: 06/22/13
Super tasty, super easy. When I'm just making one for myself, using the toaster oven is perfect. I mix it up and sometimes add crushed garlic and/or pesto. If I have it, I add prosciutto, which is super nice in this sandwich. Also brushing a touch of balsamic vinaigrette to the insides of the bread gives it a little zest.


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|Nene, C 33 MIN | 6-9 FG | 2-3 FT | 5 REB | 2 AST | 14 PTS | -16
It's tough to put a lot of blame on Nene for what transpired tonight, especially because he's carried the Nuggets throughout the last two games. While Nene's production trailed off it's hard to ignore just how badly he was outplayed by Marc Gasol. Although Nene had a decent individual performance, he took a grand total of three second half shots and disappeared late when the Nuggets sorely needed him to step up
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 25 MIN | 1-10 FG | 6-6 FT | 7 REB | 0 AST | 8 PTS | +2
Did not show up to play. It's a simple as that. Hardly worth mentioning anything he did because it was just a bunch of terrible jumpers. Gallo found himself benched for most of the fourth quarter and entire overtime (for the second time this season).
|Timofey Mozgov, C 10 MIN | 0-3 FG | 1-2 FT | 2 REB | 0 AST | 1 PTS | -8
Five fouls in 10 minutes is too much. He started off on Speights instead of Gasol so it's actually hard to even credit his defense on the Memphis bigs. While he was more physical in terms of defending the rim and blocking shots, he just looked lost and couldn't stay on the court long enough to help. The turnovers need to stop at some point too.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 36 MIN | 3-7 FG | 2-2 FT | 0 REB | 3 AST | 8 PTS | -9
He's regressed big time. Afflalo was one of the best role players in the game last season and he's currently lost with no idea what his role should be. The shots he is taking are indefensible. Fadeaways with 20 on the clock and contested turnaround jumpers over Rudy Gay? Welcome to this year's Arron Afflalo. He's hardly looking for his three point shot anymore which makes spacing a big issue too. More importantly, he just isn't having the sort of positive impact on defense we've all been accustomed to.
|Ty Lawson, PG 34 MIN | 5-11 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 4 AST | 12 PTS | -11
There was a stretch in the third quarter Lawson came alive and looked poised to take over the game. Unfortunately it didn't last very long as Lawson spent most of his time struggling to find a rhythm after missing nearly three games with an ankle injury. The turnovers keep piling up and although his threes started falling, Lawson looked tentative going to the rim. He lacked his usual bursts of speed off the dribble and let's hope he continues to work himself back into form for the upcoming stretch of three games in a row.
|Al Harrington, PF 38 MIN | 8-16 FG | 4-4 FT | 10 REB | 4 AST | 23 PTS | +3
The Nuggets can't waste a game like this from Al Harrington. He was outmuscled and outmatched on defense and still managed a double-double with 24 points off the bench. Harrington's primary role is to score and he delivered. Buckets nearly made what could have been the play of the game by almost taking a charge on Memphis final possession of regulation that ended up tying it. Harrington badly wanted to win this game and it has to be disappointing seeing his teammates lacking the same resolve.
|Andre Miller, PG 39 MIN | 8-13 FG | 3-6 FT | 6 REB | 6 AST | 20 PTS | +5
It's a tough grade to give Miller, because he really played pretty well. Except of course for the most crucial moments where he made a ton of uncharacteristic mistakes as the Nuggets melted. Missed free throws, untimely turnovers and just flat out bad decision making. It might be a little unfair to say this, but if he just makes one less bad play the Nuggets win – and he certainly had every single opportunity down the stretch.
|Chris Andersen, C 7 MIN | 1-3 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 2 PTS | +6
Birdman gets an incomplete. At some point this has to stop — either give him a role or take him out of the rotation. Although I was disappointed in Birdman's defense, it's not fair to expect him to play well under these conditions. George Karl needs to show some faith in him or just put him behind Koufos in the rotation. This can't continue.
|Corey Brewer, SF 13 MIN | 3-4 FG | 1-2 FT | 4 REB | 1 AST | 8 PTS | +1
A little too high? I really don't think so — Brewer was a part of the big runs that gave the Nuggets every opportunity to close out this game. He outplayed both Afflalo and Fernandez. Although he was in for defensive purposes late, it was disappointing to see him have such a good game and be off the court for the most important stretches of play. Brewer's body of work is starting to suggest he should be seeing close to 20 minutes every night.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 19 MIN | 0-4 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | +6
Rudy was the only Nugget to go scoreless and clearly didn't have it tonight. Although he's coming off two solid scoring performances his defense has been incredibly erratic and unreliable. Combine this with turnovers and he just had a pretty disastrous overall game.
|Kosta Koufos, C 12 MIN | 0-0 FG | 1-2 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 1 PTS | +6
Koufos played only a few minutes in the second half due to Mozgov getting in foul trouble. Although he played nine minutes, one rebound is the only evidence he isn't actually the invisible man. Although the stats are lacking, Koufos played respectable defense and I was impressed with his hustle in the limited minutes he received. I wouldn't mind seeing Koufos get regular minutes as the first big off the bench as he's had his moments and a little confidence might go a long way into making Koufos a more reliable option.
|Nene, C 38 MIN | 9-12 FG | 0-0 FT | 9 REB | 2 AST | 18 PTS | -8
You really can't give Nene anything less than an "A" when he posts the numbers he did and comes up with such big baskets down the stretch. He also showed a willingness to attack the post which is always beneficial to the Nuggets as a whole.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 34 MIN | 5-14 FG | 5-6 FT | 7 REB | 2 AST | 17 PTS | -11
Gallinari came on hot during the second half but faded down the stretch when the Nuggets needed him most. For some reason George Karl had him playing point guard to close out the game, and although he played excellent defense on Chris Paul (for the most part), he still couldn't stop what ended up being the game-winning shot. If it weren't for Blake Griffin's shifty defense to close out the game, Gallinari likely would be looking at another 20-plus point performance to go along with yet another impressive win. One thing we must not overlook was his brilliant rebound followed up by a full-court run that eventually led to a monster dunk in the early part of the third quarter. Gallo essentially started up, conducted and finished the fast break offense all by himself.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 24 MIN | 4-7 FG | 1-4 FT | 4 REB | 1 AST | 9 PTS | -3
Mozgov has steadily progressed and is finally developing into somewhat of a threat at times. He is now looking to score in post and is following up shots with purpose. His three blocks were huge and his defense on the inside was certainly helpful before he begged out of the game because he was gassed.
|Andre Miller, PG 36 MIN | 6-16 FG | 4-4 FT | 3 REB | 10 AST | 16 PTS | 0
Miller certainly missed his fair share of shots, had trouble guarding the Clippers guards and once again refused to let anybody take the last shot of the quarter, but his penetration and overall court awareness was a key element that helped keep the Nuggets in the game. His heads-up foul on DeAndre Jordan in the closing moments of the game gave the Nuggets a chance to win. This is now his fourth double-double in a row after filling in for Ty Lawson.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 20 MIN | 2-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 2 AST | 5 PTS | -8
So how long exactly is it going to be before the Arron Afflalo who has improved every year since he's been in the NBA shows up this season? He still has yet to hit the 20 point mark and after following up a scoreless performance against the Raptors (in 20 minutes of action nonetheless) he managed a measly five points against the Clippers (in the same amount of time). Maybe his injury is still nagging him, but if that's the case he shouldn't even be playing.
Al Harrington, PF 25 MIN | 6-16 FG | 4-4 FT | 4 REB | 3 AST | 16 PTS | +8
Big Al struggled to find his shot throughout the game but made up for it with his hustle. Still, there were countless shots he missed downy he stretch, and though we can't expect him to hit them all, we also can't expect him to miss them all either.
|Corey Brewer, SF 21 MIN | 3-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 6 REB | 1 AST | 6 PTS | +4
Brewer's defense, energy and hustle allowed the Nuggets to come back and ultimately string together countless leads in the process. Though he tends to get a little out of control, his effort simply cannot be underestimated.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 31 MIN | 5-8 FG | 0-0 FT | 6 REB | 1 AST | 12 PTS | +2
Fernandez had a solid performance all around. His tip-in to end the third quarter was the epitome of "never giving up" and was truly one of the better plays I've seen in the NBA this year. Rudy appears to finally be finding his stroke after struggling early on and has really helped the Nuggets second unit put points on the board of late.
|Julyan Stone, G 12 MIN | 2-2 FG | 1-2 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 6 PTS | -4
I thought Stone was phenomenal in his brief 12-minute stint, evident in the first 60 seconds alone where he stepped on the floor and immediately blocked a shot. His overall defense was hands-down (even though he had them up!) the best on the team and suffocated whichever opponent he was guarding. When playing alongside Corey Brewer, the Nuggets offer up a backcourt tandem capable of defending anybody in the league. Though Stone likely won't see many minutes going forward, it would be wise of Karl to insert him in the lineup when defense is lacking as Stone possess the type of defensive drive that can change the outcome of a game.
|Kosta Koufos, C 15 MIN | 1-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 6 REB | 0 AST | 2 PTS | +3
Koufos didn't see much time against the Wizards, but his six rebounds were third most on the team despite playing only 15 minutes. It's still a mystery as to why he's not seeing the floor more often, especially given his rebounding prowess which the Nuggets still desperately need at times.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 35 MIN | 7-11 FG | 6-6 FT | 4 REB | 5 AST | 21 PTS | +3
Gallinari had a strong first half and mellowed out as the game progressed. But going 7-11 from the field while collecting four rebounds, five boards, an assist and a steal is a great all-around stat line for the Rooster.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 21 MIN | 4-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 0 AST | 8 PTS | +3
Mozgov certainly played much better against the Wizards than he has in other games where he's logged heavy minutes. Though you'd still like to see more rebounds and just a better overall feel for the game and his positioning, it's obvious that he's trying to improve which is good to see.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 34 MIN | 5-11 FG | 2-5 FT | 2 REB | 3 AST | 13 PTS | +11
Afflalo didn't have his best game of the year but he didn't have his worst game either. His defense against Nick Young was decent, but he wasn't the "stopper" he can be at times. He had a few nice mid-range jump shots that he knocked down coming off screens and a few good cuts to the basket, but in general Afflalo must do these things more often in order to make the kind of impact we all know he can.
|Ty Lawson, PG 38 MIN | 7-17 FG | 4-4 FT | 9 REB | 6 AST | 21 PTS | +14
Lawson had one of the his better games this year against the Wizards, putting up All-Star numbers across the board. His nine rebounds and six assists were both team highs and his 3-for-6 shooting from downtown helped the Nuggets out tremendously in such a tight game. Though Lawson is shooting a pretty low percentage from the field over the last week, his aggressiveness is still appreciated and largely the reason why.
|Al Harrington, PF 30 MIN | 10-16 FG | 4-6 FT | 7 REB | 2 AST | 29 PTS | +4
Seriously, what more can you say about this guy? His 29 points were a season high and his seven boards, the second most on the team. His .362 3-point shooting percentage is above his career average and his 2-point field goal percentage is supposedly the highest in he league according to Chris Marlowe. Additionally according to 82games.com, Harrington leads the team in cumulative plus-minus at plus-109 and Nuggets' points per possession when he's on the floor at 1.13. Al is also second in the team in PER behind only Corey Brewer who hasn't really played all that much this season. Currently Al is either sitting atop or near the top of the Sixth Man of the Year award race.
|Andre Miller, PG 27 MIN | 0-4 FG | 0-0 FT | 4 REB | 5 AST | 0 PTS | -7
Miller was frustrated all evening with the lack of calls he and the Nuggets were receiving from the refs. He spent more time complaining than he did playing — although, after the incredible performance he had against the Sixers, this can be excused for one night. Still, Miller needs to find some sort of consistency in his game moving forward. He's just too talented to be struggling this much.
|Chris Andersen, C 23 MIN | 2-5 FG | 3-7 FT | 8 REB | 0 AST | 7 PTS | -6
Though numerically speaking, Andersen had a pretty good game, I still didn't see how he was contributing to helping the Nuggets win. His negative-six on the plus-minus scale was second worst on the team — probably due to the fact that he was constantly fumbling the ball (like always) and letting McGee run wild, which led to numerous easy buckets. At this point, it's really hard to believe that Faried would be anywhere near as bad as Birdman is.
|Corey Brewer, SF 6 MIN | 0-0 FG | 1-2 FT | 0 REB | 1 AST | 1 PTS | -3
Hard to give a grade to Brewer when he was only in for such a short amount of time, although his defense and energy were there yet again. It's anyone's guess as to why he didn't play much in a tight game where defense was nowhere to be found. After the way he's played lately, you would think he would have earned himself a spot in the rotation, but apparently not.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 12 MIN | 3-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 2 AST | 6 PTS | -2
Fernandez played excellent ball for only seeing 12 minutes of time. It appears as though he re-injured his achilles which forced him to exit the game.
Game 16 Advanced Stats (and thoughts by Charlie)
Pace Factor: 100.8 – A fast game against a struggling defensive team
Offensive Efficiency: 107.1 – A fine performance on the road
Defensive Efficiency: 103.1 – Not good at all. This could become a big problem if not addressed
The Denver Post is reporting the Nuggets will be without Nene tonight against the Wizards. After coming off an injury of his own, Timofey Mozgov will likely start alongside Kosta Koufos in the front court. Additionally, Rudy Fernandez will attempt to play after missing the last several games due to an achilles problem. It should be noted that over the last four games Nene is averaging 17.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while playing some of the most aggressive basketball of his career with the Denver Nuggets. Nene will no doubt be sorely missed against one of the taller front lines in the NBA. Let's just hope this is a legitimate injury and not simply a "rest day," as even though the Wizards don't have greatest of records, they're still an NBA team that has a lot of talent, and one that just beat the team most consider to be the best in the league: the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Courtesy of Benjamin Hochman, details are emerging on the latest season of NBATV's "The Association" which will follow the Denver Nuggets through the 2011-2012 season. The first episode airs next Wednesday on NBATV and you can find the full schedule in Hochman's Nuggets Ink post. For those not familiar with the show it is a fascinating look into the grind of an NBA season from the perspective of the players, coaches, front office executives and trainers. The Nuggets were last featured on NBATV's "Real Training Camp" two seasons ago and that was a must-watch for Nuggets fans as I'm sure "The Association" will be as well.
We'd also like to post a friendly reminder to attend Stiffs Night Out for the upcoming New York Knicks game. It will no doubt be a fun time and a great opportunity to hang out with fellow Nuggets fans. Our friends at Denver Stiffs are also giving away prime seats to an upcoming home game and if you're in the Denver area, I strongly suggest you go! Follow the link on Denver Stiffs for all the details.
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|Nene, C 35 MIN | 8-15 FG | 2-7 FT | 6 REB | 3 AST | 18 PTS | -4
I don't grade the boxscores. Yes, Nene scored 18 points with decent efficiency, but he missed 5 free throws and had 5 turnovers on the night. Nene was the key to this game for the Nuggets and came up short when it mattered most. Poor rebounding, poor defense, and poor shot selection. He looked like Koufos out there with the array of underhand flip shots, soft floaters and hooks underneath the rim.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 30 MIN | 2-6 FG | 12-12 FT | 4 REB | 4 AST | 18 PTS | -9
Gallo must be more aggressive for the Nuggets to have a chance. He came into the fourth quarter with a grand total of 3 field goal attempts. Gallo gets credit for making all of his 12 free throw attempts and doing some creative work with the ball in his hands. I liked him running pick and rolls with the Jazz aggressively trapping Lawson. He tallied 4 assists and had no turnovers. Just way too passive and once again he was eaten alive at the power forward spot – which is purely a coaching mistake.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 18 MIN | 3-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 1 AST | 6 PTS | -3
Mozgov's rebounding instincts are really bad, but beyond that he was the best big man the Nuggets had in this game. He was active during his minutes but nothing about his performance really stood out. He needs to be tougher and the coaches need to trust him more.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 35 MIN | 4-10 FG | 6-10 FT | 8 REB | 0 AST | 16 PTS | -4
He certainly played hard, perhaps harder than anyone else on the floor, but his mistakes were costly and momentum killing. Two flat out terrible travels, a couple of out of control drives to the hoop and once again incredibly un-clutch shooting and huge missed free throws. I give him an A+ for effort, but results are all that matters.
|Ty Lawson, PG 37 MIN | 6-16 FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 8 AST | 13 PTS | -6
What a tough game for Lawson. I think he would have easily scored close to 20 had he not missed some bunnies at the rim. Lawson's energy was there, but his teammates looked slow and out of sync. Lawson should be able to have unspectacular, solid nights like this and still be in a position to win. Much like Afflalo, Ty couldn't catch a break tonight but he made far fewer mistakes than anyone else on the floor.
|Al Harrington, PF 24 MIN | 5-11 FG | 0-2 FT | 7 REB | 1 AST | 10 PTS | -3
Harrington deserves credit for being the only bench player showing fire and competitive spirit. He had 4 steals, scored fairly efficiently and really, you can't complain about his numbers. His defense was atrocious and he was another one making crucial mistakes in a close game when it mattered the most. I'll take less production out of Harrington for fewer fouls and smarter basketball plays. Harrington was worse than his numbers and that trend is not exclusive to this game.
|Andre Miller, PG 20 MIN | 2-2 FG | 1-2 FT | 0 REB | 2 AST | 5 PTS | -11
Looked like he didn't care. Just a shocking performance all around. Failed to contribute anything and completely killed the team's spirit and energy every moment he was on the floor. Miller looks lost and does not seem like he ever wants to be found.
|Chris Andersen, C 9 MIN | 0-1 FG | 2-2 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 2 PTS | -2
Andersen had 4 blocks, but one was erroneously credited to him when it should have been Corey Brewer's. Birdman put up somewhat of a fight, but he did not block anyone out and was bullied down low by the much more physical Utah Jazz. One rebound is not acceptable. Birdman's game and his athleticism are broken down to a point he should not be in the rotation. It isn't his fault because I do believe he is trying. On this team, he is the wrong guy and the wrong fit – Karl should have kept him on the bench and should continue to.
|Corey Brewer, SF 19 MIN | 2-6 FG | 3-4 FT | 3 REB | 0 AST | 8 PTS | -2
Brewer's energetic style finally produced his first sub-par performance of the season. He is too aggressive bodying up his man at the three-point line, giving up wide open lanes to the basket for no reason. He took some questionable shots and did not play a controlled game. Brewer needs to show he can be more than a crazed maniac running around the court creating chaos.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 9 MIN | 0-3 FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 2 AST | 0 PTS | -6
Rudy got hurt, but he started the game poorly with little energy. This grade is an incomplete and losing him turned out to be costly. The Nuggets had to rely heavily on Andre Miller and we all know that ended
|Kosta Koufos, C 2 MIN | 0-0 FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | 0
Koufos should have played more, but he only came in for a split second after Birdman tweaked a muscle. I can't remember seeing him do anything, so let's go with an incomplete.
|Nene, C 39 MIN | 6-11 FG | 5-9 FT | 12 REB | 4 AST | 17 PTS | +9
Nene had one of his better games this year against the Heat. His 12 rebounds were a season high and his 17 points the most since the Nuggets faced the Jazz the second game of the year. From the get go it was clear Nene made it his mission to be aggressive and his stat line reflected this effort. That said, Nene still needs some refinement in his post game, specifically when it comes to finishing around the basket as there were a handful of occasions where he missed easy buckets that he simply has to make on a more consistent basis. Working with someone like Hakeem Olajuwon or Patrick Ewing would likely do wonders for Nene's offensive and defensive output.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 35 MIN | 4-12 FG | 3-3 FT | 5 REB | 1 AST | 14 PTS | +11
Gallinari was the best player on the floor for the Nuggets through about two and a half quarters, then his offense dropped off a cliff. Still, he hit numerous clutch shots when the Nuggets were in danger and played excellent defense on LeBron James for most of the night. But most importantly, Gallinari finally started to hit threes with confidence and boy does it look good!
|Timofey Mozgov, C 24 MIN | 6-10 FG | 0-0 FT | 8 REB | 0 AST | 12 PTS | +16
As I tweeted during the game, if you took Mozgov's best play from each game so far this season and added them all up into some sort of montage, you'd get his performance against the Heat. Where this came from I have no idea. Not only was this Mozgov's best performance of the year — and one of the top three of his career in the NBA — but it couldn't have come at a more important time either. Mozgov showed off a silky smooth jump shot (which I had no idea even existed), good instincts and a desire to rebound the ball for really the first time in unison all season. If he has more outings like this, it's fair to say his job as the starting center of the Denver Nuggets will be fairly secure.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 20 MIN | 3-8 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 3 AST | 8 PTS | +3
Afflalo didn't necessarily stand out but if you watched him closely it was obvious the type of defensive impact he was making on the game was commendable. You kind of have to do this with Afflalo to really appreciate his game. Yes, Wade and LeBron still had big games, but none of the shots they took went without being contested, and a lot of the times that was due to Afflalo. Additionally, AAA hit a few big-time 3-pointers when Miami was starting to mount some comebacks that really halted the Heat's momentum and gave the Nuggets a shot to the heart.
|Ty Lawson, PG 34 MIN | 9-11 FG | 6-7 FT | 3 REB | 9 AST | 24 PTS | +16
My man: Ty Lawson. Anyone who follows this blog knows how big of a Lawson fan I am and tonight, he proved why that is. Looking at his All-Star caliber stat line is impressive enough, but it becomes nearly mind boggling when you consider the only shots he missed from the field in route to scoring 24 points came on 3-pointers he had to hoist up in order to beat the shot clock! This might very well have been the single best performance of any Nugget this year and is the type of confidence-building game that can really boost Ty Lawson to the next level. His crossover followed by a buzzer-beating jump shot on LeBron James near the end of the fourth quarter was teeming with shades of Tim Hardaway (who ironically enough, played for both the Nuggets and Heat and is a player Ty Lawson has some resemblance to.) Needless to say, I can't wait to see what he follows this game up with.
|Al Harrington, PF 18 MIN | 6-9 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 1 AST | 15 PTS | +11
On a night when the Nuggets desperately needed someone to come off the bench and stifle a flurry of Heat runs, Al Harrington stepped up. He hit one countless big shot after another and did so, yet again, on an extremely efficient 6-for-9 from the field. It's safe to say that without Al the Nuggets probably don't win this one.
|Andre Miller, PG 27 MIN | 3-5 FG | 1-3 FT | 3 REB | 3 AST | 7 PTS | -7
Miller has certainly made me scratch my head recently with both his play on the floor and comments off it. In 27 minutes of action he managed only seven points and three assists all while failing, yet again, to push the pace the way the Nuggets are accustomed to playing. I'm not sure if what he said to Chris Tomasson this past week has gotten to his head or if he's just fatigued, but either way this is now the second time in the last three games that he's received either a "D" or an "F" after getting A's and B's through the first four games of the season.
|Corey Brewer, SF 12 MIN | 1-3 FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 1 AST | 3 PTS | -1
What Brewer managed to do with his measly 12 minutes of playing time absolutely won't show up in the box score, except in the final number of points scored by the Miami Heat. His defense against LeBron James and Co. was excellent and his energy, outstanding. The more Brewer plays the more he impresses.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 29 MIN | 5-9 FG | 2-2 FT | 2 REB | 4 AST | 15 PTS | +15
To me, this was by far Fernandez's best game of the year. Granted, he took a few ill-advised shots, but that's to be expected from a guy who's main role is to score off the bench. What I liked most out of Rudy tonight was his activity on all ends of the court. He played solid defense on some of the league's best offensive players and was constantly looking to nab a few steals in the process. Like Gallinari, his 3-point shooting finally appears to be clicking, which is creating a deep threat off the bench that the Nuggets haven't had since, well, J.R. Smith. Over his last four games Fernandez is averaging 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting .474 percent from beyond the arc.
|Kosta Koufos, C 1 MIN | 0-0 FG | 2-2 FT | 0 REB | 0 AST | 2 PTS | -4
Koufos didn't see enough time to allow for anyone to adequately assess his "performance" although he did show some aggressiveness in his whopping minute of action, which should not go unacknowledged, and won't as long as I'm around.
|Julyan Stone, G 1 MIN | 0-0 FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | -4
When Julyan Stone enters the game, the opponent has one of two choices. Either way they are going to get schooled by an undrafted rookie but it's their choice whether they'd like to get "Stoned" or "Julyaned" (as in chopped — like the salad… you get my point). The fact that he has a name which allows me to be my normal stupid self earns him a decent grade for the evening, but his nice dish to Koufos down low which led to a few free throw attempts doesn't hurt either.
After 13 years of NBA service, it's fair to say Andre Miller has been one of the more overlooked and undervalued point guards of his generation. His ability to produce well into his thirties places him in the rarified company of Steve Nash, Chauncey Billups, and Jason Kidd yet his lack of playoff success and individual accolades exclude him from being held in the same regard.
Playing with that chip on his shoulder has made Miller the successful, highly motivated player he is today. Unfortunately, it's also put Andre at the center of another point guard controversy in Denver after candidly telling Chris Tomasson he's unhappy with a backup role and prefers to go elsewhere in free agency next season.
|Nene, C 30 MIN | 4-7 FG | 1-4 FT | 9 REB | 4 AST | 9 PTS | -2
Nene had a hard time in the second half. Early on he was collecting boards and making aggressive moves towards the basket but after sitting for an extended period of time he started committing turnovers like they were going out of style. Still, nine rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals are invaluable numbers coming from your starting center.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 32 MIN | 7-11 FG | 6-6 FT | 2 REB | 5 AST | 22 PTS | +5
Gallinari was on pace to having a career night, scoring 17 points in the first half, though his production nearly came to a halt in the final two quarters of the game. Nevertheless, it was refreshing seeing him drive the lane while making solid basketball plays all over the court. Gallinari has now played extremely well since he ceased firing off countless 3-pointers early on in the season. His game is truly becoming diversified before our eyes.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 13 MIN | 2-2 FG | 1-2 FT | 3 REB | 2 AST | 5 PTS | -3
Mozgov didn't play much of a role against the Nets but he didn't make any glaring mistakes either, which is undoubtedly the most important aspect of analyzing his game these days. If he can continue limiting his "rookie mistakes" he might eventually be able to make a positive impact on the game rather than just running around the court with his hands flailing in the air.
|Andre Miller, PG 38 MIN | 5-9 FG | 2-2 FT | 4 REB | 12 AST | 12 PTS | +8
Miller did just about everything you could want and more from your backup point guard (even though he really isn't one) when given the opportunity to start. He did take another ill-advised 3-pointer but his 12 points and 12 assists made everyone forget. Miller also did a great job of soothing the pace of the game when the Nets threatened to forge a comeback.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 30 MIN | 6-14 FG | 3-4 FT | 3 REB | 1 AST | 19 PTS | -4
Finally, after playing playing one-sixth of the entire 66-game season, Afflalo performed the way his new salary suggests he should. The value of his deadly 3-point shooting simply cannot be overstated, especially in tight games. As always, an aggressive Afflalo is an effective Afflalo. Though some of his drives to the hole were lackluster, there's no doubt that specific offensive mentality contributed to his season high-tying 19 points. Let's hope the real Arron Afflalo has finally stood up.
|Al Harrington, PF 29 MIN | 5-9 FG | 3-3 FT | 4 REB | 1 AST | 13 PTS | +9
Harrington has no doubt cooled since his sizzling hot start, but his production has not drastically wavered to this point. Although you'd like to see more rebounds and a few more points, shooting above .500 percent for the fifth time in the last six games is always welcomed.
|Chris Andersen, C 18 MIN | 3-5 FG | 3-3 FT | 6 REB | 0 AST | 9 PTS | +10
Chris "Birdman" Andersen might have officially earned himself the "Box of Chocolates Inconsistent Player of the Year" award through only 11 games. Against the Nets he was the old "Birdman" who Nuggets fans have come to know as a spark plug who thrives off superb help-defense and high-energy plays. It's anyone's guess as to which Birdman will show up on any given night, but Wednesday it was clear: Birdman still has wings.
|Corey Brewer, SF 16 MIN | 7-8 FG | 2-2 FT | 0 REB | 1 AST | 19 PTS | +1
Brewer did not fail in impressing yet again. He scored more points than he logged minutes and missed only one shot. His three 3-pointers greatly assisted the Nuggets in avoiding a furious Nets run and his defense was just as effective as it has been all year. Karl recently stated that Brewer should be seeing more minutes and tonight he proved why.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 28 MIN | 5-9 FG | 3-4 FT | 5 REB | 8 AST | 15 PTS | +10
Fernandez had by far his best game as a Denver Nugget Wednesday against the Nets. His shot was falling, he was extremely energetic, but most importantly he played the best defense he's played all year — evident by his four steals on the night. If Fernandez can play like this every game, the Nuggets will be a totally different team.
|Julyan Stone, G 6 MIN | 0-0 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 3 AST | 0 PTS | +6
Stone made his season debut and though he only received six minutes of playing time, it was still six minutes of precisely-executed basketball with no turnovers and three assists. Stone looked as if he'd been an active part of the rotation all year long and played tight one-on-one defense against one of the NBA's best point guards. Should Ty Lawson or Andre Miller suffer injuries in the future, Nuggets fans should feel at ease knowing Stone is ready to contribute immediately.
The Denver Nuggets are 6-4, they have a projected Pythagorean record, expected wins based on point differential, of 46-20 which is equivalent to a 57 win season. They have been atop the league in defensive efficiency and feature possibly the deepest roster in the NBA.
That all sounds great, but if you have spent any time on this site you probably expect I am about to rain on the parade. The truth is, buckle your seatbelts, I believe there are reasons to be concerned.
|Nene, C 30 MIN | 3-8 FG | 3-6 FT | 11 REB | 4 AST | 9 PTS | -16
The one knock on Nene has always been his soft demeanor and his uncanny ability to disappear in big moments. That's been the one caveat to his well-rounded game and tonight we saw all that all his athletic ability and efficiency comes at a price. Nene was a defensive sieve and after looking decent against Kaman and Okafor last Friday, he was dominated inside and couldn't be bothered to put up much a fight.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 38 MIN | 6-12 FG | 1-2 FT | 4 REB | 3 AST | 15 PTS | -18
Gallinari didn't play the fourth quarter till the game was well out of hand. Unfortunately that wasn't the only factor that made his stat-sheet contributions an empty effort. Defensively Gallinari was awful against his fellow countryman Marco Bellinelli and any other Hornet lucky enough to find themselves guarded by him.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 11 MIN | 1-3 FG | 2-2 FT | 1 REB | 1 AST | 4 PTS | +2
Not enough minutes to be a factor either way, but the Nuggets had some success guarding the rim and played better defense with him in the game. Nene and Mozgov continue to look like an odd pairing in the starting lineup. Karl's quest to go small no matter how poor the matchup ultimately erased whatever small chance Mozgov had at making a difference against the Hornets dominant front line.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 34 MIN | 2-8 FG | 8-10 FT | 3 REB | 1 AST | 13 PTS | 0
Not a good game. He was one of only two Nuggets putting up some kind of resistance on defense and it salvages his passing grade. Afflalo continues to set a poor example with questionable shot selection. Don't be fooled by the 10 free throw attempts – Afflalo is a poor ballhandler and not a great finisher. The Nuggets need him playing his game and instead he forced offense all night – with poor results.
|Ty Lawson, PG 35 MIN | 6-11 FG | 1-1 FT | 3 REB | 3 AST | 15 PTS | -9
Lawson was awful on Jarrett Jack. He made poor decisions with the ball and just couldn't sustain what little momentum the Nuggets were able to get. There's a caveat to Lawson's grade – he injured his ankle towards the end of the first half and looked hobbled the rest of the way. I would've liked to see him rest and he probably should have, but Lawson was a warrior and battled through.
|Al Harrington, PF 18 MIN | 1-4 FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 2 AST | 2 PTS | -11
Is Al Harrington as good as his torrid start to the season suggests? Absolutely not, and it would have been totally unreasonable to believe so. Harrington won't be able to defend consistently and that limits the impact of his offensive talents. When he can't hit shots, it's just pure disaster as we saw tonight. Really awful defense and if Al Harrington's 13-year career is any indication, there's more to come.
|Andre Miller, PG 22 MIN | 0-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 3 AST | 0 PTS | -13
To get an 'F' it goes beyond having a bad game. That happens to everyone. You have to be actively hurting the team every minute to be this bad. Miller did just that, making selfish decisions with the ball and doing the same thing he's been doing all year – shooting too much. Miller's contributions to this team have been overstated and I don't like the way he's played all year. He is an odd fit on this team to be honest.
|Chris Andersen, C 5 MIN | 0-1 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | -1
Incomplete. For whatever reason, he received a few charity minutes from George Karl and didn't do enough to affect anything. Considering how poorly he's played as of late, I'm not sure why Koufos didn't get the call earlier.
|Corey Brewer, SF 8 MIN | 2-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 0 AST | 5 PTS | 0
Incomplete. Despite earning minutes, Brewer was another charity case given a few scraps for no apparent reason. Unlike Birdman he probably deserved his shot but just didn't do enough to make any fair judgement concerning his play.
|DeMarre Carroll, F 1 MIN | 2-2 FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 AST | 4 PTS | +6
He saw a minute in garbage time, perhaps confirming suspicions that Faried won't see a single meaningful minute of court time no matter what. Incomplete.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 27 MIN | 6-12 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 2 AST | 14 PTS | -9
Fernandez made shots, but they were awful ones. I really would have liked to see Brewer eat into his minutes. Rudy plays with energy and reckless abandon, but he is not an explosive scorer and I fear that this coaching staff somehow believes he is. Energy and effort were there, but he just took terrible shots and he doesn't take enough pride on the defensive end. Another empty statline.
|Kosta Koufos, C 10 MIN | 0-0 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | +4
Incomplete. He was called in during the second half, but unfortunately the Nuggets were already getting blown out and had no shot. Like Mozgov, the coaching staff has zero trust in him and refused to give him a chance in a game dominated by size.
|Kosta Koufos, C 7 MIN | 0-2 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | -6
One night after playing the role of a major impact player off the bench, perhaps even altering the outcome of the contest altogether, Koufos was granted only seven minutes of playing time in the first quarter of Saturday's game. With such a limited amount of time on the floor it's tough to analyze the type of impact Koufos made, if any.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 40 MIN | 10-16 FG | 8-10 FT | 5 REB | 2 AST | 31 PTS | -3
This was arguably Galinari's best game in a Nuggets uniform. Not only did he net the most points in a single game during his tenure in Denver thus far, but he did so on an extremely efficient shooting performance that included a variety of different attacking methods. His 3-point shooting has now drastically improved since he started driving to the hoop, as I suggested he do several games ago.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 18 MIN | 2-2 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 0 AST | 4 PTS | -10
Mozgov had a typicaly Mozgov performance this evening; in other words, he wasn't very good. Scoring four points and hauling in a horrendous two rebounds in 18 minutes of action is just not acceptable for a starting center in the NBA, and looks especially bad when contrasted with Koufos' stat line from the previous night when he received the exact same amount of minutes. At this point, it's truly a mystery as to why Mozgov is receiving as much playing time as he is.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 41 MIN | 5-8 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 3 AST | 12 PTS | +5
Afflalo has steadily progressed throughout the season and is now fitting nicely into the Nuggets offense. He's mostly relegated himself to shooting spot-up threes, but as long as he keeps making them, his lack of off-season development can slide until he further advances both his skill set and physical conditioning. Still, at some point in time Afflalo is going to need to back up the hefty contract he received in the offseason.
|Ty Lawson, PG 37 MIN | 9-18 FG | 2-3 FT | 3 REB | 10 AST | 20 PTS | +6
Similar to Gallinari, Lawson stepped up big time in a game in which the Nuggets desperately needed him to. His penetration into the heart of the Spurs defense was truly remarkable given how disciplined Popovich's defenses usually are. His 10 assists tie a season high and when combined with his point total, form Lawson's first double-double of the season. Overall this was an extremely effective performance from a player who's on the verge of taking the "next step" in his career.
|Al Harrington, PF 26 MIN | 7-10 FG | 4-7 FT | 3 REB | 1 AST | 19 PTS | -9
Big Al was once again wildly impressive in a game where the Nuggets needed hit attributes to shine. This is now the fourth game in a row, and sixth all season, in which Al has shot better than .500 from the floor. His defense alone has been admirable, but considering most of it has come against much taller players due to Karl's intrigue with "small ball," it's even that much more impressive. His 7.5 rebounds per game leads the team despite the fact he comes off the bench and is more of a three than a four, or five for that matter.
|Andre Miller, PG 26 MIN | 4-11 FG | 0-0 FT | 6 REB | 6 AST | 8 PTS | -11
Numerically speaking Miller had another solid night, however he was extremely lethargic the entire first half and was a primary contributor to the slow start that ultimately cost the Nuggets the game. On multiple possessions Miller refused to ignite the fast-break offense and when paired with Ty Lawson, couldn't keep up with the pace Denver is accustomed to running. His negative 11 on the plus-minus scale was the worst on the team. Its fair to say fatigue ran its course with the 35-year-old point guard on Saturday; let's just hope this doesn't become a trend.
|Chris Andersen, C 5 MIN | 0-0 FG | 1-2 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 1 PTS | -5
Andersen went for the first pump fake that came his way and didn't see another minute of action thereafter. This is the type of coaching that you have to love from Karl. At some point Andersen needs to refine his fundamentals if he wants to continue receiving playing time especially now that Koufos has emerged as quite possibly the best backup big man outside of Al Harrington on the team. Hopefully this was a wakeup call for the Birdman.
|Corey Brewer, SF 12 MIN | 5-6 FG | 1-2 FT | 5 REB | 0 AST | 11 PTS | +12
Brewer single handedly brought the Nuggets back into the game during the last half of the second quarter thanks to his unrivaled energy and defensive domination. He continued to inject life into both the Nuggets' offense and defense throughout the game and was undoubtedly the MVP of the contest. His impact on Saturday's game cannot be overstated.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 29 MIN | 4-8 FG | 1-2 FT | 3 REB | 3 AST | 11 PTS | +1
Though Fernandez committed no glaring mistakes and put up very respectable numbers across the board, his defense was still suspect and all too often led to easy baskets for his counterpart. In addition, Fernandez' shot selection was sprinkled with J.R. Smith-like unconscious attempts that in no way should have been allowed by George Karl. Though Fernandez remains an above average role player coming off the bench, he still has yet to find his place in the Nuggets offense and can be somewhat of a liability on defense.
|Nene, C 24 MIN | 2-7 FG | 2-4 FT | 8 REB | 2 AST | 6 PTS | -4
Nene played a few possessions where he looked dominant, but once again was passive during any key stretch where it looked like Denver could seize momentum. He played Birdman-like defense meaning one out of 3 or so possessions was fantastic and the rest was cringe-worthy.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 39 MIN | 9-17 FG | 2-2 FT | 4 REB | 6 AST | 23 PTS | +12
Gallo did more off-ball work than we've seen all season. Despite still missing a ton of shots from distance, he was aggressive and confident throughout the game. Gallo also recorded six assists on a night where the guards had a tough time creating shots for the team. Gallo played a very well rounded game tonight.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 13 MIN | 0-2 FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | -3
Look, Mozgov just wasn't in the game much. I was baffled as to why he or Koufos weren't allowed to play in the first half despite New Orleans' size causing so many problems. Timo missed a dunk and he misses a ton of tip-ins which is likely keeping him off the court. Although he wasn't the worst defender on the floor, he was part of a dysfunctional unit that didn't communicate on defense and couldn't get out in transition.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 34 MIN | 6-11 FG | 1-1 FT | 3 REB | 2 AST | 13 PTS | +8
He still isn't taking the greatest shots and for whatever reason, missing open threes causes him to keep shooting contested ones. There's nothing to do but wait out Afflalo's long range slump, and at least on defense its business as usual. His third quarter defense was fantastic and played a major part in the Nuggets' second half surge.
|Ty Lawson, PG 35 MIN | 3-13 FG | 6-6 FT | 0 REB | 8 AST | 12 PTS | -7
For once, Lawson had to rely on his teammates to push the pace in Denver's favor. He should have gotten a few more calls at the rim, but Lawson didn't show a lot of patience running the offense instead opting to wildly drive the ball into traffic where the size and length of New Orleans bothered him.
|Al Harrington, PF 23 MIN | 6-10 FG | 0-2 FT | 6 REB | 1 AST | 14 PTS | +9
Al Harrington has somehow made himself a solid defensive player. He played perhaps the most efficient minutes out of any Nugget and once again stepped up big when no one else was willing. He is the only one shooting with any confidence and he's been a major factor in gutting out every tough win of the season.
|Andre Miller, PG 31 MIN | 4-10 FG | 5-5 FT | 4 REB | 4 AST | 13 PTS | +13
Miller gets his first 'A' of the season as he seemed to really settle the Nuggets down at the moment they were able to seize the game. I still don't like his shot selection and some of the passes he'll attempt in a half-court set, but Miller's steady floor presence was great on a night Lawson struggled a lot.
|Chris Andersen, C 5 MIN | 1-1 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 2 PTS | -7
Birdman's act is tired. I'm shocked the numbers make him look like a competent player. He looks great one game and then is consistently the worst guy on the court in the next. He's completely awful on the road and the Nuggets won this game because Koufos finally cut into his playing time in the second half. Birdman's energy just isn't something to rely on – it's a gimmick more than anything else.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 18 MIN | 2-4 FG | 1-2 FT | 1 REB | 1 AST | 5 PTS | 0
Fernandez did exactly what he needed to do when called on. With Afflalo having one of his better games of the year, the minutes weren't there but he gave maximum effort on both ends during his time. Fernandez isn't taking unnecessary threes anymore and his play is steadily improving after an up and down start in Denver.
|Kosta Koufos, C 17 MIN | 4-4 FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 0 AST | 8 PTS | +19
Koufos wasn't really allowed in the game till the second half when the Nuggets looked morbidly bad on both ends. He proceeded to play like the best big on the floor and almost singlehandedly sparked Denver to the pivotal run that sealed it. His pick and roll defense was awesome and the Nuggets rotated much better with him anchoring the middle. I'm not sure why the coaches are so hesitant to trust him but he clearly deserves more time on the floor. Give Koufos credit for MVP in this difficult road win.
|Kosta Koufos, C 4-6 FG | 2-6 FT | 10 REB | 0 AST | 10 PTS | +3 Koufos netted the first double-double of his career and did so in only 24 minutes. Though he's still turnover and foul prone, Koufos has showed a lot of progression in only two starts thus far. In Wednesday's game he also completed the first isolation basket of any big man on the Nuggets outside of Nene when he demanded the ball in the post, performed a drop step and followed it up with a left-handed hook shot.
|Danilo Gallinari, SF 4-6 FG | 0-0 FT | 4 REB | 3 AST | 8 PTS | +11 Be honest, is there a possibility Gallinari reads this blog? No? Fair enough. But it does seem weird how the following day after I grill him for this poor 3-point shooting and implore him to drive to the basket more he does just that, not taking a single 3-point shot all game long. Wednesday's Gallinari is the one we need to see more often: less shooting, more driving and distributing. Though his European upbringing and appearance may suggest a soft, shooter-driven style, in reality Gallinari is more Andre Iguodala than he is Peja Stojacovic.
|Timofey Mozgov, C 4-6 FG | 3-5 FT | 3 REB | 3 AST | 11 PTS | +6 This was one of Mozgov's better games of the season. He finally ran the court with purpose and finished a few strong dunks as a result. Additionally, Mozgov's soft hands were on clear display as he dished out three beautiful assists and converted a nice finger-roll basket which led to his first "and-one" of the season. That said, Mozgov is still out of control half the time. On more than one occasion he clumsily toppled over his opponent, picking up quick, unnecessary fouls that forced George Karl to resort to his bench sooner than he may have liked.
|Arron Afflalo, SG 5-8 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 11 PTS | -5 After six games Afflalo still hasn't found his groove, however shooting 5-8 from the field and scoring 11 points in only 20 minutes of action is perfectly acceptable until he manages to figure things out.
|Ty Lawson, PG 3-9 FG | 2-2 FT | 5 REB | 6 AST | 8 PTS | +13 Lawson didn't score the way he has been lately, but then again, he didn't need to. His five rebounds, six assists and three steals were accumulated while playing solid defense and controlling the pace of the game with precision. Lawson currently ranks first among NBA point guards in steals, second in field goal percentage and third in points per game and field goals made despite ranking only 15th in minutes per game!!!
|Al Harrington, PF 7-10 FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 1 AST | 15 PTS | +31 What's left to say about Big Al that hasn't already been said before? Dude continues to be an absolute revelation while committing hardly any ill-advised plays. This is now Al's third straight "A" of the season — by far the best GPA of any Nugget this year.
|Andre Miller, PG 4-6 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 6 AST | 8 PTS | +22 Miller is as rock solid as they come. He has yet to lay an egg and plays within himself every minute of every game. He's the perfect counterpart to Lawson and someone the Nuggets will continue to rely on down the stretch. He also ranks second in the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio behind only, the always efficient, Jose Calderon.
|Chris Andersen, C 4-5 FG | 0-0 FT | 7 REB | 0 AST | 8 PTS | +19 This was Birdman's best game of the year, bar none! From the get-go he was challenging every shot within his range and altering countless attempts in the process. He also played the passing lane extremely well and had active hands to go along with it, evident by his three steals. Put simply: This is the Birdman we signed to a hefty contact just a few years back and the one we need to see on a more consistent basis.
|Corey Brewer, SF 2-6 FG | 2-2 FT | 2 REB | 3 AST | 6 PTS | +12 Brewer again played great, all things considered. He's not the best shooter, but his three steals and one block in only 18 minutes are what really shines. Could the Nuggets have finally found a potential Durant "stopper"? Only time will tell.
|DeMarre Carroll, F 3-3 FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 1 AST | 6 PTS | -2 Carroll didn't see that many minutes but was efficient with the time he was given. Although he did commit a few bad turnovers, this is to be expected from a guy who hardly ever sees the floor.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG 4-9 FG | 3-3 FT | 4 REB | 8 AST | 12 PTS | +22 Tonight was Fernandez's coming out party. He played the best ball he's played all year and finally eased up on the 3-pointers. His mid-range jump shot was silky smooth and something he should absolutely should consider expanding on using in the future. Clearly the key for Rudy is to not designate himself as a one-dimensional, 3-point shooter. Much like Gallinari, if he can focus on driving, taking advantage of his above average handle and utilizing his court vision, he'll improve vastly and once again be placed among the upper echelon of bench players in the NBA.
|Kenneth Faried, F 2-2 FG | 3-4 FT | 4 REB | 0 AST | 7 PTS | +3 If you haven't heard by now, Kenneth Faried was not only trending worldwide on Twitter after his performance Wednesday, but he also landed the No. 1 spot on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays… for the third time since being drafted by the Nuggets, no less. Faried entered the fourth quarter at the 10 minute mark and logged what was by far the most exciting, promising, energetic 10 minutes any Nugget has produced in a really long time — maybe ever. His now infamous ally-oop dunk sent shock waves across the Pepsi Center and his three blocks were the epitome of athleticism. More importantly, Faried finally tore down rebounds the way he did in college. After this performance it's hard to see Faried riding pine like he has been.
|Kosta Koufos, C
In his first start of the season Koufos did not disappoint. He was named Altitude's "Subway Sub of the Game" even though he started, which goes to show just how effective he was. After this performance it's hard to see how Mozgov continues to log more minutes.
|Danilo Gallinari, F
This was the second straight game that Gallo came through when the Nuggets desperately needed someone to step up. Though he's still taking entirely way too many 3-pointers, he's also driving to the basket more often and getting to the line where he converts a high percentage of his shots. Finally, after a slow start Gallo is beginning to show flashes of the player we all know he can be.
|Timofey Mozgov, C
Mozgov once again looked slow, out of place and clumsy. After six games of regular season action he's done nothing to prove he should be starting and by Koufos thoroughly outplaying him tonight, Karl should have a tough (or not so tough depending on how you look at it) decision on his hands regarding who to start on Wednesday against the Kings.
|Arron Afflalo, SG
Afflalo has faced a tricky series of substitution patterns early on thanks to some very inconstant playing time, so his grade should be taken with a grain of salt. Why he didn't log virtually any minutes in the second half until the final two minutes of the game was perplexing. Hopefully Karl finds a way to steady his on-court appearances so he can help the Nuggets win as he's done throughout his career in Denver.
|Ty Lawson, PG
Lawson was again solid tonight. Though he was on pace to score over 30 points in the early part of the first quarter he soon settled down, yet still had another efficient night shooting and turned the ball over only once. You can't really ask for any more than that from your starting point guard.
|Al Harrington, PF
Al flat out carried the Nuggets down the stretch. His energy was palpable and his defense on Andrew Bogut, supreme. Considering he's coming off the bench, it's hard to award him anything less than a solid "A."
|Andre Miller, PG
Miller too had another savvy outing. Though his shot wasn't falling, he came through when the Nuggets needed it most. One area where Miller still needs to work on is pushing the pace.
|Chris Andersen, C
Andersen was fairly unspectacular this evening. Granted, he only saw 15 minutes of playing time, but he didn't make the most out it like he's capable of doing. Koufos was clearly the better big man tonight.
|Corey Brewer, SG
Brewer made a few bad decisions but that's to be expected in his first game while receiving a heavy dosage of minutes. Otherwise, he was an instant spark plug off the bench and played some excellent defense on a variety of different Bucks players which led to a game-changing block near the end of the fourth quarter. Hopefully Brewer can find more time in the future, especially with Fernandez struggling.
|Rudy Fernandez, SG
Fernandez disappointed yet again. Though he shot .333 percent from beyond the arc — which isn't bad — he still made himself a one dimensional player throughout much of the contest by not incorporating himself into the flow of the offense and simply parking outside the 3-point line waiting for the ball. This kid is so talented and so much better than he's showing at the moment. Let's just hope he finds a way to turn it around before Karl permanently places him on the bench.


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Definición de inseparable en inglés:
inseparableSaltos de línea: in|sep¦ar|able
Pronunciación: /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəb(ə)l /
1Unable to be separated or treated separately: research and higher education seem inseparable
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- These meanings attract powerful emotions and can affect the patient's clinical condition and become inseparable from the individual's life history.
- Mann may or may not have thought this himself, but he certainly felt that the pursuit of difficulty renewed the passions, and he knew that for him it was inseparable from 'this phenomenon of life'.
- Moreover, in true Yorkshire speech, the accent is inseparable from the dialect - though not many would be willing to practise the dialect today, even if they were familiar with the phraseology.
indivisible, indissoluble, inextricable, entangled, ravelled, mixed up, impossible to separate; the same, one and the same
1.1(Of people) unwilling to be separated; very close: they met 18 months ago and have been inseparable ever since
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- You two were always so close, nearly inseparable at times.
- Lin and Lydie, though they'd had a strong relationship from the beginning, grew so close they were practically inseparable.
- By the end of our second day at Columbia Lake, my roommates and I had met our neighbours from next door, and we've been inseparable ever since.
devoted, bosom, close, fast, firm, good, best, intimate, confidential, boon, constant, loyal, faithful
informal as thick as thieves
2 Grammar (Of a prefix) not used as a separate word or (in German) not separated from the base verb when inflected.
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- Hence, verbs with the inseparable prefix ge- in their infinitive forms do not add an additional ge- in the past participle.
2.1(Of a German verb) consisting of a prefix and a base verb which are not separated when inflected, for example wiederholen.
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- Note that the verb anerkennen 'to recognize/acknowledge' is used both as a separable verb and (less commonly) as an inseparable verb.
sustantivoVolver al principio
A person or thing inseparable from another.
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- We are two good old enemies, Edith and I, inseparables, in fact.
late Middle English: from Latin inseparabilis, from in- 'not' + separabilis (see separable).
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- Love is the inseparability of all life everywhere in the cosmos, and today's science is telling us that we are actually inseparably one.
- Whether he is celebrating museums or apples and oranges, silver and gold or light and water, poem after poem explores the inseparability of art and life.
- Whether I did or not, to him it is irrelevant, even though it is the most glaring example of the inseparability of matters political and personal.
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- There is probably no other centre in Ireland where harbour and town are so inseparably bound up and complement each other so well.
- Viewing the visual contents of the snapshot is usually perceived as viewing those things themselves, as these are deeply and inseparably connected.
- The issue of social justice, economic freedom, ecological balance, and non-violent communication are all inseparably one.
Pronunciación: /-ˈbɪlɪti/sustantivo
Definición de inseparable en:
- el diccionario Inglés de EE.UU.
- el Sinónimos ingleses
- el Sinónimos de inglés estadounidese
- el diccionario Español
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Palabra del día hypnopompic
Pronunciación: ˌhɪpnə(ʊ)ˈpɒmpɪk
relating to the state immediately preceding waking up