Ryan Blackburn: Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets are showing respect for the Miami Heat: “We have the utmost respect for them. They fight. They have no quit in them. “They’re well coached, and they have some guys that have been there before.”
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
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Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Nuggets coach, players explain today why the Heat is a formidable opponent. Aaron Gordon: “Miami is the best team out of the East. They’re excuse-less!” Lots of respect, plaudits for Heat: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 4:55 PM
NEW: Nuggets coach, players explain today why the Heat is a formidable opponent. Aaron Gordon: “Miami is the best team out of the East. They’re excuse-less!” Lots of respect, plaudits for Heat: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 4:55 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Aaron Gordon said he’s going to treat the Nuggets scouting report/personnel booklet on the Heat like the Bible the next couple days.
Said it’s about sticking to the script. – 4:22 PM
Aaron Gordon said he’s going to treat the Nuggets scouting report/personnel booklet on the Heat like the Bible the next couple days.
Said it’s about sticking to the script. – 4:22 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Aaron Gordon said Miami fights and scraps and they have no quit in them. “They play fearless, they play disciplined, they’re well coached.”
“We aren’t looking at the seeding or the story around it…All those guys over there got game. So we respect it.” – 4:20 PM
Aaron Gordon said Miami fights and scraps and they have no quit in them. “They play fearless, they play disciplined, they’re well coached.”
“We aren’t looking at the seeding or the story around it…All those guys over there got game. So we respect it.” – 4:20 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Aaron Gordon: “We don’t want the easy route. We don’t want anything easy. We want to be great. And Miami is the best team out of the East and that’s what we want.”
Said later on his availability that this is about “proving us right” pic.twitter.com/ThzYwQebO7 – 4:18 PM
Aaron Gordon: “We don’t want the easy route. We don’t want anything easy. We want to be great. And Miami is the best team out of the East and that’s what we want.”
Said later on his availability that this is about “proving us right” pic.twitter.com/ThzYwQebO7 – 4:18 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon on what the last week has been like: “It’s not like we’ve got our feet kicked up. We’ve been working. It feels like we’re in a really good space.” – 4:12 PM
Aaron Gordon on what the last week has been like: “It’s not like we’ve got our feet kicked up. We’ve been working. It feels like we’re in a really good space.” – 4:12 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Aaron Gordon: We’ve been working. It’s not like we’ve been kicking it.
We feel like we’re in a good space. It’s been a good balance of work to rest. – 4:11 PM
Aaron Gordon: We’ve been working. It’s not like we’ve been kicking it.
We feel like we’re in a good space. It’s been a good balance of work to rest. – 4:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets are showing respect for the Miami Heat:
“We have the utmost respect for them. They fight. They have no quit in them.
“They’re well coached, and they have some guys that have been there before.” pic.twitter.com/GZdD1IMvyk – 4:10 PM
Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets are showing respect for the Miami Heat:
“We have the utmost respect for them. They fight. They have no quit in them.
“They’re well coached, and they have some guys that have been there before.” pic.twitter.com/GZdD1IMvyk – 4:10 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon on the Heat: “They fight. The scrap. They have no quit in them. They play fearless. They’re disciplined. They’re well-coached…we’re not looking at their seed or the story around it. All those guys have game, and we respect it.” – 4:10 PM
Aaron Gordon on the Heat: “They fight. The scrap. They have no quit in them. They play fearless. They’re disciplined. They’re well-coached…we’re not looking at their seed or the story around it. All those guys have game, and we respect it.” – 4:10 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Aaron Gordon: we’ve got the utmost respect for (the Heat). They fight, they scrap…they’re fearless.
They’ve got guys who have been there before. – 4:09 PM
Aaron Gordon: we’ve got the utmost respect for (the Heat). They fight, they scrap…they’re fearless.
They’ve got guys who have been there before. – 4:09 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Aaron Gordon said of the #Nuggets pregame packets that outlines game plans vs. Miami:
“Treat it like bible for the next couple days.” – 4:08 PM
Aaron Gordon said of the #Nuggets pregame packets that outlines game plans vs. Miami:
“Treat it like bible for the next couple days.” – 4:08 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Aaron Gordon: I tell all young guys coming into the league to find a niche. I came into the league as a defender. – 4:08 PM
Aaron Gordon: I tell all young guys coming into the league to find a niche. I came into the league as a defender. – 4:08 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Per BetOnLine:
2023 NBA Finals MVP
Nikola Jokic
1/4
(-400)
Jimmy Butler
17/5
(+340)
Jamal Murray
12/1
(+1200)
Bam Adebayo
25/1
(+2500)
Caleb Martin
33/1
(+3300)
Tyler Herro
66/1
(+6600)
Aaron Gordon
80/1
(+8000)
Michael Porter Jr.
80/1
(+8000)
Gabe Vincent
100/1
(+10000) – 2:06 PM
Per BetOnLine:
2023 NBA Finals MVP
Nikola Jokic
1/4
(-400)
Jimmy Butler
17/5
(+340)
Jamal Murray
12/1
(+1200)
Bam Adebayo
25/1
(+2500)
Caleb Martin
33/1
(+3300)
Tyler Herro
66/1
(+6600)
Aaron Gordon
80/1
(+8000)
Michael Porter Jr.
80/1
(+8000)
Gabe Vincent
100/1
(+10000) – 2:06 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Denver starters against the zone this season and playoffs (major small sample size here, but whoa baby):
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – 1.52 PPP (21 possessions)
Nikola Jokic – 1.36 PPP (22)
Aaron Gordon – 1.35 PPP (23)
Michael Porter Jr. – 1.34 PPP (32)
Jamal Murray – 1.00 PPP (29) – 12:16 PM
Denver starters against the zone this season and playoffs (major small sample size here, but whoa baby):
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – 1.52 PPP (21 possessions)
Nikola Jokic – 1.36 PPP (22)
Aaron Gordon – 1.35 PPP (23)
Michael Porter Jr. – 1.34 PPP (32)
Jamal Murray – 1.00 PPP (29) – 12:16 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Can Bam slow down Jokic? Will the Nuggets shred Miami’s zone? Is Aaron Gordon secretly the Jimmy Butler stopper?
Here are the main matchups that will decide the 2023 NBA Finals:
theringer.com/nba/2023/5/30/… – 12:01 PM
Can Bam slow down Jokic? Will the Nuggets shred Miami’s zone? Is Aaron Gordon secretly the Jimmy Butler stopper?
Here are the main matchups that will decide the 2023 NBA Finals:
theringer.com/nba/2023/5/30/… – 12:01 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA Finals: Why the Denver Nuggets view Aaron Gordon as crucial piece to an NBA title. Gordon to @Sportsnaut on fitting in w/ a deep team: ““The game Gods reward playing the right way.” bit.ly/3qlySkJ pic.twitter.com/VuUlKYy0fH – 11:33 AM
NBA Finals: Why the Denver Nuggets view Aaron Gordon as crucial piece to an NBA title. Gordon to @Sportsnaut on fitting in w/ a deep team: ““The game Gods reward playing the right way.” bit.ly/3qlySkJ pic.twitter.com/VuUlKYy0fH – 11:33 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon’s defense vs. his primary matchups in the playoffs, per NBA.com:
– Karl-Anthony Towns (shot 37% vs. Gordon)
– Kevin Durant (shot 38% vs. Gordon)
– LeBron James (shot 60% vs. Gordon)
– Jimmy Butler (?) – 11:27 PM
Aaron Gordon’s defense vs. his primary matchups in the playoffs, per NBA.com:
– Karl-Anthony Towns (shot 37% vs. Gordon)
– Kevin Durant (shot 38% vs. Gordon)
– LeBron James (shot 60% vs. Gordon)
– Jimmy Butler (?) – 11:27 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Thoughts on Nuggets-Heat:
– This is a matchup Denver should dominate
– Nikola Jokic will cook Bam Adebayo
– Jamal Murray could have a monster series
– Eric Spoelstra is scary in the playoffs
– Tyler Herro is the X-factor
– Aaron Gordon should be a good matchup on Jimmy Butler – 11:14 PM
Thoughts on Nuggets-Heat:
– This is a matchup Denver should dominate
– Nikola Jokic will cook Bam Adebayo
– Jamal Murray could have a monster series
– Eric Spoelstra is scary in the playoffs
– Tyler Herro is the X-factor
– Aaron Gordon should be a good matchup on Jimmy Butler – 11:14 PM
More on this storyline
“We’ve got the utmost respect for them,” Gordon said. “They fight and they scrap, and they have no quit in them. They play through 48 minutes a game and more, if necessary. They play fearless. They play disciplined. They’re well coached and have some guys that have been there before and have some guys that have chips on their shoulder. We’re not looking at the seeding or the story around it. This is a very talented basketball team, professional basketball team, and all those guys over there got game.” -via The Athletic / May 30, 2023
Harrison Wind: Aaron Gordon says Jimmy Butler is a much different matchup compared to his other playoff assignments, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Karl-Anthony Towns: “Jimmy does everything. He does all of the intangible things. He plays the game within the game.” -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / May 30, 2023
