The Ringer NBA Show Nuggets Shock Thunder in Game 1 Victory. Plus, Knicks Defeat Celtics in OT Thriller | Real Ones
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May 6, 2025 The Nuggets pulled off a surprise Game 1 victory against the Thunder, sparking debate over coaching decisions in crunch time. Meanwhile, the Knicks edged out the Celtics in a nail-biting overtime, despite Boston's struggles from beyond the arc. The hosts express excitement for the Warriors-Timberwolves series and discuss Anthony Edwards' rising confidence against established legends. They also tackle various playoff stories and player dynamics, filling the conversation with anticipation and analysis.
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Fouling Cost Thunder Late
- Fouling up three late in the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets game extended the game unnecessarily.
- The Thunder's inexperienced late-game situational awareness contributed to their loss despite leading.
Veteran Poise Fuels Nuggets Win
- The Denver Nuggets displayed veteran poise and execution while overcoming a large deficit.
- Their playoff experience and institutional knowledge gave them a strong advantage over the younger Thunder.
Develop Plan B Offense
- Teams should develop a plan B when their primary strategy, like shooting threes, is failing.
- Seeking the rim creates better scoring opportunities and fouls than settling for random wide-open threes.