Untouchable in the money time during the last game, the Nuggets snatched the victory and will play their second Game 7 of these Playoffs. For Nikola Jokic, the pressure is now on the side of the Clippers after two unforgivable defeats.
Are the Nuggets capable of reversing two straight series? After turning the situation around in a bad start against the Jazz, Nikola Jokic and his teammates are one victory away from reserving the same fate for the Clippers. The ultimate reaction team, Denver rolled up its sleeves in Game 6 to regain a 19-point deficit and all of a sudden, we can hear Pat ‘Beverley’s big mouth a little less. The temperature will be at the maximum in the bubble for this Game 7 since the Nuggets have the opportunity to make an incredible double comeback. For the Clippers, it’s win or go home, win or confirmation of the Chokers’ curse, win or petition to officially rename the franchise. Lakers fans are already brewing their best tweets while the entire Clippers Nation still awaits the first Conference Final in its history. Doc Rivers’ men were among the favorites in these Playoffs and for Nikola Jokic, interviewed by ESPN after Game 6, “all the pressure is on them”.
In our walk off interview after the Nuggets overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to defeat the Clippers 111-98, Nikola Jokic said: “We don’t have pressure. All the pressure is on them.” https://t.co/dRdDLhMILX
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After a mastered first round without impressing, the Clippers shot themselves in the foot when they already had the other in the Conf ‘Final. Impressive ease when they accelerate, Californians just tend to take it easy when they have the game in hand. Enough anyway to let the Nuggets come back from the abyss in two elimination games in a row. But don’t panic on the Clippers side. According to comments from Paul George, who has become sharp again in the last two games but powerless against the return of the Nuggets, the Angelinos are still holding the reins in this series, despite the pressure (via ESPN).
“The group is united. We still have control. We don’t panic, there is a Game 7. I like our chances of succeeding with this group. […] We put ourselves in this situation, it’s up to us to get out of it. “
With Kawhi Leonard at the helm, the Clippers have indeed the experience necessary to avoid a huge disappointment. Remember that (oh) Kawhi’s shoot allowing the Raptors to advance to the Conference Finals last season was in Game 7. Same scenario this season? Or will Kawhi also be a victim of Choke Syndrome with all the pressure now hanging over the Clippers? Answer at 3 am in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Who will emerge victorious from this Game 7? End of the great adventure of the Nuggets or all-time choke of the Clippers in this series? The pressure is clearly on the LA side and we will have to respond to join the Lakers in the Conference Final.
Text source: ESPN
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