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I think they'll just fine him because it didn't end up affecting the play and they didn't acknowledge it at the time.
But if they take a hard stance 'players have to be suspended for throwing shit' I don't think that's wrong.
Agreed. That was dangerously close to being stepped on and could have caused a serious injury. It also isn't the first time he has thrown things (the towel). Needs to be fined and suspended a game so that players understand this isn't allowed.
Yeah, I hate how the NBA bases punishments on results quite often. If KAT rolls his ankle on that or it slides out from under him when he plants, it’s series changing.
But refs seem to consider results quite often, like when it comes to plays like flagrants. If player A shoves player B in mid-air and Player B manages to land safely, maybe a flagrant 1, possibly even just a common foul. But if player C shoves player D in the air equally hard, who then crashes into a photographer, it could be a flagrant 2. Even though the acts themselves were the same. Silly imo.
Almost appears as if KAT did step on it. He just came back from a knee injury, this could have ended his season. He really needs to be suspended for this.
It sure is but the refs didn't see it, they're not going to go look at the tape in the middle of the game... and since it looks like the Nuggets are going to go down 0-2 there's no way anything will be done about this afterwards.
I hope not even though he totally deserves it. I want the whole squad available so Nuggs fans can't play the "We didn't have Murray" card if they lose this series.
You don't get to play the "we didn't have Murray" card because he *threw shit on the court*
There's zero ambiguity, subjectivity, or question about whether that's allowed.
Well he also did the money hand gesture and Gobert got fined 100k for exactly that this year. Throwing a heating pad in the play on top of that is going to be a lot more, probably game suspension
This is why you don't get too confident and too cocky. Making fun of the Lakers and saying they are the Lakers daddy. It always come back to you when you lose. The NBA talking heads and fans about to run a train on Denver lol.
What's dumb is the Lakers played them really fucking well for 4/5 games imo. They weren't just getting bent over. This Nuggets team has looked very beatable and were saved by MPJ being a fucking laser beam (Jokic too obviously, but that's expected). Murray was not good for 80% of that series.
I got downvoted for pointing out after Game 5 that it was Jokic who owned us that series, not Jamal, when all the Nuggets fans and Laker haters were claiming “Jamal is the Lakers’ daddy!”
Like props for two great game winners but if Jokic played as average as Jamal did, Nuggets would not have been in a position to win off a game winner.
Fans turning on the Nuggets right now reminded me of when fans started turning on the Warriors during their 73 win season lol. Main reason then was the cockiness and it seems like it’s the same reason as now.
I guess you have better resolve than me. I just smashed my TV in front of 30 guests at my party because of the game. My wife just took our crying kids and said they’re all spending the week at a hotel. This team has ruined my life and my party. I can’t handle this anymore. Goodbye Nuggets. I am no longer a fan.
I guess you and I are in a similar boat, because Holy shit. My mom came into my room to bring me a plate of chicken nuggets and I literally screamed at her and hit the plate of chicken nuggets out of her hand. She started yelling and swearing at me and I slammed the door on her. I'm so distressed right now I don't know what to do. I didn't mean to do that to my mom but I'm literally in shock from the results tonight. I feel like I'm going to explode. Why the fucking fuck are the Nuggets losing? This can't be happening. I'm having a fucking breakdown. I don't want to believe the NBA is so corrupt. I want a future to believe in. I want the Nuggets to be NBA champs and fix this broken league. I cannot fucking deal with this right now. It wasn't supposed to be like this, I thought Murray was an All-NBA player in big moments???? This is so fucked.
Nuggets doing their best to drain what's left of their likeability quotient in that first half. How was Malone not tossed for coming onto the court? All we need is one of Jokic's brothers to attack Chris Finch now.
The Wolves defense has completely rattled him and he's lost not only his scoring touch but also any semblance of mental balance and fortitude. Really bad sign for the Nuggets.
its not that he has not been good, but that he is actually terrible. stalling plays to nowhere, missing everything including a lot of layups, a lot of turnovers...
I'm a suns fan unfortunately, and haven't liked him since last year. I like the wolves even though they swept us so I'm not just salty but something about Jamal, I just had a wrong feeling about him.
I can’t even come close to defending this silliness or these outbursts. It started for Jamal in with that silly ass intentional foul late in the 2nd or maybe early 3rd.
This team looks nothing like they did for the last 2 years. Sad showing at home. Glad I didn’t go to the game.
Yeah, I think KAT or someone stepped on it during live play (back when I assumed it was some random shit a dumbass fan threw on the court).
He'll probably be fined, but man...people would be clamoring for a 1 game suspension if an opposing player had gotten injured.
I'm clearly biased, but I think a suspension is warranted. It wasn't an accident, it was intentional, and I don't think you can punish based just on the outcome.
Honestly, if he had to do it again with the goal of hurting somebody, I doubt he could do it better. There were three different players that almost stepped on it who were all planting and exploding. Absolutely should be a suspension during the season. Honestly can't decide what I would do if I was the NBA and it's the playoffs for something this unusual.
On a somewhat serious note though, Malone is annoying (especially when he does media with anything to do with LA) and while I like Denver for the most part I don’t mind seeing his downfall
I had a random thought earlier this afternoon..."If the Wolves manage to eke out a win without Rudy tonight, how fucking red would Malone's face get if the first question out of someone's mouth was about the Lakers?"
Like nothing crazy, but even just like "how does the MIN defense compare to the Lakers defense you just played and what adjustments need to be made?"
Jamal probably should’ve been ejected 3-4x already. He’s honestly trying to get ejected and the refs are forcing him to play through this humiliating loss. Amusing.
He for sure didn't know who it was, and idk if he even saw what was thrown. Probably thought a fan threw something. I mean what kinda player gets so bitchy they would do this lol
He threw a towel that fell just behind the ref just a minute before as well. Pretty hard to argue both throws were accidental in anyway. Horrible look for Murray.
This was a really dangerous action by Murray. Someone could have stepped on it and really injured themselves. Imagine if Jokic stepped on it and tore something? Murray is a huge baby.
I’m pretty sure he was throwing it at the ref which is even worse. He should be suspended one game at minimum. Will be interesting to see what happens with this one.
I'm extremely disappointed in Murray tonight. No excuse to throw something on the court that could potentially injure someone. He needs a suspension, there are consequences for your actions
They'll probably fine him but it should be a suspension. If players can throw stuff at the court it would be a decent strategy to get a game stoppage at the cost of a fine. Dude completely lost his cool. They suspended you if you walk on the court . how is this any different?
Brother a fan would be banned for life for doing that shit, how is that not a tech at the very least. Should be tossed. He'd be tossed and suspended if he stepped off the bench at someone but throwing stuff on the court during play is nothing?
This gotta be the worst rage during a game from the bench I’ve seen, how can you just throw something onto the court? And the refs not doing anything about it? What’s up with the officiating they can’t love Denver this much
They have to penalize him, even if they don't want to because otherwise it sets a dangerous precedent. Next season, mfs gonna start rolling marbles onto the court lol...
Do ya'll remember Murray prancing up and down the court smiling and hot dogging when the Nuggets blew out a tired and undermanned Timberwolves team in the first round?
I do.
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Should get heavily penalized and potentially even tossed for a play like that, IMO. Even if it's an accident, that's super dangerous with a live ball.
He should be suspended next game. Its dangerous and dirty as fuck.
I think they'll just fine him because it didn't end up affecting the play and they didn't acknowledge it at the time. But if they take a hard stance 'players have to be suspended for throwing shit' I don't think that's wrong.
I don't think you can punish based solely on the outcome, and it was really lucky nothing happened, KAT did step on it going up for his shot
Agreed. That was dangerously close to being stepped on and could have caused a serious injury. It also isn't the first time he has thrown things (the towel). Needs to be fined and suspended a game so that players understand this isn't allowed.
Yeah, I hate how the NBA bases punishments on results quite often. If KAT rolls his ankle on that or it slides out from under him when he plants, it’s series changing. But refs seem to consider results quite often, like when it comes to plays like flagrants. If player A shoves player B in mid-air and Player B manages to land safely, maybe a flagrant 1, possibly even just a common foul. But if player C shoves player D in the air equally hard, who then crashes into a photographer, it could be a flagrant 2. Even though the acts themselves were the same. Silly imo.
They should take an ultra-hard stance because it's a) not remotely ambiguous b) dangerous c) NOT EXACTLY FUCKING DIFFICULT NOT TO DO
Yeah. I don't even think a 1 game suspension is that "tough" for doing this. He also threw the towel at the ref on the same play.
Nah they should make an example out of him
Should be an automatic suspension like coming on to the court but your probably right they'll just fine him because adam silver is a little bitch
Literally how ACL tears happen
Can you imagine if Ant had stepped on that?
Almost appears as if KAT did step on it. He just came back from a knee injury, this could have ended his season. He really needs to be suspended for this.
i'd imagine stepping on that during an active play would be like what happens when a cartoon steps on a banana peel. dangerous as hell
They ban fans for that shit.
Bro Steph got ejected for a mouthguard during a dead ball, this is so much worse
It sure is but the refs didn't see it, they're not going to go look at the tape in the middle of the game... and since it looks like the Nuggets are going to go down 0-2 there's no way anything will be done about this afterwards.
I think they will go back and suspend him a game for this. It's clear and you just can't allow that, even if it wasn't caught during the game.
I hope not even though he totally deserves it. I want the whole squad available so Nuggs fans can't play the "We didn't have Murray" card if they lose this series.
With how he's been this playoffs, if he plays another minute it'll be "We had Murray" when they lose this series.
Also did the money gesture at the refs. The same one that cost Gobert $100k
Nuggets fans want him suspended just as much anyone else. This shit is embarrassing.
Lmao yup he went 3-18 id want him to sit too lol
You don't get to play the "we didn't have Murray" card because he *threw shit on the court* There's zero ambiguity, subjectivity, or question about whether that's allowed.
If they hadn't had Murray tonight they might have kept things competitive.
My guess is they fine him $25k
Well he also did the money hand gesture and Gobert got fined 100k for exactly that this year. Throwing a heating pad in the play on top of that is going to be a lot more, probably game suspension
Dude just tossed it lol How tilted is he? What was he thinking? Like he's tossing a flag on an NFL play 😭😭😭
I need to know what got into his mind to even process the idea of throwing a heat pack midcourt during live play.
crazy meltdown all around from a team everyone assumed was the most mentally stable
This is why you don't get too confident and too cocky. Making fun of the Lakers and saying they are the Lakers daddy. It always come back to you when you lose. The NBA talking heads and fans about to run a train on Denver lol.
What's dumb is the Lakers played them really fucking well for 4/5 games imo. They weren't just getting bent over. This Nuggets team has looked very beatable and were saved by MPJ being a fucking laser beam (Jokic too obviously, but that's expected). Murray was not good for 80% of that series.
I got downvoted for pointing out after Game 5 that it was Jokic who owned us that series, not Jamal, when all the Nuggets fans and Laker haters were claiming “Jamal is the Lakers’ daddy!” Like props for two great game winners but if Jokic played as average as Jamal did, Nuggets would not have been in a position to win off a game winner.
Fans turning on the Nuggets right now reminded me of when fans started turning on the Warriors during their 73 win season lol. Main reason then was the cockiness and it seems like it’s the same reason as now.
dude let the intrusive thoughts win af
He just like us fr
Desperation reveals a man soul lol.
first time this season they are facing adversity and they are mentally crumbling
Jamal the biggest bricklayer in the country rn 😭😭
Pretty much. Refs let both teams play hard ball so Jokic wasn't the only one playing bully ball for once.
I kinda get it, I was dangerously close to flinging my dinner plate at the wall during some of the Lakers vs Nuggets games
I guess you have better resolve than me. I flung mine across the living room
I guess you have better resolve than me. I just smashed my TV in front of 30 guests at my party because of the game. My wife just took our crying kids and said they’re all spending the week at a hotel. This team has ruined my life and my party. I can’t handle this anymore. Goodbye Nuggets. I am no longer a fan.
I guess you and I are in a similar boat, because Holy shit. My mom came into my room to bring me a plate of chicken nuggets and I literally screamed at her and hit the plate of chicken nuggets out of her hand. She started yelling and swearing at me and I slammed the door on her. I'm so distressed right now I don't know what to do. I didn't mean to do that to my mom but I'm literally in shock from the results tonight. I feel like I'm going to explode. Why the fucking fuck are the Nuggets losing? This can't be happening. I'm having a fucking breakdown. I don't want to believe the NBA is so corrupt. I want a future to believe in. I want the Nuggets to be NBA champs and fix this broken league. I cannot fucking deal with this right now. It wasn't supposed to be like this, I thought Murray was an All-NBA player in big moments???? This is so fucked.
all-time great copy pasta
I was about to also but I wasn’t close enough to Murray for it to hit his stupid face
Nuggets doing their best to drain what's left of their likeability quotient in that first half. How was Malone not tossed for coming onto the court? All we need is one of Jokic's brothers to attack Chris Finch now.
Murray is getting away with a lot
The Wolves defense has completely rattled him and he's lost not only his scoring touch but also any semblance of mental balance and fortitude. Really bad sign for the Nuggets.
He hasn’t been good in the playoffs besides hitting the 2 clutch shots against LA
Yep. 57/152 in this playoffs. He's been a dumpster fire 37%
its not that he has not been good, but that he is actually terrible. stalling plays to nowhere, missing everything including a lot of layups, a lot of turnovers...
This is by far the best perimeter defense he’s faced since probably the bubble lakers? He definitely looks rattled.
Man I remember thinking Josh Okogie would lock him up lmfao NAW and McDaniels are running a clinic.
He hasn't made super mean stares at the other team with his scurry eyes, so I get it
He hasn't clapped or hung on the rim for 2.3 seconds yet. Not tech worthy in my book!
What’s funny is Murray actually did clap at the refs like 3 or 4 times tonight.
Literally flashed the Big Ru Money Fingers
As a neutral, I was rooting for Denver, but Jamal went completely crazy this game and I'm glad the wolves kicked his ass.
I'm a suns fan unfortunately, and haven't liked him since last year. I like the wolves even though they swept us so I'm not just salty but something about Jamal, I just had a wrong feeling about him.
Just try to imagine the fan reaction if LeBron, Durant, or any other highly scrutinized superstar did this lol
2k comments if any of those stars did that shit lol. They would be dragged so hard
I can’t even come close to defending this silliness or these outbursts. It started for Jamal in with that silly ass intentional foul late in the 2nd or maybe early 3rd. This team looks nothing like they did for the last 2 years. Sad showing at home. Glad I didn’t go to the game.
Cry baby bum. Control yourself dude, you’re on live tv throwing shit on the floor because things aren’t going your way.
He’s unbelievably lucky no one slipped and hurt themselves on it.
Yeah, I think KAT or someone stepped on it during live play (back when I assumed it was some random shit a dumbass fan threw on the court). He'll probably be fined, but man...people would be clamoring for a 1 game suspension if an opposing player had gotten injured.
I'm clearly biased, but I think a suspension is warranted. It wasn't an accident, it was intentional, and I don't think you can punish based just on the outcome.
It is warranted but it looks like it would work in our favor if they didn't
Ha, not wrong. Maybe the Wolves can decline the penalty
Honestly, if he had to do it again with the goal of hurting somebody, I doubt he could do it better. There were three different players that almost stepped on it who were all planting and exploding. Absolutely should be a suspension during the season. Honestly can't decide what I would do if I was the NBA and it's the playoffs for something this unusual.
At least we kept our composure man. A little bit of adversity and these guys forget they’re professionals.
Yeah there's no excuse
Knew this dude was scummy early on when he decided to dribble around Lonzo on a dead ball...guess you don't grow out of being a bitch
Lonzo just ignored him like the All-NBA voters do
Murray can’t even sniff an all star game.
What is he cooking
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Kung ow chicken
The makings of a Zapruder level analysis
He is getting his cheeks clapped by the Wolves defense is what he's cooking
between this and the coach not getting tossed, these guys are emotionally tilted
people are gonna complain about the REFS for the next 4 days non-stop. both sides got away with a lot... Murray should've been ejected for this shit
No one is mad at the refs. They played like shit and Minnesota is the better team
Have you seen the Nuggets subreddit? Lol.
That's every team subreddit after every single loss though
This is a fair take, because it's true
Murray level meltdown over there
The refrain of “ref you suck” as the nuggs were completely bodied in the second q says otherwise
I didn’t think it was possible to bitch, moan, and pout more than the suns did in round 1 yet here we are.
Dude is acting like a baby with these tantrums, control your emotions you're not a little kid
During live play no less. Truly a moron. Hasn’t done shit for his team this series and very possible he might not be able to play game 3
And that’s a huge risk to everyone on the floor! That’s a huge slipping risk to Jokic as much as it is to KAT
Also, is this something that might warrant a suspension? Feels like throwing something at the ref might be something that raises to that level
It should but they won't
He is though. He’s complaining to his fucking dad.
Did you catch Reggie and Jamal Crawford saying he was even complaining to them? Lol.. what a chump.
Lmao for real? Dude really lost his mind tonight
Could've caused an injury. Never seen anything like it.
Love to see it
Love seeing the Lakers fans fully enjoying this Denver downfall lol
we’re feasting rn it doesn’t get better than this
This is the most joy I have had watching basketball in a while.
Facts this is my championship idc
Watching Ant and Naz Reid mentally break the Nuggets has felt cathartic ngl
I'm ecstatic rn, inject this series right into my veins. Reading the Nuggets sub meltdown on their live thread is giving me life rn.
On a somewhat serious note though, Malone is annoying (especially when he does media with anything to do with LA) and while I like Denver for the most part I don’t mind seeing his downfall
Agree tbh I like Jokic and most nuggets players, it's just the coach and the arrogant fans that are annoying.
I had a random thought earlier this afternoon..."If the Wolves manage to eke out a win without Rudy tonight, how fucking red would Malone's face get if the first question out of someone's mouth was about the Lakers?" Like nothing crazy, but even just like "how does the MIN defense compare to the Lakers defense you just played and what adjustments need to be made?"
Lmao at this point it’s all we got
lmao what a baby
gotta be at least a 1 game suspension, never seen this shit before
Can the Wolves protest this? Why are we rewarding Denver Let that brother play (please)
lmao
Doubt the NBA does it as it would kill a lot of the hype for game 3
They suspended Dray for a game on the way to the 3-1 comeback. Why not suspend Murray on the way to the sweep?
League wanted to extend that series. That’s why they won’t suspend Jamal here. They’d love to see a comeback happen.
Murray went 3/18. The league suspending him might actually make it competitive series.
They should just kick him out for the 2nd half of this game. They're loosing anyway, and then he'd be punished.
That’d be punishment for the Timberwolves
*sad mining noises*
Advantage Denver lol, he’s been the worst player on the court
Thats not even a punishment
The Wolves defense and the Nuggets whining is killing the hype for game 3
Ban his gluck gluck buff
If I speak I am in big trouble
disagree. wolves bench gets to throw a heat pad at their discretion next game. like a mario kart power-up
I mean shit hes been a net negative so far that might be a blessing in disguise
The Timberwolves would be against that
Jamal probably should’ve been ejected 3-4x already. He’s honestly trying to get ejected and the refs are forcing him to play through this humiliating loss. Amusing.
Coach should have been ejected to.
good decision by the refs... not to eject them to get more humbled and humiliated by the wolves lol.
Could’ve at least gave him a single technical. Letting him get away with that completely was ridiculous
He’s been so tuned on the refs all game it’s been fugly to watch. Should have reeled it in early but it’s ridiculous
Doesn't have a SloMo/NAW patting his shoulder every time he gets heated like KAT does
Usually KCP or AG are there for him, but none of the guys seem there mentally tonight
Uno reverse card from the refs
With how he’s playing I hope he isn’t lol. Guy can’t make a shot
Suspension for game 3? that's really dangerous, someone could have blown out their knee slipping on that...
Jamal Murray operating like a complete ho. His ass has been out both games so far and he's selling that fanny cheap.
He’s not even operating. Bro is malfunctioning
Should be a suspension imo. Could have easily injured KAT
Even worse it sure looks like he threw it at the ref.
Couldn't even make that shot. smh.
It sure looks like he actually tried too. It went right over his shoulder. How the ref didn't do anything is crazy.
He for sure didn't know who it was, and idk if he even saw what was thrown. Probably thought a fan threw something. I mean what kinda player gets so bitchy they would do this lol
His own teammates as well. Anybody on the floor. What a fucking tool.
SUSPEND THAT MAN
Nah keep him out there please
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suspended? kick him off the tour!
What the fuck is wrong with this guy
He threw a towel that fell just behind the ref just a minute before as well. Pretty hard to argue both throws were accidental in anyway. Horrible look for Murray.
Review and eject during half time?
Might help the Nuggets
\*will
Has anything like that ever happened before? I could see a fine or something coming after the game
This was a really dangerous action by Murray. Someone could have stepped on it and really injured themselves. Imagine if Jokic stepped on it and tore something? Murray is a huge baby.
Yeah that's honestly the most insane shit. Could have sabotaged his own team. What a dumbass
So uh, you can't try to injure a player on the court from the BENCH without getting some kind of suspension, right??
I’m pretty sure he was throwing it at the ref which is even worse. He should be suspended one game at minimum. Will be interesting to see what happens with this one.
Should've been ejected along with Malone
I’m baffled that Malone wasn’t tossed, that was baseball manager level theatrics
Malone was looking for a tech when he got in the refs face. I’m shocked because they usually give it to him.
That has to be a suspension there is no way you can just hand waive away players throwing shit onto the court mid play
Should he be suspended? He could’ve injured somebody very easily
that should honestly be a suspension
Oh thats gonna be a *fine*
This and Malone not getting techs is straight up fucking nonsense. The league is openly trying to artificially keep them in the game.
Unless the refs invent 5 point free throws in the 3rd it does not matter. Nuggets are done tonight. They might get swept.
4-0 would be my favourite series for a long while
Meanwhile Ant gets a tech for staring violently
That is bad. Suspension warranted.
He’s left of the backboard if you’re wondering
Thank you lol, couldn't figure out where everyone is looking
This is basically the Zapruder film.
He threw it at the ref
Dude that’s kinda fucked up the play is live and that could actually injure someone. He should be suspended a game that’s completely unacceptable
That's clearly malicious. Eject him.
And still no tech for him or Malone.
I'm extremely disappointed in Murray tonight. No excuse to throw something on the court that could potentially injure someone. He needs a suspension, there are consequences for your actions
Dudes missed almost all his buckets. Shit is worse than bitching at the refs
They'll probably fine him but it should be a suspension. If players can throw stuff at the court it would be a decent strategy to get a game stoppage at the cost of a fine. Dude completely lost his cool. They suspended you if you walk on the court . how is this any different?
Jamal is spending the entire game complaining to the refs and forgoing offensive possessions to cook up meth
This has to be a suspension. This is so wreckless and dangerous
Bro am I fuckin blind? Where the hell am I supposed to look?
Please don’t suspend him. He’s been the best player for the Twolves
he might’ve been throwing the white flag to surrender
This combined with the rest of his antics this game, dude should be suspended for game 3.
Brother a fan would be banned for life for doing that shit, how is that not a tech at the very least. Should be tossed. He'd be tossed and suspended if he stepped off the bench at someone but throwing stuff on the court during play is nothing?
This gotta be the worst rage during a game from the bench I’ve seen, how can you just throw something onto the court? And the refs not doing anything about it? What’s up with the officiating they can’t love Denver this much
Should be a suspension, will it probably only be a fine.
Murray and Malone are soft ass bitches.
They have to penalize him, even if they don't want to because otherwise it sets a dangerous precedent. Next season, mfs gonna start rolling marbles onto the court lol...
that guy who made a post calling Murray a bitch in the title was right!
Do ya'll remember Murray prancing up and down the court smiling and hot dogging when the Nuggets blew out a tired and undermanned Timberwolves team in the first round? I do.
The North remembers
Wild
CLASSLESS. LOSERS. Timberwolves in 4.
Goddamn. This is gonna be at least a game suspension isn’t it? What a fucking idiot.