May 2, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller (24) drives in against Golden State Warriors point guard Jarrett Jack (2) during the second quarter of game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The end of a season brings out two extreme, polar-opposite forms of fans:

1. The Happy Fan: Those fans gleefully cheer on their team and players regardless of how the season ends. These fans are sweet, innocent bystanders who think highly of every player on the team and think everyone should return next season. They stray away from cynicism and believe that no one on the team can do wrong, ever.

2. The Mad Fan: These guys want to blow the team up immediately. They’re calling for the head coaches head and don’t want anybody on the roster to be on the team next season. They destroy three or four TVs a season.

What would these fans say about the the players on the Denver Nuggets roster after Thursday night’s disappointing end to the season? Ahh, I’m so glad you asked.

Corey Brewer

Happy Fan: Corey! I just love the energy Corey brings every game. He’s so awesome! Those shots just weren’t falling against the Warriors but the team really needed him out there anyways. He’s such a funny, genuine guy. I hope we resign him just because.

Mad Fan: BREWER THAT BALDING ASS-CLOWN. HE PRACTICALLY LOST THE SERIES FOR US. WHAT WAS HE? 1 FOR 30 FROM THREE? YO COREY DON’T YOU KNOW THEY’RE PLAYING ZONE HOPING YOU’LL SHOOT THE BALL? TRADE HIM IF HE HAS ANY VALUE.

Wilson Chandler

Happy Fan: haha he has so many tattoos! I just hope that it doesn’t hinder him from getting a job one day because I care about him and his well-being so much. He REALLLYY stepped up when Gallo went out. When Gallo got hurt–bless his soul–I was like “at least we have Wilson Chandler, ya know?” Can’t wait to watch him next year!

Mad Fan: WHY IS CHANDLER SHOOTING MID RANGE JUMPERS WITH STEPHEN CURRY GUARDING HIM? JFAIGJIADFJGIAFJ. HE COULDN’T HIT ANYTHING ALL SERIES. FRUSTRATING PLAYER TO WATCH. TRADE HIM MORE MONTA ELLIS. 7 MILLION DOLLARS IN 2015-16? WAY TO GO UJIRI

Kenneth Faried

Happy Fan: It’s just like, you know, he’s the glue guy. He’s the face of the organization! He’s the greatest hustler in the history of history. So much upside! I love his hair omg.

Mad Fan: Shouldn’t have played game 2 practically lost game 2 because he wasn’t healthy. I’m glad he hustles but Jesus he can’t guard anyone. Got burnt all series by HARRISON FREAKING BARNES. NEXT.

Evan Fournier

Happy Fan: Evan’s the future! He really is! He’ll be Manu Ginobili one day! Just watch! Poor guy was thrown into the fire too early but just give him time! Greatn3ss!

Mad Fan: WHY WAS HE EVEN ON THE FLOOR? WHY WAS HE EVEN IN THE LOCKER? PRACTICALLY LOST EVERY GAME EVEN GAME 6 WHEN HE DIDN’T PLAY. BAD PERSON. WORSE PLAYER. AWFUL PICK. TRADE HIM.

Danilo Gallinari

Happy Fan: When the Rooster went down, I cried. I cried for days. I cried for weeks. I never met him but I felt like I did. <3 you bro get well soon.

Mad Fan: Reserving my right to not speak.

Jordan Hamilton

Happy Fan: The future! Him and Evan! I’m so sad he’s in Karl’s doghouse

Mad Fan: WHY DIDN’T JORDAN HAMILTON PLAY GEORGE KARL YOU OLD FART HE’S THE ONLY GUY WHO CAN SHOOT FROM DISTANCE AND HE SAT AT THE END OF THE PINE THE ENTIRE SERIES.

Andre Iguodala

Happy Fan: GOAT. Max contract! Do what you gotta do! Keep Iggy #Iguodaladalabillsyall

Mad Fan: CAN’T EVEN FRONT HE’S DOPE

Kosta Koufos

Happy Fan: OMG did you see Kouf hit that three? How awesome?! What a moment! But seriously maybe he can be a stretch 5? Who knows!? Upside’s there, just put it together!

Mad Fan: UNFGUAFHGUAJUGJ. TERRIBLE PLAYER. GOT BULLIED BY BOGUT. PRACTICALLY LOST THE SERIES. HIS HEAD LOOKS LIKE A ROTTEN PEACH. HE’S THE UGLIEST PERSON ALIVE. HE’S CHRIS KAMAN’S FACE WITH FELTON SPENCER’S SKILL-SET. RELEASE HIM. WAIVE HIM. GET HIM OFF THE TEAM.

Ty Lawson

Happy Fan: He’s so fast I swear! It’s like he’s a race car on the court hehe. He plays defense, he scores inside, he’s the leader of the team! Top 5 PG in the league! wWEEEEWHWEWEWOEWOE

Mad Fan: hmm, this is what I think: CAN YOU WIN WITH LAWSON AS YOUR STARTING PG? WELL MAYBE IN THE REGULAR SEASON. AWFUL AT DEFENSE. SCARED TO SHOOT OUTSIDE. OVERPAID.

JaVale McGee

Happy Fan: Okay I don’t like to tell people this but McGee’s like my favorite player ever and I think he can be a top 3 center in the league! He’s soo athletic. If he can just put it together he’s going to be a legend!

Mad Fan: JIDJFJSIFJIDJGIJFDSGSIFJQRJUF8AUR8Q7U547Q8RFACU HF7DAY 78AYCF7DSAHFU7DHAYS7F8YAF78DY7DSAYF7ADY DF7YC7FVYV FUAHFUAHDSFUAHDUFHAD

Andre Miller

Happy Fan: Why is everyone blaming Old Man Dre?! We NEEDED his #VETERANLEADERSHIP and he won Game 1 by himself! Sure he’s lost a step but have you seen his post game?!  He’s the x-factor! We live and die by Miller and that’s okay with me! hehe

Mad Fan: WORST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE. HE COULDN’T CHECK KIRK DOUGLAS. YO DRE WHY ARE YOU IN THE GAME? WHY ARE YOU IN LOVE WITH DRE, KARL? GODDDD. HE LOST THE SERIES. THAT’S IT. HE SHOULD PLAY WITH THESE GUYS:

CUT HIM. WAIVE HIM. SEND HIM TO A NURSING HOME IDC. JUST GET HIM OUT OF A NUGGETS UNIFORM.

Quincy Miller

Happy Fan: umm, who?

Mad Fan: what he said.

Timofey Mozgov

Happy Fan: Timofey lol I just love the way he spells that. It’s just so much fun. Almost as fun as his game. He’s REALLY good. He rebounds, he’s got touch, he hustles! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.

Mad Fan: *sighs* I’M SO MAD I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY

Julyan Stone:

Happy Fan: OMG Julian [check spelling] is just what we need. He doesn’t complain about minutes and plays hard every second he’s out there. Great piece to have moving forward. Most Improved next year? I think soooooo..

Mad Fan: BRUH, THIS MAN WOULDN’T HAVE GOTTEN CLOCK ON MY AAU TEAM. DROP.

Anthony Randolph

Happy Fan: Super talented! Him and JaVale are like Tim Duncan and David Robinson! Seriously they have that much potential! He’s going to get paid one day! lol

Mad Fan: Yo I’m out ya’ll…

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Apr 26, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (left), center Festus Ezeli (top center), forward Brandon Rush (center) and and guard Jarrett Jack (right) react to a three point basket made by guard Stephen Curry (not pictured) against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter during game three of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

If you have an anxiety problem, you may want to not watch any more games between the Nuggets and Warriors. Because this series is fast. It’s chaotic. It doesn’t make any sense — it’s like like a monster truck show on a basketball court.

Steph Curry is the deadliest player left in the playoffs not named LeBron James or Kevin Durant. His 3-point stroke is so impressive, that it’s surprising if he misses a shot regardless of how well defended he is. His mid-range jumper is better than his layup and when he shoots a long 2-pointer early in the shot clock, nobody is mad at him. Because, welp, it’s probably a good shot. In fact, I’m not sure there’s such thing as a bad shot from Curry, because mostly anything he throws up has a chance of going in.

Lawson was amazing. His 35 point/10 assist performance in Game 3 was one that will be put in the back of our memories of great 1st round performance. Lawson was faster than everyone on the floor who didn’t have a ball in their hands, when he had a ball in his. His body control at the rim is impressive as he’s able to contort his body and finish at either side of the cup. And when he’s hitting jump shots from 10-15 feet? Yeah, you’re not going to stop him.

Let’s get started in the first quarter:

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1st quarter — Nuggets 32, Warriors 32:

Immediately you could see the defensive adjustments that the Nuggets and coach George Karl made. They were extremely aggressive early, trapping hard on pick-and-rolls and extending their defensive to well past the 3-point line. Denver’s pressure forced the Warriors into six turnovers in the first quarter: Iguodala made a living in the passing lane, deflecting passes and creating havoc to Golden State’s ball movement, leading to transition opportunities for the Nuggets.

Jarrett Jack, who started his second straight game, looked great early. He scored the Warriors’ first eight points of the game, lining up two jumpers over the late outstretched arms of Ty Lawson, finishing a left-handed layup through traffic and scoring a transition layup (though he picked up a *questionable* technical foul call for taunting).

Lawson, who is still recovering from plantar fasciitis looked 100 percent healthy. He was attacking early and often and *wait for it*… getting foul calls. Lawson knocked down a perfect 7-for-7 from the charity stripe and finished the 1st with 13 points. For a stretch, he and Curry were going up-and-down the court swapping buckets and it was truly basketball porn.

Quick, fun, fast-paced first quarter of action.

2nd quarter — Nuggets 66, Warriors 54

Corey Brewer hit a 35-footer! That’s how you beat a 2-3 zone!

Denver extended the lead to nine after a Kenneth Faried jump hook, but that was cut quickly after a pull-up jumper from Harrison Barnes. Brewer answered with a 3-pointer, his 9th point in less than six minutes in the 2nd quarter. Brewer finished the 2nd quarter scoring 12 points in a variety of ways: from three, from pull up jumpe

Apr 26, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Corey Brewer (13) reacts after making a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during game three of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

rs, from floaters, from the free-throw line, etc.

The Nuggets ended the 2nd quarter on a 13-2 run, behind an aggressive stretch by Ty Lawson. He finished the 1st half with 19 points and 6 assists on nine shots from the field and a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Denver, as a team, shot 14-of-17 from the charity stripe in the first half.

The Warriors turned the ball over 14 times in the 1st half. They turned the ball over just 17 times total in Game 2. When you’re playing a team like the Nuggets who thrive in transition, it’s probably a good idea to take care of the ball.

3rd quarter — Nuggets 84, Warriors 87

Steph Curry picked up his fourth foul with 9:34 left to play in the 3rd quarter and Mark Jackson decided to keep him in. Kenneth Faried picked his fourth foul less than two minutes later: George Karl kept him in.

A pair of Curry free throws cut the Nuggets lead down to four.

And a Jarrett Jack fall away mid range jumper brought the game within two on the ensuing Warriors’ possession forcing coach Karl to call a Denver timeout with 6:11 left in the 3rd. A Steph Curry 3-pointer gave the Warriors their first lead — 74-73 — since the 1st quarter.

Lawson continued his stellar offensive play in the 3rd quarter, abusing whatever defender was put in front of him. Remember that scene in Gladiator where guys are reluctantly thrown in front of Russell Crowe knowing they’re going to die before he makes his first move? That was Lawson in the third quarter of Game 3 between Denver and Golden State. Whoever had to guard him knew he would score and stood no chance when he turned the jets on and attacked the rim.

The lineup of Miller-Brewer-Iguodala-Chandler-Koufos played for way too long and they were completely awful. Denver fell apart in this quarter thanks to Andre Miller’s ineptitude on both ends of the floor and hot shooting from Golden State.

Oh and Jarrett Jack had 10 points, 3 assists in the quarter.

Final: Nuggets 108, Warriors 110

Miller-Brewer-Iggy-Faried-Randolph in for the Nuggets to start the 4th. Jack-Thompson-Barnes-Green-Landry in for the Warriors. Randolph scored the first four points for Denver to start the final 12 minutes. On the other end, Randolph goaltended a shot that had no chance of going in into the second row. And then Draymond Green hit a corner 3-pointer on the ensuing Golden State possession to give the Warriors a four point lead with a little over 10 minutes left to play.

**** I blacked out from about 9:00-1:00: there were bodies flying, people making ridiculous shots, Andre Miller vomiting all over the game and a lot of running up-and-down the court.*****

Curry had a chance to give the Warriors a five point lead but missed a long two point jumper. Iggy turned the ball over on the ensuing Nuggets possession when he got caught in the air and threw the ball away. The Nuggets were forced to foul Jarrett Jack when he touched the ball. He missed his first and sunk his second with 21.5 seconds remaining.

Wilson Chandler knocked down a corner 3-pointer to cut the lead down to one. Jarrett Jack got the ball in-bounds but the Nuggets who were reluctant to foul allowed him to run the clock down to 9.4 seconds and call a timeout across half court. The Warriors were unable to get ball in-bounds, forcing the refs to call a 5-second call and giving  the Nuggets a chance to win the game with 9.4 seconds left to play.

Ty Lawson was bumped by Ezeli, but no call was made and Lawson dribbled out of bounds, giving the ball back to Golden State with 5.3 ticks left on the clock. The play went to review to see if the ball went off Ezeli’s knee or off of Lawson’s hand, but the refs decided the ball went off of Lawson’s fingers, keeping the ball in Golden State’s possession.

Golden State rookie Harrison Barnes went to the free-throw line for two with 3.7 seconds left to play. Barnes missed his first hard off the back rim but sunk his second. Iguodala got a running shot off at the buzzer that bounced off the front rim, ending one of the craziest  games in recent playoff memory.

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The Nuggets still have troubling defensive issues: the big guys are often caught ball watching — leaving their man wide open — and aren’t able to recover in time to affect the shot. Also, Andre Miller was terrible. For all of his heroics in Game 1, Miller imploded Friday night and really killed Denver for long stretches at a time. He looked old, senile and unable to perform at all in an NBA game. Miller shot 2-for-13 from the floor and his plus/minus was -9 in a game the Nuggets lost by two. Karl’s decision to stick with Miller late was one of habit and shouldn’t be surprising to Nuggets fans, but it would have been nice to see him cut Dre’s minutes significantly. Surely Fournier couldn’t have played THAT bad.

I’ll have more coverage of this game in the coming days.

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