On The Edge...

Once again Chris Andersen is the only Nuggets player to show up with anything resembling intensity in a playoff game, finishing with 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in the game 5 loss in LA that may signal the end for Denver. His rejection of Odom's dunk at the rim was epic.

Billups, Carmelo, Nene, K-Mart, JR Smith and Dahntay Jones were sleepwalking through this one. I see Dahntay's name in the box score so I guess he was in LA last night, though I don't recall seeing him. What can you do? When stars like Chauncey and Carmelo don't show up with any passion or intensity, why should we as fans give a shit? I know Melo got 31 last night, but I don't recall seeing 31 more meaningless points in a playoff game, ever.

I think this series is over. I'll just enjoy seeing one more game with the Birdman this year. Looking back, I believe that when Denver shit their pants in game 3 at home, it was basically the beginning of the end. If you can't defend your home court, you don't deserve to play at this level. That's just how it is.

It's been a pleasure watching you play Mr. Andersen. I hope you're back next year, getting paid what you've so clearly earned this year.