“Haven’t seen a more embarrassing game since” – Dolphins’ 50-point beatdown of Broncos reminds NBA fans of Michael Jordan and Bulls HAMMERING Jazz in ’98 Finals and other horrific losses
NBA fans draw parallels between the historic 70-20 loss suffered by the Broncos and some of the most one-sided games in NBA history.
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Broncos v/s Dolphins (L; via Instagram); Michael Jordan (R; via NBA.com)
Yesterday, the NFL teams, the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos, faced off. Broncos’ fans watching the game expected it to be a regular event. While the Broncos had lost their last two games, they’d lost by narrow margins – losing 16-17 to the Las Vegas Raiders and 33-35 to the Washington Commanders. These losses couldn’t have prepared Broncos fans for the absolute decimation of their team yesterday.
The game kicked off with a burst of energy as the Dolphins quickly established a 14-0 lead, but the Broncos fought back, closing the gap to 21-10 in the second quarter. However, from that point onward, the Dolphins seized complete control of the match, unleashing a relentless offensive onslaught that culminated in a staggering final score of 70-20. Players, coaches, and fans were left in shock by the lopsided outcome, and the head coach’s palpable disappointment was evident as he grappled with the unexpected turn of events.
Supporters and critics of the Broncos team alike are aghast at the performance they put up. A Twitter account even asked the question, “Is this the most embarrassing loss of all time?”
When Coach Sean Payton was asked to comment, he had this to say, “Obviously that was embarrassing … tough to watch. I’m at a loss for words. … Every once in a while in this league, you get your butt whipped, but this was more than that.”
It is evident that the Denver Broncos have plenty to think about before their next game against the Chicago Bears, hopefully making changes to their game plan to prevent any further losses like this one.
NBA fans draw a parallel between Broncos’ defeat and previous NBA games
While the Broncos tried to make sense of their shocking defeat, NBA fans on Reddit were discussing whether any NBA loss could match the embarrassment of the Broncos’ defeat. Many of them believed there were indeed NBA defeats that could rival it.
One game that often comes to mind when discussing embarrassing defeats in the NBA is the showdown between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz during the 1998 NBA Finals in Game 3. The series was evenly poised at 1-1, with the Jazz narrowly winning the first game 88-85 in overtime and the Bulls triumphing 93-88 in the following match on the road. The anticipation was palpable as Game 3 loomed in Chicago, with fans expecting a fierce battle where both teams would leave no stone unturned to secure victory. However, what unfolded was far from anyone’s expectations.
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the Chicago Bulls utterly dominated the Utah Jazz, handing them a humiliating defeat with a final score of 96-54. This astonishing outcome left fans in disbelief, prompting them to draw comparisons with other infamous defeats in sports history. Here are a few of those comparisons:
Indeed, these examples serve as stark reminders of the Broncos’ devastating loss. It’s a setback that will likely linger in the memories of Broncos’ fans for the foreseeable future. However, the world of sports is known for its unpredictable twists and turns, and the Broncos are just a few wins away from rewriting their narrative and turning the page on this painful chapter.
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Ritvik Malhotra
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