Time to Boogie

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Time to Boogie

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Jan 24, 2022

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 117-111 win over the Detroit Pistons as DeMarcus Cousins makes his Denver debut on the second unit, which played better today! Nikola Jokić was merely amazing tonight rather than unbelievable. Will Barton, Aaron Gordon, and Austin Rivers filled their roles well. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench unit, and discusses where the Nuggets are as a team 45 games into the season.

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Jan 24, 2022

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Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.

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Nuggets melt down in third quarter, lose Game 1 to Suns: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 122-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the first game of the second round. The Suns did some impressive things offensively while the Nuggets fell apart in the second half, losing contact with the Suns by the fourth quarter. Ryan discusses what went wrong for Denver through the lens of the battlegrounds in this series. He shares why Nuggets fans shouldn't overreact while also being honest about Denver's subpar performance. by Pickaxe and Roll
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The battlegrounds that will decide Nuggets-Suns: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the most important factors for both the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns heading into this second round playoff series on Monday night. How will the Nuggets and Nikola Jokić attack offensively? Will the Nuggets be prepared for Devin Booker and the Suns defensively? Then, Monday Positivity. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
Nuggets Free Agency Primer Part 2 - How the Nuggets can get better using the MLE: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts in Part 2 of the Denver Nuggets free agency primer, going around the league to identify players at different positions the Nuggets could sign using the mid-level exception. From Alex Caruso at guard to Reggie Bullock at wing to Otto Porter Jr. at forward, there are 50 total options discussed in this episode. Plus, Ryan makes his predictions on what the Nuggets will ultimately decide to do. by Pickaxe and Roll
59 min listen
Jake Coyne on Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Nuggets free agency: Ryan Blackburn brings on Jake Coyne, data scientist and NBA analytics freelancer (@BroncoSquatch on Twitter), to dive deep into the Denver Nuggets forward rotation and offseason decisions. How will the Nuggets handle extension talks with Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon? Will JaMychal Green, Vlatko Čančar, or Bol Bol be back in Denver? What do the Nuggets need at forward beyond those players? Ryan and Jake share their brief thoughts on forward targets in free agency as well. by Pickaxe and Roll
58 min listen
Nuggets advance, win Game 6 in Portland, with Jena Garcia: Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia break down an incredible Denver Nuggets Game 6 win to clinch the playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Nuggets will move on to face the Phoenix Suns in the second round, which will be a fascinating series. Ryan and Jena break down the Nuggets advancing past the Blazers with incredible plays from Nikola Jokić, Michael Porter Jr., and Monte Morris, as well as timely contributions up and down the roster. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Mailbag: Top Nuggets free agency targets, draft predictions, championship windows: Ryan Blackburn answers listener questions about the Denver Nuggets on a wide variety of off-season topics focused on the NBA Draft, free agency, and trades. He shares thoughts on Michael Porter Jr., how the Nuggets can continue to get better, why Reggie Bullock should be Denver's top free agency target, and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Jeff Morton on Wes Unseld Jr., the NBA Finals, and the Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn and Jeff Morton, host of the CSG Podcast, discuss the potential loss of Wes Unseld Jr. to the Washington Wizards before discussing Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what comes next for both the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Then, Ryan and Jeff discuss the Michael Porter Jr. extension, Aaron Gordon, Will Barton, and JaMychal Green. Basically, every player in line for a significant contract this offseason. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Three keys to Game 5; Around the NBA playoff picture: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the three keys to the Denver Nuggets winning Game 5, from getting Jusuf Nurkić moving defensively to trusting Michael Porter Jr.'s talent level. Then, Ryan goes around the league to discuss the rest of the NBA playoffs, with some interesting series, both now and impending, in both conferences. Finally, Ryan takes a look at the future of the NBA and where the power dynamics will shift as LeBron James and Stephen Curry continue to age out of being the best players in the NBA. Where will the title contenders come from, and which players will be the faces of the NBA? by Pickaxe and Roll
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What happens if the Nuggets don't offer MPJ the max?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down every angle of the impending Michael Porter Jr. extension. From how many players earn the max, to how the Nuggets can continue building a contender around three large contracts, to what happens if the Nuggets don't offer the deal, Ryan shares his wide ranging thoughts on a pivot point for the Nuggets franchise. Ryan also discusses which players Denver may target in a trade if they are unwilling to offer Porter a max deal. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Adam Mares on Nuggets-Blazers, the legacy of Nikola Jokić, and the Suns: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to discuss the Denver Nuggets dismantling the Portland Trail Blazers, the big storylines of Game 6, and litigating just how impressive this series win was for Denver. From there, they discuss the building legacies of the Nuggets, Michael Malone, and Nikola Jokić. Finally, they give a brief preview of the series against the Phoenix Suns. by Pickaxe and Roll
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The Milwaukee Bucks are one step ahead of the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn discusses the two NBA Finals participants, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, how they match up, and predicts the outcome of the series. Then, he shares his thoughts on NBA playoff trends and how they apply to the Denver Nuggets, most importantly the value of scoring guards and forwards that play small ball center. Finally, Ryan breaks down the connections between the Bucks of two years ago and the Nuggets now. Can Denver learn anything from Milwaukee's successes and failures? by Pickaxe and Roll
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Giannis, Luka, Jokić, and the next era of NBA super teams: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the wave of international talent in the NBA and how it will continue to define the next era of basketball at the highest level. From Nikola Jokić, to Giannis Antetokounmpo, to Luka Dončić, to other foreign born stars, why are all of these players surrounded by such drama right now? Ryan speculates what will happen with various international players as well as the possibility of forming super teams with this group that likes and respects each other. by Pickaxe and Roll
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The best game of the 2021 playoffs and it wasn’t close: Ryan Blackburn breaks down an incredible, thrilling Denver Nuggets 147-140 victory in double OT, surviving an onslaught by Damian Lillard, to go up 3-2 in the first round playoff series. Nikola Jokić was awesome, Michael Porter Jr. had a major bounce back, and Monte Morris was the difference in what was one of the most incredible playoff games in Nuggets history. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Gut-check time for the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn shares his belated thoughts on the Denver Nuggets Game 2 blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns and its most disappointing aspects before discussing what the Nuggets can do to change things in Game 3. From improvements in shooting, to the play of Michael Porter Jr., to possible starting lineup changes, Ryan shares his honest thoughts on where the Nuggets currently stand. Then, Ryan discusses the article posted on Denver Stiffs about Denver's future outlook. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Big Honey...The Joker...MVP: Ryan Blackburn relishes in the announcement that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić officially won the 2020-21 NBA MVP award in a landslide on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan discusses the season Jokić had, from the early season magnificence to the late season carrying of the walking wounded. Then, Ryan discusses the franchise and cultural impact that Jokić's MVP award may have on the Nuggets, the city of Denver, and the NBA at large. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Nuggets Free Agency Primer Part 1 - Will Barton and Denver's own free agents: Ryan Blackburn shares his seemingly unending thoughts on the 2021 free agency period, first looking around the NBA to discuss the most important teams, players, and decisions to be made over the next few days. Then, Ryan talks about the Denver Nuggets specifically, starting with who they have on roster, what their resources are, and what they need to become better. Finally, Ryan shares whether each of Denver's seven free agents the Nuggets should keep or let go. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Jena Garcia on the 2020-21 NBA season and the future of the Denver Nuggets: Ryan Blackburn and Jena Garcia, social media director of Denver Stiffs, discuss the long and arduous 2020-21 season. From a basketball perspective, they delve into the Nuggets and the highs and lows experienced throughout the year and how the championship expectations were completely valid. From a media perspective, they discuss what it was like to cover the team on Zoom in the Bubble and in empty arenas for the last year. Finally, they share thoughts on the future of the Denver Nuggets organization and where they go from here. by Pickaxe and Roll
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What to make of Bol Bol, the Nuggets guard rotation: Ryan Blackburn discusses the latest Summer League game for the Denver Nuggets, a 90-84 loss to the Phoenix Suns that saw Bol Bol, Zeke Nnaji, and Bones Hyland all struggle to varying degrees. Are there any causes for concern with Denver's rostered players? Who else stood out? Then, Ryan shares his thoughts on the guard rotation and the impending decisions for Michael Malone. With Jamal Murray out for a significant chunk of the season, the Nuggets will need to find creative ways to support Nikola Jokić and Michael Porter Jr. on both ends of the floor. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions, Nuggets fans should celebrate with them: Ryan Blackburn breaks down Game 6 of the NBA Finals that saw the Milwaukee Bucks move from pretender to champion in the blink of an eye. He shares thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, the Bucks' long, winding road, and how Nuggets fans can feel knowing the Bucks succeeded. Finally, Ryan shares his way-too-early NBA season predictions for 2021-22. by Pickaxe and Roll
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A deep dive on the Denver Nuggets guard rotation, Part 2: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the NBA Draft lottery results and how each of the teams at the top have had their fortunes altered by the night's results, including the Detroit Pistons winning the first overall pick. Then, Ryan shares thoughts on Suns-Clippers Game 2 and how this simply may be Phoenix's year to go all the way. Finally, he continues his deep dive covering every player on the Denver Nuggets. This episode, Ryan discusses Will Barton, Facundo Campazzo, Austin Rivers, and Shaq Harrison, including whether each player will remain in a Nuggets uniform. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Mark Schindler on the NBA Finals, Nuggets NBA Draft prospects: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Mark Schindler of Premium Hoops to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals with the Suns taking a 1-0 lead over the Bucks. They discuss Giannis, Chris Paul's brilliance, Jrue Holiday's struggles, and whether the Bucks have what it takes to win this series.Then, they transition into NBA Draft coverage, discussing five interesting prospects that have/will be covered at Denver Stiffs: Chris Duarte, Usman Garuba, Tre Mann, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Miles (Deuce) McBride. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Which free agents should the Nuggets target?: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the salary cap situation for the Denver Nuggets entering the 2021 offseason, including the impacts of Will Barton and JaMychal Green accepting or declining their upcoming player options. Then, Ryan shares his thoughts on the 2021 free agent class through the lens of what the Nuggets could realistically do. Could the Nuggets afford the full mid-level exception? Which position group should they look to improve? Who are the top players they could add? Ryan discusses a variety of names, from Reggie Bullock, to Alex Caruso, to Nicolas Batum, to Boban Marjanovic. by Pickaxe and Roll
64 min listen
Are the Nuggets trading up? NBA Draft primer with Brandon Anderson: Ryan Blackburn is joined by Brandon Anderson of The Action Network (@wheatonbrando) to discuss the 2021 NBA Draft. Which prospects does Brandon believe in? Is Jaden Springer a star in hiding? Can the Denver Nuggets actually trade up, per reports from earlier today?Then, Ryan and Brandon discuss a wide range of combo guards and wings that could be available for the Nuggets at 26. Which players are the most talented, the best fit, or the bust waiting to happen? From Deuce McBride to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, they discuss several names connected to the Nuggets at various points. by Pickaxe and Roll
77 min listen
A deep dive on the Denver Nuggets guard rotation, Part 1: Ryan Blackburn breaks down aspects of the Denver Nuggets guard rotation, focusing in on Player Grades for the 2020-21 NBA season. Ryan shares his thoughts on Jamal Murray, Monte Morris, P.J. Dozier, and Markus Howard. What were the biggest surprises, disappointments, and questions surrounding those four guards?Part 2 featuring Will Barton, Facundo Campazzo, Austin Rivers, and Shaq Harrison on Wednesday. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
Celebrating a bittersweet Denver Nuggets season: Ryan Blackburn discusses the final game of the Denver Nuggets season, a 125-118 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 to complete the series sweep. Nikola Jokić was ejected, and the Nuggets hung around anyway because that's who they are, led by Will Barton in tonight's contest. Ryan discusses the game, the Jokić ejection, the resiliency of the Denver Nuggets, and the best parts of the 2020-21 season. Finally, Ryan initiates some offseason discussion. by Pickaxe and Roll
47 min listen
What if Nikola Jokić isn’t done getting better?: Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the growth and development of Nikola Jokić, from the player he currently is to the player he might still become, even greater heights for last season's MVP recipient. Could Jokić improve as a ball handler offensively? As a drop coverage big defensively? Ryan makes the case for that and more before Monday Positivity makes a return. by Pickaxe and Roll
43 min listen
Bones Hyland makes his summer league debut, a discussion about backup center: In the 100th episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets loss to the Boston Celtics in the second summer league game, including the debut of Bones Hyland and the return of Zeke Nnaji. Ryan shares his thoughts on those two, Bol Bol's strong performance, and notes on other players making an impression. Then, Ryan discusses the backup center debate, from why the Nuggets haven't gone with a traditional backup to who makes the most sense as the primary relief option for Nikola Jokić in the regular season. by Pickaxe and Roll
42 min listen
Will Barton declines player option, offseason gets interesting: Ryan Blackburn discusses Will Barton declining his player option and choosing to explore free agency. What are the ramifications for the Denver Nuggets? Who will go after Will Barton? How hard should the Nuggets work to re-sign him?Then, Ryan discusses the next crop of NBA Draft workouts on Monday for the Nuggets before sharing his thoughts on Game 5 of the NBA Finals. by Pickaxe and Roll
53 min listen
The Nuggets can't solve their defensive issues, go down 3-0: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 116-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns, going down 3-0 in their second round playoff series. Nikola Jokić was presented with the MVP trophy at the beginning of the game, but the Nuggets quickly fell behind the Suns in the first half and could never recover. Ryan discusses what went wrong for the Nuggets, what there's left to play for, and a quick retrospective on this series if Jamal Murray and P.J. Dozier were involved. by Pickaxe and Roll
38 min listen
The gang's back together again...oh and hey Jeff Green?!: Ryan Blackburn breaks down the four signings the Denver Nuggets agreed to during the first several hours of free agency. Will Barton and JaMychal Green re-upped with Denver on two-year deals with modest raises. Austin Rivers also returned on a one-year deal. The biggest surprise was Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green signing a two-year deal worth $10 million. Ryan shares his thoughts on all of the signings, Michael Porter Jr. not being signed at the first opportunity, and the initial look at Denver's 15-man roster following the first day. by Pickaxe and Roll
39 min listen

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Nuggets lose without Nikola Jokić, get swept by Utah Jazz: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 108-104 hard-fought loss to the Utah Jazz as Denver gets swept in the season series with Utah. Nikola Jokić and Aaron Gordon sat out this matchup, and though the Nuggets bench delivered a strong performance, the starters couldn't close the deal down the stretch. Ryan discusses Bryn Forbes' big shooting night, his concern for Will Barton's role, Davon Reed being exceptional, and much more. by Pickaxe and Roll
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Nuggets sign Reggie Jackson + Nikola Jokić goes MVP mode in Charlotte: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 119-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Nikola Jokić carried the team when things weren't going well. Michael Porter Jr. started slow but finished strong. Christian Braun made the hustle plays. Ish Smith, Jeff Green, and DeAndre Jordan did just enough. Ryan also reacts to the signing of Reggie Jackson on the buyout market and the ideal rotation for the rest of the regular season. by Pickaxe and Roll
51 min listen
Nuggets beat Jazz, Bones + MPJ + Bench Mob = Profit: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 117-101 victory over the Utah Jazz as Bones Hyland, Michael Porter Jr., and Christian Braun lead the bench unit to the best version of themselves. The starters were merely okay, but the bench won this game going away. Ryan takes a closer look at that unit, as well as why the starters were a bit worse tonight. Then, Ryan looks around the league at a topsy turvy Western Conference playoff picture. by Pickaxe and Roll
39 min listen
Nuggets wrap up preseason in style vs Golden State: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 119-112 win over the Golden State Warriors as Michael Porter Jr. continues to offer reasons to be excited. Bones Hyland played a strong game. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown defended the perimeter well. Ish Smith once again showed up. Even Nikola Jokić scored! Ryan breaks down minutes from the starters and bench before giving his general Nuggets preseason takeaways. by Pickaxe and Roll
41 min listen
Game of the Year Part II: Ryan goes over Nuggets-Celtics, Denver's impressive defense, and why Jokic is easily the best player in the world. by Pickaxe and Roll
38 min listen
The Nuggets injuries are catching up to them: Ryan Blackburn recaps the 111-101 Denver Nuggets loss to the Dallas Mavericks on the second night of a back-to-back. The Nuggets were down to 11 players in their rotation, and the bench struggled as a result. Bones Hyland had a down night in the midst of an ankle injury as well, leaving the Nuggets to scratch and claw with Nikola Jokić and not much else. Joker had a great game. Aaron Gordon is pretty good against Luka Doncić. Unfortunately, Kristaps Porzingis had a big game too which was too much for the Nuggets to handle. by Pickaxe and Roll
40 min listen
Nuggets mess around, are clearly better than the Magic: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 121-111 win over the Orlando Magic as Nikola Jokić goes for a ho-hum 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Nuggets clearly messed around with the Magic tonight, and while Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. are respectable NBA players, the Nuggets clearly didn't respect their opponent tonight and let them hang around. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and the disparity between complacency and consistency that the Nuggets are constantly fighting. by Pickaxe and Roll
45 min listen
Nuggets pull win out of thin air vs Indiana Pacers: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 122-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. Nikola Jokić got into foul trouble early and often but the Nuggets stayed the course, finding ways to be effective even without their superstar on the court. Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope deserve a lot of credit for that, stepping up in their own ways. Ryan discusses, the starters, the bench, and Denver's newfound resiliency to begin the season. by Pickaxe and Roll
40 min listen
OT Win over Suns, Dunk of the Year caps off incredible Christmas Night: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 128-125 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Christmas night as Nikola Jokić goes for another historic statline with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists. Aaron Gordon had the dunk of the year over Landry Shamet. Jamal Murray came up clutch in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets locked in defensively when it counted. Ryan discusses the starters finding ways to win, the bench continuing to display major struggles, and the impending weight of great expectations facing the Nuggets in the West playoff picture. by Pickaxe and Roll
52 min listen
Shorthanded Nuggets fight hard; lose to Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 100-93 loss to the Phoenix Suns as Kevin Durant proved practically unstoppable. The Nuggets fought hard to get back into this game after trailing by as many as 27 points, but the lack of firepower without four starters proved insurmountable. Ryan breaks down the Nuggets' game plan without Nikola Jokić, bright spots from Christian Braun and Peyton Watson, and more from Denver's Friday night feel-good loss. by Pickaxe and Roll
46 min listen
Thrill bounces back, Nuggets get crucial win over Lakers: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 129-118 win over the Los Angeles Lakers as Nikola Jokić once again has a monster game with 38 points, 18 rebounds, and 6 assists while out-dueling Anthony Davis down the stretch. Aaron Gordon stepped up in the first half, and Will Barton stepped up in the second half, hitting some massive threes to seal the game for Denver. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and what this game means for the playoff race. by Pickaxe and Roll
47 min listen
A cathartic Nuggets win over the Clippers: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 127-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers as Nikola Jokić makes an MVP statement on national TV, leading both teams in every statistical category. The starters stepped up around Jokić and hit big shots down the stretch, and Bones Hyland once again showed that he's a big game player. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and how this win impacts the race with Minnesota for a top 6 seed. by Pickaxe and Roll
48 min listen
Aaron Gordon has become Denver’s defensive stopper: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 105-96 win over the Atlanta Hawks in a game where Aaron Gordon displayed his full value to the Nuggets. He defended Trae Young well, hit his shots, and continues to bring the physicality emblematic of the Nuggets defense. Nikola Jokić returned and had a big triple-double. Jeff Green got in on the action offensively. Bones Hyland has moved from being a piece of the bench unit to the bench leader. Ryan discusses it all and more on this episode. by Pickaxe and Roll
43 min listen
Nuggets bench dominates Blazers to extend longest win streak of the year: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 124-92 win over the injured Portland Trail Blazers as Nikola Jokić controls the game while only scoring eight points. The Nuggets bench was the biggest key to the blowout, with DeMarcus Cousins, JaMychal Green, and Bryn Forbes all having excellent nights. Ryan discusses the win, along with the Woj report that a Michael Porter Jr. return could be on the horizon in March. by Pickaxe and Roll
40 min listen
Happy Jokmas! Peyton Watson is leveling up: Ryan Blackburn discusses Nikola Jokic getting a better whistle, Peyton Watson earning trust, and what "Jokmas" means to Nuggets fans. by Pickaxe and Roll
44 min listen

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