Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

In this episode, Adam Mares is joined by The Athletic's Seth Partnow to discuss his recent article on Michael Porter Jr.'s rise and Nikola Jokic surpassing even his most recent expectations. They also discuss the way players' role can affect their output, the contingent value of rim protection, and whether or not our opinions have changed with regards to building around Jokic.

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The Nuggets lose to the Blazers, setting up their first-round series vs... the Blazers... Adam is cautiously optimistic.... Matt is... not... Did the Nuggets make a mistake in not losing Friday? Is the NBA manipulation a bad thing? A first look at the Blazers series... How will MPJ do?.... Plus, LeBron said some stuff that's a little ridiculous about who is the MVP.

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Recorded Friday afternoon... Should Michael Porter Jr. be considered for Most Improved? Is he the Nuggets' second-best player now? And what are the Nuggets' scenarios going forward?

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Matt wrote about the case for Jokic as MVP... why Jokic is the most complete player in the league... why doesn't Jokic get more calls?.... more fans in Ball Arena starting in the playoffs... a look at the wild and wacky playoff scenarios.

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MPJ once again goes ballistic, his offensive game is so complete... but why does he struggle in second halves? Joker gets to the line?! The Nuggets get a win to clinch a top-4 seed, but now have to be careful not to climb too high. Facu Campazzo with another great game and belongs with the starters... Denver has to watch the standings which are constantly evolving.

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The Nuggets lost two games vs. the Jazz and Nets that were frustrating, but more in the "what are you gonna do?" way than the "argh" way.... Where is Joker's head at?... Can the Nuggets find a way to get the Big 3 rest over the final four games?... How much, if at all, should they want to win their remaining four games?.... A look at the playoff picture in all its complicated glory.

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Better late than never, our Friday mailbag episode.... best fits with Joker, looking at the playoff picture, and more.

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Nikola Jokic ends an NBA games in 12 minutes... Michael Malone has built something alongside Joker that's incredible in its breadth and scope... Facu Campazzo is a folk hero... Austin Rivers is genuine and his story means something... how do these weird lineups keep working? Plus a look around the Western Conference playoff scenarios.

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Adam Mares gives his thoughts on the loss to the Lakers... Matt Moore thinks Aaron Gordon has to give the Nuggets more offensively, Adam isn't sure he can... Michael Malone wins Coach of the Month... PJ Dozier is likely out at least two weeks... can the Nuggets get guys ready for a playoff run with no warm-up? The big rotation is tough.. .the Knicks game will be tough... things are tough.

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The Lakers once again defeat the Nuggets... a physical style takes MPJ out of his comfort zone and takes away Jokic's efficiency... it was also just a weird game... explaining the THT putback more... Dozier goes down, does Denver have any guards left? The latest outcomes in the Western Conference.

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