It was the best of halves, it was the worst halves. The Nuggets play excellent basketball to get a big lead on the Warriors and then blow it in the second half, only for Willy B Barton (and the B stands for Buckets) to come through with the gamewinner as Jokic gets the game-saving block. Denver beats the Warriors to stop a dubious streak. One player seemed like he had a good game but had a bad one. Matt gives some shocking praise. There's no such thing as a bad win right now.

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The Nuggets finally faced a team more short-handed than they are and got a much-needed, relief-providing win over the Clippers 103-100. Jokic has a big game production wise, but plays lifeless for 3 quarters... then dominates. Austin Rivers starts and gives good minutes. Davon Reed has a monster game on both ends of the floor to help bolster them to a win. The bench struggles, Barton has good and bad moments.

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The Nuggets follow up a horrible loss on the road vs. the Thunder to somehow a worse one at home vs. the Hornets, blowing a 17-point lead. Adam Mares and Matt Moore break down the details including how everyone is to blame and no one is exempt, and the bummer realities of what this season holds.

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The starters fail miserably in a loss to the Thunder, so much so that Michael Malone benches the starters. Matt believes that sometimes you have to let these games go. Jokic struggles, and loses an opportunity to see what the other side of the letdown feels like. Adam is worried about Will Barton. Is it time for him to take a break to get healthy? Plus the bench and more.

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In this episode, Adam Mares is joined by Ryan Blackburn of DenverStiffs.com. The two compare Bones Hyland to Jamal Murray. Just how similar are the two players? In what ways is Bones ahead of where Murray was at this point of his career and in what areas is he behind? And will the two guards compliment each other nicely once they are able to share the court?

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The Nuggets won't play the Nets after the game is cancelled. Is this going to be the only story of the season? How will the rule changes affect Denver? How are even the good breaks bad breaks for Denver? When should the Nets game be rescheduled? Altitude might be back on Comcast soon. Plus, Matt promises to stop Chiefs trolling IF the audience helps out.

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The Nuggets roll the Hawks behind solid performances from almost every player on roster. Bones Hyland scores a career high and is back to making a difference for the bench. Facu Campazzo brings the chaotic energy. Vlatko Cancar does stuff! Aaron Gordon and Jeff Green are a dynamic duo. Jokic casually destroys in 26 minutes. The Nuggets target Trae Young and Gallo. Davon Reed is back, but will he have a role? Should Denver sign Danuel House? And more.

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Matt Moore breaks down the loss to the Wolves that starts and ends on the defensive side. The starters let things slide and it created an avalanche. Another injury to a Nuggets guard. Another night where Joker put up numbers but looked exhausted. Another night where Will Barton struggled. Why are the Nuggets playing drop more? All this and more plus Bones Hyland's strange disappearance.

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Segment 1: Scouting report on the Timberwolves

Segment 2: Why NBA trade season may shift the balance of power out West

Segment 3: The story of the season is coming into focus, and it's all about the continued rise of Nikola Jokic in the face of adversity.

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The Nuggets dominate the Wizards by 33! And then...

The Nuggets hold on to beat Washington behind another incredible performance from Nikola Jokic, but after he's ejected (TONY BROTHERS STRIKES AGAIN), the bench almost gives it up. Jokic had his hand in the collapse, too, but ultimately, Joker is playing at a level no one's really seen before. Aaron Gordon continues his good play. Adam praises Davon Reed. Matt would like to point out the bench in the second half, and well, it was a weird game all around. Matt and Adam break it down.

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