Game 5 Nuggets vs Thunder Reaction Wednesday - The Morning Sprint - 05/14/25

Game 5 Nuggets vs Thunder Reaction Wednesday - The Morning Sprint - 05/14/25

0:00 - Coach and Raj address the OKC fans who destroyed them in the comments on Monday! Also, they use that as fuel to explain why the Nuggets can win Game 5 and go on to win this series! 

14:28 - Russell Westbrook is the catalyst behind the Nuggets championship quest? Coach and Raj go back and forth about whether ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne is on par with this article or a little off. They then look at the Celtics and discuss why Jayson Tatum's injury is a reminder that championship windows aren't open forever. Dynastic runs don't last forever and Steph's injury for Golden State is another reminder. 

33:50 - Is the NBA Draft Lotter rigged? Coach and raj have fun breaking down all the reasons the Mavs-Spurs-76ers all went 1-2-3 last night!

0:00 - The Colorado Rockies fired Bud Black and his bench coach. Coach and Raj react to the firing and how friend of the program Clint Hurdle is back in the dugout as the baech boss! 

Coach and Raj discuss how the top players and moments from Broncos rookie minicamp can factor into having prominent roles in 2025! 

17:43 - KJ's NFL Notes 

36:02 - Coach and Raj wants Nuggets Nation to be positive about where the Nuggets are in this series right now. They lay out how the Nuggets could get back on the winning track!

0:00 - Coach Sanford and Raj discuss why the Nuggets loss on Sunday shouldn't discourage anyone. Raj leans towards the Nuggets making the most of what's ahead. Coach remains frustrated that everyone in town is negative on a Monday! The Nuggets being tied 2-2 after 4 games should bring hope, not doubt! 

15:00 - Nikola Jokic has become the Cale Makar of the Nuggets in this series. The gameplan of the other team is working to perfection but what's the counterpunch? Coach and Raj discuss where this leaves Jamal Murray and the Nuggets, who is also due for a Murray Flurry! 

33:32 - Coach Armas isn't making any excuses for the teams latest skid and he goes in on the Rapids needing to be better moving forward so they can keep the Rocky Mtn. Cup in Colorado!

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0:00 - The Denver Nuggets have some tough decisions to make heading into Game 3 but it starts with showing up and meeting the intensity of the moment. Coach explains why they will and why he believes 'Nuggets in 6' is still a thing! 

12:50 - KJ's NFL Notes 

30:52 - Did we find out something about Russell Westbrook during a meaningless game? Coach and Raj discuss Russell's Tourette. They use that to say his desire to win is what has driven the Nuggets thus far in the playoffs but long term is it sustainable?

0:00 - The Denver Nuggets refused to swim with the OKC Thunder last night and so the Thunder had all the fun while the Nuggets remained on the sidelines. Coach and Raj discuss whether this was an anomoly or a trend to keep an eye on. Also, Coach addresses the front running nature of the OKC Thunder 

12:46 - The Denver Broncos were front runners in 2024! Coach calls them out for being like OKC and says that style usually isn't a sustainable model for teams looking to be championship contenders. 

30:18 - Dempsey's NBA Baseline explains why the Nuggets blowout loss should be taken seriously. Chris also explains how the Nuggets can turn things aroudn at home. How much did Russ help or hurt the Nuggets yesterday by showing up and playing full speed? Demps ends by addressing what's going on with the Eastern Conference playoff picture!