0:00 - Where was this team's FIGHT? Where was their MOTIVATION?? You couldn't rally to beat an injured, depleted Wolves team in an elimination game? What about all the times you got punked by Lu Dort this year? Clowned by Jaden McDaniels this series? No one stood up for this team when it mattered most. Say what you will about guys like Russell Westbrook and Paul Millsap. They didn't take crap from anyone.

14:46 - The Nuggets season is mercifully over. And now their watch is ended. Avalanche...it's up to you now. Please please PLEASE beat the Minnesota Wild and pull Denver sports out of the pit of misery. Plus, we CANNOT afford to lose to a second Minnesota team in a row. Do your thing, Colorado Wagon! 

32:27 - We need it today more than most days. It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered. 
Today's edition includes: Nuggets need to skratoninerre, that Japanese stroke, FnX? FnY?, put electrodes on your thing, and prebusecent.

0:00 - There's no tweaking here. We're beyond tweaking the Nuggets roster. Large moves need to be made. In Vic's humble opinion, you have to trade a core member of the team. So...who's tradable? Is anyone not named Nikola Jokic untouchable?

14:11 - Hey, the Avs finally have a second round opponent! They'll face the Minnesota Wild starting soon. Yay! We need more beef with the state of Minnesota. So we chatted with the Berto of the Minnesota Wild broadcast, Kevin Falness (pregame, intermission, postgame host) who actually used to live/work in Denver ages ago and was roommates with Moser and Berto. Boy, to be a fly on the wall in that house...

31:24 - Oh, by the way...it doesn't really feel right to do this segment today. One of our texters said this whole series came down to Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon. If we had them both healthy, the Nuggets are moving on to the 2nd round. Is that true? Do we buy that?

0:00 - Well, that's a wrap. It's another early exit for the Nuggets. This year, it was an even earlier exit than last year! So, now that the whole season is in the books, let's do an autopsy all morning long. What the hell happened??

17:38 - This is the actual worst case scenario for the Nuggets. You made all these moves in the offseason to build what we ALL SAID was the best roster in franchise history (on paper). And it was WORST THAN LAST YEAR. So now, you have to make moves. You can't run it back. But what moves can you make? How far do you want to go while you're still in the Jokic Window?

33:38 - Chris Finch fabricated a fake narrative that isn't there in order to rally his team. And guess what? Fake or not, it worked. As a coach, you need to find motivation and a rallying cry anywhere you can. And he found it.

0:00 - Yesterday, Vic made a guest appearance on PHD and went on a rant about how miserable and stuck up most sportswriters are. Today, we had our very own miserable sportswriter Jeff Legwold on the show. What did Leggy think about Vic's tirade? Does Leggy have any updates on Bo Nix AnkleGate 2K26 2.0?

18:10 - It's do or die. Win or go home. What are the keys to a Game 6 victory for the Nuggets tonight?
Also, what do the Nuggets do with AG? Should he play if he isn't healthy? If he does play, how do you shuffle the rotation? Should AG be a starter, or should he come off the bench?

30:42 - Alright, time to stop playing around. What are everyone's final score predictions for Game 6 tonight? Also, Moser's daughter tuned into the show. She confirmed that Moser's feet are terrible. Should Moser even consider getting a pedicure to clean them up? Or is it a crime against humanity to subject someone to those rancid little piggies?

0:00 - David Adelman said he doesn't want to "crush" his guys after losses, even thought that's what the media/fans want him to do. We don't need him to go full Bobby Knight on his locker. But hold your guys accountable! Get them fired up! Let's go! What's wrong with tough love if you guys are receptive to it?

14:02 - Are the...Rox good again? You know who's definitely good? Sugano. Man, he's been wheelin' and dealin' all season long. Now that we've had a day or so to process Bo Nix AnkleGate 2.0, do we feel any different? All the internet "medical professionals" were offering their analysis of it all on Twitter last night, so make of that what you will. 

32:45 - Oh, by the way...Marc Rycroft was in an episode of Breaking Bad! Seriously! Oh, by the way...The Saudis are pulling all their funding from the LIV Tour. Should the PGA let all those golfers back with open arms? Or should they make them work their way back? Oh, by the way...Erik Johnson was double-fisting cowboy boot margaritas on the ESPN broadcast at the Dallas Stars arena before Game 1. And honestly? It looked awesome.

0:00 - The Nuggets CANNOT lose Game 6 tonight in Minnesota. The Timberwolves injuries are piling up. AND if you win Game 6 and bring a Game 7 home to Denver, it's over. Denver's moving on. Just bring it on home, baby. Take care of business tonight and let's roll.

15:21 - Do you want the Avs to face the Stars in the next round? Do you want them to face their fears and conquer the demons from Dallas? Or would you rather see them face the Wild? Brett prefers the path of least resistance to a championship. It doesn't matter how you get to the mountaintop as long as you get there.

33:05 -  Jared Bednar isn't getting any love for the Jack Adams Award. Wedgewood isn't a finalist for the Vezina. What is it with the Avs constantly getting snubbed for these season awards??

0:00 - LET. THEM. FIGHT. It sucks, but we all have to root for the Dallas Stars tomorrow. This series has to go 7 games! Whoever survives, we want them as tired, depleted, and beat-up as possible.
After that, the Rockets are in a 3-1 hole to the Lakers right now. They've suffered a few injuries this year, but even still, it's another failed KD experiment for another team. What's next for Houston and KD?

12:58 - No Nuggets game to preview tonight...no Avalanche game tonight (obviously)...which means...IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE FEUD! 

29:24 - Did Stephen A...actually defend Nikola Jokic on First Take?? Did he actually stand up for Jokic as Kendrick Perkins was ripping him?? Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA!

0:00 - The Avalanche haven't played a game since Sunday and still don't have a second round opponent yet. What's Head Coach Jared Bednar been up to in his time off? Is he worried about the whole "Rust vs Rest" debate? How's Josh Manson healing up? What are the takeaways from the series vs LA that they can take into the next round?

18:45 - Justin Simmons announced his retirement from football today, and he signed a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the Denver Broncos. That's awesome. Welcome back to Denver, Justin. We missed you. Congrats on a fantastic career in Orange and Blue.
Speaking of former Broncos...Luca "My Name is Luca" Evans published an article in the Denver Post yesterday where he sat down with Von Miller and asked him what his future holds. Von said he'd love to return to Denver. Not as a player, but as a member of the front office. Someday, Von hopes to be an NFL GM. Is that a good idea? Would you like to see Von somewhere in the Broncos front office?

33:05 - Oh, by the way...Shelby Harris just signed a deal with the NY Football Giants. Congrats to the former Bronco! He keeps finding new spots. Oh, by the way...the NCAA men's basketball tournament is expanding to 76 teams effective next season. Official announcement coming soon. Oh, by the way...a man ran the London Marathon while dressed in a Thomas the Tank Engine costume and set a Guiness World Record in the process.

0:00 - Did you hate-watch Minnesota vs Dallas last night? We certainly did. We had nothing else to do. Let them fight! This series had better go 7!

16:28 - Now that the smoke has cleared and the State of Minnesota is no longer out for Vic's head, let's take a look at Game 6. Will the rabid home crowd help give the Timberwolves the boost they need to rattle off a win with the depleted roster?
Also, the NBA is finally narrowing down a new plan to curb tanking. And stop me if you've heard this before...Brett STILL doesn't think it'll ACTUALLY fix tanking.

34:49 - Broncos news broke yesterday. From Ian Rapoport: Bo Nix had a "follow-up cleanup procedure" on his fractured ankle. He should be back in time for training camp, but don't be surprised if they take it easy with him in the spring, according to Rapoport. Supposedly, this is all pretty standard. But at which point do we start to worry about ankle issues? Especially for such a mobile QB.

0:00 - Last night, the Nuggets played with physicality! They were enforcers! That's what we've wanted to see all series long, heck, all season long! Valanciunas spoke about it in his postgame comments. Being physical was part of the game plan.

14:55 - The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for the rest of the series. But make no mistake: the Nuggets are missing their 2 best defenders. It'll be easier for them to win, but it won't be a cakewalk. They still have VERY little room for error in Game 6. 

32:22 - The Nuggets are off tonight. The Avalanche won't play another game for like a week? Two weeks? Three weeks? Who knows!? So what are you watching tonight?