The nerds react to Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets beating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 despite a  strong comeback effort from LeBron James, Anthony Davis and company. They discuss Jokic's status as the best player alive, the key adjustments the Lakers made and how the Nuggets can counter them going forward. Then, they react to the NBA Draft lottery, breaking down Victor Wembenyama’s fit in San Antonio, where Charlotte should go with the second pick and how Portland should build its future at No. 3.

Timestamps 

00:00:35 - The Nuggets stave off a hellacious Lakers 2nd half comeback to win Game 1

00:23:36 - How does Victor Wenbanyama fit in San Antonio?

00:33:28 - Who should the Hornets take at #2?

00:39:23 - Where does Portland head from here?

00:47:57 - Who should the Rockets add to their young corp at #4?

00:49:53 - What prospects are the best fits for Detroit and Orlando?

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