Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 113-104 win over the Washington Wizards as Nikola Jokic goes for 42 points in a near triple-double effort. The Wizards chose to single cover Jokic, and the Nuggets obliged by having Jokic cook for the first three quarters, ultimately reaching 40 points by the end of the game. Ryan discusses Jokic's dominance, Jamal Murray's inefficient shooting on Sunday, and where the NBA MVP race stands as of today.

On the latest episode of Weekends with Swipa, Ryan and Swipa break down last night's epic matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics in which Denver handed Boston their first home loss of the season. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were spectacular in a Finals Throwback performance, and the Nuggets had just enough around them to get the job done. Ryan and Swipa go over the game, discuss Denver's matchups against Western Conference contenders, and preview next week.

Ryan Blackburn shares his final takes from the Denver Nuggets loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday before transitioning to Friday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are undefeated at home, and the Nuggets are coming off a tough loss. Can anything the Nuggets do stop the Celtics from winning on Friday? Ryan goes over the matchup and why it could be an NBA Finals preview in June.

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 126-121 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the much anticipated battle of Nikola Jokic vs Joel Embiid. Jokic had a strong performance with 25 points and 19 rebounds, but Embiid ultimately got the better of the matchup while earning the win. Ryan discusses what happened, how the Sixers broke Denver's defense, where Jamal Murray and the Nuggets bench much improve, and more on the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode.

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 117-109 win over the Indiana Pacers as Nikola Jokic shot 12-of-13 from the field and had himself a Sombor Double. Jamal Murray set the table well for himself and his teammates, including Michael Porter Jr., who had perhaps his best all-around game of the season. Ryan goes over the win, Bruce Brown returning to Denver for the ring ceremony, and Denver's upcoming five-game road trip.

Ryan Blackburn reacts to Denver Nuggets win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. all contribute great games to get the job done. It's been a while since all three played great at the same time. Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson each offered impressive contributions of their own helping limit Zion Williamson's efficiency in the middle of the game. Ryan discusses Denver's response to adversity and how impressive the Western Conference really is.

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 124-111 loss to the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets didn't play with a ton of effort on the defensive end, and the Jazz capitalized almost every single time. Nikola Jokic shot the ball well but struggled defensively, while everybody else on the roster struggled to do either. What should fans make of this defensive performance? Is it a blip on the radar or something more?

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the 37-point outburst from Jamal Murray in the Denver Nuggets 131-114 win over the Detroit Pistons. Murray bounced back from a touch game against the Orlando Magic and cooked every Pistons player in front of him. Nikola Jokic had just four points, but he had 16 assists, including some to Peyton Watson, who continues to impress. Ryan discusses Murray, Jokic, Watson, and more on the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll.

In the latest Pickaxe and Roll Podcast, Ryan and Swipa break down the Denver Nuggets 122-120 loss to the Orlando Magic. How concerning was the loss? Did Jamal Murray go too far with his shot selection? Ryan and Swipa share their thoughts on postgame comments made by Michael Porter Jr., as well as some numbers on Denver's offense in clutch situations. Then, they look ahead to next week's opponents as well as tonight's game vs the Detroit Pistons.

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 130-127 win over the Golden State Warriors as Nikola Jokic hits an epic buzzer beater just past halfcourt. The Nuggets were down by as many as 18 points heading into the fourth quarter, but Jokic and the Nuggets willed themselves back into this game, and Jokic made an incredible shot. Ryan discusses the win, Jokic, and everything in between.