Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 122-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers as Jamal Murray sets a new season-high with 34 points and Nikola Jokić has a perfect triple-double with just five shot attempts. LeBron James and Anthony Davis didn't play, and the game felt devoid of competition as a result. Ryan discusses the starters continuing their strong performance and the bench finding ways to be positive before transitioning into All-Star discussion. Could Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon join Joker in Salt Lake City?

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 121-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers as Nikola Jokić goes for a solid 25-15-10 triple-double against a talented Cavs frontline. Jamal Murray played in his first back to back since tearing the ACL. The starting unit played beautiful basketball around Jokić. The bench was good enough to not be an issue, even if there were some points of contention. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and how the Nuggets just might be the best team in the NBA now.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 122-91 blowout win by the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers as the Nuggets dominated in every aspect of the game, so much so that the Clippers starters packed it up at halftime. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon got things going in the first quarter, and the bench picked up right where they left off. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and the parity facing the NBA right now along with how it affects the Nuggets.

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Ryan Blackburn discusses what happened at Wednesday's practice, including notes from Michael Malone, Vlatko Čančar, and Zeke Nnaji interviews. Then he delves deep into the rotation with a listener mailbag. What's going on with the bench rotation? Why isn't Christian Braun playing? Why are Bones Hyland and Jamal Murray playing together so much? Why isn't Christian Braun playing? Also, why isn't Christian Braun playing? The listeners want to know, and Ryan shares his thoughts.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on the second night of a back-to-back, one day after defeating the team with the best record in the NBA. Nikola Jokić and Aaron Gordon struggled with a matchup decision the T'Wolves made. Jamal Murray took too long to get into the game. The bench struggled against a bigger, stronger T'Wolves second unit. Ryan goes over what went wrong, what to be concerned about and whether various stats are "something, nothing, or everything" at this point in the season.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 123-111 victory over the Boston Celtics as Nikola Jokić pours on another 30-point triple-double, comfortably dominating against a stout Celtics frontline. Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon each had great moments, while Bruce Brown had 21 points filling in for Jamal Murray at point guard. Bones Hyland and the bench were solid as a whole. Ryan discusses an all-around great win from the starters, to the bench, to the 34-minute stoppage, and everything in between.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 124-119 victory over the Miami Heat as Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray absolutely shut the door in clutch time. There were helpful assists from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Aaron Gordon, but Jokić and Murray said goodbye to the Heat with several baskets late, created from a variety of two-man actions. It was poetry in motion. Ryan discusses the starters, a strong bench performance, and shares some New Year's Resolutions for the Nuggets and for himself.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 127-126 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets had their chances to win the game, but they certainly didn't get any favors from the officials down the stretch. Bones Hyland had a nice bounceback game, while Michael Porter Jr. had a strong first half. Ultimately though, Denver's defense and clutch play undid them in the end. Ryan reacts to the starters without Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, the bench without Bruce Brown, and how seriously to take a loss on a back-to-back when as shorthanded as the Nuggets were.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 113-106 win as Michael Porter Jr. pours in an efficient 30 points. Aaron Gordon was held out due to a shoulder strain, so MPJ stepped up and had one of his best nights of the season. Nikola Jokić had a Sombor Double of 20-9-11, and Jamal Murray capped it off with some clutch shotmaking and playmaking down the stretch. Ryan goes over the starters' performances, an interesting bench night, and what it means that the Nuggets are truly finding their stride.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 128-125 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Christmas night as Nikola Jokić goes for another historic statline with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists. Aaron Gordon had the dunk of the year over Landry Shamet. Jamal Murray came up clutch in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets locked in defensively when it counted. Ryan discusses the starters finding ways to win, the bench continuing to display major struggles, and the impending weight of great expectations facing the Nuggets in the West playoff picture.

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