Pickaxe and Roll

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 122-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans as Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray show their skills as a dynamic duo. Jokić put up his 16th triple-double and is merely one assist away from averaging a triple-double completely. Murray put up 32 points on the most three-pointers he's attempted this season. Ryan discusses an elite game from the starters, another subpar bench performance, and where the Nuggets stand in the West in a series against every other West opponent.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his notes from Denver Nuggets practice on Monday, including quotes from Michael Malone and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Then, he dives into the Bones Hyland rumors circling around the internet, with plenty of smoke signaling a trade prior to next Thursday's trade deadline. Ryan shares a list of players he believes the Nuggets will target in the coming days. Finally, Ryan breaks down Denver's remaining schedule after 50 games and offers a record prediction.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 126-119 loss to the Philadelphis 76ers. Nikola Jokić vs Joel Embiid was a dream to watch in the first half and nightmare in the second. The Nuggets lost their composure and couldn't stave off the Sixers' 68-46 second half run. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and plays "Fact or Crap" with his own reactionary tweets from Saturday's morose affair.

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Ryan Blackburn brings on Bryan Toporek of Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in-depth (recorded before the announcement of All-Star starters, of which Embiid was snubbed). Ryan and Bryan discuss Nets vs Sixers and where the Sixers stand as a contender. Then, they get Bryan's opinion on the Nuggets, load management, and the Western Conference playoff field. Finally, they preview Saturday's game, the different matchups involved, and just how motivated both teams will be to win this one.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 107-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, a hard-fought game without the likes of Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, or Michael Porter Jr. available. In their stead, Aaron Gordon played extremely hard against Giannis Antetokounmpo and made the score closer that it should have been. The Nuggets as a team played hard but didn't have enough scoring to get past the Bucks. Ryan discusses the replacement starters, bench unit, and what load management has done to the Nuggets so far this year.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 99-98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans as Nikola Jokić makes his return from a left hamstring strain in triumphant fashion. Jokić put together a 25-point triple-double and hit the game-winning floater with 16 seconds to go. There were a lot of things that went wrong, and Denver's shooting went dry in the second half, but the Nuggets survived. Ryan discusses the starters, a new bench lineup without Bones Hyland, and what the Nuggets can do with their $9.1 million trade exception at the trade deadline.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 101-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as Jamal Murray missed the game-tying shot at the final buzzer. Murray played a great game overall, but not enough Nuggets joined him. The free throw shooting was also abysmal and a key catalyst for Denver's first loss at home since December 6th. Ryan discusses the starters playing reasonably well, the bench facing some concering questions, and what to expect for Joker, MPJ, and the Nuggets during next week's road trip.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 134-111 win as Jamal Murray goes for 17 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds to achieve the first triple-double of his career. Aaron Gordon dominated with 28 points on 15 shots. Michael Porter Jr. played well. The Nuggets as a team had 38 assists despite missing Nikola Jokić due to injury. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and the Mid-Western Conference that looks average now but will probably feel more imposing by the end of the year.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 122-118 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as Nikola Jokić breaks the all-time franchise record in career assists. He finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists on the evening despite dealing with foul trouble. When Jokić was out, Jamal Murray kept the game afloat, scoring 28 points on efficient shooting, including three baskets in clutch time. Ryan discusses the starters' varied performance, the bench lineup struggles, and Joker's assist record and where it can go from here.

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Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 122-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers as Nikola Jokić goes for 36 points on 13-of-14 from the field. He also notched a triple-double with 12 rebounds and 10 assists, making it look easy all the time. Damian Lillard had 44 points, but the Nuggets (and the referees) got him rattled in the fourth quarter. Michael Porter Jr. also had 23 points on just 13 shots, finding efficient shooting opportunities in the flow. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and the current field of playoff matchups in the Western Conference.

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