Pickaxe and Roll

Ryan Blackburn opens up the mailbag, discussing various storylines around the Denver Nuggets and the questions listeners may have. From Michael Malone's tendencies, to seeding vs development, to Bruce Brown's impending free agency, and much more. Then, Ryan spends an extended time discussing the playoff rotation and what he believes the Nuggets are still searching for.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 120-100 win over the Houston Rockets as Nikola Jokić posts a near triple-double, Jamal Murray finds scoring rhythm again, Aaron Gordon bounces back, and the Nuggets bench finds some success with Ish Smith at the helm. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and why Denver has trouble playing hard for all 48 minutes at this stage of the season.

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Ryan Blackburn shares data insights from his Denver Nuggets two-man Net Rating chart posted to Twitter on Tuesday. Ryan discusses the combinations that work, the ones that don't, and what to make of Denver's bench woes early on. Then, Ryan expands upon the Western Conference and posits why the West standings have been so condensed to begin the season.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 129-113 win over the Houston Rockets as Jamal Murray sets a new season-high of 31 points, scoring in a variety of ways and showing confidence in his game. Nikola Jokić kicked it into gear in the third quarter to give the Nuggets a lead, and the bench sealed the deal. Ryan discusses Denver's dynamic duo, a new bench lineup with Ish Smith, and various odds and ends of Denver's win streak and schedule.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers as Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokić, and Jamal Murray all found ways to dominate different parts of the game. The Clippers shot the ball well, but without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, they really had no chance to stick with the Nuggets. Ryan breaks down the starters, Vlatko Čančar and the bench, and how Denver can now move on after a road-heavy schedule to begin the year.

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Ryan Blackburn powers through COVID to recap the Denver Nuggets 131-126 overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on the second night of a back-to-back. Nikola Jokić was unbelievable, Aaron Gordon was the X-factor, and Bruce Brown played with all around excellence...but the story of the night was certainly Vlatko Čančar. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and why the last four games highlight Denver's identity as well as any four-game stretch so far.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the improbable Denver Nuggets 98-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks as Bones Hyland sets a new career high with 29 points. Michael Porter Jr. hit a game-winning three. Even DeAndre Jordan got in on the action. Ryan discusses the play of the starters and the bench before sharing some fun stats for each Nuggets rotation player to tell the story of their season.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 127-99 blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Dončić went for a 30-point triple-double and destroyed everything in his path. None of Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, or Aaron Gordon played, so it was difficult for Denver to do anything about it. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and focuses in on MPJ's struggles as a creator with the ball in his hands.

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Ryan Blackburn discusses the newest injury report for the Denver Nuggets that has both Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray OUT for Friday's game due to health and safety protocols. Can the Nuggets survive without their stars? Denver plays the Dallas Mavericks on both Friday and Sunday. Can the Nuggets steal at least one win? Ryan discusses the matchup with Luka Dončić and Co. before doing a title contender check-in around the NBA for teams like Golden State, Los Angeles (Clippers, duh), Philadelphia, and Phoenix.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 106-103 loss to the New York Knicks that Nikola Jokić and Aaron Gordon both missed due to sickness. Jamal Murray played well for three quarters but struggled in the final frame. Michael Porter Jr. didn't play well in any of the quarters. The Nuggets struggled to match New York's intensity to close the game, and Ryan discusses why that matters (and doesn't matter) in a matchup without their superstar.

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