Pickaxe and Roll

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the first Denver Nuggets practice after their 3-1 road trip, sharing quotes from Michael Malone, Christian Braun, and Michael Porter Jr. on Denver's performance so far. Then, Ryan revisits his "best bets" from the over-under podcast during preseason, discussing whether the early trends for teams like Denver, Washington, Miami, Los Angeles, and Toronto are real or not real.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 126-103 win over the Chicago Bulls, wrapping up a 3-1 road trip. Michael Porter Jr. had a fantastic game on both ends of the court. Nikola Jokić was dominant without having to score. Jamal Murray worked through some early struggles but settled down later, helping bolster the second unit. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and why this road trip helped build some championship level character early in the year.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 131-112 loss to the Boston Celtics as the defense struggles to get stops against an elite unit. Nikola Jokić found his way to some baskets offensively, but Jamal Murray and especially Michael Porter Jr. struggled to score efficiently tonight. The Nuggets just couldn't keep up. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and how the defense looks much different when facing a strong offensive attack.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 122-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. Nikola Jokić got into foul trouble early and often but the Nuggets stayed the course, finding ways to be effective even without their superstar on the court. Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope deserve a lot of credit for that, stepping up in their own ways. Ryan discusses, the starters, the bench, and Denver's newfound resiliency to begin the season.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the first 10 games of the season for the Denver Nuggets, using both numbers and rhetoric to explain Denver's 7-3 start. Ryan discusses Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., the bench lineups, and much more. Then, he gives an overview of the rest of the NBA and where Denver stands among contenders to begin the 2022-23 season.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 115-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs to improve their record to 7-3 through 10 games. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray are finding their synergy again, and the Nuggets won a game in the clutch because of it. Michael Porter Jr. didn't close the game, but it turns out he didn't need to. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench coming back down to earth, and why it's so important Jokić and Murray are finding their stride together.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 126-101 beatdown against the San Antonio Spurs as just about everybody got involved with Denver's elite offensive attack. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray were in complete control. Bones Hyland put on an absolute show. Shocker, but Michael Porter Jr. shot 50% from three again. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and a personal goal to enjoy the journey of what should be a really fun Nuggets season.

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Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 122-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder as Jamal Murray rises to the occasion and takes over in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets needed his energy, and combined with some strong defense to close the game, the Nuggets won by double digits. Ryan discusses Murray, Nikola Jokić, and the starters before discussing some interesting bench rotations and configurations from Michael Malone. Then, he closes by discussing whether it actually matters if a win feels good or not.

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Ryan Blackburn breaks down the news and quotes of Denver Nuggets practice, including thoughts from Michael Malone and Nikola Jokić on the process of becoming a great team. Then, he shares seven numbers Nuggets fans should be familiar with, ones that Ryan will track throughout the regular season. Finally, Ryan previews the November schedule and what he thinks will happen to the Nuggets in those 14 games.

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Ryan Blackburn shares his observations from Tuesday's practice as both Michael Malone and Michael Porter Jr. spoke to the media. Malone answered many questions about Denver's defense and where they must improve. Porter answered several questions about his three-point shooting. Ryan discusses both pressers, his thoughts on Denver's defense, and why the Nuggets will become a better team when they decide they want to be better.

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