Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Miami Heat writer Nekias Duncan, formerly of Bleacher Report and Five Reasons Sports among other outlets, to talk about the opening matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. They delve into:

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo as stars

The Heat supporting cast and elite shooting

Who guards Butler on Saturday? Who guards Nikola Jokic? Who guards Jamal Murray?

Nekias on Denver's title chances

Nekias on Murray, Jokic, Michael Porter Jr., and former Heat legend Bol Bol

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