Hour 2 of The Drive leads in with Coach Malone talking about why he put the starters back in while up 30! James Merilatt, Denversports.com Senior Editor, joins The Drive. James discusses why Coach Malone is full of it. DMac says it’s personal for Malone and Derek doubles down with why a Coach makes moves of this magnitude. According to Zach Bye’s theory, why is Coach Malone taking things so personal with Tim Connelly? James talks about why Coach Malone has to act so tough! Coach Bednar talks about leaving guys off the playoff roster. How serious should it be taken if a guy of substance doesn’t make the final cut? Who gets the nod tonight: Erik Johnson or Sammy G? Did the Avs mess up with Gabe by giving him the right to choose his own path? | Derek wonders why people are so sensitive about the Avs making business decisions. The Drive has a Golf Cart Update! | Our Denversports.com Nuggets Analyst Jake Shapiro joins The Drive. Jake talks about the most interesting thing that took place at the Nuggets Practice today. KCP is very important, and his legacy could be increased with this playoff run alone! Derek talks about how championship experience kicks in once you’re in the big dance! Can too much rest destroy a team’s momentum? 

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