The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive can’t believe the Nuggets let the grasp of the WCF slip their hands again. Zach talks about how the energy shifted in the arena. | How much of this is on Coach Malone? Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets didn’t manage their minutes and rotations better. | Michael Porter Jr. keeps being the Nuggets greatest downfall in their biggest moments. The fellas talk about why the Nuggets can’t rely on MPJ consistently anymore and he displayed again in the 2024 playoffs. | The Colorado Avalanche saw their Stanley Cup Final chances go up in flames at the hands of the Dallas Stars. Zach and Phil try to detail what’s on the other side of this failed playoff run.

Hour 2 of The Drive discuss which teams’ championship window closed the most after this weekend: the Avs or Nuggets! Zach and Phil breakdown where the Nuggets went wrong in this series. Did the Nuggets lack of starving cost them in the biggest moment? The conversation shifts to why everyone thought the Nuggets were going to coast through the playoffs. | The Drive’s “Three Count” gets some good news from the Buffs for this fall! | The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with the most challenging situation in recent memory in sports. Zach and Phil have a hard conversation about what the Avs need to do with Valerie Nichushkin.

Hour 3 of The Drive discuss why the Avs didn’t take the way out with Val when they had a chance in 2022. Zach and Phil lay out why this hurts the organization from top to bottom but is there anything they can do? | Coach Malone goes after a reporter for asking a relevant question. The guys wonder how entitled the Nuggets think they are right now. | The Denver Nuggets have a hard decision ahead and its all about the 2024 Summer Olympics. Zach and Phil discuss why the Nuggets will be monitoring Jamal and Nikola this summer if they choose to play. | Zach and Phil go through where this loss for the Nuggets ranks in Denver Sports History. Before they go there, who deserves the most blame for the Nuggets Game 7 loss? The fellas also send a message to the Nuggets and Avs by explaining why stars don’t shine forever.

Hour 4 of The Drive gets into the topic of the day; Who’s most responsible for the Nuggets loss in game 7? Zach and Phil breakdown where it all went wrong for the Nuggets during the Nuggets and T-Wolves series. Do the Kroenke’s regret not keeping Tim Connelly around? Our Denversports.com Senior Editor James Merilatt joins The Drive. James talks about where the Nuggets organization went wrong. James and the guys argue about how much of this loss is on Coach Malone. | Breaking News comes to The Drive regarding Broncos OLB/ILB Drew Sanders tearing his Achillies. Did that injury affect the Broncos draft plans now that the timeline for his injury has been released? | The Drive’s Top Five recaps the worst Denver Sports Weekend ever!

Hour 1 of The Drive gets into what’s wrong with the Nuggets right now and why they struggle with sustaining momentum. | Zach and Phil aren’t having it when it comes to Jamal Murray’s lackadaisicalness throughout the playoffs. If Jamal struggles in Game 7, who will come along with Jokic to secure the Nuggets spot in the WCF? | Bo Nix is a great processor when it comes to throwing the ball over the middle but who will he throw to? The guys discuss where Tim Patrick and Greg Dulcich fit when it comes to middle of the field threats for Bo. | The Avs are on the ropes right now but it’s not over just yet. Zach and Phil explain why with just one reason!

Hour 2 of The Drive stumbled upon one thing from the Broncos 2024 schedule release! Zach and Phil go through how many games the Broncos will be favored in. It leads them to a conversation about the worst and best case scenarios this season. Our 9 News Broncos Insider Mike Klis joins The Drive. Mike gives his best and worst case scenarios for the Broncos this season. Mike goes into what to expect from Bo Nix based off early returns from minicamp and OTA’s. Mike lays out what the offseason could look like for Courtland Sutton if he keeps the same tone he started earlier this year. | The Drive’s “Three Count” responds to Shedeur Sanders’ latest comments. | If a Genie Lamp was available to grant one wish to take place starting in Game 6, which guy would Zach and Phil want back: Gabe Landeskog or Val Nichushkin? The qualifier is that both guys are fully healthy and were never affected by their current ailments/injuries.

Hour 3 of The Drive saw a different person come out of Nikola Jokic during Game 6. Zach and Phil discuss what that means for the Nuggets in Game 7. Also, did the Nuggets quit in Game 6? | Bo Nix is a great processor when it comes to throwing the ball over the middle but who will he throw to? The guys discuss how Sean Payton will use his weapons to execute and maximize Bo’s strengths. | Can the Avs strike while the iron is hot? Zach and Phil describe what the Avs are in store for coming up tonight. | Zach and Phil lay out the stats for a Game 7 and explain why they represent why the Nuggets will win on Sunday. How much will officiating affect Game 7?

Hour 4 of The Drive found out the Broncos won’t be favored in many games this season. Zach and Phil decide to discuss what the best and worst case scenarios could be for the Broncos. Our Denver Post Insider Troy Renck joins The Drive. Troy ranks his best and worst scenarios this season for the Broncos. Troy details what this Courtland Sutton saga could look like once mandatory Camp comes around for the Broncos. Troy goes off on the Denver Nuggets for looking so lethargic in several games this series. Troy gives his official predictions for Avs and Nuggets this weekend. | It’s time for The Drive to take on their favorite NBA Superstar, fictionally of course! Could Zach and Phil beat Nikola Jokic to 100 points if they had 99 points and Jokic started with 0? | The Drive’s Top Five gets you set for the weekend in Denver Sports!

Hour 1 of The Drive has everyone recalling their bad predictions after the Avs and Nuggets win Game 5! Also, what type of game are we in store from for from Nikola Jokic? | Zach and Phil are so happy that the Avs were able to figure things out on the road. Did the Avs put something together that’s sustainable? | The Drive has the official 2024 Broncos schedule and they wonder why did New Orleans vs Denver become a primetime game? Did Sean Payton call the league office? | Kendrick Perkins has changed his tone on Nikola Jokic again, but the guys are suspicious. Could Perk be using Jokic a pawn in his chess match vs TNT?

Hour 2 of The Drive finally give their official 2024 Broncos schedule predictions! Zach and Phil discuss why Bo Nix’s rookie season could be determined by one thing and one thing only! The conversation shifts to why the Steelers game is the most interesting game on the Broncos schedule by a mile! How many wins will the Broncos have in 2024? | The Drive’s “Three Count” is shocked by the Rockies turnaround! | Bo Nix has a chance to be a successful NFL QB if he focuses on completion percentage according to ESPN’s Jordan Reid. Zach and Phil see it, but do they believe it?