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The Dig: Who's to Blame? Sep 11, 2020

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Miroslav Ćuk, host of a new Serbian Nuggets podcast that's already gained a large following, cohosts this episode of The Dig. On the heels of a frustrating Game 4 loss and the frustrated comments of Michael Porter Jr. after the game, Nick and Miroslav discuss how the Nuggets pick up the pieces, how the Nuggets can set the stage for next season, and what in the world is a "Cheesecake Factory."

NOTE: Nick's audio is wonky until about the 8-minute mark, so skip there if it's too much to handle.

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Missed a golden opportunity and down 2-1 because of it | Nuggets Numbers Sep 08, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down what went wrong for the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 to lose to the Los Angeles Clippers and go down 2-1 in the series:

Fourth quarter offense
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray struggled in the fourth quarter
Flurries of turnovers at inopportune moments
Can't stop the Clippers when they made contested shots

Ryan then goes over how the Nuggets can bounce back in game 4, including more minutes and maybe a starting spot for Michael Porter Jr. going forward.

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Defensive intensity helps Denver get back to 1-1 | Nuggets Numbers Sep 06, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Sabreena Merchant of Clips Nation to discuss how the Denver Nuggets bounced back to beat the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2. They talk about:

Kawhi Leonard appears human for once
Denver's defense ratchets up the intensity and execution
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray start off hot and dish to role players late
LA's bench with Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell was limited
What to expect in a Game 3 matchup

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An epic Game 7 win led by an epic playoff superstar | The Denver Stiffs Show Sep 02, 2020

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In this shorter episode of the Denver Stiffs Show, host Ryan Blackburn is joined by two Stiffs, social media director Jena Garcia and senior writer Brandon Ewing, to recap an excellent Denver Nuggets win in Game 7 over the Utah Jazz. They discuss:

Nikola Jokic's game winner over Rudy Gobert
Gary Harris' incredible defense
An elite defense that saved some confusing rotations from Michael Malone
A hobbled Jamal Murray fights through the pain (he gets a pass because duh)

There's also a short conversation on the Los Angeles Clippers, who the Nuggets will face in Game 1 on Thursday night.

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Seven Battlegrounds for Game 7 | Nuggets Numbers Sep 01, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Adam Mares, former site manager of Denver Stiffs and current VP of Creative Production at DNVR to discuss all things Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. They delve into:

Jamal Murray's elevated performance
Nikola Jokic off-ball versus in the action
Denver's role players and rotations
How to defend Donovan Mitchell
Can Denver at least slow down Mike Conley?
Relying heavily upon Michael Porter Jr. in the biggest moments
Starting Lineups and Closing Lineups

This was a doozy of a podcast that you won't want to miss.

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Pickaxe Podcast - Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets win an amazing game 6 against the Utah Jazz Aug 31, 2020

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We react to the Denver Nuggets big win over the Utah Jazz in game 6. Topics included Jamal Murray and his rise to stardom, Michael Porter Jr finding ways to be a positive even on an off shooting night, how the Jazz are now the ones having to work to get every basket and how much of a difference Gary Harris makes for Denver’s perimeter defense.

For the second half of the show we look forward to Game 7 and talk about what adjustments, if any, each team might make to try and win the series. Lastly, we wrap up with our predictions on who is going on to play the Los Angeles Lakers and who is headed home from the bubble.

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A discussion with Quenton Albertie about being a black man in America | The Denver Stiffs Show Aug 27, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Quenton Albertie, writer and contributor for Denver Stiffs, to discuss the NBA news and Quenton's experience as a black man.

The NBA is setting a great example
Changes from the top down
Quenton's personal experience dealing with police
How white people can continue to be allies for change

They also discuss Game 6 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz at the end, which will most likely be moved to Sunday.

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Crossover Episode: Reacting to a Game 5 Nuggets win with HomeCourt Press Aug 26, 2020

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This is a double upload episode between Ryan Blackburn of Denver Stiffs and Brian Preece and McCade Pearson of HomeCourt Press talking Game 5 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. They discuss:

Jamal Murray's explosion offensively
Denver's clutch offense focused on Murray and Nikola Jokic
Why the Utah Jazz struggled to score in the second half
Can the Nuggets force a Game 7?

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The Nuggets can win Game 5 with these lineups | Nuggets Numbers Aug 25, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down the lineup data from the first four playoff games between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. He discusses:

The lineups that haven't worked, from the initial starting unit to non-playmaking lineups around Nikola Jokic
The lineups that are undecided, primarily Denver's newest starting group
The lineups that could aid Jokic and Jamal Murray and win the Nuggets the playoff series

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Pickaxe Podcast: Breaking down the Denver Nuggets heartbreaking Game 4 loss to the Utah Jazz Aug 24, 2020

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This episode of the Pickaxe goes on all in on the Denver Nuggets tough loss to the Utah Jazz in Game 4. We discuss some suspect officiating particularly late in the game, whether coach Michael Malone has reached his peak, if being down 3-1 is any different in the bubble vs normal, will the Nuggets be able to ever stop Donovan Mitchell on a pick and roll, can Denver find any help for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray on offense and a host of other topics. Come commiserate with us.

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