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The final episode | Nuggets Numbers Feb 23, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn shares details and thoughts about the transition from hosting 'Nuggets Numbers' and 'The Denver Stiffs Show' to a new podcast partnering with Mile High Sports titled 'Pickaxe and Roll.' He shares thoughts on the current state of affairs due to COVID, mental health, and the importance of "togetherness."

Then, Ryan talks Nuggets, including how Denver must approach their final six games of the first half schedule and Tuesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers:

More minutes for Jamal Murray at shooting guard next to a point guard facilitator
More minutes for Michael Porter Jr. at power forward next to Nikola Jokić
Keys to limiting Damian Lillard and the Blazers

...and much more!

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Jamal Murray dropped 50 points like it was no big deal | The Denver Stiffs Show Feb 20, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Jena Garcia, social media director of Denver Stiffs and host of multiple Nuggets podcasts, to talk about an incredible Jamal Murray performance.

What was the most impressive aspect of the 50 points?
Was this more or less impressive than what "Bubble Jamal" could do?
Is Jamal Murray fully back? Did he ever leave?

Then, Ryan and Jena spend some time discussing other parts of the game, from Nikola Jokić's birthday performance, to a solid Michael Porter Jr. game overall, to some general thoughts about the Nuggets in the short and long term.

What should Denver's goal be this season?
Has Porter shown enough to earn confidence?
How hard should the Nuggets push for wins given the condensed season?

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Crossover Episode: Matt Moore of Locked On Nuggets on Denver's season to date | The Denver Stiffs Show Feb 19, 2021

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In a crossover episode with the Locked On Nuggets podcast, Matt Moore of The Action Network and host of LON and Ryan Blackburn discuss the Denver Nuggets season to date. How far away are the Nuggets from last year's team? How much do the Nuggets miss Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee? Can they still be a Western Conference finalist?

Then, they talk about Denver's current situation. How far does Michael Porter Jr. have to go? What more can Nikola Jokić even do? Where can the Nuggets squeeze more potential out of their roster for wins? Litigating Facundo Campazzo's minutes.

All of that and more on the latest crossover episode between Locked On Nuggets and The Denver Stiffs Show.

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Fighting through injuries to become a better team | Nuggets Numbers Feb 16, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down what the Denver Nuggets did to win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, from strong performances by Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray to surprising performances from Zeke Nnaji and Facundo Campazzo.

He then breaks down the lineup data of the first 26 games of the season, including takeaways from different groupings, how the Murray-Porter-Jokić trio is doing, and how to build out the rotation when everyone's healthy again.

Finally, Ryan discusses the last 10 games of the first half of the regular season. Two separate four-game road trips with games against Portland and Washington in between. What Nuggets fans should expect and how the Nuggets can finish the first half strong.

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State of the Nuggets a third of the way through | The Denver Stiffs Show Feb 12, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers and why it was so important for Denver to have a really great win:

Michael Porter Jr. gets back on track
Starting unit appears cohesive
Zeke Nnaji and R.J. Hampton captain the excitement from the bench unit

Then, Ryan breaks down where the Nuggets currently stand as a team:

Denver's path to this point in the year
Evaluating Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.
What changes the Nuggets might make to recover and become a top 4 seed

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The Nuggets are reaching their breaking point | Nuggets Numbers Feb 09, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets 125-112 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks and what to make of the general frustrations surrounding the team right now:

Will Barton's Jekyll and Hyde game capped off by a factor he simply can't control
Jamal Murray's tough night offensively
Nikola Jokić once again receiving limited help
The defense making sure none of Denver's offensive positives mattered
How to handle Michael Porter Jr. at this stage
Can Denver fix anything right now?

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Pickaxe Podcast - Denver Nuggets try to get back on track against Milwaukee Bucks Feb 08, 2021

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The Denver Nuggets struggle in California

Why are the Los Angeles Lakers such a bad matchup for the Denver Nuggets?

Why are the Sacramento kings so hard for them to beat?

Can the Nuggets turn it around on an upcoming homestand

What do you do to try and stop Giannis Antetokounmpo?

What’s an acceptable record on this four game home stand?

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The Nuggets and Lakers are in separate tiers | The Denver Stiffs Show Feb 05, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn discusses where the Denver Nuggets went wrong in the 114-93 beatdown on national television at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Why was the first half so good?
Why was the second half a tire fire?
Is Michael Porter Jr. ready to impact this matchup? No.
Do the Nuggets need to prepare MPJ for impacting this matchup? Yes.

All of that and more on this episode of The Denver Stiffs Show.

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Garbage Takes: Action Network show down Feb 04, 2021

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It’s Thursday morning, and you know what that means? It's garbage day! In this episode of Garbage Takes, Host Jena Garcia has the tough task of judging the showdown of the season and it didn't involve Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic. She has definitely beaten that dead horse.

On this episode, The Action Network’s Senior NBA writer Matt Moore looks to challenge the reigning champ of Garbage Takes, the owner of the Bayless Award, and leader of the stiffest, Ryan Blackburn. Ryan has held the record for longest back to back wins. In the first episode he destroyed one of his newest employees without a second thought and in the second he his own Jedi master, leveling up to full Darth status. Ryan has had good competition but tonight he headed into the ring as the underdog. Matt Moore of the Action network has been covering basketball for the last 20 years while Ryan is barely 20 years old.

This battle was sprinkled with playful metaphors, dramatic twists you would never expect and a lot of sports talk. The crew tackles 5 controversial topics from the NBA and a surprise Super Bowl question, are thrown into the ring in this one, including; LeBron vs. Jokic, trade talk and MPJ.

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Nuggets-Pistons postponed, Nikola Jokić MVP case | Nuggets Numbers Feb 02, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn discusses what happened at Ball Arena on Monday night to postpone the game between the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons, pushing off the return of Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee to the Mile High City.

Ryan then shares his general thoughts on teams around the NBA, focusing in on record, net rating, and even how the bottom of the standings might impact the top some time soon. This includes Bradley Beal trade discussion and the Aaron Gordon ankle injury.

Finally, Denver shares his thoughts about Nikola Jokić and his MVP candidacy:

Who are the biggest contenders for MVP?
Why it should be Nikola Jokić
Why on-off numbers matter less for Denver and Jokić than they do Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid
What Jokić means to the Nuggets

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