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Pickaxe Podcast - The Denver Nuggets put an end to the Utah Jazz winning streak Feb 01, 2021

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The Denver Nuggets are on a roll

What was the key to winning four games out on the road?

Is Michael Porter Jr about to be a starter?

Who has to step up with the injuries?

Getting ready for the road again and Jerami Grant’s return

Did you expect this type of play from Grant this year? Why are the Detroit Pistons still not good?

What are their chances against the Los Angeles Lakers?

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Drawing comparisons to the OKC Big 3 of Durant, Westbrook, and Harden | The Denver Stiffs Show Jan 29, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on Jeff Morton, OG Stiff and host of the Colorado Sports Guys podcast, to discuss the latest with the Denver Nuggets and their five-game winning streak.

Which former Nugget and former Bull does JaMychal Green remind Jeff of?
Establishing an identity with the starting and bench units
How the Nuggets should handle Paul Millsap's regression
Incorporating Michael Porter Jr. into things

Then, the two share their thoughts on Porter, Jamal Murray, and Nikola Jokić and how the trio can figure things out together by invoking another former Big Three drafted by the same team: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Garbage Takes - Did Jamal Murray intentionally hit Tim Hardaway Jr.'s juniors? Jan 28, 2021

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Garbage Takes is the newest podcast added to the weekly lineup on Denver Stiffs. It is a fun, quick listen that is 100% worth the time. Five questions all Nuggets fans want answers to with two distinct views and plenty of disagreements. This podcast is goofy and out of the ordinary while packed with the most outrageous garbage takes Nuggets fans have ever had cross their minds.

This week’s episode of Garbage Takes, hosted by Jena Garcia and featuring Ryan Blackburn and Zach Mikash, focused on the most interesting topics revolving around the Nuggets and their recent five-game winning streak. If you’re wondering if Malone will ever rest Jokic and Murray or if you think Jamal’s flagrant two was intentional you are going to want to hear these very stanky Garbage Takes!

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Michael Porter Jr. was exactly what he needed to be on Monday night | Nuggets Numbers Jan 26, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets winning over the Dallas Mavericks, including a 30-point performance by Michael Porter Jr. and what it means going forward:

Starters good in first quarter, sluggish in third quarter
Bench picks up starting unit again in a win
When will Michael Porter Jr. be reinserted into the starting unit to help out Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić as scorers?
What are the ramifications of such a move with the bench unit?
What to make of limited info from the PJ Dozier hamstring injury

That and more on this episode of Nuggets Numbers.

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Pickaxe Podcast - The Denver Nuggets are streaking on the road Jan 25, 2021

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Are the Denver Nuggets back on track

Are the Phoenix Suns not as good as their start? What were the differences this time around versus when these teams played each other a couple weeks ago?
The difference Michael Porter Jr makes. Is it more to the Nugget advantage to have him come off the bench to start the game but then finish the game with the starters?

Finishing out the road trip

Team you are more concerned about, the Miami Heat or the Dallas Mavericks? Should we be concerned at all given that both teams are dealing with some major roster issues? Should Luka Doncic still be the MVP favorite?
How are the San Antonio Spurs still competitive? Are you worried that this could be a trap game particularly if Denver is 4-0 on the road trip to that point?

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The best win of the season for the Denver Nuggets | Nuggets Numbers Jan 23, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the best win of the season for the Denver Nuggets, a 130-126 overtime victory that saw Denver come from behind after an abysmal start defensively:

What led to the early deficit?
Was this the best scoring of the season from Gary Harris and Will Barton?
Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray looked great in crunch time
What to make of Michael Porter Jr.'s return
Have the Nuggets found their groove yet?

All of that and more in a Saturday episode of Nuggets Numbers.

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Previewing a weekend series with the Phoenix Suns, plus: an admission of roster weakness | The Denver Stiffs Show Jan 22, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn and Bright Side of the Sun contributor Sam Cooper discuss the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in-depth.

Are the Phoenix Suns really the fourth best team in the West?
How has Chris Paul changed the culture and expectations?
What are the matchup advantages and disadvantages between both teams?
Can Denver solve its biggest weakness before the playoffs begin?
If the Suns and Nuggets matched up in the playoffs, which team would win?

All of that and more in the latest episode of The Denver Stiffs Show.

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Exploring lineup data and how to handle Michael Porter Jr.'s return | Nuggets Numbers Jan 19, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn explored the first 13 games of the Denver Nuggets season through the use of lineup data:

Which lineups have played the most? Which have been most or least successful?
Which players play best next to Nikola Jokić? Who should play more?
The combinations that should anchor Denver's starting and bench units

Then, Ryan discusses the eventual return of Michael Porter Jr. and how it should be handled:

Is he a starter?
Who comes off the bench?
How can Denver help Porter succeed? How can Porter help Denver succeed?

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Pickaxe Podcast - Can the Denver Nuggets get off this roller coaster? Jan 18, 2021

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The Denver Nuggets continue to be inconsistent

Strong road trip ended in disappointment. The Denver Nuggets got some luck but then couldn’t finish strong against the Brooklyn Nets.
Weekend games against the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz were a tale of two teams. After playing their most complete game of the season the Nuggets fall apart in the second half again and take another frustrating loss.
Thoughts on the four team trade that sends James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets and Victor Oladipo to the Houston Rockets. How does it affect the Nuggets?

The Nuggets start to enter a tough portion of the schedule

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the last easy game for a while. The Nuggets absolutely need to take care of business against a team they should beat no matter what their record says
The Phoenix Suns remain legit but are going through some major COVID struggles. Will Michael Porter Jr be back for this game and how can he be the cure for what ails Denver?

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We stan a skinny cookie monster for MVP | The Denver Stiffs Show Jan 15, 2021

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Host Ryan Blackburn brings on social media director Jena Garcia and senior writer Brandon Ewing, both of Denver Stiffs, to discuss the Denver Nuggets win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. They talk about: