Denver Stiffs: for Denver Nuggets fans

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The Michael Porter Jr. performance we were waiting for | Nuggets Numbers Aug 04, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down the most important news and notes from the Denver Nuggets 121-113 OT win vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, including:

Michael Porter's Jr.'s massive breakout scoring game
Nikola Jokic's triple-double and clutch takeover ability in overtime
Monte Morris' bounce back performance
A new prospective lineup vs the Lakers and/or Clippers
Bench struggles and shooting struggles

Ryan then looks ahead to what's next for the Nuggets, including what happens to Porter when the entire rotation is healthy again.

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Pickaxe Podcast - Previewing the Denver Nuggets vs the Oklahoma City Thunder Aug 03, 2020

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The seeding games have begun

Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr were promising in the final scrimmage
The Denver Nuggets flat out ran out of gas against the Miami Heat
Is MPJ ready for big minutes?

Previewing the Oklahoma City Thunder

Denver will be missing their wings again
Don’t sleep on the Thunder
Quick look at the games against the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz this week

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Previewing Nuggets vs Heat with Nekias Duncan | The Denver Stiffs Show Jul 31, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Miami Heat writer Nekias Duncan, formerly of Bleacher Report and Five Reasons Sports among other outlets, to talk about the opening matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. They delve into:

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo as stars
The Heat supporting cast and elite shooting
Who guards Butler on Saturday? Who guards Nikola Jokic? Who guards Jamal Murray?
Nekias on Denver's title chances
Nekias on Murray, Jokic, Michael Porter Jr., and former Heat legend Bol Bol

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Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. looked special | Nuggets Numbers Jul 28, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets scrimmage against the Orlando Magic, covering:

Jamal Murray's special performance
Will Barton looks rusty
Michael Porter Jr.'s bubble debut
Nikola Jokic taking no shots

And much more.

Ryan also shares several takeaways from Denver's three scrimmages, including words about Porter, Bol Bol, Monte Morris, Mason Plumlee, turnovers, etc.

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Pickaxe Podcast - Do Bol Bol and Troy Daniels have a chance to be in the Denver Nuggets regular rotation? Jul 27, 2020

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The Denver Nuggets are playing actual basketball

It’s all about Bol Bol
Does Troy Daniels deserve a spot in the rotation? Does Bol?
How much can we actually glean from these giant lineups?

One more scrimmage, then the games count

Do you expect coach to use the last scrimmage as a dress rehearsal?
Are you worried about the guys who got to the bubble late jumping into games that count as their first action?
How do you think Denver matches up with the Miami Heat?

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Basketball is back! Bol Bol’s debut was insanity | The Denver Stiffs Show Jul 23, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn is joined by Denver Stiffs social media director Jena Garcia and senior writer Gordon Gross to discuss Bol Bol at length.

The surprise factor for how good he was
The single best Bol Bol moment
Confidence level in Bol Bol in both the present and future
His best role with the Nuggets in future seasons

After that, Ryan and Gordon continue on discussing other scrimmage stories and news.

Standout performance from Troy Daniels
Point Jokic
Gary Harris and Torrey Craig sighting
When will MPJ arrive?
A game of "Bol Bol and MPJ for _____"

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The 10 things to watch during Denver's scrimmages | Nuggets Numbers Jul 21, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn checks in on the Denver Nuggets quarantine roster following a report that Gary Harris and Torrey Craig were making their way to the bubble. Afterwords, Ryan shares his thoughts on the scrimmages, including:

Will there actually be only nine players available in the first scrimmage? Who's hurt?
When will reinforcements arrive? When is too late?
Who starts in place of Gary Harris?
What to expect from Bol Bol?
Will Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray be better versions of themselves?

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Pickaxe Podcast - The Denver Nuggets will play real basketball this week...sort of Jul 20, 2020

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Training camp kicks off in the bubble

The Denver Nuggets are all starting to trickle in to Disney World
What do you make of the Bol Bol hype?
Are there any other players who you think can make the most of this training camp/pre-season?

The Nuggets will play actual opponents this week

What are you hoping to glean and what should be Denver’s goal in these exhibition games, starting with the Washington Wizards?
Should they be more concerned with getting off all the rust or keeping guys fresh and healthy for when the games actually count?

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Buying into the Bol Bol hype | The Denver Stiffs Show Jul 17, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn is rejoined by Denver Stiffs social media director Jena Garcia to discuss the following:

How the Orlando bubble (campus) is holding up so far
The best bubble content we have seen online
Jerami Grant's press conference on Wednesday and the social justice messaging problem the NBA is going through
When the Nuggets will have their full roster again
Bol Bol and all the hype possible
What to expect in next Wednesday's scrimmage against the Washington Wizards

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The Nuggets need quarantine reinforcements badly | Nuggets Numbers Jul 14, 2020

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Host Ryan Blackburn flies solo to discuss the news of the day, that Michael Porter Jr., Gary Harris, Torrey Craig, and Monte Morris are all outside of the Orlando bubble. How does it impact the Nuggets in their chase for a title? Is that even important right now?

Then, Ryan moves to discuss every player on the roster, in the bubble or not, and what they have to gain or lose from these playoffs. From roster spots, to playing time, to a new contract, every Nuggets player is playing for something.

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