Denver Stiffs: for Denver Nuggets fans

Latest Episodes:

Nuggets Numbers - The Quarterly Report, plus Q&A Dec 10, 2019

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The season is long, arduous, and ever changing. At 14-7, it feels like the Denver Nuggets have endured a roller coaster ride of a season, with high points featuring Nikola Jokic game winners, and low points featuring a broken offensive system. At various points, the Nuggets have thrived. For now, they are in a low point.

21 games feels ripe for establishing an initial look at Denver's roster, from Michael Porter Jr.'s brief stints to Jamal Murray's heavy burden. I looked at the 12 players to amass greater than 100 minutes played and evaluated them on a 100 scale.

But before that, I answered some Twitter questions from Stiffs readers, mostly centered around Nikola Jokic but also some questions about lineups, three-point shooting, and more.

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Pickaxe Podcast - Can the Denver Nuggets right the ship against the Philadelphia 76ers? Dec 09, 2019

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Rough week out east

What did the Los Angeles Lakers loss tell us?

Is there anything that can be salvaged from the losses against the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets?

Previewing the upcoming week?

How does Denver come up with a victory at the Philadelphia 76ers?

What do you think the reception will be like for Carmelo Anthony and the Portland Trailblazers?

Win loss predictions for the week

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The Dig: Dazed and Confused | The Nuggets have us all scratching our heads Dec 05, 2019

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As a follow-up to Nick’s Nuggets article this week, the hosts of The Dig discuss some of the Nugget’s more head-scratching offensive problems. Also discussed: urban coyotes, 16-year-old "hoochananny," and sociopath GMs.

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Nuggets Numbers - The Nikola Jokic discussion, plus Lakers preview Dec 03, 2019

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LeBron James and Anthony Davis are coming to town, and they aren't messing around lately. The Los Angeles Lakers are 17-3 and will enter tonight as the Western Conference's top seed. The Denver Nuggets are second. The fireworks will be fun.

I preview that game in segment three, but first, I had some thoughts about Nikola Jokic and the brushback he has received over the last month. In here, I put together some statistics on "November Jokic" and why I think he's in line for a bounce back month now that the games really start to matter.

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Pickaxe Podcast: Denver Nuggets head into big week with Los Angeles Lakers on the horizon Dec 02, 2019

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Denver Nuggets close out week with disappointing loss

Any lasting impressions from the Washington Wizards game?
How do you explain the loss to the Sacramento Kings?
Can the Nuggets have sustained success with a less aggressive Nikola Jokic?

Previewing the upcoming week

Thoughts on the new City jerseys?
How big is the Los Angeles Lakers game?
Toughest test on the upcoming east coast road trip?
Win loss predictions for the week

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The Denver Stiffs Show - Thanksgiving Edition Nov 29, 2019

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Happy Thanksgiving to our Denver Stiffs readers and listeners! We hope you have a great off day from work, consume a ton of food, and be thankful for what life has to offer.

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Zach Mikash and Gage Bridgford (in his Denver Stiffs podcast debut) to discuss Thanksgiving food takes. Is turkey overrated? Best side? Mac n Cheese or Mashed Potatoes?

Oh, and they talk some Nuggets too.

Can Gary Harris achieve First Team All-Defense?
Should anyone be worried about Nikola Jokic?
How to solve bench woes

And much more. Enjoy!

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The Dig: Do the Nuggets have enough? Nov 27, 2019

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Host Nick Hertzog is joined this week by Ryan Blackburn to discuss whether the Denver Nuggets have all the pieces they need to win a championship this year. Topics include the Jokic/Murray duo, leadership, defense, and wildcards. Ryan also comes with a few hot takes including a particularly spicy opinion about Kobe Bryant.

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Nuggets Numbers - Offense rising like a Phoenix from the ashes Nov 26, 2019

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There's a lot going on with the Denver Nuggets right now, not the least of which is their 12-3 record and 7th ranked offense in the last six games.

Ryan goes solo to discuss Denver's win over the Phoenix Suns and some notes from an extra viewing session of that game.

Then, he goes over the five most important changes the Nuggets could make to help the offense improve while not impacting the defense extensively. Spoiler alert: it still includes Michael Porter Jr., but barely.

Finally, what does the current landscape of the Western Conference look like? Ryan provides an impromptu power ranking of the top 6 teams in the West right now. The other nine don't matter. They aren't winning a playoff series.

Enjoy!

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Pickaxe Podcast - The Denver Nuggets are streaking! Nov 25, 2019

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Denver Nuggets are streaking

Which win was more impressive, Boston Celtics or Houston Rockets?
Deciding factors in the win against the Phoenix Suns
Is there any reason not to consider the Nuggets finals contenders?

Previewing the upcoming week

Is Isaiah Thomas’ comeback legit?
Does the Sacramento Kings game scare you at all?
Win loss predictions for the week

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The Denver Stiffs Show - Jamal Murray is cold-blooded, Defense is stout, Nuggets win Nov 23, 2019

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It wasn't pretty, and it came down to the wire, but the Denver Nuggets brought it once again while facing the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Jena, Brandon, and Ryan break down the 96-92 victory along with all of the major talking points: