DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Winner's Lounge: Nikola Jokic, the best player in the world, lifts the Nuggets past the Spurs Dec 12, 2021

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Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Eric Wedum and Dev Johnson break down the Nuggets' win in San Antonio to cap their seven-game road trip. The guys discuss Nikola Jokic's dominating night, Markus Howard stepping up in the second quarter, Aaron Gordon's offensive ascension and more. Then, Stonk Report and Brendan Vogt checks in after the Nuggets' postgame pressers.

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Aaron Gordon lays the blueprint for his offense in San Antonio Dec 10, 2021

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Adam Mares, Harrison Wind and Dev Johnson break down the Nuggets' loss in San Antonio where Denver didn't rebound or play good enough defense to get a win on their back-to-back. The guys break down Aaron Gordon's big offensive night and discuss who else stood out in the defeat. Then, Brendan Vogt joins from the Nuggets' postgame pressers.

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Winner's Lounge: Nikola Jokic, the most clutch player in the NBA, closes the Pelicans out in style Dec 09, 2021

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Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum break down the Nuggets' win in New Orleans where Nikola Jokic dominated down the stretch to bring Denver back to .500. Also, a positive night from Denver's bench and JaMychal Green, Bones Hyland returns, and Jeff Green's athleticism continues to blow everyone away.

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Notebook: Nikola Jokic's incredible footwork. the value of finishing cuts and veterans making rookie mistakes Dec 07, 2021

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Adam Mares and Harrison Wind review film from the Nuggets' win in New York and loss in Chicago. The guys look back on Nikola Jokic's incredible footwork in the post, the value of Nuggets players finishing their cuts and one veteran big man who's rookie mistakes haunted Denver against the Bulls. Also, notable trends in Aaron Gordon's shooting and much more.

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Loser's Lounge: JaMychal Green and Denver's bench bombs vs. the Bulls Dec 07, 2021

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Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Dev Johnson and Eric Wedum break down the Nuggets' loss in Chicago where Denver's bench faltered again. The guy discuss whether it's time to pull the plug on JaMychal Green on Denver's second unit and a rare off shooting night from Nikola Jokic. Then, Brendan Vogt checks in from the Nuggets' postgame pressers.

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Winner's Lounge: Nikola Jokic and Zeke Nnaji dismantle the Knicks Dec 04, 2021

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We're back in the Winner's Lounge! Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Dev Johnson break down the Nuggets' dismantling of the Knicks at MSG, Nikola Jokic's huge night and Zeke Nnaji's breakout performance. Also, Zeke Nnaji breaks out and Davon Reed makes his Nuggets debut. Is Zeke finally in the rotation for good?

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Keeping it 1000: George Karl on the first 20 games of the season Dec 03, 2021

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In this episode, Adam Mares and George Karl discuss the first 20 games of the season for the Denver Nuggets and try to narrow down what exactly is going wrong for them this season. Topics include:

The relationship between defining roles and consistency
The value of road wins
Is the team (and Michael Malone) using too many excuses?
Was Nikola Jokic justified in retaliating against Markieff Morris the way that he did?
What type of trade should the Denver Nuggets be considering?

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Mailbag: Is Lance Stephenson the most likely free agent that the Nuggets will sign? Dec 02, 2021

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Adam Mares, Harrison Wind, Brendan Vogt and Eric Wedum welcome in Miroslav Cuk to discuss if this is truly the Nuggets' season of Inat. Also, the guys take Mailbag questions. Who's in Denver's playoff rotation? Who's is the most likely free agent for Denver to sign as more players enter COVID protocols.

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Loser's Lounge: The Nuggets can't shift their game into gear in Orlando Dec 02, 2021

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It's a tough Loser's Lounge after the Nuggets fall in Orlando to the Magic. Brendan, Vogt, Harrison Wind, Eric Wedum and Dev Johnson recap the Nuggets' loss, Nikola Jokic's underwhelming night and Denver's poor late-game execution. Also, some promising moments from Zeke Nnaji and Aaron Gordon, who has to be disappointed that the Nuggets came up short in his return to Orlando.

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Notebook: Why Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon are near perfect fits next to Nikola Jokic Nov 30, 2021

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Monday night's win over the Miami Heat featured some of the best stretches of basketball the Denver Nuggets had played all season. In today's podcast, Adam Mares and Brendan Vogt walk through detailed notes from the game and share insight into what made this game so impressive. Topics include:

How Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon make it impossible to switch against the Nuggets
The Nuggets turning defense into offense
New wrinkles to the Jokic-Gordon PnR
Pet plays against the Zone
The absurdity of the perfectly timed pass from Jokic
Jokic's improved effectiveness in drop coverage

Plus, final thoughts on Michael Porter Jr.'s need for a 3rd back surgery and how it might effect his, and the team's long-term outlook.

Intro- 0:00

How Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon punish switches - 7:20

Easy offense with JG/AG - 12:16

Nikola Jokic too big for PJ Tucker - 13:25

Did Jokic fumble this pass on purpose? - 18:36

New angle for the Jokic-Gordon PnR -20:06

How to setup and sprint into screens - 22:04

Zeke Nnaji sprinting in transition - 24:25

Great defense leading to offense | Best sequences of the year - 26:49

Denver's classic and reliable screen the screener action- 36:36

Double Hi screens vs Zone - 40:20