Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.18 - Scouting games one and two with Steve Jones Jr. Apr 18, 2019

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In this episode I am joined why Steve Jones Jr., former video coordinator for the Memphis Grizzlies and Assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets. He shares his insights into the Denver Nuggets from games one and two and talks about what adjustments he expects to be made in game 3.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.17 - Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets are back from the dead Apr 17, 2019

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In this episode, I share my notes on Denver's comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs. Jamal Murray was horrible...until suddenly he was the best player in the world. Nikola Jokic continued to make plays while still trying to figure out how to attack Jakob Poeltl. Lastly, I close today's show by reminding fans what Will Barton has meant to this Denver Nuggets team and why booing him in his darkest hour, tears apart a piece of our soul as Nuggets fans in a way that damages this special night.

Music: Riza PenJoel, Ernest Ranglin

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.16 - Grading San Antonio's game 1 performance, with Bruno Passos Apr 16, 2019

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In this episode, I am joined by Bruno Passos of Pounding the Rock, SB Nation's sister site for the San Antonio Spurs. Bruno lets us know whether the Spurs played better than usual or worse than usual in game one and which Spurs players he expects to play better in game two. He also provides his perspective on Denver's cold shooting night and how much should be credited to the Spurs. Lastly, we discuss the likelihood of a rabid armadillo invading the Nuggets' locker room at the AT&T center during game 3.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.15 - Guest Matt Moore on fallout from game one of the Nuggets-Spurs series Apr 15, 2019

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In this episode I am joined by Matt Moore, senior NBA writer for the Action network. We go over what went wrong for the Nuggets in game one, discuss whether or not the Spurs can play meaningfully better, and try to predict what Denver's three-point percentage will be in game two?

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.14 - Notes from Nuggets-Spurs Game 1 Apr 14, 2019

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In this episode, I share my notes on game one of the Nuggets-Spurs series. San Antonio’s game plan was centered around forcing the ball out of the hands of Nikola Jokic. I share my thoughts on how Jokic handled that plan, whether or not he should’ve been more aggressive looking for his shot, and what both he and the Nuggets as a whole can do to combat that game plan.

Other topics include:Denver’s three-point shot selectionWill Barton’s defense against DeRozanMason Plumlee’s role in this seriesGary Harris looking like his old self

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.12 - 10 key battlegrounds for the Nuggets-Spurs series Apr 12, 2019

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In this episode I share 10 key battlegrounds in the upcoming first round playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs. The list includes a key duo off of the bench, a strategy for attacking out of the post to avoid the double-team, creativity in the offense, and much more.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.11 - Denver Nuggets: Survive and Advance Apr 11, 2019

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In this episode, I talk about a wacky season-ending win over the Minnesota Timberwoves and how fitting it is that Denver squeaked by in dramatic fashion. In segment two I provide a quick overview of the upcoming matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets in round one of the playoffs including the key matchups, statistics, and gameplans that were used throughout the regular season. In segment three I talk about how the Nuggets need to survive and advance as they head into the playoffs. I also give my ten commandments for how to cheer on the Nuggets at Pepsi Center for this playoff run.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.10 - The Denver Nuggets look outmatched against the Utah Jazz Apr 10, 2019

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In this episode, I share my notes on Denver's 118-108 loss to the Utah Jazz. Rudy Gobert dominated inside, holding Nikola Jokic to just 2 points and 6 fouls. Paul Millsap also struggled to get going against Utah's stout interior defense. Gary Harris must've taken offense to reports of his athletic demise as he finished three dunks in this game. Malik Beasley started to look like his old self. And for the 3rd time in as many games, Will Barton did not play in the 4th quarter. I share my thoughts on all of those plot points and explain why, despite stumbling toward the finish line, the Denver Nuggets are still in position to create the perfect playoff bracket.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.8 - Did the Denver Nuggets make the right call against the Portland Trail Blazers Apr 08, 2019

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In this episode, I share my notes on both games against the Portland Trail Blazers. On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets chose to rest Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray and head coach Michael Malone elected to leave Will Barton, Gary Harris, and Monte Morris on the bench late in the 4th quarter. The Nuggets blew an 8-point lead but was that by design? And is Denver being smart about their end of season strategy? On Friday, Torrey Craig closed over Will Barton. Was that the right move and should we expect Craig to close more games going forward? Lastly, I look at Gary Harris's season since his injury and explain the one thing he needs to do in order to help the Nuggets succeed in the playoffs.

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Locked on Denver Nuggets - 4.5 - Nate Duncan joins to asses Denver's regular season and look ahead to the playoffs Apr 05, 2019

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In this episode I am joined by Nate Duncan, the host of the very popular Dunc'n On Basketball Podcast. Nate shares his thoughts on Denver's impressive season and where he would power rank the Nuggets in the Western Conference. He also talks about the long-term outlook of the team.

Timestamps

2:00 - Takeaways from the3rd straight blowout loss to the Warriors

10:30 - Denver's record vs. expected record

12:00 - Western Conference Tiers

16:30 - Do the Warriors take extra pride in beating the Nuggets?

20:30 - Is momentum important heading into the playoffs?

23:30 - Grading players' season: Jokic, Murray, Harris, Barton, Millsap, the bench

37:30 - Washington Wizards' interest in Tim Connelly

42:30 - What will the Nuggets learn about themselves in the playoffs?

48:30 - Will the Nuggets need to make a few moves this summer in order to improve?

52:00 - Watching MPJ workout in Oakland

55:00 - Should the Nuggets be willing to trade for Anthony Davis?