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The Dig: Who's to Blame?
September 11, 2020 03:39 - 1 hourMiroslav Ćuk, host of a new Serbian Nuggets podcast that's already gained a large following, cohosts this episode of The Dig. On the heels of a frustrating Game 4 loss and the frustrated comments of Michael Porter Jr. after the game, Nick and Miroslav discuss how the Nuggets pick up the pieces, how the Nuggets can set the stage for next season, and what in the world is a "Cheesecake Factory." NOTE: Nick's audio is wonky until about the 8-minute mark, so skip there if it's too much to handle. ...
Missed a golden opportunity and down 2-1 because of it | Nuggets Numbers
September 08, 2020 07:27 - 34 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn breaks down what went wrong for the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 to lose to the Los Angeles Clippers and go down 2-1 in the series: Fourth quarter offense Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray struggled in the fourth quarter Flurries of turnovers at inopportune moments Can't stop the Clippers when they made contested shots Ryan then goes over how the Nuggets can bounce back in game 4, including more minutes and maybe a starting spot for Michael Porter Jr. going forward. Learn mor...
Defensive intensity helps Denver get back to 1-1 | Nuggets Numbers
September 06, 2020 06:22 - 51 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn is joined by Sabreena Merchant of Clips Nation to discuss how the Denver Nuggets bounced back to beat the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2. They talk about: Kawhi Leonard appears human for once Denver's defense ratchets up the intensity and execution Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray start off hot and dish to role players late LA's bench with Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell was limited What to expect in a Game 3 matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
An epic Game 7 win led by an epic playoff superstar | The Denver Stiffs Show
September 02, 2020 05:33 - 33 minutesIn this shorter episode of the Denver Stiffs Show, host Ryan Blackburn is joined by two Stiffs, social media director Jena Garcia and senior writer Brandon Ewing, to recap an excellent Denver Nuggets win in Game 7 over the Utah Jazz. They discuss: Nikola Jokic's game winner over Rudy Gobert Gary Harris' incredible defense An elite defense that saved some confusing rotations from Michael Malone A hobbled Jamal Murray fights through the pain (he gets a pass because duh) There's also a shor...
Seven Battlegrounds for Game 7 | Nuggets Numbers
September 01, 2020 07:01 - 1 hourHost Ryan Blackburn brings on Adam Mares, former site manager of Denver Stiffs and current VP of Creative Production at DNVR to discuss all things Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. They delve into: Jamal Murray's elevated performance Nikola Jokic off-ball versus in the action Denver's role players and rotations How to defend Donovan Mitchell Can Denver at least slow down Mike Conley? Relying heavily upon Michael Porter Jr. in the biggest moments Starting Lineups and Clos...
Pickaxe Podcast - Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets win an amazing game 6 against the Utah Jazz
August 31, 2020 16:53 - 52 minutesWe react to the Denver Nuggets big win over the Utah Jazz in game 6. Topics included Jamal Murray and his rise to stardom, Michael Porter Jr finding ways to be a positive even on an off shooting night, how the Jazz are now the ones having to work to get every basket and how much of a difference Gary Harris makes for Denver’s perimeter defense. For the second half of the show we look forward to Game 7 and talk about what adjustments, if any, each team might make to try and win the series. Last...
A discussion with Quenton Albertie about being a black man in America | The Denver Stiffs Show
August 27, 2020 21:57 - 52 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn brings on Quenton Albertie, writer and contributor for Denver Stiffs, to discuss the NBA news and Quenton's experience as a black man. The NBA is setting a great example Changes from the top down Quenton's personal experience dealing with police How white people can continue to be allies for change They also discuss Game 6 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz at the end, which will most likely be moved to Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Crossover Episode: Reacting to a Game 5 Nuggets win with HomeCourt Press
August 26, 2020 21:04 - 51 minutesThis is a double upload episode between Ryan Blackburn of Denver Stiffs and Brian Preece and McCade Pearson of HomeCourt Press talking Game 5 between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. They discuss: Jamal Murray's explosion offensively Denver's clutch offense focused on Murray and Nikola Jokic Why the Utah Jazz struggled to score in the second half Can the Nuggets force a Game 7? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Nuggets can win Game 5 with these lineups | Nuggets Numbers
August 25, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn breaks down the lineup data from the first four playoff games between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. He discusses: The lineups that haven't worked, from the initial starting unit to non-playmaking lineups around Nikola Jokic The lineups that are undecided, primarily Denver's newest starting group The lineups that could aid Jokic and Jamal Murray and win the Nuggets the playoff series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Podcast: Breaking down the Denver Nuggets heartbreaking Game 4 loss to the Utah Jazz
August 24, 2020 13:36 - 53 minutesThis episode of the Pickaxe goes on all in on the Denver Nuggets tough loss to the Utah Jazz in Game 4. We discuss some suspect officiating particularly late in the game, whether coach Michael Malone has reached his peak, if being down 3-1 is any different in the bubble vs normal, will the Nuggets be able to ever stop Donovan Mitchell on a pick and roll, can Denver find any help for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray on offense and a host of other topics. Come commiserate with us. Learn more about...
Abysmal effort sets the tone, can the Nuggets bounce back? | The Denver Stiffs Show
August 22, 2020 04:59 - 43 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn discusses the issues for the Denver Nuggets at length in Game 3 before moving into some tactical adjustments: Getting Jamal Murray going at the expense of Michael Porter Jr. Rough offense all the way around Nikola Jokic and effort/engagement Mike Conley gets hot immediately Joe Ingles and Royce O'Neale are unperturbed Why isn't Jerami Grant starting over Paul Millsap? What the Nuggets can do to bounce back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
The Dig: Punch/Counterpunch | Shotmaking, Millsap, and a Savior in the Wings?
August 20, 2020 19:50 - 1 hourAfter getting run off the bubble court in Game 2, the Nuggets have to treat their wounds and regroup quickly. Should Grant get the start over Millsap? Can the Jazz really continue to shoot THIS well? Are Jeremy and Nick still arguing? Listen now to a battle royale episode of The Dig. (Recorded 8/19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crossover Episode: Breaking down Game 1 of Nuggets-Jazz with Brian Preece and McCade Pearson | Nuggets Numbers
August 18, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutesThis episode is a double upload of the Home Court Press podcast with Brian Preece (@bpreece24) and McCade Pearson (@McCadeP8) that Ryan joined on Tuesday morning following Denver's Game 1 victory over the Utah Jazz. They discussed: Donovan Mitchell's 57 points and what the Nuggets can do to slow him down Jamal Murray's strong performance The Murray-Jokic two-man game that was unstoppable in crunch time Nikola Jokic v Rudy Gobert Denver's role players shooting a high (unsustainable?) perc...
Reacting to an Epic Game 1 Victory over the Utah Jazz | Nuggets Numbers
August 18, 2020 03:33 - 45 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn breaks down Denver's victory in Game 1 over the Utah Jazz, discussing: Jamal Murray's unstoppable 4th Quarter and Overtime Nikola Jokic outplays Rudy Gobert in Game 1 Donovan Mitchell's 57 points aren't enough Michael Porter Jr.'s slow start How the role players performed What's next for Game 2 from both teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Podcast - Gameday preview of Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz NBA Playoffs Game 1
August 17, 2020 05:06 - 56 minutesThis week’s Pickaxe focuses briefly on recapping the Denver Nuggets eight seeding games and the emergence of Michael Porter Jr. The majority of the show we talk the Utah Jazz, how much having Mike Conley out to start the series hurts them and whether they can come up with a gameplan to stop the versatility of Porter, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The playoffs are (almost) here | The Denver Stiffs Show
August 14, 2020 06:03 - 1 hourHost Ryan Blackburn brings on Zach Mikash, Deputy Site Manager of your Denver Stiffs and host of the Pickaxe Podcast, to discuss a wide array of topics: Appreciation for Damian Lillard and Questions for Zion Williamson Takeaways from matchups with the Lakers and Clippers Zach takes listeners "inside the bubble" Playoff races in the East and West at length Finishing up with one of many Nuggets v Jazz playoff previews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dig: Don't Burst My Bubble!
August 13, 2020 08:28 - 42 minutesThe first post-bubble podcast for The Dig features some catching up, a bit of debate about MPJ’s role in the coming rounds and whether Paul Millsap has been worth his $30m extension. The hosts also share the curious existence of malaphors and their unheralded place in the accidental comedy pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Nuggets can take down the Lakers in a playoff series | Nuggets Numbers
August 11, 2020 07:07 - 38 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn spends some time talking about the Denver Nuggets and their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses: Jamal Murray's post game Bench mob vs Lakers starters LeBron and AD were good, not perfect MPJ needs more play calls with Jokic and Murray He then discusses seeding in the NBA playoffs, what the Nuggets need to do to get the 2 or 3 seed, and why it may not matter where they end up at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What we have learned about the Nuggets halfway through the seeding games | The Denver Stiffs Show
August 07, 2020 05:09 - 1 hourHost Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jena Garcia, Denver Stiffs' Social Media Director, and Jeff Morton, the OG King of Thornton himself, to discuss the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and a wide range of topics: Was this loss intentional with Nikola Jokic sitting the fourth quarter? MPJ continues to dominate Other impressive Nuggets in the bubble Takeaways from Denver's first four games Injuries are more concerning than ever A quick glance at the rest of the Western Conference Learn mo...
Well, that was quick, Michael Porter Jr. is a star now | The Denver Stiffs Show
August 06, 2020 05:25 - 57 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn is joined by Denver Stiffs writers Brandon Ewing and Daniel Lewis to break down the Denver Nuggets victory over the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss: MPJ's elite performance and his status as a playoff starter Nikola Jokic's performance as "a reincarnation of Larry Bird" Other standout performances from Denver's supporting cast What the starting lineup will look like going forward MPJ vs Zion vs Ja Predictions for Denver's game against Portland on Thursday night Lear...
The Michael Porter Jr. performance we were waiting for | Nuggets Numbers
August 04, 2020 04:05 - 43 minutesHost 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...
Pickaxe Podcast - Previewing the Denver Nuggets vs the Oklahoma City Thunder
August 03, 2020 17:47 - 53 minutesThe 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previewing Nuggets vs Heat with Nekias Duncan | The Denver Stiffs Show
July 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourHost 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 le...
Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. looked special | Nuggets Numbers
July 28, 2020 05:46 - 47 minutesHost 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pickaxe Podcast - Do Bol Bol and Troy Daniels have a chance to be in the Denver Nuggets regular rotation?
July 27, 2020 14:26 - 55 minutesThe 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? Learn more about your a...
Basketball is back! Bol Bol’s debut was insanity | The Denver Stiffs Show
July 23, 2020 06:14 - 1 hourHost 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 sig...
The 10 things to watch during Denver's scrimmages | Nuggets Numbers
July 21, 2020 04:52 - 33 minutesHost 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 thems...
Pickaxe Podcast - The Denver Nuggets will play real basketball this week...sort of
July 20, 2020 13:04 - 50 minutesTraining 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 fre...
Buying into the Bol Bol hype | The Denver Stiffs Show
July 17, 2020 04:28 - 51 minutesHost 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 Learn more a...
The Nuggets need quarantine reinforcements badly | Nuggets Numbers
July 14, 2020 05:18 - 50 minutesHost 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 somethin...
Pickaxe Podcast - Will the Denver Nuggets have a full team for the NBA Orlando restart?
July 13, 2020 15:28 - 46 minutesWe back The Pickaxe is back to a weekly pod! Denver Nuggets arrive in the Bubble It appears several players, key players, are still missing Nikola Jokic en route A week away from games Exhibition schedule just a week away, Nuggets will warm up against Magic, Pelicans and Wizards. Will Denver have enough time to get everything set so it doesn’t cost them games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dark horse playoff contenders with Andy Feinstein and Jeff Morton | The Denver Stiffs Show
July 10, 2020 05:41 - 55 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn is joined by Big Stiff Andrew Feinstein and King of Thornton Jeff Morton to discuss the following: Excitement for the NBA again after a long break Comparing the bubble playoff to the 1998-99 lockout season Dark horse playoff contenders throughout the NBA Opining the trade machine That time when Masai Ujiri and Josh Kroenke stopped by Stiffs Night Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 13 most important Denver Nuggets lineups in Orlando | Nuggets Numbers
July 07, 2020 05:26 - 49 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn discusses quarantine news and how the Nuggets will handle their entry into the quarantine bubble before diving deep into lineup discussion. He breaks down 13 lineups in depth, including: The starting unit's strengths and weaknesses The bench unit the Nuggets may have settled upon before the break The importance of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic in almost every lineup How Michael Porter Jr. and Jerami Grant fit into things and why they more often than not go together Le...
How the Nuggets go from good to great | The Denver Stiffs Show
July 03, 2020 05:41 - 1 hourIn this episode, hosts Ryan Blackburn and Gordon Gross spend time talking about head coach Michael Malone's press conference on Wednesday and how he can be a great leader during the Orlando playoffs. They also discuss Bol Bol's reverse 360 windmill dunk and a second bubble for non-playoff teams in Chicago. Then, they dive into a Twitter Q&A, answering questions from Stiffs readers on: Michael Porter Jr.'s ideal role How the time off will affect the Nuggets If Denver's defense is playoff re...
Pepsi Center closes again and Nuggets bubble schedule with T.J. McBride | Nuggets Numbers
June 30, 2020 18:47 - 1 hourIn this episode, host Ryan Blackburn is joined by T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) of Mile High Sports to discuss the latest Denver Nuggets news. They hit on the two positive coronavirus cases within Denver's traveling party and what possible ramifications could be. Then, they go through the bubble playoff schedule and talk about NBA players they are excited to watch, including Michael Porter Jr. discussion. At the end, they hit on The Last of Us 2 and why the video game has taken the world by st...
Is PJ Dozier part of the future Nuggets rotation? | The Denver Stiffs Show
June 26, 2020 06:09 - 1 hourHosts Ryan Blackburn and Zach Mikash discuss the following Nuggets basketball topics: What it means that Nikola Jokic tested positive for coronavirus PJ Dozier's new contract and potential role with the team One bench, rotation, and starting player we are each most excited to watch in the bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who the Nuggets should select in the 2020 NBA Draft | Nuggets Numbers
June 23, 2020 04:05 - 59 minutesPart 2 of a discussion between Ryan Blackburn and Denver Stiffs' own Daniel Lewis about the 2020 NBA Draft. In this episode, Ryan and Dan discuss: Should the Nuggets keep or trade their draft pick? Seeking out a quality starter with bust potential versus a safer role player in this class How many starters on a championship team could there be past ~ the 20th pick Then, they delve into specific players: Center candidates: Daniel Oturu, Xavier Tillman, etc. Forward candidates: Saddiq Bey,...
The stars of the 2020 NBA Draft with Daniel Lewis | Nuggets Numbers
June 22, 2020 05:40 - 46 minutesPart 1 of a discussion between Ryan Blackburn and Denver Stiffs' own Daniel Lewis about the 2020 NBA Draft. In this episode, Ryan and Dan discuss: Our first experiences as NBA draft analysts Re-evaluating talent from the 2016 and 2017 drafts Anthony Edwards, Onyeka Okongwu, Obi Toppin, and other top 10 draft picks Who Dan and Ryan think will become stars from this class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Stiffs Show - Video games and Michael Porter Jr. predictions
June 19, 2020 05:26 - 57 minutesHosts Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross spent the first segment talking about video games new and old: The Last of Us 2 Best video games of our past and present Why sports video games aren't the same (or all the same) Then, they discuss Michael Porter Jr. and make predictions for his return to play this season: What kind of potential does he have? Will he be part of the regular rotation? What are the best ways to utilize him? How many minutes does he play in a playoff sett...
Nuggets Numbers - Playoffs and Offseason Twitter Q&A
June 16, 2020 05:19 - 36 minutesHost Ryan Blackburn spends some time talking about head coach Michael Malone opening up about having coronavirus last March before heading into a Twitter Q&A: Will the games be shown on Altitude? First video games I ever played The perfect playoff picture for the Nuggets to win a title The perfect fit around Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. And there's more where that came from... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Stiffs Show - Nikola Jokic is SVELTE
June 12, 2020 05:16 - 1 hourRyan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross hop on the pod to debate whether being skinny is best for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. They also discuss: Playoff bubble questions and restrictions Safety versus Money and the NBA playoffs Confidence level in the Nuggets being a title contender Playoff minute predictions for every rotation player (except Jokic and Jamal Murray) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nuggets Numbers - Playoff Narratives that are right and wrong
June 09, 2020 05:02 - 42 minutesIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses what happened at Jamal Murray's presser last Friday and why Nuggets fans should be encouraged when the season returns. Then he discusses several narratives about the Nuggets and how true they really are: Do the Nuggets have enough depth? Will 4-pack Nikola Jokic be dominant? Is Jokic still a bad defender? Can the Nuggets beat the top teams? Is Murray good enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Stiffs Show - Andrew Feinstein on racial injustice, the NBA's return, and more
June 05, 2020 05:16 - 1 hourIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn and Zach Mikash are joined by Andrew Feinstein, Founder of Denver Stiffs, to discuss the following: Current Events COVID-19 and Protests throughout the United States How the city of Denver has handled a tumultuous period How individuals can bring about societal change NBA Back Was the timing right to talk about the NBA again? Excitement levels for the NBA's return Why 22 teams? Who are the favorites to win a championship? Denver Nuggets tidbits Best p...
Nuggets Numbers - It's past time to talk about racism, plus Jerami Grant's free agency and more playoff matchups
June 02, 2020 05:25 - 43 minutesIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses the horrific events of the past week in the first segment and a call to action. After that, Ryan discusses Jerami Grant's free agency after he shared some thoughts in a now deleted podcast with Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes. Finally, three different playoff rotations are discussed against three Western Conference playoff teams: the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Stiffs Show - Which playoff format is best for the Nuggets?
May 29, 2020 06:01 - 1 hourIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross discuss the benefits and detriments of each playoff format: Resume the regular season? Playoff tradition vs innovation? World Cup format Re-seeding 1 to 16 Then, they debate the teams in each individual tier and which team is best suited to win a title: Which Tier 1 team is best? Boston vs Denver (and Kemba Walker vs Jamal Murray) What if Kevin Durant comes back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Nuggets Numbers - Playoff scenarios for 2019-20
May 26, 2020 06:01 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses the looming restart for the 2019-20 season: Going straight to the playoffs Expanding the playoff field Resuming the regular season Re-seeding playoff teams 1 to 16 Which option best suits the Denver Nuggets' odds for a championship? Also, Ryan projects Denver's playoff rotation vs Houston, Dallas, and Oklahoma City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Stiffs Show - Is the NBA back?!?!
May 22, 2020 05:17 - 55 minutesCould the NBA really be coming back? In this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross come together to discuss the recent news from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania about momentum toward finishing the 2019-20 NBA season. Mandatory return and target dates in June and July Which teams are best positioned for a playoff? Will the Nuggets rotation be the same? Will Michael Porter Jr. play consistent minutes? Does playing at sea level hurt the Nuggets in the playoffs? Could...
Nuggets Numbers - MPJ, star trades, and team dynamics with Matt Moore
May 19, 2020 05:40 - 1 hourIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Matt Moore (@HPbasketball) of The Action Network and Locked On Nuggets to break down Michael Porter Jr. and everything that changes with him in the fold. They discussed: MPJ as a growing star Whether MPJ would play in the playoffs Minutes and team role going forward How trading for a star changes the team dynamic MPJ vs Jamal Murray going forward Championship hopes for the Nuggets How they become a true contender Make sure to check out all ...
Nuggets Numbers - Evaluating Nikola Jokic with Adam Mares
May 12, 2020 05:21 - 58 minutesIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down Nikola Jokic's numbers and where he ranks in the NBA today in Segment 1. Then, Adam Mares, VP of Creative Production at DNVR and former Big Stiff, joins Ryan to discuss Jokic in depth. Being first on the Jokic bandwagon How Jokic's 2016-17 season was so special How Denver revitalizes their offense to reach elite levels around Jokic going forward The best players to pair with Jokic long term How the Nuggets can win a championship with Jokic at t...
The Denver Stiffs Show - Trading for a Star, Offseason Part II
May 08, 2020 05:48 - 1 hourIn this episode, Ryan Blackburn, Zach Mikash, and Gordon Gross spend some time talking about trades, discussing: Stars the Denver Nuggets could look to acquire, including Bradley Beal, Jrue Holiday, Chris Paul, and more Which star fits best in the short and long term Non-stars the Nuggets should pursue in the offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices