1. Game 4 was far and away the most locked in the Nuggets have been on the defensive end of the court all season. https://youtu.be/OxBmXysWrzI 2. Part of game plan discipline is knowing how to change the emphasis based on who is on the court. When Gary Payton III is on the court, the Nuggets have to be willing pack the…...

1. The Golden State Warriors might beat the Denver Nuggets even if the Nuggets find a way to lock in defensively for 48 minutes. But we wouldn’t know it from game one. We’ll get into the long list of challenges that the Warriors present in the ensuing numbers on this list but number one has to be that the team just…...

1. The first battle will be about getting the ball to Jokic in the post. Draymond does a great job of leaning on Jokic walling off his angles. Lazy passes will result in turnovers. Even good passes will have to be on point to help Jokic hold deep post position. https://youtu.be/kk0KOSyTWTc 2. Jokic took a lot of faceup jump shots…...

In this episode, George Karl reflects on learning that he will enter the basketball hall of fame. Then, he shares his thoughts on the upcoming Nuggets-Warriors playoff series and gives his prediction for the outcome. Plus, what really happened with Andre Iguodala back in 2013?

1. One of the big improvements to Nikola Jokic’s game over the last few seasons has been his comfort level attacking the basket off of the dribble. He shot 68.4% on 1.8 field goal attempts off of drives this season, by far the best mark among players with at least 1.8 attempts per game. Most of Jokic’s drives come off…...

1. Perhaps the most significant weapon in Bones Hyland’s arsenal is his confidence and ability to take deep threes. Bones was elite at this skill in his two seasons in college and that skill has translated nicely in his rookie season in the NBA where he routinely took threes from 2-5 feet from behind the arc. He even occasionally ventured…...

The Denver Nuggets have 6 games left before they head into the playoffs if they can avoid the play in tournament down the stretch? How high can they climb in the seedings and what are they looking like as the regular season comes to an end? Can this team build some momentum heading into the playoffs? Adam Mares is joined…

In this episode, Adam Mares is joined by Mike Prada, formerly of SB Nation and author of SPACED OUT: How the NBA’s Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball. The two discuss a wide range of topics on the NBA with an emphasis on the rapid evolution of the game and the various challenges that creates for…

In this episode, Adam Mares is joined by Ethan Strauss of the House of Strauss substack and podcast. Ethan began covering the Golden State Warriors for ESPN back in 2014 and had a front-row seat to the rise of the Curry era on the NBA. He also wrote the fantastic book, The Victory Machine, chronicling the not-fully-satisfying success of Kevin…

In this episode, George Karl and Adam Mares look at the upcoming challenges the Denver Nuggets will face as they try to reintegrate Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. into the rotation. Plus, updated perspective on Bones Hyland, DeMarcus Cousins, and the playoff race out west. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BQnZ4Lj5A8

1. I’ll stop short of a full on conspiracy theory but…upon rewatch, it sure appeared as though Joel Embiid spent several possessions early on trying to keep Jokic from scoring at the expense of allowing some wide open shots for other Nuggets players. No PnR coverage calls for Embiid to jump away from the ball handler on a basic ball…...

Miroslav and Voja recap the 5 games week behind the Nuggets. Topics include: – Harrison interviewing Dejan Milojević – Rivers as a starter – Two seasons of Jokić dominance peaking in 3 wins in 72 hours – Beating up the Joker – Problems against long athletic guys – Previewing the first Jokić – Embiid matchup after 27 months, this time…

George Karl analyzes Boogie’s impact on the Denver Nuggets bench and explains why veteran players are the key to making a bench lineup work. Plus, thoughts on Bones Hyland, Bryn Forbes, Monte Morris, and Nikola Jokic. And George’s perspective on being nominated for the basketball Hall of Fame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB181FX4OGg

1. Here is a great example of how each of the players in Denver’s new-look second unit fit together so nicely. It’s also a great example of one of a point I always harp on: it’s not always the openness of a three-point shot, but the rhythm of that show. JaMychal Green is open but it’s the bright green light created…

In this episode, Adam Mares is joined by four guests to help figure out where the Denver Nuggets will wind up in the standings out West and which teams make the best matchup for them in the playoffs. Memphis Grizzlies – Keith Parish is the host of the wildly entertaining Fastbreak Breakfast podcast, part of Grind City Media. As a…

The Denver Nuggets are currently sitting in the 6-seed out west, behind the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz and 2 games ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But with the easiest remaining strength of schedule, should we expect them to rise a bit higher? 0:00 – Start 2:15 – Jokic game-winning block 15:43 – Nuggets need Jokic taking the game over…

In this episode, George Karl and Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets’ decision to stand pat at the NBA trade deadline. Plus, notes on Kristaps Porzingis going to Washington, the James Harden-Ben Simmons swap, and the Sacramento Kings trading “potential” for proven players. Also, George opens up about being left off of the NBA’s top 15 coaches of all time…

Matt McChesney gets you ready for the Super Bowl with a preview of the game and notes from around the NFL.

Is it easy to play with Nikola Jokic? Or can it be more stressful than playing with other superstars? Plus, notes on the Serbian Heritage night n Milwaukee, Bryn Forbes and Davon Reed competing for minutes, and other thoughts on the Denver Nuggets from the past week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5esjf5_yVA Start – 0:00 Serbian heritage night – 3:40 Bryn Forbes, Davon Reed…