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…
1. The Nuggets have made this 5-4 screen in transition a staple of their fastbreak offense whenever Nikola Jokic brings the ball up the court. One forward will either rim run or sprint to the corner while the two guards occupy each wing. The other forward will set a transition PnR at the top of the key and roll hard…...
In this episode, David Bruton Jr. joins Matt McChesney to discuss the AFC and NFC title games and make predictions for the SuperBowl. Plus, thoughts on the new head coach for the Denver Broncos, Nathaniel Hackett.
1. The Denver Nuggets have ranked in the lower half of the NBA in terms of field goal attempts off of screens in each of the last five seasons. The team’s identity is to play through Nikola Jokic out of the post, elbow, and off of pick-and-rolls (PnRs) and dribble handoffs (DHOs) and with Jamal Murray as the primary shooter,…...
In this episode, Matt McChesney is joined by Morgan Fox, defensive end for the Carolina Panthers. The two discuss the NFL playoffs, NCAA NIL deals, and the latest news and notes around the NFL.
In this episode, Adam Mares and George Karl are joined by legendary Denver sports radio host Sandy Clough to discuss Nikola Jokic’s 49-point game, his evolving place in Denver Sports history, and just how good he is showing us that he can be. We also talk about the prospect of adding DeMarcus Cousins and the risks/rewards he brings to the…
Live from the Winner’s Lounge. The DNVR Nuggets crew basks in the afterglow of one of Nikola Jokic’s greatest performances to date. Joker was dominant in the 2nd half against the LA Clippers, scoring 49 points to go along with 14 rebounds, and 10 assists including a game-winning assist that you have to see to believe. Dave DuFour is the…
1. I really love the Reed-Hyland combination, primarily for the fact that you combine two players with “sneaky wingspans.” It’s well documented that the league is skewing longer on the perimeter but often times that is thought of merely as “taller.” But wingspan and reach may be just as important as height and “sneaky wingspan” may be even more valuable…...
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