A few years back while working with a start-up, one of the co-founders sent out a rambling email after a small victory, entitled, “All We Do Is Win”. His evidence was their recent victory (fourth try at it) and his partner’s cool new car. I tried to maintain a straight face while I listened to several of my co-workers laugh…
Justin Michael dives into the latest news that Chauncey Billups and Becky Hammon are finalists for the Portland Trailblazers head coaching vacancy. At the beginning Justin explains why both are so revered and expected to make terrific head coaches. Later in the episode, though, Justin explains why Portland is an okay job for a first-time head coach, but not a…
Which one? Pretend you’re grading two of Jamal Murray’s toughest postseason buckets like this is the Dunk Contest. One through 10 scale. Please hold up the appropriate number after each clip. First: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts2lkoG_qkY Second: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwxTs4OpYPs They’re probably both 10s right? It’s hard to ding these bottle rockets that touched only nylon on the way down. If you’re factoring in stakes,…
With the Nuggets’ season on the line in Game 7, Denver pulled out a convincing 90-86 win over the Spurs. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context, our beat reporters are offering their scout’s grade. Nikola Jokic (B+) 78.11 — Jokic…...
SAN ANTONIO — Nikola Jokic came to play in the first closeout game of his career. The Nuggets’ star center was in one of those zones where you could blindfold him 10 feet from the hoop, spin him around three times and he’d still find a way to flip in the shot. Jokic was brilliant in Game 6 Thursday, but…...
The Nuggets found their groove in Game 5, putting on a masterclass performance in a 108-90 win putting Denver one win away from clinching a spot in round two. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context, our beat reporters are offering…...
In a do or die Game 4 on the road, the Nuggets got back to playing their brand of basketball in a 117-103 win that saw them dominate the second half in San Antonio. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context,…...
In Game 3 in San Antonio, the Nuggets kept things close until the very end as the Spurs were more decisive in the fourth quarter on their way to an imposing 118-108 win. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context, our…...
Having a short-term memory is an essential quality in any good shooter. Steve Kerr, the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-point percentage, used to scribble the letters “FI” on his sneakers, shorthand for “f*** it.” “If you’re self-conscious as a shooter, you’re doomed,” Kerr explained in Chris Ballard’s excellent book “The Art of a Beautiful Game.” With 1:23 to go in…...
Allie Monroy and Harrison Wind break down the Denver Nuggets historic playoff comeback Tuesday night over the San Antonio Spurs to split the series 1-1. They discuss potential roster moves, the atmosphere at the Pepsi Center and more! https://youtu.be/BZjAcoIWy-8
In Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Denver Nuggets had their backs against the wall before pulling off a comeback for the ages, willing their way to a 114-105 win to even the series 1-1. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that…...
In Game 1 of their first-round series, the Nuggets fell to the Spurs 101-96, but Denver had plenty of chances to come away with the home win. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context, our beat reporters are offering their scout’s…...
Gregg Popovich erupted like a 2 liter filled with Mentos a minute into the Spurs’ final regular-season matchup against the Nuggets on April 3. Popovich, apparently incensed by a non-call against Paul Millsap in the post or perhaps just playing the long game with a Spurs-Nuggets first-round series possibly on the docket, stomped all the way to his team’s own…...
The Denver Nuggets will take on the San Antonio Spurs in round one of the 2019 playoffs. Allie Monroy and Harrison Wind discuss what key matchup to watch for, series predictions, and more! https://youtu.be/tRBZcVqoOEw
The Denver Nuggets found their offense again as their unbelievable run on the second game of back-to-backs continued with a convincing 113-85 win over the San Antonio Spurs. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context, our beat reporters are offering their…...
Allie Monroy and Harrison Wind discuss the Denver Nuggets league best 11-1 record on the second half of back-to-backs this season, who needs to step up their game in the final four games and more! https://youtu.be/HGwNUBU40Is
To help you hear what we hear, BSN Denver is uploading uncut audio after Nuggets games this season. Here’s what was said by Michael Malone, Malik Beasley, Mason Plumlee, Jamal Murray, Monte Morris and Nikola Jokic following Denver’s 113-85 win over San Antonio on Wednesday. Michael Malone Malik Beasley Mason Plumlee Jamal Murray Monte Morris Nikola Jokic...
After falling behind 36-17 in the first quarter, the Denver Nuggets crawled all the way back Monday in San Antonio but still came up short, falling 104-103 to the Spurs. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context, our beat reporters are…...
The Denver Nuggets have expressed interest in free agent point guard George Hill, who played for the Utah Jazz last year, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake City Tribune. The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets are expressing interest in point guard George Hill, sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune. As free agency began at midnight on July…...