Best Podcast Episodes About Nuggets
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Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 28 episodes
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“I'm one of the biggest Nuggets homers. I know. That's why I'm curious to hear what you're saying. What you're going to say. The defense since Jokic has come back specifically. It's beyond concerning, man. Like every team in the NBA can expect to put up 125 points on the Nuggets. It's kind of insane. And when you watch it, it is Jokic. It just straight up is. Teams are targeting him because before the injury, I want people to understand this because this is going to come up …”
“I'm one of the biggest Nuggets homers. I know. That's why I'm curious to hear what you're saying. What you're going to say. The defense since Jokic has come back specifically. It's beyond concerning, man. Like every team in the NBA can expect to put up 125 points on the Nuggets. It's kind of insane. And when you watch it, it is Jokic. It just straight up is. Teams are targeting him because before the injury, I want people to understand this because this is going to come up in my awards locks as well. Before the injury, Nikola Jokic was the MVP of the NBA. He was having the greatest offensive season in the history of the NBA. Remember the Christmas game where he had like 50 and 12? I don't even remember what it was. That was the game where I sat up for the game. He is now past Shea as he's now the MVP of the league at …”
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Nikola Jokic's defense has plummeted since his return from injury, allowing opponents to score effortlessly against the Nuggets. Once a top MVP candidate, his current play raises alarms, with coaches questioning his effort level. If he doesn't improve, the Nuggets risk being eliminated early in the playoffs.
“… give a player of the month in March. They do it for March and April, right? Well, top of this thing is going to have a chance there. So the Denver Nuggets really kind of bizarrely went through a mid-season clutch funk where they kept losing close game after close game after close game. And you're used to that two-man game, Joker and Murray taking them home. And for whatever reason, they weren't able to do it during a significant stretch of the season after Joker came back from that knee injury. Well, they've got things to fix, specifically the defense, but they've fixed their little crunch time …”
“… stretch of games. And so Luka Doncic with the brass balls. Reaction, feedback, objections? I was just waiting for the jam-packed listing of the awardees to be done. No, I mean, I think it's a pretty good chance Luka's going to win. Well, they don't give a player of the month in March. They do it for March and April, right? Well, top of this thing is going to have a chance there. So the Denver Nuggets really kind of bizarrely went through a mid-season clutch funk where they kept losing close game after close game after close game. And you're used to that two-man game, Joker and Murray taking them home. And for whatever reason, they weren't able to do it during a significant stretch of the season after Joker came back from that knee injury. Well, they've got things to fix, specifically the defense, but they've fixed their little crunch time issues. Jamal Murray led the league clutch scoring last month, 45 points in 35 minutes, also had seven assists. They went seven and three in clutch games. Nut cutting time, that's last three minutes within three points, 21 points and five assists plus 21 in 17 minutes. And they were six and two in those games. Joker had some really nice numbers, …”
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Jamal Murray has emerged as a clutch scoring leader, racking up 45 points in the final minutes of games last month for the Denver Nuggets. Despite a mid-season slump, he and Nikola Jokic have found their rhythm again, turning close games into wins and showcasing Murray's ability to hit big shots when it matters most. This turnaround is crucial for the Nuggets as they aim for playoff success.
“… living and dying with that. Yeah. Yep. Damn. The Lakers, obviously, the number one seed is OKC. Then you got San Antonio. You got the Lakers. The Nuggets are in the fourth spot. The T-Wolves are in the five spot. The Rockets are in the sixth spot. Suns are seven, which really doesn't matter because they're the play-in. So, seven plays eight and nine plays ten. Damn. No, seven play ten and eight play nine play, right? Isn't that how it goes? Yeah. So, if the playoffs ended today, it would be Phoenix hosting the Warriors and the Clippers hosting the Trailblazers. Hey, boys. And the Lakers would …”
“… that cornerback, you know, and just kind of roam. Because Aiden ain't going to be no threat on the three-point line. You feel what I'm saying? Off and mid-range, huh? Yeah. I mean, he got a little middie he can shoot, but, hell, if you the Spurs, you living and dying with that. Yeah. Yep. Damn. The Lakers, obviously, the number one seed is OKC. Then you got San Antonio. You got the Lakers. The Nuggets are in the fourth spot. The T-Wolves are in the five spot. The Rockets are in the sixth spot. Suns are seven, which really doesn't matter because they're the play-in. So, seven plays eight and nine plays ten. Damn. No, seven play ten and eight play nine play, right? Isn't that how it goes? Yeah. So, if the playoffs ended today, it would be Phoenix hosting the Warriors and the Clippers hosting the Trailblazers. Hey, boys. And the Lakers would host the Rockets and the Nuggets and T-Woods. It's going to be a dogfight out there in their webs, boy. I mean, they're going to beat each other. Honestly, I'm trying to avoid the Nuggets the first round. I don't want to be four or five because I don't want to deal with the Nuggets. I'll take my chance with the Rockets. I'll take my chance with …”
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The Lakers are strategizing their playoff approach, aiming to dodge a first-round matchup with the formidable Nuggets. With the Rockets likely in their sights, the Lakers believe they have a better chance against Houston, especially given the Rockets' recent struggles. This playoff positioning could lead to intense matchups, making every game crucial for the Lakers' success.
“… that. I don't want to see Joker in the playoff series. I don't. I obviously don't want to see OKC, but if I'm the Spurs, I don't want to see the Nuggets. He control the game so much, bro. Everybody plays so well behind him, bro. That shit is crazy. Yeah I don't want to see the Nuggets man Well Tim Hardaway And I'm loving that shit bro That's why I don't know if the Spurs can really Fuck with them But right now the first one match would be the Timberwolves How you feeling? Not good I ain't gonna lie It's quiet bro It's quiet bro He go torture Rudy Oh my god I got it brother I got 55, 55, 55 on …”
“… Yeah. Like, I would watch that and be like, damn, he makes the best passes. He doesn't even jump, and he scores on everybody. Like, I don't want to try to play like him. Wow, bro. Yeah, I know. No, go ahead. I know we talk about standings and stuff like that. I don't want to see Joker in the playoff series. I don't. I obviously don't want to see OKC, but if I'm the Spurs, I don't want to see the Nuggets. He control the game so much, bro. Everybody plays so well behind him, bro. That shit is crazy. Yeah I don't want to see the Nuggets man Well Tim Hardaway And I'm loving that shit bro That's why I don't know if the Spurs can really Fuck with them But right now the first one match would be the Timberwolves How you feeling? Not good I ain't gonna lie It's quiet bro It's quiet bro He go torture Rudy Oh my god I got it brother I got 55, 55, 55 on this nigga, bro. No help. A.E. gonna have to play out his A.E. gonna have to average 40. And no less for them to even be competitive with them, bro. Yeah. Because that full strength, that Nuggets team, is just dangerous. And they still ain't got – nigga P. White still ain't playing. He came back, but – He said he kept stride. Yeah. He ain't playing …”
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The Denver Nuggets are a team no one wants to face in the playoffs, especially with Nikola Jokic controlling the game effortlessly. His basketball IQ and skill make him a nightmare for opponents, as he consistently delivers impressive performances. With a dangerous supporting cast and a well-rounded game plan, the Nuggets are poised to make a deep playoff run.
“okay so the denver nuggets over the weekend they play the portland trailblazers their injury report was empty that's right the nuggets who have been banged and battered and had four starters out of times this year fully healthy as we record this they play phoenix tuesday night phoenix payton watson is sitting out of that game because they have a back-to-back and he's not going to playing back-to-backs coming off the hamstring. Additionally, over the weekend, or I guess …”
“okay so the denver nuggets over the weekend they play the portland trailblazers their injury report was empty that's right the nuggets who have been banged and battered and had four starters out of times this year fully healthy as we record this they play phoenix tuesday night phoenix payton watson is sitting out of that game because they have a back-to-back and he's not going to playing back-to-backs coming off the hamstring. Additionally, over the weekend, or I guess it was on Monday, Jalen Williams in Oklahoma City returned. And for the Thunders game on Wednesday, I can't remember who they're playing. They're in Boston. Oh, that's right. Big game. There you go. Clean injury report. I mean, relatively clean injury report in terms of the rotation players. Their rotation players are all available for one of the …”
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The Denver Nuggets are finally fully healthy, a significant development as they gear up for the playoffs. This marks one of the rare times this season that all key players are available, and it raises their championship prospects dramatically. With the Oklahoma City Thunder also showing depth and potential, the playoff landscape is shifting in exciting ways.
“stuff happening to my beloved nuggets. Not off to a great start to the year. What's going on with that? What is the deal? I think we're done. Knock on wood. I hope this is the end of the bad news because it's just been coming one after the other. Of course, Jonas Valanciunas, the latest nugget to fall to the injury report. We're going to talk about that later on. Just kidding. The nuggets survived. They have like seven healthy bodies. They're going to have to survive for a month. …”
“stuff happening to my beloved nuggets. Not off to a great start to the year. What's going on with that? What is the deal? I think we're done. Knock on wood. I hope this is the end of the bad news because it's just been coming one after the other. Of course, Jonas Valanciunas, the latest nugget to fall to the injury report. We're going to talk about that later on. Just kidding. The nuggets survived. They have like seven healthy bodies. They're going to have to survive for a month. We're going to talk about that as well as LeBron James' all-star prospects and future hopes. And are people selling the thunder? Have the thunder lost a little shine? Is this a wide open title race now and people are not looking at it like there's one juggernaut everybody else is chasing? We're going to talk about all of that. But first, I always …”
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The segment covers the Nuggets' injury struggles, highlighting Jonas Valanciunas' recent addition to the injury report and the team's need to survive with limited healthy players. It also discusses Michael Porter Jr.'s rising trade value as he plays well for the Nets, amidst speculation about potential trades before the February 5th deadline.
“… type of show. We weren't the same team, but it wasn't necessarily built all the way around Amari, so we were able to kind of withstand. So in the Nuggets case, so much goes through Jokic, right? I mean, it's not just obviously all the passing and he is the hub and everything revolves around him like literally and figuratively. It's clearly the scoring as well. It's keeping everybody organized in the fourth quarter. It's everything. Jamal Murray has been hovering, you know, kind of like right below that All-Star, All-NBA line for years, mostly due to injury. He probably would have made it to one …”
“… looking in on a two-headed monster. We acquired Tim Thomas, who was able to come in and do some things. And then the rest of us did get more shots than we ordinarily would because it became the Steve Nash kind of pick and roll, spread the ball around type of show. We weren't the same team, but it wasn't necessarily built all the way around Amari, so we were able to kind of withstand. So in the Nuggets case, so much goes through Jokic, right? I mean, it's not just obviously all the passing and he is the hub and everything revolves around him like literally and figuratively. It's clearly the scoring as well. It's keeping everybody organized in the fourth quarter. It's everything. Jamal Murray has been hovering, you know, kind of like right below that All-Star, All-NBA line for years, mostly due to injury. He probably would have made it to one or both of those honors by now, if not for that. What do you think we see? What do you wanna see? What is on the line almost reputationally and including obviously just keeping them afloat for Jamal Murray over the next four to six weeks, however long it ends up being? Yeah, well, you know, I think he could take a huge step in the minds of a lot of …”
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The segment analyzes the challenge the Denver Nuggets face with Nikola Jokic's potential six-week absence due to a hyperextended knee, emphasizing the importance of Jamal Murray stepping up as the team's leader. It also discusses the return of players like Aaron Gordon and Christian Brown, which could help mitigate the impact of Jokic's injury.
“Welcome to the Zach Lowe Show. Happy 2026. The new year is here. We're almost at mid season and there's a lot going on specifically with the Denver Nuggets. Adam Morris, DNVR sports, all city podcasts with Tim Legler. You are the guy I go to for all things Nuggets. How are you? How did you ring in the new year? Well, ring it in, I would say uneventfully just kind of hanging out at the house, which is the way I prefer it. That way when it's over, you just walk right upstairs and go to bed. But, but no, it's I'm enjoying the NBA season and I'm excited to be on here. I feel like it's been a very …”
“Welcome to the Zach Lowe Show. Happy 2026. The new year is here. We're almost at mid season and there's a lot going on specifically with the Denver Nuggets. Adam Morris, DNVR sports, all city podcasts with Tim Legler. You are the guy I go to for all things Nuggets. How are you? How did you ring in the new year? Well, ring it in, I would say uneventfully just kind of hanging out at the house, which is the way I prefer it. That way when it's over, you just walk right upstairs and go to bed. But, but no, it's I'm enjoying the NBA season and I'm excited to be on here. I feel like it's been a very entertaining one and I'm kind of curious if you feel the same way. I just think there's a lot of good players, a lot of good teams. And I don't, I don't always feel this way on January 1st. It definitely got like 75% more entertaining when the Spurs whipped the Thunder three times in a row. It was like, oh, okay. So the Thunder bleed blood and the …”
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Nikola Jokic will miss a month due to a hyperextended knee, leaving the Denver Nuggets in unprecedented territory as they also deal with injuries to Christian Brown and Aaron Gordon. The segment discusses the implications of Jokic's absence on the team's performance and depth.
“… all this stuff. I just I would not want to play them if I were the Lakers. And we're catching we're having this discussion at a low point for the Nuggets, even though they won today and a high point for the Lakers. And I think we just need to sort of step back a little bit and remember who we thought these teams were is still a little bit at least of who they are. Can I root for this? I don't want them to play in round one. I think for, for pure basketball and for content, more fun if like it's Lakers, Minnesota and Denver, Houston, something like that round one. And then we have the both, …”
“… just such a breath of fresh air for them like he he's just yokich knows where he is all the time he knows where to be all the time And so, yeah, you're right that we kind of got to see it for the next couple of weeks as they get healthy and reintegrate all this stuff. I just I would not want to play them if I were the Lakers. And we're catching we're having this discussion at a low point for the Nuggets, even though they won today and a high point for the Lakers. And I think we just need to sort of step back a little bit and remember who we thought these teams were is still a little bit at least of who they are. Can I root for this? I don't want them to play in round one. I think for, for pure basketball and for content, more fun if like it's Lakers, Minnesota and Denver, Houston, something like that round one. And then we have the both, basically both teams can advance and we have the chance to get like OKC versus Denver, San Antonio Lakers. That would be my dream final four. If you're the Lakers, you probably want Houston of all the options, right? The way Houston's offense has kind of been sputtering and they just blitzed them in two games. I don't know what to make of Minnesota. …”
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For the Lakers, avoiding the Nuggets in the playoffs is crucial to their success. Currently, the Nuggets are struggling with predictability and late-game execution, while the Lakers are surging. If the Lakers can secure a matchup against Houston or Minnesota instead, they could advance further in the playoffs.
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The Denver Nuggets are currently facing a tumultuous season filled with injuries, yet they have recently won a few high-scoring games. Despite concerns over their 21st-ranked defense, key players are returning to the lineup, prompting the question: is this team poised to become a powerhouse, or is this season simply a disaster waiting to unfold?
“… my shirt off and look at this yoga I'm doing. Oh yeah. You know what? I like the Lakers now. Yeah. You're a jerk. All right. My first loathe, the nuggets in person. You know, I look forward to this. I look forward to it. I'm like, you know what? I get to see one of the greatest players, maybe the greatest player. Like there's millions, millions of people that play basketball. Some much better than others. He may be the best on planet earth at it of all the humans. He may be the best one. And I'm like, you know what? Season stinks. I'm really just, I told you, I scout other teams to get an …”
“… even happen I quit myself Because you left miserable weather and rats for a rats I think I think my first load and you went there and you were like Oh, and look at, and, and the weather is amazing. And this air one, I went to the hotel pool. I took my shirt off and look at this yoga I'm doing. Oh yeah. You know what? I like the Lakers now. Yeah. You're a jerk. All right. My first loathe, the nuggets in person. You know, I look forward to this. I look forward to it. I'm like, you know what? I get to see one of the greatest players, maybe the greatest player. Like there's millions, millions of people that play basketball. Some much better than others. He may be the best on planet earth at it of all the humans. He may be the best one. And I'm like, you know what? Season stinks. I'm really just, I told you, I scout other teams to get an opinion of them and prospects. And the prospects. That's kind of where it is, right? Because the team that I go to all of their home games is not putting their best foot forward, let's just say. And even with that, now I will give a little bit of an excuse. I do need to give some context. we get the pregame show uh last night and we're about to do the …”
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The Memphis Grizzlies shocked everyone by defeating the Denver Nuggets despite their eight-game losing streak. With unexpected standout performances and questionable coaching decisions, this game highlighted the complexities of tanking in the NBA. Fans left the arena smiling for the first time in weeks, raising questions about the integrity of competitive play.
“Last night, Joe, we're going to get to the ballgame. Last night, the Nuggets lost a game to the Lakers in overtime, but it looks like some things should have been different near the end of regulation. Austin Reeves went to the free throw line a few times with seconds remaining in the game. But the first time he went to the line, it was Spencer Jones who drew the foul. Today, during the last two-minute report, stated that Reeves was not supposed to go to the free throw line. The last two-minute report, the Nuggets …”
“Last night, Joe, we're going to get to the ballgame. Last night, the Nuggets lost a game to the Lakers in overtime, but it looks like some things should have been different near the end of regulation. Austin Reeves went to the free throw line a few times with seconds remaining in the game. But the first time he went to the line, it was Spencer Jones who drew the foul. Today, during the last two-minute report, stated that Reeves was not supposed to go to the free throw line. The last two-minute report, the Nuggets determined that Austin Reeves should not have been awarded two free throws with 9.2 remaining in regulation, ruling that Spencer Jones had a clean strip. that would have changed a lot for the Nuggets and it could have extended their lead. Instead, Reeves knocked down both free throws. They fouled, boom, boom, boom, and one thing led to another. And the …”
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The Lakers' win over the Nuggets in overtime may have hinged on a critical officiating error. A last two-minute report revealed that a foul called on Austin Reeves should never have happened, potentially altering the game's outcome. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the two-minute report and the need for better officiating protocols in crucial moments.
“And now we just added the Chicago Bulls. Yes, Paulie? Nuggets won 136-101. yesterday, and the Magic 136-101. So there's a couple more. No. I'm talking about teams that score 130 and lose. Yeah, the Wizards had 131 in a loss to the Magic, and the Nuggets had 131 in a loss to the Nuggets. Wait a minute, run that by me again? Run that by me again. Yeah, the Spurs had 131 points in a loss to the Nuggets. So teams that scored 130 and lost. Okay. All right, so we had three teams that had at least 130 and lost …”
“And now we just added the Chicago Bulls. Yes, Paulie? Nuggets won 136-101. yesterday, and the Magic 136-101. So there's a couple more. No. I'm talking about teams that score 130 and lose. Yeah, the Wizards had 131 in a loss to the Magic, and the Nuggets had 131 in a loss to the Nuggets. Wait a minute, run that by me again? Run that by me again. Yeah, the Spurs had 131 points in a loss to the Nuggets. So teams that scored 130 and lost. Okay. All right, so we had three teams that had at least 130 and lost last night. Yes. Okay. A couple of phone calls, Jim in Omaha. Hi, Jim, what's on your mind? Hey, thanks for calling me back, Dan. Appreciate it. I'm a diehard Celtics fan, and Bam Adebayo seems like a legitimately good player, great guy. The problem isn't Sopstra or him. The problem is the Washington Wizards and franchises like that. Second point, …”
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In an unusual twist, three NBA teams scored over 130 points but still faced defeat in their recent games. The Wizards, Spurs, and Nuggets all experienced this rare phenomenon, raising questions about their defensive strategies. This highlights a growing trend in the league where scoring isn't always enough to secure a win.
“… it as hard yet. Maybe there is something there, just not only turnovers but live ball turnovers specifically. San Antonio did not win tonight. The Nuggets, after blowing out the Rockets last night, a nice couple of days for the Nuggets. Blew out the Rockets, who, you know, fine, are good, but I don't think are quite in the same stratosphere as some of these other teams. And then beat the Spurs on the road, back to back. No Wemby. Fair. No Aaron Gordon for the Nuggets. Not equivalent. But the Nuggets. No Peyton Watson. No Peyton Watson. Yeah. And they're so small when those guys don't play. …”
“… because when Boston, Oklahoma City is like the turnover bowl, right? It's the team that forces the most turnovers against the team that commits the lease and now also the thunder of the second lease. Denver-San Antonio, I didn't think about it as hard yet. Maybe there is something there, just not only turnovers but live ball turnovers specifically. San Antonio did not win tonight. The Nuggets, after blowing out the Rockets last night, a nice couple of days for the Nuggets. Blew out the Rockets, who, you know, fine, are good, but I don't think are quite in the same stratosphere as some of these other teams. And then beat the Spurs on the road, back to back. No Wemby. Fair. No Aaron Gordon for the Nuggets. Not equivalent. But the Nuggets. No Peyton Watson. No Peyton Watson. Yeah. And they're so small when those guys don't play. Although Spencer Jones gave them huge minutes tonight. And they actually won decisively a non stretch of minutes when they mothballed Valanciunas who sneakily like rough kind of month for the Jonas Valanciunas minutes Yeah it just went super small But a win's a win when you get into San Antonio at 430 in the morning and you win. And all of these wins for …”
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The Denver Nuggets consistently outsmart their opponents by executing their game strategy flawlessly, leading to decisive victories even without key players. In a recent game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Nuggets showcased their ability to control possessions and dictate shot selection, proving their depth and tactical prowess. This strategic advantage highlights their readiness for playoff contention, even when stars like Jokic are not at peak performance.
“… past That the problem He will be loved here We will see what happens with Dallas Obviously they need all the help they can get man Shout out to the Nuggets Hell of a team Let move on. This was a crazy game yesterday. The T-Wolves got the”
“… Pacers fans Y'all haven't been through the things I've been through Who said I said Cam Boozer Yeah He does He will be very loved here Yeah He will be very loved here They're missing the point of a lot of conversation. Director Pace for Hate in the past That the problem He will be loved here We will see what happens with Dallas Obviously they need all the help they can get man Shout out to the Nuggets Hell of a team Let move on. This was a crazy game yesterday. The T-Wolves got the”
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The Dallas Mavericks could transform their future with a top-four draft pick, especially if they land Darius Acuff, who has the potential to be a star. With Kyrie Irving likely leaving, Acuff could fit seamlessly alongside young talent like Cooper, creating a dynamic team. As the Mavericks look to rebuild, this draft could be pivotal for their success.
“… the second hardest, although maybe it's a little easier after the Oklahoma City game is already up the books. The Lakers have the third hardest. The Nuggets have the fourth hardest and the Rockets have the easiest schedule. So the Nuggets and Rockets have more friendly schedules coming in. When you look at the tiebreakers, this is a Timberwolves tiebreaker situation. 0-3 versus Lakers. 1-3. Actually, it might be 0-4 now because I think that was before yesterday. 1-3 versus Nuggets. 0-1 versus Rockets. 0-2 versus Suns. And the Lakers, it's 0-3 versus Lakers. Sorry, take that back. Lakers, 2-1 versus …”
“… remaining schedules or the remaining schedule strength and the tiebreakers just real quick. Of the teams fighting for three to seven, because the Suns are still sitting there, the Suns have the hardest of those schedules. The Timberwolves have the second hardest, although maybe it's a little easier after the Oklahoma City game is already up the books. The Lakers have the third hardest. The Nuggets have the fourth hardest and the Rockets have the easiest schedule. So the Nuggets and Rockets have more friendly schedules coming in. When you look at the tiebreakers, this is a Timberwolves tiebreaker situation. 0-3 versus Lakers. 1-3. Actually, it might be 0-4 now because I think that was before yesterday. 1-3 versus Nuggets. 0-1 versus Rockets. 0-2 versus Suns. And the Lakers, it's 0-3 versus Lakers. Sorry, take that back. Lakers, 2-1 versus Nuggets. 0-1 versus the Rockets. So the tiebreaker will be determined in these two games and three and over September. So the Lakers and Timberwolves tie have that. So, um, Lakers in pretty good. If the Lakers could really, if the Lakers could sweep these two games, they would be in great position, but even if they split, um, it's not so bad, but …”
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The Denver Nuggets' playoff hopes are dimming due to their inability to execute offensively and Jamal Murray's struggles, exacerbated by fatigue and defensive pressure.
“… but it was also a key play. It was a seven point lead. I think there was 72 seconds left at the time. And then Joker splits the free throws. The Nuggets hit a three and it's right back to a game. I mean, it was a wild finish. Again, Shea hit what felt like an MVP moment dagger with like 13.9 seconds, I believe it was, putting the Thunder up four. And then Joker hits a three and J Will, Jalen Williams, the big man, gets called for a foul running over Jamal Murray's screen. So it ends up being a four-point play. And I tell you, tough moment for J Will. He was awesome. He had 29 and 12 last night, …”
“… I don't believe it was intentional. He certainly said it was accidental. He apologized to Joe craft where Joker was not, uh, nearly, you know, like Joker didn't, wasn't offended by this. It was not, like last time, but the fact it was those two guys, but it was also a key play. It was a seven point lead. I think there was 72 seconds left at the time. And then Joker splits the free throws. The Nuggets hit a three and it's right back to a game. I mean, it was a wild finish. Again, Shea hit what felt like an MVP moment dagger with like 13.9 seconds, I believe it was, putting the Thunder up four. And then Joker hits a three and J Will, Jalen Williams, the big man, gets called for a foul running over Jamal Murray's screen. So it ends up being a four-point play. And I tell you, tough moment for J Will. He was awesome. He had 29 and 12 last night, went seven of 11 from three and played minute for minute with Joker. Joker put his numbers up, but he made him work for it. And so he's just sitting there thinking, man, I hope that's not the moment that's remembered. Well, here Shea comes to save the day, the next possession, hitting that, it was really kind of a sidestep, step back, three from …”
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance, highlighted by a crucial late-game three-pointer, solidifies his MVP candidacy and showcases his ability to deliver in high-pressure moments.
“… stretch in favor of a red-hot Tim Hardaway Jr. That is a continued problem. And we had Shea just going off, torching every single defender that the Nuggets put on him. Christian Brown got the assignment, as he usually does, at least when Peyton Watson's not available. And he just can't stay in front of Shea. Shea can pick and choose any defender he wants. And you're like Bruce Brown, Spencer Jones, come on down, Jamal Murray. I'm going to blow by all of you to the point that the Nuggets were just like, we're just going to double team you over half court every time you have the ball because we just …”
“and like the thunder just have a bunch of guys that he can put under the basket including uh sga We had Cam Johnson, another no-show game where he's benched down the stretch in favor of a red-hot Tim Hardaway Jr. That is a continued problem. And we had Shea just going off, torching every single defender that the Nuggets put on him. Christian Brown got the assignment, as he usually does, at least when Peyton Watson's not available. And he just can't stay in front of Shea. Shea can pick and choose any defender he wants. And you're like Bruce Brown, Spencer Jones, come on down, Jamal Murray. I'm going to blow by all of you to the point that the Nuggets were just like, we're just going to double team you over half court every time you have the ball because we just don't know what else to do. And he picked them apart with one of the best passing games of his career. And I thought it was fitting, John, that he ties the Wilt Chamberlain mark. He tied it, right? He didn't break it. He tied it for 20 points a game. And then the next two possessions, you know, this is a scoring mark, a hallowed scoring mark, a …”
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's record-tying performance against the Nuggets showcases his all-around game and strengthens his MVP candidacy.
“Yesterday, man, iconic matchup last night. The Thunder got the best of Nuggets, 129 to 126. Hell of a game. We're going to break this game down for real, for real, because they was hooping last night. SGA, 35-15-9, almost triple-double. Dominate yesterday. Jalen Williams yesterday hooped out 29-12, 7-11 for three. A.J. Mitchell, his return, he had 24. Joker hooped out yesterday, 32-14-13. Light work. Tim Hardaway Jr., who's probably going to have a drug test today because he lost his mind yesterday, 28, hit too many …”
“Yesterday, man, iconic matchup last night. The Thunder got the best of Nuggets, 129 to 126. Hell of a game. We're going to break this game down for real, for real, because they was hooping last night. SGA, 35-15-9, almost triple-double. Dominate yesterday. Jalen Williams yesterday hooped out 29-12, 7-11 for three. A.J. Mitchell, his return, he had 24. Joker hooped out yesterday, 32-14-13. Light work. Tim Hardaway Jr., who's probably going to have a drug test today because he lost his mind yesterday, 28, hit too many threes. Aaron Gordon's first game back in a while, he had 23-10. Jamal Murray had 21-8-6, man. Let's go ahead and start off. Like we said, Aaron Gordon's first game back in a while, he scored 13-17 in the first quarter. He was getting busy yesterday, man. Yeah, he was knocking down shots yesterday. That's an incredible stat line. Which one, Moot? SGA. …”
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The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 in a thrilling game filled with standout performances. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with an impressive 35 points, while Nikola Jokic almost secured a triple-double for the Nuggets. This game showcased incredible talent and set the stage for an exciting playoff season ahead.
“… a cigar. I couldn't do nothing that night. See, you got to know what you're doing. You know, I've smoked my cigar. They close close to Cuba, Tampa Nuggets. You know them Tampa Nuggets, Ocho? Yeah. Swish or Sweets? Do they count? J-Dub from Akron. Iso, until you're dethroned, you got to bang the drums and hit that Ali champ. The champ is here. Doom, doom, doom. The champ is here. All that ain't necessary. Horace Tidwell said, Ocho, check your messages on the gram. sent you a photo when you hopped that CJ2K Celebrity Game in 2018. You dropped 12 points on T-Mac. Yeah. Hey, you next, Joe. Whoa, …”
“… cigars. I'm talking about big, strong joints. You hear me? And we ain't really we weren't really no cigar smokers like that. Now I smoke this cigar until I woke up at six, six in the morning. I have been passed out about in that night trying to smoke a cigar. I couldn't do nothing that night. See, you got to know what you're doing. You know, I've smoked my cigar. They close close to Cuba, Tampa Nuggets. You know them Tampa Nuggets, Ocho? Yeah. Swish or Sweets? Do they count? J-Dub from Akron. Iso, until you're dethroned, you got to bang the drums and hit that Ali champ. The champ is here. Doom, doom, doom. The champ is here. All that ain't necessary. Horace Tidwell said, Ocho, check your messages on the gram. sent you a photo when you hopped that CJ2K Celebrity Game in 2018. You dropped 12 points on T-Mac. Yeah. Hey, you next, Joe. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down, Joe. Slow down, Turbo. Slow down. See, everybody keep looking at the big three and not understanding that I was handicapped and not being able to do what I want to do. But when I played against T-Mac, me and T-Mac went at each other the whole game. It was just me and him. And I was able to score 12 and you know I mean T-Mac like …”
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I learned the hard way that Cuban cigars are not for the faint of heart. After trying a strong one in the Bahamas with friends, I ended up passed out by 6 AM, realizing that smoking isn't just about enjoyment—it's an art. This experience taught me the importance of knowing your limits and respecting the craft of cigar smoking.
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