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Pickaxe and Roll

Mile High Sports, Bleav

Ryan Blackburn from MileHighSports.com brings you the latest news and analysis for the Denver Nuggets on every episode, including some of the best guests from around the NBA.

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00:39:05

Nuggets lose heartbreaker on Kyrie Irving buzzer beater

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2024/03/18

On the latest episode of Weekends with Swipa, Ryan Blackburn and Swipa break down the Denver Nuggets 107-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks as Kyrie Irving makes an epic running left-handed hook shot over Jokic from 20 feet out to win at the buzzer. The Nuggets were down by double-digits in the fourth quarter but worked their way back. Unfortunately, late heroics from Jamal Murray and the Nuggets weren't enough. Ryan and Swipa break down the game and discuss what's next for Denver.

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00:37:50

Jokic dominates Wemby! Nuggets take down Spurs

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2024/03/16

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 117-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Nikola Jokic matched up with rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and showed the rookie some impressive moves. Jamal Murray and the Nuggets bench found their stride in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets did a great job staying locked in throughout the game and reclaimed first place in the West, if only for a short time.

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00:33:18

Nuggets take down Heat again (Live from Number Thirty...

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2024/03/15

Recorded on Wednesday night from Number Thirty Eight, Ryan Blackburn and Shawn Drotar break down the Denver Nuggets 100-88 win over the Miami Heat as the Nuggets take sole possession of the first seed in the Western Conference. Michael Porter Jr. led the way with 25 points, Reggie Jackson played a pivotal fourth quarter role, and the Nuggets defense absolutely locked in. The Nuggets are 10-1 post All-Star Break, so Ryan and Shawn discuss the Western Conference standings, Nikola Jokic for MVP, and

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00:43:56

Jokic and Murray UNSTOPPABLE in Nuggets win vs Raptors

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2024/03/12

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 125-119 comeback win over the Toronto Raptors, who were injured beyond belief but still put up a fight. Nikola Jokic put up another absurd triple-double with six steals to match, and Jamal Murray helped close the door in the fourth quarter with dynamic playmaking. Ryan discusses the game, the individual and collective dominance of Jokic and Murray, All-NBA, and more.

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01:19:28

Will the Denver Nuggets earn top seed in West? |...

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2024/03/10

Ryan Blackburn and Swipa discuss the last week of Denver Nuggets basketball, including a big win over the Boston Celtics and a mostly great performance vs the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets are now 44-20 and are playing great basketball, though they were clearly bored and weren't precise at times. Can the Nuggets earn the top seed in the West down the stretch? Or will they lose games that they shouldn't lose and fall below the Minnesota Timberwolves or Oklahoma City Thunder?

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00:37:37

Game of the Year Part II

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2024/03/08

Ryan Blackburn reacts to Thursday night's Denver Nuggets win over the Boston Celtics as the Nuggets make a championship statement over the team with the best record in the NBA. Nikola Jokic was incredible. Jamal Murray was good enough. Aaron Gordon caught a million lobs. Peyton Watson was impactful off the bench. The Nuggets know they can beat the Celtics in a playoff series, and Ryan goes over all of the layers of the matchup and why it's such a big deal for Denver. Ryan also discusses Nikola

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00:37:03

Suns end Nuggets 6-game win streak in OT

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2024/03/06

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 117-107 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The Nuggets had plenty of opportunities to win in the fourth quarter but couldn't capitalize. Ryan discusses Denver going down early, working their way back, and how Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, and the team nearly won the game but ultimately went down. Ryan also previews the Nuggets Thursday matchup with the Boston Celtics.

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00:48:52

Could Jokic become the face of the NBA after LeBron?

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2024/03/05

Ryan Blackburn shares hangover takes from the Denver Nuggets matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend, discussing LeBron James setting his record and what comes after LeBron retires? Could Nikola Jokic become the face of the NBA? Then, Ryan discusses Justin Holiday's role in Denver and why he's become so helpful for Michael Malone. Finally, Ryan goes over the most important games remaining for the Nuggets this regular season.

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01:01:28

Nuggets beat the Heat in Finals Rematch with Vinny...

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2024/03/01

Ryan Blackburn is joined by Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette to break down the Denver Nuggets 103-97 win over the Miami Heat in a hard fought victory that was very reminiscent of the NBA Finals last June. Michael Porter Jr. went off for 30 points and 11 rebounds, picking up the slack when Jamal Murray rolled his ankle in the second quarter. Ryan and Vinny discuss Nikola Jokic vs Bam Adebayo, Aaron Gordon vs Jimmy Butler, and Michael Malone's circle of trust with his bench players.

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00:43:11

Jamal Murray goes off, Nuggets dominate the Kings

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2024/02/29

Ryan Blackburn reacts to last night's blowout win over the Sacramento Kings as Jamal Murray goes off for 32 points and six assists, missing just two shots on the evening. The Nuggets took awhile to get into the game, but once they did, they showcased a championship gear. Ryan breaks down the slow start, the quick turnaround, and more.

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00:43:47

Jokic and Murray DOMINATE in Nuggets win over Golden...

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2024/02/26

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors as Nikola Jokic makes history with 32 points, 16 rebounds, 16 assists, and 4 steals in a big time matchup vs Draymond Green. Jamal Murray returned to the floor and outplayed Stephen Curry in his minutes, and the Nuggets got what they needed from their rotation to survive an early outburst from Klay Thompson. Ryan discusses Jokic and Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the toughness of the Western

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01:06:12

Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic go CRAZY |...

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2024/02/24

On the latest episode of Weekends with Swipa, Ryan Blackburn and Swipa breaks down the Denver Nuggets 127-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Michael Porter Jr. led the way with 34 points and 12 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic added another monster triple-double. The Nuggets are rolling after the All-Star Break, so Ryan and Swipa discuss the most encouraging aspects of the last two games. They also go around the NBA and discuss which teams are impressing them the most.

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01:06:42

Jokic PERFECT again! Vibing with Matt Brooks

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2024/02/23

Ryan Blackburn is joined by Matt Brooks of the Denver Nuggets digital team to break down Denver's impressive win over the Washington Wizards. Nikola Jokic notched an epic triple-double, his first against the Wizards. Jokic now has a triple-double against every team he's faced in the NBA. Ryan and Matt break down Jokic's MVP chances, Denver's first performance after the All-Star Break, and what to watch over the next few weeks.

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00:43:59

Predictions for the Final 27 Games

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2024/02/22

Get your limited edition "Joker" tee here:https://denver-stiffs.square.site/product/mhs-joker-shirt/52 Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Post All-Star Break schedule the Denver Nuggets will face in what is a competitive race for the top seed in the Western Conference. Ryan breaks down the most pressing concerns and what the Nuggets have left to prove, if anything, before the 2024 NBA Playoffs begin. Can the Nuggets grab the top spot in the West? Does it even matter?

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01:00:12

I'm back! 29 moments for Nikola Jokic's 29th birthday

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2024/02/21

Get your limited edition "Joker" tee here: https://denver-stiffs.square.site/product/mhs-joker-shirt/52 Ryan Blackburn returns from the All-Star Break to discuss the game and the festivities. He discusses Denver Nuggets practice on Tuesday before focusing on Nikola Jokic, who just turned 29 a couple days ago. Ryan goes back down memory lane and shares 29 moments from Nikola Jokic's career that Nuggets fans love.

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00:38:38

Nuggets enter All-Star Break with a thud

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2024/02/15

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 102-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings to extend Denver's losing streak to three games. The Nuggets missed Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope when matching up with the Kings backcourt featuring De'Aaron Fox. Nikola Jokic didn't step up, nor was Michael Porter Jr. good enough when it matted. The Nuggets are suffering from depth problems though, the story of their season. Ryan breaks down the game, talks about the young guys, and discusses where Denver

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01:09:48

Are the Nuggets in trouble or not? (Epic Swipa Rant)

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2024/02/14

Ryan Blackburn and Swipa go over the Denver Nuggets losses to the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks to finish a 1-2 road trip. They discuss what went wrong, why the losses were so bad, and whether fans should be concerned. They talk about whether there are ramifications for these Nuggets performances heading into the playoffs, then discuss the ESPN Straw Poll placing Nikola Jokic on top of the MVP Race once again.

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00:43:45

Nuggets win vs Lakers on honorary Kobe Night

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2024/02/09

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 8-point win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Mamba Night, honoring Kobe Bryant after his tragic passing. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. put together special performances, while Jokic had 24 points himself. The Nuggets and Lakers fought hard, but the better team won, again. Ryan discusses the game, the honoring of Kobe, and wraps up trade deadline discussion after the Nuggets made a small trade.

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00:45:12

Reacting to NBA Trades and where the Denver Nuggets...

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2024/02/08

Ryan Blackburn reacts to the trades made around the NBA on Wednesday, including former Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris going from the Detroit Pistons to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ryan discusses Denver's stance on trades, whether the Nuggets have enough to win a championship without a move, and where the NBA playoff pecking order stands currently.

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00:47:59

Peyton Watson and Christian Braun shine, Nuggets...

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2024/02/05

Ryan Blackburn and Swipa discuss the Denver Nuggets latest 112-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Peyton Watson and Christian Braun shined off the bench for the Nuggets, and Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray each had strong performances to push Denver over the top. Ryan and Swipa discuss the latest iterations of the Nuggets bench, whether they're worried about Jamal Murray or Michael Porter Jr., and Michael Malone's comments on the NBA Trade Deadline.

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