Episodes

  • Nuggets Humiliated by Knicks: Michael Malone Sounds Off!
    Nov 26 2024

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets ugly loss to the New York Knicks. Denver couldn't stop New York, and that led to an epic press conference from Michael Malone. Did what he, Jamal Murray, and Nikola Jokic have to say change anything about last night? How concerned should Nuggets fans be?

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    33 mins
  • Nikola Jokic is becoming the NBA's Overlord...
    Nov 25 2024

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares final thoughts on the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend, focusing on the dominance of Nikola Jokic and what he's doing this year. Then, he focuses in on Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. finding their way with the Nuggets this season. Finally, he previews the Nuggets game against the New York Knicks tonight.

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    37 mins
  • Jokic Returns, Murray Struggles, Nuggets Lose to Mavericks
    Nov 23 2024

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 123-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the return of Nikola Jokic. It was a physical game, and Jokic handled it about as well as he could have. Unfortunately, Jamal Murray didn't. He's really struggling right now and in a self-proclaimed slump. Ryan breaks down what happened last night, why Russell Westbrook closed over Christian Braun, and what's next for tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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    38 mins
  • The gap between Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic
    Nov 22 2024

    Ryan Blackburn breaks down tonight's matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks. He discusses the injury to Vlatko Cancar, and he also discusses Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic potentially missing the game. Can the Nuggets slow down Kyrie Irving?

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    31 mins
  • What to Make of Nuggets Bench so far
    Nov 19 2024

    Ryan Blackburn shares some insights on the Denver Nuggets bench and how they're playing to begin the 2024-25 season. Russell Westbrook, Julian Strawther, Peyton Watson, and Dario Saric were expected to be in Denver's Top 9 at the beginning of the year. Will they finish the season there in a playoff rotation? Ryan breaks it down before talking about Nikola Jokic and Denver's matchup tonight against the Grizzlies.

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    33 mins
  • Murray struggles again, Nuggets lose to Grizz
    Nov 18 2024

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 105-90 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in what was another poor performance without MVP Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. both struggled in this one, and the Nuggets simply didn't have enough scoring to keep up with the Grizzlies. Ryan breaks down the issues, discusses the Murray concerns, and asks how much these games without Jokic actually matter.

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    44 mins
  • No Jokic, Big Problem, Nuggets fall to Pelicans in NBA Cup
    Nov 16 2024

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 101-94 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Cup. It didn't matter that the Pelicans were missing Zion Williamson and five other rotation players, or that they had lost six games in a row. The Nuggets were missing Nikola Jokic, and that was clearly enough. Ryan discusses Jamal Murray struggling to step up, Denver's center issues, and how Denver lost last night.

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    33 mins
  • NBA CUP SZN - Nuggets could be without Nikola Jokic
    Nov 15 2024

    On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn previews the first Denver Nuggets NBA Cup game, a matchup with the injured New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Are the Nuggets true contenders for the Cup? What happens if Nikola Jokic misses the game? Ryan goes over the details of the Emirates NBA Cup and what Nuggets fans need to know about tonight's matchup.

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    34 mins