On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn previews Game 3 of the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers playoff series. Michael Porter Jr. is questionable with a shoulder injury, and the Nuggets are trying to recover from a close loss at the buzzer in Game 2. Ryan shares some insights, some telling stats about Nikola Jokic, Kawhi Le…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 105-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 to even up the series at 1-1. Kawhi Leonard was unbelievable, and while Nikola Jokic made shots and played good defense, he also made more mistakes than normal. The Nuggets as a team made too many mistakes in t…

On the Latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down an important matchup in Game 2 of Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers to highlight the battle between both teams to be the best they can be. Can Aaron Gordon's aggressiveness free up Michael Porter Jr. at some point? Ryan discusses Gordon, Nikola Jokic amping up the defense, h…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the incredible 112-110 overtime win for the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers to take Game 1 of the playoff series. Nikola Jokic had a near triple-double, Jamal Murray struggled but made some big shots, and Russell Westbrook made huge plays in the clutch. Ryan discusse…

Ryan Blackburn does a Q&A about the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers playoff series.Mile High Sports által

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the pressure facing the Denver Nuggets entering the playoffs and how Denver can handle that pressure. He discusses what happens in Denver advances and also what happens if Denver fails, giving a prediction for Nuggets-Clippers in the process. Finally, Ryan gives a brief summation…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his evaluation of Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers as a playoff series and what Nuggets fans should expect. Will Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray rise to the needed level? What about Michael Porter Jr.? Aaron Gordon? Russell Westbrook? Ryan breaks down the matchups, the questions, …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jeff Morton of the CSG Podcast to discuss the Josh Kroenke press conference with local media today. Kroenke shared reasoning for the Michael Malone and Calvin Booth firings, disputed reports about the team, and explained what Denver's next steps are as a franchise. Ryan and Jeff…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets big win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Nikola Jokic solidified a triple-double average on the season, Jamal Murray returned to the floor, Aaron Gordon carried Denver early, and Russell Westbrook closed late. Ryan breaks down the win, whether Nuggets fans should be…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win vs the Sacramento Kings, the first win for David Adelman replacing Michael Malone as head coach. The Nuggets played with a higher level of effort and executed the game plan well, with four starters scoring 20 or more and Jalen Pickett adding 18 points on fi…

Ryan breaks down some of the stories about the Michael Malone and Calvin Booth firings and how things got to this point. He goes over the next three games before asking simply: what does Nikola Jokic want through all of this?Mile High Sports által

Ryan reacts to the firing of Michael Malone and dismissal of Calvin Booth, highlighting what it means for the Denver Nuggets present and future of the organization.Mile High Sports által

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to a bad Denver Nuggets loss to the Indiana Pacers, Denver's fourth loss in a row. Nikola Jokic was great again. Christian Braun had a fantastic game until a late error. Russell Westbrook was solid off the bench. It just wasn't enough this time. The Nuggets are in a bad spot, and rece…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a 140-139 Double Overtime thriller that saw Nikola Jokic put up a 60-point triple-double. Russell Westbrook's late blunders cost Denver an unfortunate game they worked exceedingly hard to get. Ryan goes over the mistakes, Joki…

Ryan shares his thoughts on the MVP race and why Nikola Jokic will probably lose this year to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Mile High Sports által

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets dominant win vs the Utah Jazz. Nikola Jokic hit another 3/4 court shot, Peyton Watson is figuring out his role, and the Nuggets are one step closer to clinching the playoffs. Ryan breaks down the game against a hapless Jazz squad, Denver's playoff scenarios in …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win vs the Milwaukee Bucks in which Nikola Jokic returned to the floor but Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard missed. The Nuggets struggled defensively but still found a way to win, and Jokic's 39-10-10 performance was the biggest reason why. Ryan discuss…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets win over the Houston Rockets, a big time performance to stabilize the team. Jamal Murray had 39 points, DeAndre Jordan played a major role, and every Nugget found an opportunity to step up and help take down one of the best teams in the Western Conference. Ryan…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets blowout loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The Nuggets defense continues to look hapless, and Jamal Murray returning to the floor didn't help Denver at all. Ryan breaks down the game, Denver's defensive issues, the Blame Game, and some lineups …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets 120-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers that wasn't as close as the score indicated. The Nuggets reserves made a comeback in the fourth quarter, but Denver was down 30 for parts of the game. Without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Denver's honeymoon period was over…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Nuggets huge win over the Golden State Warriors without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, or Christian Braun. It was Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook, Michael Porter Jr., and a whole host of Nuggets that stepped up to match Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. Ryan break…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his final thoughts from this weekend's back-to-back vs the Lakers and Wizards. Then, he discusses how fatigue has been building in Denver due to subpar depth. Finally, he predicts the Nuggets playoff seeding and previews tonight's Nuggets-Warriors matchup on national TV. BETONLINE: Th…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 115-95 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a difficult blow after a great win in Oklahoma City on Monday. Do the T'Wolves own the Nuggets? Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook scored well, but the rest of the Nuggets looked absolutely gassed and couldn't …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 140-127 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on the second night of a back-to-back. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dominated together, the entire Nuggets rotation helped out along the way, and the Nuggets won their first game against a top four seed in the West si…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 127-103 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder that was close until the fourth quarter. SGA, Chet Holmgren, and the Thunder ran away with it in the fourth, but Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets couldn't get it done. This was the first of two straight matchups bet…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 149-141 OT win over the Phoenix Suns as Nikola Jokic goes CRAZY with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists. Jokic was fantastic, Christian Braun made some big shots, and the Nuggets outscored the Suns to an impressive win. Ryan breaks down Jokic's brilliance a…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 116-110 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Nuggets staged a comeback with Nikola Jokic off the floor, and all three of Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray, and Zeke Nnaji played a major role. Denver's defense found a rhythm when they locked in as well. Ryan discuss…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the ramifications of Julian Strawther suffering an injury and being sidelined for a month. His absence coincides with the return of Peyton Watson from a similar injury, meaning the Nuggets should have some reinforcements. Ryan goes over the Strawther-Watson dynamic, some notable …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 110-103 loss to the Boston Celtics. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray showed up, but the Celtics caused confusion with their game plan that forced the ball into the hands of Christian Braun and Russell Westbrook. Michael Porter Jr. also struggled once again vs a great t…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 121-112 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in which very little went right for Denver. Nikola Jokic was great offensively and good enough to win, but he didn't get enough help from the supporting cast. Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon especially struggled, while Jamal M…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over a lengthy Q&A from Denver Nuggets fans about a variety of Nuggets topics. From the playoff rotation, to possible first round opponents, to specific thoughts about Russell Westbrook, Peyton Watson, and Zeke Nnaji. Ryan discusses it all before previewing tonight's matchup between the…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets impressive 125-116 win over the Indiana Pacers. Nikola Jokic set the table for the entire team with a career-high 19 assists. Aaron Gordon had 25 points in 24 minutes. Michael Porter Jr. dominated inside the arc. Jamal Murray went 4-of-4 from three. Even Zeke N…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares his final thoughts on Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend, including Denver's inability to match up with the best teams on a consistent level. Ryan goes over the 40-20 rule, one thing he still needs to see from Denver in their final 25 games, and previews the upcomin…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 129-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Jamal Murray had an efficient 34 points, Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 17 rebounds, and nine assists, and the Nuggets took care of business against an inferior team. Ryan breaks down Murray's performance, …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets injury report and the implications of Russell Westbrook returning to the floor. How will Michael Malone and the Nuggets handle starting spots? What can Denver learn in the final 27 games? Ryan discusses the health of the roster, some numbers behind Denver's pos…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn returns after the All-Star Break to discuss what happened in the NBA over All-Star weekend and why it was so disappointing. Then, he goes in-depth on just how good the Nuggets actually are compared to their last two seasons and if there's anything to learn from those years. Finally, Ryan dis…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down last night's Jamal Murray masterclass, 55 points in a 132-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic also had his 25th triple-double of the season. The Nuggets won their eighth game in a row heading into the All-Star break. What have we learned about the Nuggets so far…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets winning their seventh game in a row, this time in blowout fashion against the Portland Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic dropped 40 points in just three quarters, making insane shots along the way. Jamal Murray played well before getting ejected in the fourth quarter. …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets playing consistent basketball over the last few games, taking care of business and never truly being in trouble. Can they keep their six-game winning streak through the All-Star break? Ryan breaks down whether the Nuggets are an elite team, how long this winning …

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 112-90 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Denver rolled, and both Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic continued to dominate, this time against a very good defense. Ryan goes over the win before discussing the events of yesterday's NBA trade deadline. T…

For the NBA Trade Deadline, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jeff Morton of CSG Posdcast and Jake Shapiro of Denver Sports. They go live to discuss all the NBA Trades around the league, the Denver Nuggets NOT getting involved, and break down any deals (or non-deals) that are happening.Mile High Sports által

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 125-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. It wasn't a perfect game, but the Nuggets were comfortable throughout, especially with 36 points from Michael Porter Jr. last night. Zeke Nnaji also started in place of Aaron Gordon and gave Denver surprisingly great min…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the crazy Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Ryan breaks down the deal, what was so crazy about it (everything) and what this means for the Denver Nuggets. He also discusses how the De'Aaron Fox trade to the San Antonio Spur…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 137-134 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Nikola Jokic had an odd game but came up clutch at the end. Jamal Murray was excellent throughout. Michael Porter Jr., Christian Braun, and Julian Strawther shot efficiently. Denver won with offense only, but they snappe…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets loss to the New York Knicks, their third in a row on this road trip. Aaron Gordon was reinserted into the starting lineup...for Christian Braun. The Nuggets are doing what they can to add some defense back in. It didn't happen last night. Ryan reacts to the Nugge…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 129-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Christian Braun set a new career high in points, and Nikola Jokic once again put up video game numbers. Denver's defense wasn't good enough though, and the Nuggets gave up a second half lead because of it. Ryan…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses Denver's strength as a team, where they have to get better, and what positions they can improve. He goes over names of different players that might be available at the NBA Trade Deadline and if the Nuggets would seriously consider a move. Finally, he previews Denver Nuggets vs Chic…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 132-123 win over the Sacramento Kings. Nikola Jokic went absolutely insane with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists, something that's never been done before. His fullcourt shot also left Ball Arena speechless. Ryan discusses the win, Jokic's greatness, and p…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 144-109 beatdown of the Philadelphia 76ers. Nikola Jokic dominated once again with a triple-double in three quarters. Julian Strawther had a career high 23 points. Aaron Gordon was as efficient as possible. Christian Braun and Michael Porter Jr. filled in nicel…

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic. Nikola Jokic had another 3rd quarter triple-double, Jamal Murray had a flurry in the second half, and Christian Braun got going downhill and in transition. Ryan discusses the Nuggets win, how the Nuggets are getting into rhyt…