Pickaxe and Roll

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll LIVE from Number Thirty-Eight, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey break down the Denver Nuggets close win over the Utah Jazz. Jamal Murray set a big record, Nikola Jokic shined (offensively) and Tim Hardaway Jr. made huge shots in the fourth quarter to give the Nuggets life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets win last night against the Dallas Mavericks. Jamal Murray scored 53 points, a new season high, while Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists of his own. It wasn't a perfect game from the Nuggets, but it was a perfect night to celebrate an all-time great performance from one of the best duos in NB...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray taking over in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns. There were still struggles, but the Denver Nuggets FINALLY got some good clutch luck. Ryan discusses the win, the bench stepping up, and a game tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets comfortable win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. He discusses the return of Peyton Watson, the comfort level of the starting unit, and how the Nuggets are starting to round into form at the right time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

LIVE from Number Thirty-Eight at the Mile High Sports Studio, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey react to the Denver Nuggets win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. They discuss big plays from Jamal Murray and Tim Hardaway Jr., the pressure on Nikola Jokic, and the rising levels of intensity in the stretch run of the schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 1-1 back-to-back vs the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies. Both games matter, but Denver's inability to string together wins is holding them back from building any real momentum. Ryan discusses the turnover issues for Nikola Jokic, the 7-man rotation from David Adelman, and more concerns for the Nuggets....

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup tonight and another missed opportunity to see Nikola Jokic vs Joel Embiid. He breaks down Nuggets fans' most hated players, then discusses NBA Expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas being imminent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets comeback win vs San Antonio Spurs. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were fantastic, while Spencer Jones played perhaps his best game of the year. Ryan discusses the comeback, why it matters, and what's next for Denver: a HUGE game vs the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Come to Number Thirty-Eight to the Mile...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets big win over the Houston Rockets, showcasing an aggressive Cam Johnson, impressive Christian Braun, and a strong Nuggets defense. Ryan discusses the win, if it was a blip on the radar or a sign of improvement, and previews tonight's game s San Antonio Spurs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets loss to Oklahoma City Thunder in which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a game-winning three. Nikola Jokic battled in the second half, but the Thunder were inevitable. Does OKC have Denver's number? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over an important week for the Denver Nuggets against four of the top five teams in the Western Conference. He discusses tonight's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the injury status of Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson, and how the rest of the week will shape Denver's final stretch run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey go LIVE at Number Thirty-Eight, reacting to an ugly Denver Nuggets loss to the New York Knicks last night. Aaron Gordon made his return, but Jamal Murray immediately suffered an injury that may hold him out for weeks. Is it simply not Denver's year amid horrible injury luck and a Western Conference that just might be better...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the next 7 games on the Denver Nuggets schedule and why he thinks they will define who and what the Nuggets can be in a playoff environment. Will the Nuggets make a run against the top teams in the NBA? He also discusses some roster moves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets win last night against the the Utah Jazz, discussing a sterling performance by Jamal Murray and a roster that struggled with similar issues to last season. He also discusses Nikola Jokic, his ongoing battle with physicality and illegal defense, and what the next step is for the Nuggets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets loss vs the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, discussing what went wrong and where the Nuggets are struggling the most. He focuses on Cam Johnson and his latest issues, injury updates for Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, LIVE from Number Thirty-Eight, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey react to last night's loss by the Denver Nuggets to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic and Lu Dort got into it, and it's clear these teams have formed a strong rivalry. Ryan and Danny discuss the OT battle, where the game was lost, and what's next for Denver now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets win over the Boston Celtics in which they used defense (is that allowed?!) to earn a near 20-point win. Ryan discusses the game, a fun debut for KJ Simpson, and reacts to the Calvin Booth interview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses Denver Nuggets lineup data and shares takeaways about how the Nuggets are still much better than fans feel they are at the current moment. He projects a fully healthy Nuggets rotation before going over the Nuggets next three games vs Boston, Oklahoma City, and Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets loss to the Golden State Warriors in which the Nuggets weren't ready to play a matinee matchup vs a Warriors quad without Stephen Curry or Draymond Green. He discusses the loss, Denver's dependency on Aaron Gordon, and how other West teams are also screwing up this moment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll LIVE at Number Thirty-Eight, Ryan Blackburn and Danny Bailey react to the Denver Nuggets HUGE 157-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was the largest win in Nuggets franchise history, 54 points. They discuss the game, why it was such a big deal after the previous loss, and look at the Western Conference Playoff picture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets signing Spencer Jones to a standard NBA contract. He breaks down the rotation projections before previewing the Nuggets three-game road trip this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets Post All-Star Break schedule and what it means for the team. How will the team figure out their defensive issues heading into the home stretch? What will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and David Adelman do to set the tone? Ryan discusses the schedule and makes three predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down what happened over NBA All-Star weekend and how Team USA vs Team World raised some questions about Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. He also discusses the Social Contract for the All-Star event and what obligations players actually have to the competition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets win vs the Memphis Grizzlies to close out their schedule before the All-Star break. Ryan discusses the win, Denver's shakiness on both offense and defense, and which players need the break the most. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets loss in the clutch to the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. He discusses why the Nuggets have struggled in the clutch so often before pivoting to the defense. Are the Nuggets good enough defensively to win a championship? Finally, he discusses a new Spencer Jones contract report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...