Episodes

  • The Nuggets discover more about themselves, is a change for the starters in order?
    Jan 14 2025

    Will and Grace break down how good Jamal looked before his injury flared up, how Wemby poses a unique challenge for the Nuggets, and whether Pwat or Russ could break into the starting unit.


    00:00 Intro

    02:35 Jimmy butler

    04:49 Harsh contract realities

    12:23 Being careful of heavy contracts

    15:30 Trade deadline is less fun

    18:50 Nuggets procrastination continues

    21:51 Jokic vs Wemby

    25:28 Nuggets right the wrong and beat the Spurs

    29:47 Spurs outlook

    32:48 Jamal impresses vs Celtics

    36:48 Sad but promising Clippers game

    42:30 Nuggets constantly in flux

    44:54 AG's impact in his return

    47:41 Jamal up and down vs the Mavs

    55:29 Pre switching vs Jokic

    01:01:29 Point Guard Dilemma, Jamal

    01:10:06 Russ having better chemistry w Jokic

    01:20:28 Russ closing issues?

    01:32:29 Russ starting over CB?

    01:36:31 Pwat ascension

    01:42:57 Could Pwat be the starting 2?

    01:44:25 Pwat offensive growth

    01:46:15 CB and Pwat's floor vs upside

    01:48:05 Defensive fun facts

    01:55:01 Next Nuggets slate preview

    02:02:03 Feeling better about Nuggets' seeding

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • Can the Nuggets SOLVE their own problems? What's improving and what needs to be tweaked?
    Jan 1 2025

    CT joins Grace to cover the last stretch of the Nuggets' season. Jamal is rounding in to shape. Russ is impressing. CT talks about bench schemes that can help them find more consistent success. And they cover the need for more aggression on defense


    00:00 CT Fazio joins the show

    01:51 Kings fire Mike Brown

    10:12 Does DFS move the needle for LAL?

    16:58 Recent Nuggets Recap

    19:57 Jokić rim finishing vs 3 PT shot

    25:08 Jokić accountability and responsibility

    30:58 Good schemes and decisions for bench players

    41:38 The 3 PT math problem rears its ugly head

    46:27 Key playoff issues

    51:27 Flashes of Jamal's return to form

    01:00:58 What the Nuggets can tweak on defense

    01:09:31 Jamal as a true number two

    01:15:04 Calvin Booth's New Year Resolution

    01:18:30 Biggest playoff matchup worries

    01:21:00 Title race is more open than people think

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Pt 2 - Are the Nuggets trying anything different? Jokić for a 4th MVP
    Dec 21 2024

    Will and Grace break down the Nuggets games vs the Clippers and Kings to see if anything is sticking out or improving. Then they go over their disagreement regarding Jokic’s’ MVP case.


    00:00 Intro

    02:04 Nuggets vs Clippers, Defense

    07:19 Nuggets offense vs Clippers

    19:26 Clutch offense returns vs Kings

    34:38 Are Zubac and Sabonis the toughest Jokic matchups?

    39:12 How to counter teams forcing Russ to shoot?

    44:17 Can DAJ sustain backup C min this season

    46:14 Predicting the next 10 Nuggets games

    54:05 Jokic MVP case

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Pt 1 - MPJ on the trade block, OKC loses the NBA Cup
    Dec 21 2024

    Will and Grace talk about all the trade rumors involving MPJ. Then they cover some other trades around the league before breaking down how the Thunder lost to the Bucks in the NBA Cup.


    00:00 Intro

    02:11 Emotions and logistics w an MPJ trade

    13:50 LaVine trade would make DEN more top heavy

    26:12 Nets and Hawks trade targets

    31:34 Nuggets' needs in a trade, Calvin Booth

    40:23 Jontay Porter sentencing update

    43:24 Dennis Shroeder to Warriors

    52:54: Trade effects of the CBA

    59:11 Thomas Bryant

    01:01:26 NBA Cup Semis

    01:03:49 NBA Cup Final - issues with OKC

    01:07:45 SGA is the only on-ball creator

    01:10:52 Isiah Heartenstein

    01:15:11 OKC shot diet

    01:21:29 Offense is more concerning than the defense

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Burning questions about the Nuggets' dire situation and covering the best tanking teams
    Dec 11 2024

    Will and Grace ask the most pressing questions about the Nuggets. Then they talk about some of the tanking teams in the league and which may have a more promising path towards becoming the next Thunder or Magic.


    00:00 Intro

    02:50 Anticipating Trade Deadline

    05:01 Burning Questions

    07:08 Jamal ignores AG / Team Morale

    16:04 Should Russ start over Jamal?

    25:16 Do the Nuggets need a new voice at head coach?

    35:35 Should MPJ be traded / Booth be allowed to?

    44:47 Does Booth's plan need more veteran buy in?

    54:56 Is project dynasty dead?

    01:03:47 Mail Bag / More Julian at PG?

    01:08:15 Players most likely to be cut or traded?

    01:11:50 Defense is the top priority

    01:13:29 Evaluating paths for Tanking Teams

    01:16:16 Blazers

    01:21:19 Dalano Banton impresses

    01:22:54 Blazers' defensive ranking

    01:24:43 Spurs

    01:31:59 Pistons

    01:37:16 Disappointing Pacers

    01:44:42 Hornets

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • The Nuggets Rollercoaster continues, inconsistency on defense, and offensive trends
    Nov 28 2024

    The Nuggets up and down season continues. Will and Grace cover the games against the Mavs, Lakers, and Knicks. Then they dive into specific stats and schemes on both sides of the ball.


    00:00 Intro

    01:39 Nuggets lackluster defense vs the Mavs

    04:38 Pwat shining defensively

    09:14 Defensive effort and communication

    18:11 Clutch time rotations, too many Murray min?

    28:13 Nuggets trounce the Lakers

    33:49 Russ gets revenge

    36:23 Ugly game vs the Knicks

    39:03 Worst defensive performance yet

    43:15 Funny Jokic plays

    45:04 Center rotation is rough

    47:16 Did Jamal turn a corner vs the Knicks?

    58:41 Defense by the numbers

    01:02:54 Should we foul more, be more aggressive?

    01:04:55 Dead last in opponent rim efficiency

    01:10:47 18th in DREB%

    01:14:03 17th in OPP TO%

    01:19:46 Should Murray kick out more?

    01:22:25 CB's rough entry passes

    01:27:42 CB’s mid range game, grifting on jumpers

    01:27:42 Mike's driving, downhill game

    01:29:32 CB as a screener, inverted PNRs, split action

    01:34:11 Mike's assist game

    01:36:27 Cannot put together a complete game

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Lineup data deep dive with Ryan Blackburn
    Nov 22 2024

    Grace and Ryan talk about the Nuggets' recent Jokic-less road trip. It begs the question, how are the non-Jokic lineups doing? And what are the best lineups and combos even with Jokic?


    00:00 Ryan Blackburn joins / holding Jamal accountable

    02:50 Ryan's Background covering the Nuggets

    09:36 When Grace was wrong about Ryan

    12:50 The satisfaction of finally winning the Championship

    13:31 Drama free Jokic vs Philly reality show

    17:54 Questioning Embiid's use on the court and his future

    25:28 NBA and Discovery/Warner Media settle contract dispute

    29:31 Barrier to NBA expansion

    33:26 Nuggets’ Jokic-less road trip summary

    39:36 Jamal Murray's scoring

    41:36 How Pwat and Mike filled in for AG at the 4

    46:22 Christian Braun's incredible rim finishing

    53:45 Dario Saric can indeed still play basketball

    55:45 Offensive rebounding issues

    58:04 Jokic line ups - Starters

    01:02:31 Shooting % and Defensive concerns

    01:06:24 FT rate improvements

    01:08:56 Russ and or Pwat with starters

    01:14:23 Best bet with the rotations

    01:15:55 No PG lineups

    01:19:52 Jokic, Booth Boys, and Russ

    01:21:44 Two Man net ratings

    01:23:49 Nuggets lineups without Jokic

    01:26:33 Death lineup with a minus 76 NetRtg

    01:28:54 Jamal Playing with Dario chemistry?

    01:33:05 Could a two PG lineup work w Dario?

    01:34:58 A surprising lineup combination

    01:36:40 Three starter stagger w CB, Jamal, MPJ

    01:39:41 Closing with the Booth Boys over Russ

    01:41:08 Pwat at the 5 with Russ combo

    01:43:20 How many min have Zeke and Dario played together?

    01:44:54 Figuring out the C position without Jokic

    01:47:33 Shotclock Violation Match Ups

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • The Nuggets offense is reaching new heights: Project Dynasty check in
    Nov 13 2024

    Will and Grace outline how the Nuggets' insane offensive production and concepts that helped them get on a 5 game win streak at home. Then they talk about some of the team's defensive issues.

    Later they check in on the development on the Booth Boys and their progress in Project Dynasty.


    00:00 Intro

    02:18 Chet Holmgren Injury

    09:30 So many injuries

    13:15 Jamal Murray's daughter makes an appearance

    15:29 Nuggets undefeated homestand recap

    18:18 Booth boys look fast in person

    20:24 How Raptors kept up w the Nuggets?

    23:24 Best win of the season vs OKC

    27:55 Will Jamal's return slow the pace down?

    32:19 Pwat at the 5, breaking the zone

    35:41 What stood out in this home stretch?

    38:18 Teams are really trying to double Jokic

    40:22 Biggest notes on the Mavs victory

    43:02 How are the offensive numbers so good without Jamal and AG?

    46:12 Packed paint, high rim frequency but low efficiency

    50:00 The Play's The Thing, Breaking Down Slot Cuts

    56:33 Predicting the Next 10 games

    59:52 Project Dynasty, can Strawther be a reliable playoff player?

    01:05:46 Russ needs to look for Julian more

    01:07:49 Pwat's next level defense is back

    01:17:10 Has Peyton’s defensive progression made up for any offensive limitations?

    01:23:15 Is Jokic taking more 3s because of the team’s limited shooting?

    01:28:12 Is CB a better offensive player than defensive right now and is that bad?

    01:32:24 CB has room to improve on perimeter defense

    01:42:20 The Nuggets are waiting too long to bring defensive intensity

    01:44:07 Christian Braun has been amazing on offense

    01:47:50 Standings Check in

    01:48:45 What we were right about

    01:52:49 Our worst preseason takes

    01:55:12 The gap between the East and the West is massive

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    1 hr and 59 mins