Do the Denver Nuggets have an official rival?
In this episode of the Pickaxe and Roll podcast, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the news that the Denver Nuggets will open the entire NBA regular season against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 24th. Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and the Nuggets will receive their championship rings while LeBron James and Anthony Davis look on. Will the Lakers be extra motivated to defeat the Nuggets on their home floor? Are the Nuggets and Lakers considered a rivalry in today’s NBA?
Ryan discusses the opener, as well as the Nuggets’ impending Christmas day matchup against the Golden State Warriors. From there, Ryan ranks both current and historic Nuggets rivalries from his perspective. Are the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns, or the Philadelphia 76ers considered the Nuggets’ top rival today? What about the Minnesota Timberwolves? The Portland Trail Blazers? How about the team the Nuggets just beat in the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat?
Ryan ranks the Nuggets rivalries.
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