After beginning the season 0-2, the Denver Nuggets are 3-1 in their last four games. The only loss? A close matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road.

It appears from the outside looking in that the Denver Nuggets are beginning to figure some things out. Nikola Jokic is playing like an MVP, Christian Braun is filling in nicely for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and both Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. are showing what they’re capable of early on.

Are these signs of the Nuggets trending in the right direction? Are the bench struggles featuring Russell Westbrook, Peyton Watson, and Dario Saric of major concern? What’s the next step for the Nuggets after evening up their record at 3-3?

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn shares final thoughts on the Friday/Saturday back-to-back the Denver Nuggets played against the Timberwolves and Jazz. He goes over some initial season takeaways for Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, and others. Then, he shares how the Nuggets can be successful on a difficult home stand this week that includes Toronto, Oklahoma City, Miami, and Dallas.

Pickaxe and Roll is a Nuggets podcast streamed live on YouTube every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10am MT. You can catch episodes live by subscribing to the Mile High Sports YouTube channel and turning on Bell Notifications.

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