Yesterday, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 113-100 in a very matter-of-fact victory. Nikola Jokic had another triple-double, the Nuggets defense found a nice rhythm, and Denver capitalized on mistakes made by Orlando. This was another professional win from the Nuggets in that they did exactly what they had to do to get a comfortable win.

The Nuggets are 11-5 in their last 16 games. Murray is back on track. Jokic looks great, especially with the new shooting sleeve. There’s a lot to like about where the entire Nuggets rotation is at, including Julian Strawther and DeAndre Jordan. Are the Nuggets secretly a bit better than the rest of the league thinks they are?

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 rhythm at the right time, and looks around at the Western Conference.

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