It happened in an improbable, impossible way, but the Denver Nuggets found a new way to win on Monday night.
In the newest episode of the Pickaxe and Roll Podcast, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 113-104 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers that happened without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, AND Aaron Gordon.
It was Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan that put on a show instead. Jackson put up 35 points and 13 assists on a hyper efficient playmaking performance. Jordan put up 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists of his own. The duo combined for five alley-oops, torching the Clippers over and over again.
Ryan discusses the win, how it happened, and why every player/coach involved deserves some credit for a nice performance. Michael Porter Jr. struggled scoring, but he played solid defense and hit a clutch three at the end. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope helped limit Paul George to just six points. Justin Holiday played his role beautifully, and Peyton Watson came off the bench and made important plays in the clutch.
The 2023-24 NBA season is officially here! Make sure to stay up with the latest in the world of Denver Nuggets basketball with the Pickaxe and Roll podcast. Catch Blackburn every week on the Mile High Sports podcast network or watch on the MHS YouTube channel for the best local coverage of Colorado sports.
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