Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

Denver's Latest Moment Of Truth

April 29, 2026·35 min
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Denver Nuggets brace for a defining Game 6 as Nikola Jokic leads the late-era squad into high-stakes territory. Can the Nuggets find the right balance without Aaron Gordon and capitalize on Minnesota Timberwolves’ injury setbacks? Matt Moore and Ryan Blackburn debate lineup possibilities, the merits of Jonas Valanciunas, and whether Zeke Nnaji or Spencer Jones can fill critical rotation gaps as the Western Conference Semifinals reach a pivotal moment. Key discussions spotlight Denver’s need to win on the margins—limiting turnovers, securing rebounds, and leveraging heroic performances beyond Cam Johnson and Spencer Dinwiddie. As the Wolves struggle without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, will Jamal Murray deliver the high-caliber showing Denver desperately needs? Moore and Blackburn break down playoff histories, roster decisions, and coaching challenges, setting the stage for a showdown that could determine the trajectory of the Nuggets’ championship aspirations.   00:00 Denver Nuggets adjusting offensive strategy 03:42 Debating player participation in game five 08:15 Trusting Zeke in the lineup 11:51 Investing strategies with Calshi 13:43 Frustrations with Jonas on defense 16:57 Challenges of NBA screen screening 20:53 Winning on the margins in Game 6 23:53 Denver's turnover impact analysis 28:18 Minnesota's basketball strategy critique 31:09 Discussing Nuggets vs. Wolves matchup 33:30 Game six outcomes recap     Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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