The Denver Nuggets are on the rise again after a slump in November.

Ryan Blackburn and Swipa analyze the Denver Nuggets’ perfect 3-0 road trip, highlighting Jamal Murray’s performance against the Brooklyn Nets and Denver’s most recent win over the Charlotte Hornets. The Nuggets and Nikola Jokic were mostly comfortable in Charlotte, but they made an impact when it mattered and showed the ability to step up when needed.

Then, before the Nuggets’ Christmas Day game against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Ryan and Swipa discussed their Christmas wish lists. What themes will the stories explore following Denver’s Christmas game? Will Jamal Murray reappear as an All-Star candidate?

Finally, they give a preview of the four remaining Christmas games, emphasizing the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. Which matches are entertaining and exciting? Which game do Ryan and Swipa watch most closely?

The 2023–2024 NBA season has officially begun! Be sure to listen to the Pickaxe and Roll podcast to stay up to date on all the latest Denver Nuggets basketball developments. For the greatest local coverage of Colorado sports, watch Blackburn weekly on the Mile High Sports podcast network or on the MHS YouTube channel.