Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues not receiving a favorable call on offense as he and Jamal Murray (27) return to the defensive end during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver’s annihilation of Philadelphia. Among the topics discussed:
Is the Joel Embiid-Nikola Jokic debate officially over? Will the 76ers big man ever play in Denver again? Is the new big-man rivalry between Jokic and Victor Wembanyama? The Nuggets are red hot after winning six of their last seven games. How much of this run can be pinned on the injury woes affecting their opponents? How much is just the Nuggets hitting their stride? How much is getting Aaron Gordon back in the lineup? The recent run of success also happens to have coincided with the insertion of Russell Westbrook into the starting lineup. Should the Nuggets keep the veteran point guard in the starting five, even after Gordon is fully acclimated? Should Christian Braun go to the bench? Or should Michael Malone go back to his original starting five as early as possible? Is Nikola Jokic’s elbow injury a cause for concern? Why won’t he share what caused the injury in the first place? Matt goes full tinfoil hat conspiracy theorist. The fellas power rank the Nuggets’ biggest threats in the Western Conference.