Schlereth And Evans

Wow, what a turnaround for the Nuggets as they get two dominate wins on the road in Minnesota. What was different in these last two games compared to the first two? And how about tonight? Is this a must win for the Avalanche? What’s our confidence level after they blew an opportunity to win at home?

Jamal Murray has made a miraculous comeback after a poor playoff performance thus far. We hear from him on how he’s done it along with a couple of theories from Stink. Aaron Gordon gets the ultimate endorsement from Stink and Stephen A. issues an apology to the Nuggets. Finally, Bo Nix tells us how excited he is to have Sean Payton for a coach.

Have the Nuggets answered all their haters? We take a trip around the media to hear all the smack talk and apologies after everyone thought they’d be swept. Have they made it past the toughest part of their playoff run? And how about the Avs- what’s our faith in them at this point? Then, our own Denversports.com’s James Merilatt joins the show to expand on his latest article which answers the same question we had above.

Aaron Gordon reveals the “secret Sauce” to the Nuggets success and inspires us through his admiration for the great Nikola Jokic. Is tonight a must win for the Avs- and what will their fate be if they don’t come away with the win.

Reaction to the Game 2 loss in Dallas. Should Avs fans be feeling really good about the state of the team heading back to Denver tied 1-1?

The Stanley Cup makes a very special appearance in studio along with Stanley Cup bearer Phil Pritchard! ESPN NHL analyst A. J. Mleczko joins the show to discuss the Avalanche during their playoff run so far, what realistic expectations look like for the remainder of said playoffs and Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon's legacy projection looks like as they continue their Hall of Fame caliber careers.

What should we expect from the Nuggets tonight? As Avs fans we should be feeling really good where the Avs are tied at 1-1 heading back home against the Stars.

The guys give their predictions for Game 3 in Minnesota for the Nuggets and Game 3 this weekend for the Avalanche.

Nikola Jokic is officially a 3-time MVP! And boy oh boy, are some people upset. Of those people is Shaq. Why was he such a jerk about it? And what do Mike and Mark think of Jokics’ reaction? We heard from Coach Malone yesterday as well as he tries to regroup the guys heading into Game 3. Coach Bednar speaks as well ahead of Game 2 against the Stars.

Is Jokers nonchalant energy around basketball troubling? Is it a sign that he probably won’t be a Nugget for a long time? Or is it awesome? Jamal Murray briefly takes responsibility for his temper tantrum the other night but left Stink and Mike disappointed with his response. LeBron, however, reminds us of all of what makes Jamal great during this weird time. Finally, Mike and Mark get to the bottom of Shaq’s weird response to Jokic’s 3rd MVP.

Bo Nix’s docuseries is set to release, how do we feel about him doing this before he’s even played a down in the NFL? Also, would Stink still be as excited or sure about Bo Nix’s future if he were drafted by anyone other than Sean Payton? Jokic has joined an elite group of only 9 other players to achieve 3 MVP Awards- does he belong in this group?

After hearing more audio from Inside the NBA it’s pretty clear that Shaq’s weak move during Jokic’s MVP announcement has everything to do with him and his bitterness rather than any of the other contestants. Mike explains exactly what it is that separates Jokic from the rest of the league. While we may be down on the Nugs right now after two tough losses- LeBron describes what a killer MPJ and Jamal really are.

The Avalanche win Game 2 against the Stars in a thrilling comeback OT fashion! The “star” of the show being Miles Wood. Inside information from the Broncos organization has been leaked about all the issues they had with Russell Wilson. Are we surprised by any of this? Finally, Stink is Winnie the Pooh and he’s also disappointed by yet another athlete’s voice.

Jamal Murray avoids suspension after his tantrum in Game 2. Stink thinks the league should’ve suspended him. What do you think? Jokic will be awarded the MVP award tonight- unfortunately it might not be as sweet a moment we all thought it’d be. Also, how much weight does Phil Simms endorsement of Bo Nix carry? And how much weight are we putting on these supposed leaked text messages from a Nuggets bench player to Gilbert Arenas?

How much do these leaked text messages from a Nuggets player matter? Are there real issues going on in the locker room? While the Nugs issues seem to be bubbling over, the Avalanche are in a great place, similar to the Nuggets energy during the Lakers series. Is it MacKinnon’s turn to be an MVP? Phil Simms brings up some good points that strengthen the Broncos case for choosing Bo Nix.

Is this just about the most awkward time for Nikola Jokics’ MVP award to be announced? And will he be the first MVP in history to get swept in the playoffs? Or will this be the motivating force for the Nuggets to come out and get things done in Game 3? Mike and Mark discuss the NHL MVP race as well and why it’s so hard to admit that MacKinnon is the guy.

Wow. What the heck happened to the Nuggets last night? Mike and Mark try to make sense of that embarrassing performance and wonder if the Nuggets are in danger of tarnishing last years championship. We do have something to look forward to tonight as the Avs take on the Stars in game 1 of the second round as we preview this series.

We hear from Coach Malone after that horrific game last night who asks us fans to stick with them and to believe that they’ll get back. But who’s really to blame for the state of the Nuggets right now? And should Jamal be suspended after throwing a heating pad onto the floor during play? On the brighter side, Mike and Mark react to the hilarious roast of Tom Brady. Hopefully Stink wasn’t too offended on behalf of his man crush.

Should we hold our breath on our excitement for the Avs game tonight after being traumatized by the Nuggets? Are the Timberwolves really that much better of a team or have the Nuggets been losing these games for themselves? Regardless of the bull junk- it seems there’s a healthy amount of optimism surrounding the Avalanche right now.

For Mike and Mark, it wasn’t about the Nuggets poor play last night but more about their lack of composure. What are the chances the Nuggets can come back and win this thing? The data shows it is highly unlikely. Regardless, we’re getting you ready for the Avs vs. Stars tonight!