Wind and Clark recap the Denver Nuggets win over the Portland Trail Blazers, go into detail about Jamal Murray’s career night and discuss the importance of him emerging as the Nuggets’ closer down the stretch of games. Also, notes on Murray and Malone’s tight-knit relationship and changes to Denver’s starting lineup.

Rundown

4:30 – Another new starting five

6:45 – Denver’s team defense

7:30 – Nikola Jokic struggles offensively

9:30 – Michael Malone follows through on a promise

14:30 – Is Jamal Murray making a leap?

17:00 – Murray and Malone’s relationship

20:00 – Murray’s innate confidence

21:30 – How vital to Denver’s success is Murray’s progression?

28:30 – Wilson Chandler’s defense off the bench

31:00 – Will the Nuggets stick with big ball?

34:30 – A note from philosopher Will Barton