How PIVOTAL Nuggets Season Finale caused a Playoff SHIFT

About this episode

Ryan Blackburn analyzes the Denver Nuggets' surprising victory in their season finale and its implications for the Western Conference playoffs.

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets improbable win in the final game of the season that shifts the entire Western Conference playoff landscape. He discusses the Nuggets staying at the 3 seed, awesome bench performances, and a preliminary look at the Minnesota Timberwolves first round playoff series.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Blackburn

Topics covered

• Denver Nuggets
• NBA playoffs
• Western Conference
• basketball analysis
• season finale
• playoff landscape

Keywords

• Nuggets
• playoffs
• Timberwolves
• season finale
• basketball
• Western Conference
• bench performances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves

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