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The Denver Nuggets are winning games without Nikola Jokic, and that fact alone changes how this season should be understood. Denver has gone 5–3 during Jokic’s injury absence, holding firm in the Western Conference playoff picture while navigating narrower margins and higher night-to-night variance. As discussed on Harrison Talks Pod , this stretch is not about proving Denver can function long term without its MVP. It is about what the team is discovering when its safety net disappears. The most recent example came in Dallas, where the Nuggets earned a 118–109 road win over the Mavericks. That game serves as a clean snapshot of Denver’s current identity without Jokic. Functional, composed, and dependent on execution rather than inevitability. A Road Win That Explained Everything Denver led Dallas by as many as twenty three points and absorbed a late push without unraveling. Dallas briefly cut the lead to five early in the fourth quarter, then watched the game slip away as Jamal Mur...

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here, and one of the most compelling first-round matchups is set: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets . This isn’t just any 4 vs. 5 battle — it’s a showdown filled with revenge, red-hot momentum, and two of the league’s best squads ready to collide. And here’s the bold take: the Clippers are sending the Nuggets home early. That’s right — Clippers in 6. This blog post is based on the latest episode of Harrison Talks Pod (HTP Ep 26) , where I broke down every first-round series and explained why the Clippers are a legit dark horse contender to win it all.  1. How the Clippers Entered the Playoffs on Fire  Since March 5, the Clippers have been 18-3 , one of the league’s hottest teams heading into the postseason. In their final game, they delivered a clutch OT win over the Warriors , locking in the 5th seed and dodging the Play-In Tournament. That game featured Kawhi Leonard and James Harden combining for 72 points , 17 assists, and 13 rebound...

This post comes from a recent segment on Harrison Talks Pod , where I broke down the heated MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić. After back-to-back matchups between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets—each winning one—it’s time to reassess where both stars stand. Jokić, a three-time MVP, remains a statistical anomaly, but Gilgeous-Alexander is making a serious case as the best guard in the league on the best team in the West. Who has the edge in the MVP conversation with both players leading top Western Conference teams? Let’s dive in. Thunder Take Game 1: Shai’s MVP Moment? In the first game of this two-game series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show. He dropped 40 points, handed out eight assists, and shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. This marked his third consecutive 40+ point game and his 11th of the season, highlighting just how dominant he’s been offensively. Jalen Williams also stepped up, contributing 26 points, nine rebo...

The MVP race this year has been nothing short of historic. As we head into the second half of the season, it's clear that the top contenders are making waves, and the race is tighter than ever. Let’s break down the top three players leading the charge, explore why each could win the MVP, and why they might fall short in this exciting race. 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – The Superstar in the Making Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an MVP-caliber season, and it feels like the league is finally waking up to his greatness. He’s putting up huge numbers with standout games like his 50-point performance against Phoenix and 45 points against Indiana. His efficiency is off the charts—50% shooting from the field, including incredible performances like 15 for 19 against Milwaukee and 62% in a game against Phoenix. Why He Could Win: Efficiency : His shooting percentages are elite, especially for a player who is scoring at such a high volume. All-around Contribution : Besides scoring, Shai is co...