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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 24 MIN

Behind The Coaching Chess Match Of Nuggets-Wolves

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Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for an NBA Playoffs chess match as secret weapons and coaching tactics take center stage. Can Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray crack Chris Finch's flexible Wolves rotations, or will David Adelman find a way to counterattack Minnesota's bench firepower? Strategic rotation decisions, pivotal non-Jokic minutes, and the looming impact of Nas Reid and Rudy Gobert could decide the series’ fate. Host Matt Moore spotlights the importance of limiting turnovers, maximizing Spencer Jones' return from injury, and leveraging Denver’s offensive firepower to set the tone defensively. Key questions emerge: Will Ant Edwards dominate in isolation, and can the Wolves' transition game threaten a disciplined Nuggets squad? Deep statistical insights, rotation breakdowns, and X-factors like Bruce Brown and Jaden McDaniels fuel anticipation for a playoff showdown where every adjustment counts. 00:00 [Join the Everydayers club today] (https://lockedonnuggets.supercast.com) 05:46 Analyzing lineup strategies 07:51 Defensive strategies with Nas Reed 10:21 Adjusting defensive strategy against Jokic 13:56 Using Rocket Money for finances 18:08 Evaluating the Nuggets' defense 20:11 Defensive strategies in basketball 23:34 Final thoughts and upcoming show Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for an NBA Playoffs chess match as secret weapons and coaching tactics take center stage. Can Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray crack Chris Finch's flexible Wolves rotations, or will David Adelman find a...

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