3-25-26 Hour 1 - Nuggets sneak past the Suns/Avs smash the Penguins/Jared Bednar
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This episode of Moser, Lombardi and Kane dives into the recent double-dipper results for the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, both securing wins on the same night. The hosts express frustration over the Nuggets' grueling schedule—four back-to-backs this season, more than any other team—highlighting the competitive imbalance when one team faces repeated travel and fatigue. They argue that the NBA’s scheduling prioritizes television over fairness, especially when games tip off late in the East Coast. The discussion shifts to the Avalanche’s 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, where despite a sloppy performance, they relied on strong goaltending and a revitalized power play. Coach Jared Bednar joins the show, expressing dissatisfaction with the team’s execution despite the victory, emphasizing the need for high standards. The hosts also debate the authenticity of 'heritage nights' like Serbian Heritage Night, suggesting they’re more about revenue than cultural celebration. They reflect on the Avs’ packed final stretch of the season, with eight games in 12 days, and the importance of securing a comfortable lead to allow rest before the playoffs. The episode closes with a lighthearted exchange about Canadian geography and a tease for an upcoming MVP discussion on Nikola Jokic.
The Nuggets' four back-to-backs this season are a competitive disadvantage that undermines the integrity of the NBA schedule.
The Avalanche’s power play has improved significantly since the Olympic break, now ranked 27th, showing signs of becoming a reliable weapon.
Despite winning, Coach Bednar criticized the Avalanche’s sloppy execution, emphasizing that winning isn’t enough—execution matters at this stage of the season.
Heritage nights like Serbian Heritage Night are often driven by revenue and fan engagement rather than genuine cultural celebration.
The Avs’ final 12 days include eight games, making it critical to build a large enough lead to allow rest and avoid burnout before the playoffs.
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Double-Dipper Do-Roo: Nuggets Sweep Suns, Avs Beat Penguins
“They're up eight with three minutes to play. Yeah. And Phoenix went on a 12-4 run. Stop me if you've heard this one before.”
The Schedule Injustice: Nuggets’ Back-to-Back Burden
“If you want to appease your television partner who gave you billions, fine. Fine. Appease. Appease away. Just don't schedule a back-to-back.”
Avalanche’s Sloppy Win and Bednar’s Standards
“I did not be happy when you're carving out points at this time of the year, but it was a sloppy game from our group.”
Power Play Revival and the Role of Martin Natchez
The hosts analyze the Avalanche’s improved power play, now ranked 27th, attributing it to a fresh start after the Olympic break. They highlight Martin Natchez’s breakout performance—12 goals, 14 assists in 15 games—and his impact on the power play setup.
Heritage Nights: Celebration or Cash Grab?
The hosts question the authenticity of heritage nights like Serbian Heritage Night, suggesting they’re more about revenue and fan engagement than cultural appreciation. They contrast this with the absence of Canadian Heritage Night, sparking a humorous debate about Canadian geography.
“If you want to appease your television partner who gave you billions, fine. Fine. Appease. Appease away. Just don't schedule a back-to-back.”
“It's not about how Jokic feels this morning. It's about how much of a disadvantage you've put one team pit against another.”
“They're up eight with three minutes to play. Yeah. And Phoenix went on a 12-4 run. Stop me if you've heard this one before.”
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Colorado Avalanche
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Denver Nuggets
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Jared Bednar
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Nikola Jokic
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NBA
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Martin Natchez
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Phoenix Suns
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Dallas Stars
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Winnipeg Jets
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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