On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 129-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Christian Braun set a new career high in points, and Nikola Jokic once again put up video game numbers. Denver’s defense wasn’t good enough though, and the Nuggets gave up a second half lead because of it.

Aaron Gordon rejoined Denver’s starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Knicks, with Russell Westbrook staying in the lineup and Christian Braun moving to the bench.

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made a lineup change on Wednesday night, benching Christian Braun for Aaron Gordon against the Knicks.

Never an easy decision,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after choosing to move Christian Braun to the bench with Aaron Gordon returning to Denver’s starting lineup.

Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson had 20 points and six assists for the Knicks, who scored 143 points for the second straight game and won their fourth straight. New York (31-16) won for the 16th time in its past 22 games.

For those unfamiliar with the All-Star starter selection process, fans make up 50% of the vote for two guards and three frontcourt players (forward or center) for the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Current NBA players account for 25% and a media panel accounts for 25%. Players can vote for themselves, by the way.

Jimmy Butler continues to loom large over the NBA trade deadline. Here is the latest intel and rumors surrounding possible deals.

The Magic are trending the wrong way despite Paolo Banchero's return, while the Nuggets are on the rise. Look for Jamal Murray and Christian Braun to shine as Denver jumps out to an early lead and hangs on.

On Friday, the Miami Heat (20-19) host the Denver Nuggets (24-16) at the Kaseya Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Denver Nuggets take their talents to South Beach when they face the Heat on Friday night. Unfortunately some of their key talent is banged up as

Jamal Murray is staying hot with an assist from anti-inflammatories.