Joel Rush
@joelrushnba.bsky.social
Denver #Nuggets writer for Forbes.
Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone.
Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off.
My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/
My NBA Bluesky list: https://shrtn.escalar.pt/iRuN
Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone.
Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off.
My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/
My NBA Bluesky list: https://shrtn.escalar.pt/iRuN
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Joel Rush
@joelrushnba.bsky.social
· Sep 27
Can Bruce Brown Regain His 2023 Denver Nuggets Championship Form? [Film Study]
Bruce Brown was pivotal in the Nuggets' first title win, and a fan favorite.
This film study examines if he can regain that championship impact in his return to Denver.
www.forbes.com
Bruce Brown was not only pivotal in the #Nuggets' first title win, but a fan favorite.
In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?
I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
@forbes.com Sports: www.forbes.com/sites/joelru...
In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?
I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
@forbes.com Sports: www.forbes.com/sites/joelru...
That ABSOLUTELY should have been a jump ball
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
That ABSOLUTELY should have been a jump ball
I thought it *might* have gone off Vuc's leg there.
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I thought it *might* have gone off Vuc's leg there.
Cam Johnson drains the corner 3-pointer
Tonight's #Nuggets performance has been largely disappointing so far, but Cam's shot finally starting to drop is a very, very welcome development.
Tonight's #Nuggets performance has been largely disappointing so far, but Cam's shot finally starting to drop is a very, very welcome development.
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Cam Johnson drains the corner 3-pointer
Tonight's #Nuggets performance has been largely disappointing so far, but Cam's shot finally starting to drop is a very, very welcome development.
Tonight's #Nuggets performance has been largely disappointing so far, but Cam's shot finally starting to drop is a very, very welcome development.
This butt officiating crew probably will call this a flagrant on Bruce Brown, but it's BS if they do, both he and Hardaway were going for the ball, should just be a standard foul.
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM
This butt officiating crew probably will call this a flagrant on Bruce Brown, but it's BS if they do, both he and Hardaway were going for the ball, should just be a standard foul.
SWATSON!!!
Peyton Watson with the HUGE block, one of the best of his young career...
...then Cameron Johnson drains the transition triple from the corner at the other end
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
Peyton Watson with the HUGE block, one of the best of his young career...
...then Cameron Johnson drains the transition triple from the corner at the other end
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
November 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
SWATSON!!!
Peyton Watson with the HUGE block, one of the best of his young career...
...then Cameron Johnson drains the transition triple from the corner at the other end
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
Peyton Watson with the HUGE block, one of the best of his young career...
...then Cameron Johnson drains the transition triple from the corner at the other end
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
Reposted by Joel Rush
Shorter edit of the Jamal Murray video below
November 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Shorter edit of the Jamal Murray video below
#NBA players this season with the most games scoring 15 points or more, but when their team *lost*:
It's a 4-way tie for first place, with 9 such losses for each when these players had high(-ish) scoring games:
DeMar DeRozan
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michael Porter Jr.
Pascal Siakam
It's a 4-way tie for first place, with 9 such losses for each when these players had high(-ish) scoring games:
DeMar DeRozan
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michael Porter Jr.
Pascal Siakam
November 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#NBA players this season with the most games scoring 15 points or more, but when their team *lost*:
It's a 4-way tie for first place, with 9 such losses for each when these players had high(-ish) scoring games:
DeMar DeRozan
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michael Porter Jr.
Pascal Siakam
It's a 4-way tie for first place, with 9 such losses for each when these players had high(-ish) scoring games:
DeMar DeRozan
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michael Porter Jr.
Pascal Siakam
Reposted by Joel Rush
Jamal Murray's finishing at and around the rim in the #Nuggets' win at Minnesota was outstanding
#MileHighBasketball
#MileHighBasketball
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Jamal Murray's finishing at and around the rim in the #Nuggets' win at Minnesota was outstanding
#MileHighBasketball
#MileHighBasketball
Shorter edit of the Jamal Murray video below
November 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Shorter edit of the Jamal Murray video below
Jamal Murray's finishing at and around the rim in the #Nuggets' win at Minnesota was outstanding
#MileHighBasketball
#MileHighBasketball
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Jamal Murray's finishing at and around the rim in the #Nuggets' win at Minnesota was outstanding
#MileHighBasketball
#MileHighBasketball
Btw, I was wrong, and David Adelman was right to start Tim Hardaway Jr. over Spencer Jones. (Reason 237 why he's an NBA coach and I'm just a guy).
THJ absolutely lit it up, PWat played great D on Ant, 💯% right call.
But still glad Spencer had some impactful minutes, though.
THJ absolutely lit it up, PWat played great D on Ant, 💯% right call.
But still glad Spencer had some impactful minutes, though.
Didn't get my wish. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Peyton Watson get the starts in place of Christian Braun and Cam Johnson.
But I hope Spencer Jones gets big minutes, at least.
But I hope Spencer Jones gets big minutes, at least.
I'd like to see the #Nuggets start Spencer Jones to put on Anthony Edwards, and to keep the bench rotation somewhat intact. Peyton Watson, I assume, will start at the 3.
That'd be:
Mal/Spencer/Pwat/AG/Jokic
Pickett/BB/THJ/[time to call up DaRon Holmes?]/Val
That'd be:
Mal/Spencer/Pwat/AG/Jokic
Pickett/BB/THJ/[time to call up DaRon Holmes?]/Val
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Btw, I was wrong, and David Adelman was right to start Tim Hardaway Jr. over Spencer Jones. (Reason 237 why he's an NBA coach and I'm just a guy).
THJ absolutely lit it up, PWat played great D on Ant, 💯% right call.
But still glad Spencer had some impactful minutes, though.
THJ absolutely lit it up, PWat played great D on Ant, 💯% right call.
But still glad Spencer had some impactful minutes, though.
I can't vouch for that, but my main point is the Broncos going 9-2 in their first 11 games is something that few would've predicted, clearly surpasses expectations, and is pretty impressive for a team that's found ways to win in a lot of 4th quarters after significantly more shaky quarters. Real? 🤷
so presumably those are the best teams in the NFL?
November 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I can't vouch for that, but my main point is the Broncos going 9-2 in their first 11 games is something that few would've predicted, clearly surpasses expectations, and is pretty impressive for a team that's found ways to win in a lot of 4th quarters after significantly more shaky quarters. Real? 🤷
Reposted by Joel Rush
Nikola Jokic's shooting efficiency this season is insane, just completely off the charts
Restricted Area 83.1% (16.0% above league average)
Non-RA Paint 70.1% (26.0%)
Non-Paint Midrange 83.3% (43.2%)
Right Corner 3 66.7% (28.3%)
Above the Break 3 41.2% (6.0%)
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
Restricted Area 83.1% (16.0% above league average)
Non-RA Paint 70.1% (26.0%)
Non-Paint Midrange 83.3% (43.2%)
Right Corner 3 66.7% (28.3%)
Above the Break 3 41.2% (6.0%)
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Nikola Jokic's shooting efficiency this season is insane, just completely off the charts
Restricted Area 83.1% (16.0% above league average)
Non-RA Paint 70.1% (26.0%)
Non-Paint Midrange 83.3% (43.2%)
Right Corner 3 66.7% (28.3%)
Above the Break 3 41.2% (6.0%)
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
Restricted Area 83.1% (16.0% above league average)
Non-RA Paint 70.1% (26.0%)
Non-Paint Midrange 83.3% (43.2%)
Right Corner 3 66.7% (28.3%)
Above the Break 3 41.2% (6.0%)
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
Reposted by Joel Rush
The Denver #Nuggets have tied their 3rd-best franchise season start with a 10-2 record.
2 more consecutive wins would tie the team's best start, 3 more would be their best start ever.
Nuggets franchise best starts:
12-2, 1984-85
11-2, 1985-86
10-2, 1976-77
( @basketball-reference.com )
2 more consecutive wins would tie the team's best start, 3 more would be their best start ever.
Nuggets franchise best starts:
12-2, 1984-85
11-2, 1985-86
10-2, 1976-77
( @basketball-reference.com )
November 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Denver #Nuggets have tied their 3rd-best franchise season start with a 10-2 record.
2 more consecutive wins would tie the team's best start, 3 more would be their best start ever.
Nuggets franchise best starts:
12-2, 1984-85
11-2, 1985-86
10-2, 1976-77
( @basketball-reference.com )
2 more consecutive wins would tie the team's best start, 3 more would be their best start ever.
Nuggets franchise best starts:
12-2, 1984-85
11-2, 1985-86
10-2, 1976-77
( @basketball-reference.com )
Fantastic, gritty win by the #Broncos.
I've been a skeptic, especially on account of their offensive unsteadiness, but it's hard to argue against 8 in a row, and they're just genuinely looking like they belong in the real conversation now.
I've been a skeptic, especially on account of their offensive unsteadiness, but it's hard to argue against 8 in a row, and they're just genuinely looking like they belong in the real conversation now.
November 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Fantastic, gritty win by the #Broncos.
I've been a skeptic, especially on account of their offensive unsteadiness, but it's hard to argue against 8 in a row, and they're just genuinely looking like they belong in the real conversation now.
I've been a skeptic, especially on account of their offensive unsteadiness, but it's hard to argue against 8 in a row, and they're just genuinely looking like they belong in the real conversation now.
So, what I'm learning about the NFL rules today is:
Basically Broncos opponents have free rein to commit pass interference on both ends, but Denver doesn't.
Basically Broncos opponents have free rein to commit pass interference on both ends, but Denver doesn't.
a man in a leather jacket and tie is saying cool cool cool cool cool cool cool
ALT: a man in a leather jacket and tie is saying cool cool cool cool cool cool cool
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
So, what I'm learning about the NFL rules today is:
Basically Broncos opponents have free rein to commit pass interference on both ends, but Denver doesn't.
Basically Broncos opponents have free rein to commit pass interference on both ends, but Denver doesn't.
I haven't watched every #Broncos game this season, but of the ones I have seen, their offense seems more competent and less sketchy than it's usually been. Hopefully a sign of progressing to more consistent, stable production.
November 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I haven't watched every #Broncos game this season, but of the ones I have seen, their offense seems more competent and less sketchy than it's usually been. Hopefully a sign of progressing to more consistent, stable production.
Pretty sure that Chiefs coach is on the mic telling people about his diabeetus
November 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Pretty sure that Chiefs coach is on the mic telling people about his diabeetus