Vic Lombardi Show

0:00 - Yesterday's Nuggets win over OKC on the road in Game 1 was an instant classic, as the old saying goes. Let's relive the final moments and what our reactions were. 14:52 - Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault potentially cost his team the win last night, but claims his crucial mistake wasn't a mistake after all. Vic's anger level went from 0 to 100 in about 10 seconds at Daigneault's alleged arrogance. 32:00 - Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland will address the media at 1pm today. What are we expecting to hear from them? Any bombshells?

0:00 - Vic, Marlowe, and Demspey went through a roller coaster of emotions during the final sequence of the Nuggets game. Their reactions were priceless. Let's roll the tape!13:55 - What's the difference between a "good" team and a "special" team? They're not the same. This Nuggets squad is "special," but we don't know if they're "good" enough to make it deeper into the playoffs.34:10 - The Thunder had 8 days rest before Game 1. The Nuggets had like 48 hours. The Thunder were at home. The Nuggets had to fly to OKC after a grueling 7-game series. And yet, the Nuggets won. Somehow, they found a way.

0:00 - Aaron Gordon made a shot. Against all odds, the Nuggets stole Game 1 from the Thunder in OKC! What a thrilling finish and a clutch shot from AG. 15:48 - Keep doubting the Nuggets! Every time we doubt them, they prove us wrong again and again. 34:24 - This is not the series for Jamal to go nuclear. OKC plays strong perimeter defense. You need Jokic to bully his way to the hoop. 

0:00 - How hot is Jared Bednar's seat, if at all? Should it be hot?16:16 - How much faith do you have in the Avs going forward? Would you have more faith if they got bounced in the Western Conference Finals?33:30 - The Nuggets just won a dawg fight vs the Clippers. Meanwhile, OKC's been resting for 8 days waiting for their next opponent. Do the Nuggets stand a chance? 

0:00 - As bad as Avs fans are feeling this morning...how do you think Blues fans feel today? Is that a comparable Game 7 loss?14:22 - Do we need to swallow our pride and give Mikko his flowers today? Does he deserve it?32:08 - Russell Westbrook and Christian Braun are the reason the Nuggets beat the Clippers. They were the difference makers all series long.

0:00 - What's the bigger story from over the weekend: the Avs loss or the Nuggets win? For Vic, the choice is pretty clear. Also, limiting it to the past 20 years: what's the worst Denver/Colorado sports loss? Where does the Avs Game 7 loss on Saturday rank?16:53 - Remember when Josh Kroenke said he thought the Nuggets still had more juice left? And he wanted to squeeze the juice out of this roster? Turns out, he was right. The juice was there, and we saw it on full display in Game 7 vs the Clip Show.33:58 - The Avalanche Game 7 loss from Saturday reminds us of the Nuggets Game 7 loss vs Minnesota last year. They were early exits vs a tough opponent, and it feels like you'd win a championship if you got past them. 

0:00 - We have dual Game 7s tomorrow! It's a double diparoo of the highest order. But...the 2 games start with in 30 minutes of each other. They're stacked on top of each other. That's insulting. Who made this horrible decision?14:59 - Game 7 Double Dips means a high stakes Double Keys to the Game. After that, Peter DeBoer earns a much-deserved spot on The List.35:01 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAAAAAAAAAKESSSSSSS

0:00 - As the game started to slip away from the Avs in the 2nd period last night, did you ever lose faith in Mackenize Blackwood? Did you want Wedgewood to come in and replace him? Or did your confidence in him never waver? 15:21 - Tomorrow's Double Diparoo has the potential to either be one of the greatest days in Denver sports history...or the worst day ever in Denver sports history. After that, Vic hit the Santa Monica Peer for some Man on the Street interviews! How much does the average So Cal citizen know about the Clippers?33:44 - You can't bench Westbrook. You need his energy, fire, and intensity on the court. You have to live with the mistakes. You take the good with the bad. 

0:00 - The Avalanche beat Dallas in Game 6 last night and they'll live to see another day. That was one of the wildest hockey games we've seen in a LONG time. It really felt like 3 games in one.15:36 - The Nuggets had the Clippers in their crosshairs, then self-inflicted wounds in the 3Q sealed their fate. Game 7 is coming back to Denver tomorrow.33:43 - We have a Game 7 Conflict Double Diparoo tomorrow. The Avs and Nugs games are separated by 30 min. That's it. They're stacked directly on top of each other. It's a slap in the face to the entire State of Colorado. After that, Peter DeBoer did what he did best in his postgame presser: complain about puck luck and officiating.

Sean Payton is always manipulating things during the NFL Draft. He did it this year, and he's been doing it since his NOLA days. Adam Schefter explained Payton's process today when he joined us for the last time until next NFL season. 

0:00 - The NFL Draft is done. Free Agency is mostly wrapped up. The Broncos roster as it stands now is the Broncos roster going forward. How does our NFL/Broncos Insider Jeff Legwold feel about the roster as a whole?15:10 - How badly do we need a Double Win-a-Roo tonight? "I need it like I need air. I need it like Moser needs a breakfast burrito right now." - Brett Kane. 32:28 - The puck bounces haven't gone the way of the Avalanche all series long vs. Dallas. How can we coax some pucks to bounce our way? Moser writes a passionate, strongly-worded letter to the pucks themselves and begs for a few breaks. 

0:00 - For the last time until next NFL season, ESPN's Adam Schefter joined us today. What does he think about the Broncos 2025 Draft Class and the Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Heard Round the World?19:35 - The Nuggets have some leeway tonight. If they lose, their season isn't over. That doesn't matter. Go to LA, take care of business, and end it tonight.33:48 - A playoff Game 6 Double Diparoo calls for an extra-special double Keys to the Game. 

0:00 - It's a Game 6 Double Diparoo tonight. The Avs are fighting for their lives, and the Nugs have a chance to advance. The games are like 12 hours away, we're already nervous as can be. Some good nerves, some bad nerves. A healthy mix.15:39 - What are the most pressing needs for both the Avalanche and Nuggets tonight?33:35 - Jamal Murray is an enigma. He's tough to explain. Brett has a stat that adds to the confusion.

0:00 - Last night, the Nuggets didn't stick with one defensive look. They switched things up and kept the Clippers guessing.15:30 - The Rockies already have the worst start to a season in the 149 years of the National League. A few more losses and they'll have the MLB record. At this point? Just go for it. Secure the record. Be the worst. Why not? 33:12 - If we end up with a Double Diparoo of Game 7s on Saturday, our hearts won't be able to handle it. 

0:00 - Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar joined us ahead of his squad's do-or-die Game 6 vs Dallas tomorrow. 20:58 - That was the most fun Brett's had watching Nuggets basketball in a LONG time for one reason: Jokic didn't have to be a one-man show.34:29 - Shaq (yes, that Shaq) has agreed to be the GM of Sacramento State's men's basketball program. He's joining Mike Bibby's coaching staff. As a proud Sac State grad/Hornet, Moser is flabbergasted. More than anything else, it's representative of the shifting collegiate sports landscape in the NIL era.

0:00 - Playoff Jamal is BACK, baby. Like he never left. He willed the Nuggets to a decisive Game 5 victory. That was the most fun we've had watching Nuggets hoops in a LONG time.15:25 - When Jokic scores a gazillion points, the Nuggets lose. When Jokic has an "off" night, they win. The pattern continued last night. Only with Jokic would we say he had an "off" night when he recorded a triple double.34:39 - The Pacers eliminated the Bucks in a thrilling last-second OT battle last night. After the game, Tyrese Haliburton's dad and Giannis got into it on the court. They ended up...mashing foreheads? 

0:00 - What are the keys to tonight's Nuggets game? Also, the Avs have gotten a tough whistle during their series vs. Dallas ESPECIALLY last night. The Stars players are out here flopping around and selling calls left and right. It's not the reason the Avs lost last night. Let's be perfectly clear about that. It's just a bad look from Dallas. It's not very "hockey-like" behavior.16:01 - Can the Nuggets flip that magical switch and play consistent defense? They played great D for 3 quarters in Game 4. Which version of their defense will we see tonight? Also, Buster Olney wrote a fantastic article about how difficult it is to pitch at Coors Field. It's been a nightmare for 30 years and counting.35:21 - The NHL needs to send a message that flopping/embellishing/diving/whatever you wanna call it isn't okay. A fine? A suspension? Why would they have that rule if they don't enforce it?

0:00 - God forbid...what happens if the Avalanche don't make it past the first round? This ownership group showed us they're not afraid to make wholesale organizational changes (see the Nuggets about 1 month ago). 15:21 - Adam Schefter joined PHD yesterday and shared his perspective on both Shedeur's slide & the Broncos draft class. Next, Vic needs a lesson on gum etiquette at Nuggets practice.32:19 - Vic went to Nuggets practice yesterday to grab soundbites. One of the players got a bit snippy with him. He quibbled a tad.

0:00 - The Dallas Stars scored a goal 9 seconds into the game last night, then it was no fun for 3 periods. No fun at all. The Avs find themselves in a 3-2 series deficit heading into Game 6. They need some of the big guns to step up. Where's Cale been?15:28 - Is this the NBA? Is this European soccer? No? Then why are the Stars players flopping so much?33:20 - Bill Simmons was at Nuggets @ Clippers Game 4 and witnessed Jokic's monster night. Afterwards, he went on his podcast and said it's one of the greatest performances he's ever seen in person. 

0:00 - Vic gave us more info from his Broncos/NFL sources who explained why Shedeur Sanders fell so far in the draft. Also, a couple of Ole Miss students prank called Shedeur during the draft to make him think he'd been selected.16:25 - Bills GM Brandon Beane had some choice words for a couple hosts on WGR 550 in Buffalo. Honestly, we wish more GMs were like this. Give us a call and let us know what you think about us, Paton and Payton! After that, the Jaguars wunderkind GM gives Moser the creeps.34:09 - In Game 4 vs the Clippers, the Nuggets played the best 3 quarters of basketball we've seen in ages. They were stellar both defensively and offensively. Then it all came crashing down in the 4Q.