Nikola Jokic takes control of MVP race, Michael Porter Jr. surges and Bones Hyland gets booed

Nuggets Ink

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as the Nuggets gear up for the stretch run of the regular season. Among the topics discussed: + Nikola Jokic is now the prohibitive favorite to win a third consecutive MVP award... despite being picked second to last in the All-Star Game. How surprising is it that the margin has grown so wide between him and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo? Is it deserved? The boys debate that and dig into Jokic's time at All-Star weekend. + Bones Hyland was greeted by boos in his return to Ball Arena as a Clipper last weekend. Was that reaction from the Nuggets fans fair? What do we make of his comments, and the comments of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth, in the weeks following his trade to L.A.? + Michael Porter Jr. has come on of late, including a couple of big baskets late against the Clippers last week. What's clicking for MPJ? + Mike fields questions from his Twitter followers, including one who wants to know who the most dangerous play-in team might be for the Nuggets.