In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after a rough three-game stretch for Denver. Among the topics discussed: + The Nuggets lost a tough one against the Dallas Mavericks at home on Tuesday night in a game that went down the wire. What did we learn from that game and what we saw from the team? + Bones Hyland got an early hook from head coach Michael Malone in New Orleans on Sunday, but responded the next game against Dallas. What changed over those two nights? And what does Bones' response say about his development as a player? + The Nuggets' two-game road trip last weekend featured a pair of dispiriting losses in Atlanta and New Orleans, with Malone sticking to rotations despite his reserves' continued struggles. A few nights later, Malone responded by making changes on the wing (Christian Braun) and post (Zeke Nnaji). Is this a turning point for the rotation? And what insight can be gleaned from the changes made by Malone? + Michael Porter Jr. has now missed several games in a row with a foot injury. At what point does his extended absence start to be a concern? + Also .... Is Jamal Murray in a funk? Can Nikola Jokic start hitting 3-pointers again? And what do the holidays look like in the Singer household?