Rampant Jokic eclipses Suns
1 year, 7 months ago

Rampant Jokic eclipses Suns

China Daily  

Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and pulled down 16 rebounds on the eve of the NBA MVP announcement to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 97-87 win over Phoenix on Monday night, giving them a 2-0 lead over the Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. "I love an aggressive Nikola Jokic," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after Jokic knocked down 17 shots to offset an off-night by Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., who combined to miss 17 of 22 shots. "You've got to believe that it's going to come our way here soon," Suns coach Monty Williams said. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic spins around Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal on Monday.

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Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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2 days, 8 hours ago

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces the Denver Nuggets after Kevin Durant scored 43 points in the Suns’ 133-125 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Nuggets average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes per game than the Suns allow. LAST …

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT
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2 days, 10 hours ago

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic overcame a slow start to finish with a triple-double and the visiting Denver Nuggets rebounded from a 17-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 in overtime Sunday night. Rockets 114, Raptors 110 Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green added 22 and Houston rallied past host Toronto, sending the Raptors to their seventh straight loss. Pacers …

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
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2 days, 11 hours ago

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Pelicans led 107-98 with 7:50 left in regulation, but Jokic scored seven points in a 15-2 Denver run …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

Jokic has another triple-double as Nuggets rally past Kings 130-129
1 week, 1 day ago

Jokic has another triple-double as Nuggets rally past Kings 130-129

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jamal Murray made a go-ahead jumper with 8.6 seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the Sacramento Kings 130-129 on Monday night. Nikola Jokic had his NBA-leading 10th triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Nuggets ended Sacramento’s three-game winning streak. The teams exchanged leads seven times over the final 75 seconds, …

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game
1 week, 6 days ago

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -6.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Nikola Jokic scored 48 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 141-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Los Angeles scores 108.7 points and has outscored opponents by 1.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win in the NBA on Sunday afternoon. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 25 points, with CJ McCollum adding 19, Dejounte Murray racking up 18 points and 11 assists and Yves Missi …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 39 points — making all 13 of his free throws — and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122 on Sunday night. But Los Angeles rallied behind six 3-pointers — three each by Harden and Powell — to lead 92-90 going into the fourth. Key moment Jokic …

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Jokic scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the first quarter alone to rally Denver from an early 12-point deficit. Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight assists and four steals …

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102
1 month ago

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets used a strong second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Austin Reaves scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who lost consecutive home games after starting the season 7-0 at home. Denver trailed …

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse
1 month ago

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic puts up a shot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 127-102 loss Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell hits Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther in the face as he grabs a rebound in the first half Saturday. But as Anthony Davis slumped after missing a …

Nuggets Dominate Jazz, Clinching First Home Win of Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets Dominate Jazz, Clinching First Home Win of Season

Associated Press  

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 129-103 victory over the Utah Jazz, snapping their six-game losing streak. Jokic scored 27 points, including 18 points in the third quarter, which helped the Nuggets secure the win. The Nuggets dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Jazz 34-19. The Jazz were led by Walker Kessler and Johnny Juzang with 18 and …

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, while Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Suns led by as many as 13 in the first half but settled for a 63-55 lead at the break. The Suns bounced back after blowing a 22-point lead against the …

Clippers' Harden and Powell Lead Thrilling Comeback Over Nuggets
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Clippers' Harden and Powell Lead Thrilling Comeback Over Nuggets

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic's 41-point performance with a final score of 109-104. James Harden shone with 23 points and 16 assists, while Norman Powell contributed 26 points and 37 rebounds. The Clippers dominated the second half, outscoring the Nuggets 63-43 in the final 30 minutes.

Clippers focusing on how to slow down Nuggets center Nikola Jokic
2 months ago

Clippers focusing on how to slow down Nuggets center Nikola Jokic

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, driving the lane while defended by Clippers center Ivica Zubac, averaged nearly a triple-double with 30 points per game, 16 rebounds and 9.7 assists in three games against L.A. last season. “One, just making sure he’s making his passes,” coach Tyronn Lue said after practice Friday. So, Zu just got to stay with it because he’s …

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
2 months ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics on Monday, ending doubts he would skip the basketball tournament. But Jokic ended the current NBA season earlier than expected after last year’s champions were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Also on the list announced by Serbia …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson was back to his best on Tuesday as the New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal Game 5. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, it was an emphatic response from the Knicks, with Brunson piling up 44 points with seven assists and four rebounds. Jokic guides …

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards
7 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night. Jokic scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists and the Denver Nuggets shut down Anthony Edwards in a 112-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves that put the reigning NBA champs …

Nikola Jokić reminds us why he keeps winning MVPs as the Nuggets remind us they’re still champs
7 months, 1 week ago

Nikola Jokić reminds us why he keeps winning MVPs as the Nuggets remind us they’re still champs

New York Times  

DENVER — There is a classic scene in the classic movie “The Great White Hype” that serves as the perfect metaphor for what the Denver Nuggets are doing to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first two games of this series, Minnesota threw the overhand right and knocked the Denver Nuggets woozy. After Tuesday night’s 112-97 win in Game 5 over …

Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril
8 months ago

Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril

LA Times  

It’s a colossal climb the Lakers are on, trouble lurking at every step. Lakers forward Anthony Davis tries to block a shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first quarter Thursday. The Nuggets outscored the Lakers by 12 in the third quarter, the game logs looking like they could’ve been Xeroxed from any of the previous 11 meetings …

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
8 months ago

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and guard Cason Wallace high five during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, …

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
8 months ago

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and guard Cason Wallace high five during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, …

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court
8 months ago

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon. “So if he’s able to go, if he thinks he can go, then he for sure will be out there.” Donovan Mitchell had his own …

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
8 months ago

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Associated Press  

DENVER — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers’ pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. After watching LeBron James score 19 first-half points, capped by a pull-up 3 from 32 feet in the final second that put the Lakers up 60-57, the Nuggets limited the …

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he’s the best player on the planet. I don’t think anybody in the NBA can guard Nikola 1-on-1.” Jamal Murray added 20 points in 27 minutes and Michael Porter Jr. scored …

Murray and Jokic score 28 each as the Nuggets run past shorthanded Jazz 111-95
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Murray and Jokic score 28 each as the Nuggets run past shorthanded Jazz 111-95

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic tallied 28 points and 13 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets pushed past the shorthanded Utah Jazz 111-95 on Tuesday night. So I’m just looking to not hesitate — that’s probably the biggest thing — and just stay aggressive all game.” Murray dunked a career-high five times in the first …

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets’ 110-105 win over Spurs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets’ 110-105 win over Spurs

Associated Press  

DENVER — Chalk this one up to Nikola Jokic after Victor Wembanyama came up just short of outdueling the player who is hoping to soon pick up his third MVP award. Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled the Rookie of the Year favorite in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of …

NBA roundup: Suns ride Devin Booker’s 52 to win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Suns ride Devin Booker’s 52 to win

The Hindu  

Devin Booker scored 52 points against the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time this season and the visiting Phoenix Suns tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 124-111 victory on Monday night. Kevin Durant added 20 points, Jusuf Nurkic had 19 points and 19 rebounds, and Bradley Beal scored 13 points as the Suns pulled within one game …

Jokic has 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists to lead Nuggets over Cavs, 130-101
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jokic has 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists to lead Nuggets over Cavs, 130-101

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists for his 22nd triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth. “He wants to compete, to try and help us be in the best position moving forward, but if you take time off it’s going to …

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. “I’m glad we didn’t let that San Antonio game bleed over to the next game,” Durant said in reference to the Suns’ road loss Monday night …

Luka Doncic gets triple-double as Mavericks beat Jazz 115-105
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic gets triple-double as Mavericks beat Jazz 115-105

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Luka Doncic had 29 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 115-105 on Monday night. “We just got to keep going.” Lauri Markkanen made six 3-pointers and scored 34 points for Utah. “The ball started to stick, our spacing wasn’t as crisp and the decisions weren’t being made …

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz, 113-97, into 6th place in West
9 months ago

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz, 113-97, into 6th place in West

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 113-97 on Thursday night to move into the sixth and final guaranteed playoff position in the Western Conference. The Mavericks outscored the Jazz 27-15 in the second quarter to lead 53-42 with Utah shooting 31.6% in the period, 0 for …

Jokic’s 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish
9 months ago

Jokic’s 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112 on Tuesday night. “That’s something we really have to get better at.” The Nuggets moved within percentage points of idle Oklahoma City for …

No letdown: Murray, Jokic, Porter Jr. lead Nuggets to 142-121 rout of short-handed Utah Jazz
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No letdown: Murray, Jokic, Porter Jr. lead Nuggets to 142-121 rout of short-handed Utah Jazz

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Malone needn’t have worried about his superstar center and a potential letdown when the Denver Nuggets faced the short-handed Utah Jazz. And they’re a championship level team and when a team shoots the ball from the perimeter like that it’s a hard game to win.” With Murray leading the second unit in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets …

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics past Suns 117-107, snapping rare 2-game skid
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics past Suns 117-107, snapping rare 2-game skid

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown added 27 and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 117-107 on Saturday night. “You want to be a special team, you’ve got to do a good job responding.” Tatum said the Celtics used Friday’s off day in Phoenix to recharge, playing 18 holes of golf and enjoying some sunshine …

Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Phoenix All-Star Devin Booker and Houston rookie Cam Whitmore got into a minor scuffle midway through the fourth quarter Thursday night and both players were called for a technical foul. Booker scored 35 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the Suns held off the Rockets 110-105, with the teams set to meet again in Phoenix on Saturday night. …

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110
10 months ago

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored 23 points, Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Houston Rockets withstood Phoenix’s late surge to beat the Suns 114-110 on Friday night. “We came out strong in the first quarter … but didn’t sustain it.” Houston led by double-digits to start the fourth, but the Suns took the lead with …

Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victory
10 months ago

Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victory

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The longest winning streak of the season for the Dallas Mavericks coincides with a tie for the longest stretch of games together for the star pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Doncic scored 41 points, Irving had 29 and the Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-113 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to seven in both …

Sabonis breaks tie with Jokic for NBA triple-double lead with 16, Kings rout Nuggets 135-106
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabonis breaks tie with Jokic for NBA triple-double lead with 16, Kings rout Nuggets 135-106

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Domantas Sabonis had 17 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to break a tie with Nikola Jokic for the NBA triple-double lead with 16 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets 135-106 on Friday night. Jokic, the NBA triple-double leader the last two seasons, had 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to fall just short …

Jokic and Murray lead Denver’s comeback as Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep of rivals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jokic and Murray lead Denver’s comeback as Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep of rivals

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray loves that the Denver Nuggets can turn to their championship mettle in crunch time. “I think we should just be a little bit more on point to start the game, not to have to kick it into another gear,” Murray said after the Denver Nuggets rallied from a double-digit deficit to beat the short-handed but spirited …

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver

Associated Press  

DENVER — This matinee was no marquee, not with one of its co-stars missing again. The Denver Nuggets fended off the gritty, short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 111-105 on Saturday behind 26 points and 16 rebounds from Nikole Jokic, who was again denied his rematch with fellow MVP contender Joel Embiid. Embiid is averaging 36 points and 11.4 rebounds, and Malone said …

After another Suns loss, their biggest issue is clear — they cannot stop anyone
11 months, 4 weeks ago

After another Suns loss, their biggest issue is clear — they cannot stop anyone

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The final buzzer sounded late Christmas night, and Devin Booker did not wait around. Just stick with us.” That’s become a difficult request for a fan base that watched the Suns fall to 14-15, losing for the ninth time in 12 contests. Ishbia’s message, according to the Suns coach: “Win the next game.” That hasn’t been easy. Those …

NBA: Luka Doncic chases 10K mark as Mavs face Suns
1 year ago

NBA: Luka Doncic chases 10K mark as Mavs face Suns

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is in position to reach an impressive milestone on Christmas night. Doncic needs just 11 points to become the fastest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 for his career when the Mavericks visits the Phoenix Suns on Monday. “We are not playing well enough right now.” Offseason acquisition Bradley Beal was supposed to form …

NBA roundup: Warriors ruin Jordan Poole’s homecoming, Philadelphia beats Toronto
1 year ago

NBA roundup: Warriors ruin Jordan Poole’s homecoming, Philadelphia beats Toronto

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole responded to a nice pregame reception with a team-high 25 points in his return to San Francisco, but Stephen Curry countered with 30 and rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis notched a second straight double-double as the Golden State Warriors ran off from the visiting Washington Wizards for a 129-118 victory Friday night. 76ers 121, Raptors 111 Tyrese Maxey had 33 …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers beats Wolves
1 year ago

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers beats Wolves

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid had 51 points and 12 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 on Wednesday. Clippers 120, Mavericks 111 Kawhi Leonard recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds and Los Angeles stretched its winning streak to nine games by defeating host Dallas. Pacers 144, Hornets 113 Buddy Hield scored 19 of his 25 points in …

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic ejected in second quarter against Bulls
1 year ago

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic ejected in second quarter against Bulls

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Nikola Jokic chose his words carefully. Jokic was ejected in the second quarter of Denver’s 114-106 victory at Chicago on Tuesday for the language he directed toward an official after he felt he was fouled on a layup attempt. I’ve never seen that, when the opposing gym’s been upset that the star player on the other team’s been …

Murray scores 29, Jokic adds 25 as Nuggets end 3-game skid, beat Bogdanovic, Hawks 129-122
1 year ago

Murray scores 29, Jokic adds 25 as Nuggets end 3-game skid, beat Bogdanovic, Hawks 129-122

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jamal Murray scored 29 points, Nikola Jokic rediscovered his shooting touch to score 25 and the Denver Nuggets ended their three-game skid, holding off the Atlanta Hawks 129-122 on Monday night. Bogdanovic sank three 3s in the final two minutes but the defending NBA champion Nuggets, who had a 20-point lead early in the fourth quarter, held off …

Suns get burned by LeBron's blazing finish
1 year ago

Suns get burned by LeBron's blazing finish

China Daily  

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is blocked by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during Tuesday's NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal in LA. AP Late blitz fends off Phoenix as Lakers stars revel in 'playoff-like intensity' LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot …

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