Nuggets advance to first NBA Finals after sweeping Lakers; Jokić named WCF MVP
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Nuggets advance to first NBA Finals after sweeping Lakers; Jokić named WCF MVP

New York Times  

The Denver Nuggets will play in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history after completing a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals Monday. ': Why the Nuggets' historic trip to the NBA Finals is a salve for 47 years of heartbreak Aaron Gordon helps secure Nuggets’ win The Nuggets don’t win this game without Aaron Gordon’s 22 big points. “Those are the shots I work on all the time.” And in a Western Conference Finals Game 4, those were the shots that ultimately lifted the Nuggets to the NBA Finals. Reaves emerged as a legitimate third option on a team that made the Western Conference finals — he’s going to get the max from the Lakers and will certainly draw interest from other suitors.

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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers

The Hindu  

LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday. James, who didn’t connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak. Doncic had 34 points, seven …

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles
2 days, 9 hours ago

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers. James reacted fastest, leaping to palm the ball into the bucket for the winning score and give the Lakers a precious victory in the race for Western Conference playoff …

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers
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2 days, 9 hours ago

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers

India Today  

LeBron James maintained his streak of scoring 10 or more points in a game with a buzzer-beating last-second putback to give the Los Angeles Lakers a nail-biting 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pacers’ late-game decisions questioned Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle opted to substitute Haliburton for defensive specialist Jarace Walker in the final minute. The Lakers …

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
1 week, 2 days ago

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders. Austin Reaves had 22 points and eight assists for the Lakers, who have won nine consecutive home games and three …

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
1 week, 2 days ago

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Dorian Finney-Smith scored 14 points, and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht each added 12 as the Lakers earned their third straight win and ninth consecutive …

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic extended their winning streak with a 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 19 in the NBA regular game at Crypto.com Arena. After this win, the Lakers secured their ninth consecutive home victory, their longest home winning streak since 2018. Since the start of the game, Doncic set the rhythm for …

Luka Doncic’s hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets
1 week, 3 days ago

Luka Doncic’s hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets

LA Times  

The streamers eventually would fall Wednesday night. The Lakers handled the Denver Nuggets 120-108, Doncic’s monster first quarter enough to cover up for sluggish, sloppy play that might’ve cost them if Jokic and Murray were on the floor. He makes the right read every time and that’s something that’s invaluable.” While the Lakers earned a 2-2 split with Denver this …

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126
2 weeks ago

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left and Russell Westbrook stole the inbounds pass for a exclamation-point dunk as the Denver Nuggets rebuffed the scrappy, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 131-126 on Friday night. Austin Reaves scored 37 points and Dalton Knecht added 32 for the Lakers, whose lengthy list of injured players included LeBron James and …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
2 weeks ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double in Nuggets’ OT win over Suns
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Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double in Nuggets’ OT win over Suns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history. The three-time NBA MVP had the league’s first 30-20-20 triple-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 149-141 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. “I was talking to and he said to me, ‘That was …

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. They went ahead 122-120 in the final minute, but …

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 35 points in the third quarter to give Sacramento a 93-84 lead heading into the fourth, but Westbrook gave the Nuggets …

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
1 month ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Nikola Jokic compiled 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets, who have lost two of the past three since winning nine straight. Jokic added just two points in …

Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Milwaukee
1 month ago

Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Milwaukee

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Nuggets take on Milwaukee. The Bucks score 113.9 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than the 116.0 the Nuggets allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 6-4, averaging 110.4 points, 42.4 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 7.3 steals and …

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers
1 month ago

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers

LA Times  

Luka Doncic reacts after drawing a foul on a basket in the first half. “Felt like I didn’t know what I was doing.” Following his best game as a Laker when he scored 32 points against Denver, Doncic hunted for rhythm Tuesday against Dallas — a search that was mostly fruitless. “And we don’t win the game if Do’ doesn’t …

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak
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1 month ago

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver’s nine-game winning streak. Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, Jamal Murray added 19, Russell Westbrook finished with 17, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 and Christian Braun contributed 10. Toumani Camara recorded 20 …

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver

LA Times  

Lakers star Luka Doncic defends against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the Lakers’ 123-100 win Saturday night. And he had it going tonight.” Lakers guard Luka Doncic laughs smiles during Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. “.Next time, he’s going to throw it to me.” The Lakers’ defensive game plan was as impressive as the offensive onslaught, if not …

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Malone took a pragmatic stance on his team’s current nine-game winning streak. But there’s a lot to clean up.” Should Denver emerge victorious Saturday, it would mark the seventh 10-game win streak in franchise history. “We had a little bit luck with the schedule,” said Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP who’s in the midst of one of …

Denver hosts Portland after Jokic’s 40-point game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Denver hosts Portland after Jokic’s 40-point game

Associated Press  

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after Nikola Jokic scored 40 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 146-117 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Nuggets average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer makes per game than the Trail Blazers give up. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Jokic scores 40 and the Nuggets beat the Blazers 146-117 for their 7th straight win
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Jokic scores 40 and the Nuggets beat the Blazers 146-117 for their 7th straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 40 points, Christian Braun had 26 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 146-117 on Monday night for their seventh straight win. The seven-game winning streak is the longest of the season for the Nuggets, who played without Michael Porter Jr. for the second straight game due to hamstring tightness. Donovan …

Nikola Jokic has 24th triple-double of the season, Nuggets rout Magic 112-90
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic has 24th triple-double of the season, Nuggets rout Magic 112-90

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his 24th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. added 30 points and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth in a row by beating the Orlando Magic 112-90 on Thursday night. Christian Braun finished with 16 points for a Nuggets team that saw the trade deadline come …

Nikola Jokic’s 23rd triple-double of the season leads Nuggets over Pelicans 125-113
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic’s 23rd triple-double of the season leads Nuggets over Pelicans 125-113

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 36 points, Nikola Jokic added 27 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame a career-high 41 points from Trey Murphy III to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-113 on Monday night. Murphy scored 39 of New Orleans’ first 85 points, helping the Pelicans, who trailed by as many …

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic’s 5th straight triple-double lifts Nuggets
2 months ago

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic’s 5th straight triple-double lifts Nuggets

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 and De’Aaron Fox finished with 17 points for Sacramento, which is now 10-3 under interim …

Denver plays Minnesota on 4-game win streak
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2 months ago

Denver plays Minnesota on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver aims to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on Minnesota. The Timberwolves average 15.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 13.7 per game the Nuggets give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 113.0 points, …

Nikola Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123
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2 months ago

Nikola Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Nuggets: Jokic, voted an All-Star starter, had 12 points in the fourth quarter. Key moment The Kings could have packed it in after …

Kings take on the Nuggets, seek 4th straight victory
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2 months ago

Kings take on the Nuggets, seek 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 239.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Denver. The Kings average 12.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 13.7 per game the Nuggets give up. LAST 10 …

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109 on Tuesday night. Lakers 111, Wizards 88 Anthony Davis recorded 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots to help Los Angeles beat visiting Washington. READ | NBA roundup: Pelicans come back …

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers
2 months, 1 week ago

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, reserve Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109 on Tuesday night, extending the 76ers’ losing streak to seven games. Tyrese Maxey had 28 points and 10 assists for a Sixers team that remains …

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Mavericks 106, Thunder 98 Kyrie Irving scored 25 points to lead Dallas to a home win over Oklahoma City, which was missing star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to …

Denver puts road win streak on the line against Dallas
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Denver puts road win streak on the line against Dallas

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Nuggets take on Dallas. The Mavericks are shooting 47.9% from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points higher than the 46.3% the Nuggets allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 3-7, averaging 108.0 points, 43.5 …

Westbrook and Jokic help Nuggets erase double-digit deficit in 112-101 win over Mavericks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Westbrook and Jokic help Nuggets erase double-digit deficit in 112-101 win over Mavericks

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Russell Westbrook had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and Nikola Jokic added 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-101 on Sunday. Klay Thompson scored 25 points to lead the Mavericks, who are 2-5 playing without All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie …

NBA roundup: Nuggets routs Nets behind triple-doubles from Jokic, Westbrook
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets routs Nets behind triple-doubles from Jokic, Westbrook

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday. Oklahoma City Thunder beats New Year Knicks 126-101 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and Isaiah Joe had a season-high 31 points off the bench as visiting Oklahoma City …

Jokic, Westbrook have triple-doubles and Nuggets beat Nets 124-105
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jokic, Westbrook have triple-doubles and Nuggets beat Nets 124-105

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday night. It was the 145th career triple-double for Jokic, who missed Denver’s previous two games due to an illness. Ben Simmons …

Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn heads into the matchup against Denver after losing three games in a row. The Nuggets average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer makes per game than the Nets allow. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.5 points per game with 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists for …

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Denver took control with a 20-3 run in the first quarter and led 55-30 late in the second before Los Angeles cut it …

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness. Michael Porter Jr. added 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Nuggets dropped to 10-7 at home. Trailing by as many as 15 …

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness

Associated Press  

DENVER — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness. “He wasn’t feeling great yesterday, and that has only gotten worse today, which is unfortunate,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said before the game. Malone said it’s difficult to insert another player in Jokic’s place …

San Antonio hosts Denver following Jokic’s 41-point game
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

San Antonio hosts Denver following Jokic’s 41-point game

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -2; over/under is 238.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits the San Antonio Spurs after Nikola Jokic scored 41 points in the Nuggets’ 113-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Nuggets average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average …

Nuggets face the Spurs on 3-game win streak
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets face the Spurs on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver heads into a matchup against San Antonio as winners of three games in a row. The Nuggets average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Spurs give up. TOP PERFORMERS: Jamal Murray is scoring 19.8 points per game and …

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Jamal Murray scored 21 points, while Russell Westbrook added 16 to go with 11 assists as the Nuggets won their third straight game. Young had 30 points and nine …

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Russell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Denver’s Aaron Gordon sat out with a right calf strain and Utah’s John Collins missed his fourth …

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
3 months ago

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 37 points, Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points in a decisive third period, and the Denver Nuggets survived Detroit’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Pistons 134-121 on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 26 points for Denver, which used an 18-4 run to take the lead for good at halftime and then …

Mitchell scores 33, Cavs beat Nuggets 149-135 for 6th straight win
3 months ago

Mitchell scores 33, Cavs beat Nuggets 149-135 for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley had 26 points and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 149-135 on Friday night for their sixth straight win. Cleveland set a season high in points and improved to 10-1 since dropping two in a row to Atlanta last month. Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of the Nuggets’ first …

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
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3 months ago

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Wednesday night in the nightcap to the NBA’s Christmas slate of games. The Nuggets blew out Phoenix 117-90 on Monday night in Denver, but the Suns put up much more of a fight despite playing without Devin Booker and …

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic finishes with triple-double to lift Denver Nuggets in OT
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3 months 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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3 months 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 …

Jokic has another triple-double as Nuggets rally past Kings 130-129
3 months, 1 week 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, …

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows with 16 points and seven rebounds. Takeaways Clippers: In the …

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game
3 months, 2 weeks 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: …

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 as Cavaliers improve to 13-1 at home by beating Jokic and Nuggets 126-114
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 as Cavaliers improve to 13-1 at home by beating Jokic and Nuggets 126-114

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Darius Garland added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 13-1 at home with a 126-114 victory Thursday night over the Denver Nuggets, who wasted a triple-double by Nikola Jokic. Jokic had 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists, giving him his 139th career triple-double — one more than Hall of Famer Magic …

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