Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray still have work to do after Nuggets reach NBA Finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray still have work to do after Nuggets reach NBA Finals

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Gordon didn’t quite know what to do with himself when the final buzzer sounded. Are we sure we don’t have another quarter to play or another game to play?’ Then it’s like, ‘Oh no, we won.’ It’s time to get up out of there.” On Monday night, the Nuggets team that from Day 1 separated itself from the remainder of the Western Conference, broke through the ceiling everyone set for them. This Nuggets team, the one built around the incredible talents of Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, finally got to the place it had been openly and brazenly talking about since this season started. For as perfectly as these Nuggets are constructed around Jokić and Murray, Jokić making yet another leap and becoming the best player in the sport is what has meant so much to Denver. “I think you’re just happy that you won a game and you beat a really really good team,” Jokić said.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder cruising as they visit Bucks
13 hours, 17 minutes ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder cruising as they visit Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to put up big numbers, and he'll take another stab at improving his MVP aspirations when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. HT Image Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points in Saturday's 113-107 road victory over the Detroit Pistons, marking the 12th time he has tallied 40 or more this season. "If I had …

Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double in Nuggets’ OT win over Suns
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1 week, 1 day ago

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 …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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1 week, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets rallied after losing a 21-point lead to beat the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime on Friday. Evan Mobley provided 19 points and 10 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter had 15 points off the bench and Jarrett Allen provided 14 points and 11 boards for the …

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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1 week, 1 day ago

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
1 week, 3 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 …

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone

The Hindu  

LeBron James scored 34 points on a milestone night and Luka Doncic added 30 points and 15 assists as Los Angeles Lakers celebrated with a 136-115 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Jaxson Hayes scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Los Angeles won its seventh consecutive game despite playing the past three without Rui …

Jokic has a triple-double to help Denver snap Detroit’s 8-game winning streak, 134-119
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Jokic has a triple-double to help Denver snap Detroit’s 8-game winning streak, 134-119

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons’ eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 win on Friday night. Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points and Christian Braun matched Jokic with 23 for Denver, which has won 11 of its last 13 games. The …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Pelicans 124, Suns 116 Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career-high of …

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
2 weeks, 2 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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 posts a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, leads the Lakers to a 107-99 win
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic posts a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, leads the Lakers to a 107-99 win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory Tuesday night. Doncic secured his first triple-double with the Lakers on an emotional night for the Slovenian superstar, who was blindsided by the seismic trade …

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

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Curry, Warriors to visit Sabonis, Kings
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Curry, Warriors to visit Sabonis, Kings

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors visit Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings in Western Conference action. Sacramento ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Sabonis averaging 4.2. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 5-5, averaging 115.7 points, 46.5 rebounds, …

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers
1 month ago

NBA roundup: Doncic scores 16 but Lakers fall to Jazz, Jamal Murray’s 55 lifts Nuggets over Blazers

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray poured in a career-best 55 points to lead the Nuggets to a 132-121 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Denver’s eighth straight victory. Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Jazz, who snapped a three-game losing streak that included a 132-113 road defeat against the Lakers on Monday. LeBron James …

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win
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1 month ago

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points, Nikola Jokic had his 25th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. It’s the third-most points in franchise history, trailing only David Thompson’s 73-point game on April 9, 1978, and Jokic’s 56-point effort Dec. 7. Denver …

Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak
1 month ago

Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak

India Today  

Jamal Murray delivered a career-best performance, scoring 55 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Denver Nuggets secured a 132-121 victory, marking their eighth consecutive win. Murray and Jokić made history as just the fourth duo in NBA history to each score 55 points in a single season, according to ESPN Research. Following the game, Nuggets head coach Michael …

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

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 …

NBA roundup: LeBron James makes history in Lakers’ win over Warriors
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James makes history in Lakers’ win over Warriors

The Hindu  

LeBron James poured in 42 points to join Michael Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to score 40 points in an NBA game as the host Los Angeles Lakers notched a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Pacers 119, Clippers 112 Pascal Siakam collected 33 points and 11 rebounds and Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points as Indiana …

Nikola Jokic has 24th triple-double of the season, Nuggets rout Magic 112-90
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Jokic has 28 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds to lead the Nuggets past the Hornets, 107-104.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jokic has 28 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds to lead the Nuggets past the Hornets, 107-104.

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nicola Jokic had 28 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds for his 22nd triple-double of the season to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-104 on Saturday night. Christian Braun added 24 points and 11 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored 20 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Charlotte trailed by 17 …

NBA Roundup: Celtics win on Jayson Tatum’s last-second shot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Celtics win on Jayson Tatum’s last-second shot

The Hindu  

Jaylen Brown scored 28 points, and Jayson Tatum added 27, including a tiebreaking jumper with 0.2 seconds left, as the visiting Boston Celtics held off the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Friday night. Tatum added 10 assists, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White scored 16 points each, and Luke Kornet had 11 off the bench for the Celtics, who earned their …

NBA roundup: Amen Thompson, Rockets sink Celtics late
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Amen Thompson, Rockets sink Celtics late

The Hindu  

Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics on Monday night. LeBron James racked up 22 points, seven rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers, who have won four straight games and six of their past seven. Raptors …

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic’s 5th straight triple-double lifts Nuggets
1 month, 2 weeks 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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1 month, 2 weeks 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 hits 66-foot heave to highlight his 5th straight triple-double
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic hits 66-foot heave to highlight his 5th straight triple-double

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic took an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left in the third quarter, turned and let fly with a 66-foot heave that got all net at the other end. “He’s a guy that has this uncanny ability.” Jokic took the low-percentage shot but saw his 3-point average rise. It’s going to help us.” Jokic’s shot highlighted his …

Nikola Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Nikola Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets past Magic 113-100
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets past Magic 113-100

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their six straight road game. Key moment Murray scored 10 straight …

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night. Takeaways Nuggets: Denver hit the midway point of the season at 25-16, putting the Nuggets on pace to win at least 60% of …

Sixers’ next steps, Nuggets’ MVP connection and more NBA trends I’m watching
2 months ago

Sixers’ next steps, Nuggets’ MVP connection and more NBA trends I’m watching

New York Times  

A once-hopeful contender is wallowing. Let’s open up the notebook to run through three NBA trends that have caught my eye over the past week: Coping in Philadelphia The most Philadelphian moment in history occurred Tuesday night. Never before has a team used Powell this way, scuttling him around this many screens away from the basketball, and it’s working on …

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

Dallas faces conference rival Denver
2 months ago

Dallas faces conference rival Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets visit Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Mavericks average 116.4 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than the 116.5 the Nuggets give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 111.1 points, 43.9 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 7.0 steals and 7.1 …

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

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103
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2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets
2 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets

LA Times  

Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the 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 to 16 at halftime. …

Boston visits Denver after Jokic’s 46-point outing
2 months, 1 week ago

Boston visits Denver after Jokic’s 46-point outing

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver plays the Boston Celtics after Nikola Jokic scored 46 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 122-111 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs. Denver ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Jokic averaging 9.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 124.5 …

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday
2 months, 1 week ago

Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime. The Spurs won Friday’s game 113-110 when Wembanyama stole the ball from Jokic with four seconds remaining and Vassell scored on a fastbreak layup. Harrison Barnes scored 22 points and …

San Antonio hosts Denver following Jokic’s 41-point game
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2 months, 1 week 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 …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets

The Hindu  

Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched its winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Thunder, but Wiggins took over in the fourth as Oklahoma City outscored New York …

NBA All-Star Game: Giannis and Jokic lead voting, LeBron James well behind
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA All-Star Game: Giannis and Jokic lead voting, LeBron James well behind

The Hindu  

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic set the pace in the first fan voting returns for next month’s NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday. MORE FROM NBA 2024-25 ROUNDUP: Steph Curry, LeBron James guide respective teams to wins Greek star Antetokounmpo paced the overall balloting first report with 1,710,630 votes to lead Eastern Conference …

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

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