Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide
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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 the Nets. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 122.1 points, 45.2 rebounds, 32.1 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Nets: 2-8, averaging 100.5 points, 42.4 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field.

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Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103
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17 hours, 48 minutes 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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Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106

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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 …

New York faces Toronto, aims to stop 3-game skid
2 days, 15 hours ago

New York faces Toronto, aims to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York heads into the matchup against Toronto after losing three in a row. New York scores 117.2 points while outscoring opponents by 6.7 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 117.6 points, 44.1 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game …

Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 points to help Pacers beat Nets 113-99
2 days, 19 hours ago

Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 points to help Pacers beat Nets 113-99

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-99 on Monday night. Day’Ron Sharpe had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Tyrese Martin added 15 points and Noah Clowney scored 14 for the Nets, who have lost 10 of 13. Indiana led by 24 points in the third quarter …

New York plays Orlando after Towns’ 44-point outing
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New York plays Orlando after Towns’ 44-point outing

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -11; over/under is 209.5 BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts the Orlando Magic after Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in the New York Knicks’ 139-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on …

Boston visits Denver after Jokic’s 46-point outing
3 days, 15 hours 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 …

Atlanta plays Utah, aims to stop road losing streak
3 days, 15 hours ago

Atlanta plays Utah, aims to stop road losing streak

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will aim to break its three-game road skid when the Hawks face Utah. The Hawks average 117.1 points per game, 1.3 fewer than the 118.4 the Jazz allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 4-6, averaging 114.7 points, 47.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.9 blocks …

Brooklyn plays Indiana on 5-game home skid
4 days, 15 hours ago

Brooklyn plays Indiana on 5-game home skid

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn takes on Indiana looking to end its five-game home slide. Indiana ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.7 points per game in the paint led by Pascal Siakam averaging 9.0. The Pacers average 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.7 fewer makes per game …

Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets
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Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night. Ziaire Williams had 19 points and Keon Johnson chipped in 15 for the short-handed Nets, who have lost 12 out of their last 16 games. Nets: The team said Cam Johnson will miss the next three games, …

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

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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 …

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

Toronto hosts Brooklyn on home skid
1 week, 1 day ago

Toronto hosts Brooklyn on home skid

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nets -1; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toronto takes on Brooklyn looking to break its seven-game home skid. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.1 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Nets. LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 0-10, averaging 108.4 points, 41.8 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 8.0 steals …

Atlanta faces Denver on 4-game win streak
1 week, 2 days ago

Atlanta faces Denver on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta seeks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Denver. Trae Young is scoring 22.0 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for the Hawks. LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 7-3, averaging 126.5 points, 45.9 rebounds, 33.4 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while …

Westbrook has ‘perfect’ triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets’ 132-121 win over Jazz
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1 week, 2 days ago

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

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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 …

Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game
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Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -7.5; over/under is 213 BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits the Brooklyn Nets after Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points in the Spurs’ 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks. The Spurs’ 45.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.9 percentage points lower than …

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak
2 weeks ago

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver. Cleveland ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.7 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 12.2. Mobley is scoring 18.5 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds …

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance

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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 …

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

New Orleans faces Denver on home skid
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Orleans faces Denver on home skid

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Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -9; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans plays Denver looking to stop its three-game home skid. Jokic is scoring 31.0 points per game and averaging 13.0 rebounds for the Nuggets. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 107.6 points, 42.5 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 10.6 …

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -9.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-108 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The 76ers average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Hornets …

New York takes on New Orleans, looks for 5th straight road win
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New York takes on New Orleans, looks for 5th straight road win

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New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York visits New Orleans looking to continue its four-game road winning streak. The Pelicans average 11.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 fewer makes per game than the Knicks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 107.6 points, 42.7 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 11.0 …

Jokic has another triple-double as Nuggets rally past Kings 130-129
3 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 5 days 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
4 weeks ago

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

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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: …

Atlanta plays New York, aims for 4th straight road win
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Atlanta plays New York, aims for 4th straight road win

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Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 237.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta hits the road against New York looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak. New York averages 117.8 points and has outscored opponents by 6.8 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 119.0 points, 41.4 …

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide
1 month, 1 week ago

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -3.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing four straight games. The Hornets score 107.7 points per game, 12.5 fewer points than the 120.2 the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 2-8, averaging 105.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, …

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver
1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Sunday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Clippers play Denver. The Clippers average 12.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Nuggets give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 6-4, averaging 106.5 points, 45.5 …

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid
1 month, 1 week ago

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid

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New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte comes into the matchup against New York after losing three straight games. The Hornets average 16.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 14.7 per game the Knicks give …

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight victory
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1 month, 1 week ago

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight victory

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Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -4.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Orlando. Brooklyn is last in the Eastern Conference scoring 11.7 fast break points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 5-5, averaging 112.4 points, 36.7 rebounds, 26.7 …

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

Booker and Phoenix take on Brooklyn in non-conference action
1 month, 1 week ago

Booker and Phoenix take on Brooklyn in non-conference action

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -7; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets take on the Phoenix Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Nets average 111.6 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 113.6 the Suns allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 111.9 points, 42.9 rebounds, 26.1 …

Anunoby scores career-high 40 points, Knicks dish out 45 assists in a 145-118 blowout of Nuggets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anunoby scores career-high 40 points, Knicks dish out 45 assists in a 145-118 blowout of Nuggets

Associated Press  

DENVER — OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, Jalen Brunson had 17 of New York’s team record-tying 45 assists and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The Knicks’ 45 assists matched the single-game team record set against Cleveland on Nov. 24, 1979. New York led by 12 after …

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver looks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on New Orleans. New Orleans finished 49-33 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 21-19 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Pelicans averaged 115.1 …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Darius Garland contributed 20, and Cleveland outscored the Nets 35-18 in the fourth …

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game
2 months ago

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night. Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, with Schroder adding 3 assists and Johnson having 2 rebounds. The Nets evened their record at 4-4, while the Grizzlies had won their last two games. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 15 points, while Ja Morant had 25 …

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon to miss extended time due to calf strain: Sources
2 months ago

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon to miss extended time due to calf strain: Sources

New York Times  

The Denver Nuggets will be without starting power forward Aaron Gordon for multiple weeks due to a calf injury, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. Gordon left Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors with the injury after playing just four minutes. In seven games this season, Gordon is averaging 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while hitting 54.5 percent …

Nuggets Dominate Jazz, Clinching First Home Win of Season
2 months 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 …

Nuggets Dominate Nets in Thrilling Overtime Battle
2 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets Dominate Nets in Thrilling Overtime Battle

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-139 in overtime on Tuesday in New York. Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists, while Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon scored 24 points apiece. The Nuggets won in OT for the second consecutive night, extending their winning streak to three games.

Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window

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The Denver Nuggets are adding veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to their roster to help fill the void left by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Nuggets believe that Westbrook's experience and shooting ability can add some spark to their offense, even in a backup role. The team also adds Dario Saric, a power forward/center who could provide some much-needed scoring and rebounding. …

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future

Associated Press  

DENVER — As the shock of blowing their 20-point Game 7 lead settled in, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone repeated what had become somewhat of an underlying mantra for his talented but thinned team. “I’m not going to sit here and act like it wasn’t a burden and I wasn’t thinking about it all day every day,” Porter said. In …

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. Minnesota ranks third in the Western Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 9.2. The Timberwolves average 12.6 …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
7 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Denver
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Timberwolves -2.5; over/under is 204 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Timberwolves average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more …

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 on Friday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York led by nine with 9:45 remaining and was in position …

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5
8 months, 1 week ago

Denver looks to clinch series in game 5

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Nuggets lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game five. Denver is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.7 defensive rebounds per …

For Nuggets, the Aaron Gordon trade is the steal that keeps on giving
8 months, 2 weeks ago

For Nuggets, the Aaron Gordon trade is the steal that keeps on giving

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The trade that sent the Denver Nuggets to this other dimension as a basketball team was widely lauded at the time. Still, the Nuggets’ deal to acquire Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic a little over three years ago has worked out better than imagined. In a Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers, a 112-105 Denver …

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future
8 months, 2 weeks ago

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As LeBron James took off from the dotted circle and dunked, the crowd roared at decibels that hadn’t been heard at Crypto.com Arena this season. “Got to figure out a way to get one on Saturday to stay alive.” It’s unclear if that’s possible for these Lakers, though. They had guys step up and make plays.” Before …

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