Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, bottom, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, top, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Wizards guard Carlton Carrington (8) races up the floor against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, second from right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) as Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole, right, looks to shoot against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie, left, looks to score a basket against Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)