Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) loooks to score a basket over Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and Wizards guard Jordan Poole, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, prepares to shoot a basket against Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) and guard Jared Butler (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15)looks to score a basket past Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is defended by Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, center, and guard Carlton Carrington (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)