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Westbrook scores 21 points, Jokic has a triple-double and the Nuggets beat the Raptors 121-119

Nov. 05, 2024 00:53 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and played smothering defense on the final play of the game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night. Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double in four games...

Nuggets' Murray in concussion protocol after collision with Timberwolves' Randle

Nov. 01, 2024 23:37 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was placed in the concussion protocol after a third-quarter collision with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle forced him out Friday night's game. Murray was cutting through the lane with Anthony Edwards guarding him,...

Jokic has 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists to lead Nuggets past Nets 144-139 in OT

Oct. 30, 2024 00:48 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists, becoming only the second player in NBA history to reach those totals in a game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 144-139 in overtime on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon each scored 24...

Nikola Jokic scores 40, Nuggets rally from 15 down to beat Raptors for first win of season

Oct. 28, 2024 22:48 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored seven of his 40 points in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 127-125 on Monday night. Canadian star Jamal Murray sent the game to overtime by making a reverse layup for the Nuggets with less...

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 102-87 win over Nuggets in season opener

Oct. 25, 2024 09:04 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Chet Holmgren added 25 as part of a stellar all-around performance and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 102-87 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. Holmgren proved to be a handful on both...

Aaron Gordon agrees to a four-year, $133 million extension with the Denver Nuggets

Oct. 21, 2024 22:15 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets secured another one of their core players by agreeing with forward Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night. The deal was confirmed through his representatives Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, along...

Nuggets add Russell Westbrook at Nikola Jokic's urging as they chase their second NBA title

Oct. 14, 2024 10:13 AM EDT

Denver Nuggets Last season: 57-25, lost to Minnesota in second round of playoffs. COACH: Michael Malone (10th season with Nuggets, 12th overall, 507--398). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 vs. Oklahoma City. DEPARTURES: G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G...

Unable to defend their NBA title, Nuggets duo Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic ready to lead new quest

Sep. 26, 2024 18:19 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — A couple of things gleaned from Thursday's media day for the Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic can grow a first-rate beard/goatee, Jamal Murray has aspirations to be an MMA fighter and Aaron Gordon held one impressive yard sale this summer as he cleaned out his closet. Oh,...