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Mavericks recover after losing 24-point lead, overcome Jokic's triple-double to beat Nuggets 123-120

Nov. 23, 2024 01:33 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Naji Marshall scored a career-high 26 points, P.J. Washington had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered after blowing a 24-point lead to beat the Denver Nuggets 123-120 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Playing without Luka Doncic, Dallas...

Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies

Nov. 20, 2024 00:26 AM EST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted the 200th triple-double of his career on Tuesday night in a win over Memphis. The NBA recordholder for triple-doubles reached the milestone late in a 122-110 victory. The 36-year-old Westbrook...

Murray, Porter lead Nuggets past Grizzlies 122-110

Nov. 19, 2024 23:01 PM EST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 27 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and 10 rebounds as the the Denver Nuggets snapped a two-game losing streak defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 122-110 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Christian Braun finished with 19 points,...

Today in History: November 12, Ellis Island closes its doors

Nov. 12, 2024 00:03 AM EST

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 12, the 317th day of 2024. There are 49 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via...

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

Nov. 07, 2024 00:00 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Peyton Watson blocked a shot in the closing seconds after missing a pair of free throws at the other end and the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets rallied to beat Oklahoma City 124-122 on Wednesday night to hand the Thunder their first loss of the...

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

Nov. 05, 2024 11:46 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 13 assists for his third triple-double in four games...

Nikola Jokic scores team-high 27 points, leading the Nuggets past the Jazz 129-103

Nov. 03, 2024 01:26 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 27 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 20 as the Denver Nuggets used a third-quarter offensive surge to beat the Utah Jazz 129-103 on Saturday night for their first home win of the season. Julian Strawther added 19 points and Christian Braun 17 for...

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...

Inside the LeBron numbers: Entering Year 22, James' statistical resume only keeps growing

Oct. 18, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

LeBron James is entering his record-tying 22nd NBA season, a mark that only newly enshrined Basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter has reached. Obviously, that's not the only number that jumps out when talking about James' career. Already the NBA's career scoring leader...