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Clippers overcome Jokic's triple-double to beat Nuggets 111-102 and snap 8-game skid against champs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers are starting to figure out who they are since James Harden's arrival a month ago. Paul George scored 25 points and the Clippers overcame an early 15-point deficit to beat Denver 111-102 on Wednesday night and snap an eight-game skid...
Kings overcome Jokic's 8th triple-double of the season, beat Nuggets 123-117
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 26 points and a career-high 16 assists, Malik Monk made a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets 123-117 on Saturday night to spoil Nikola Jokic’s NBA-leading eighth triple-double. ...
Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111
PHOENIX (AP) — Nikola Jokic looked content to spend most of his Friday night facilitating, setting up baskets with passes left and right as the Denver Nuggets built a big first-half lead. By late in the fourth quarter, that advantage had nearly vanished. That's when the two-time...
Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's return
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets rolled past the Houston Rockets 134-124 on Wednesday night in Jamal Murray's return from a hamstring injury. Murray scored 16 points after...
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
DENVER (AP) — SGA for MVP has a certain ring to it. The notion isn't far-fetched, either. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is among the early season surprises who have played their way into the MVP conversation, joining the usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid....
Former Clippers Jackson and Jordan carry Nuggets past Los Angeles 113-104 without Jokic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Denver Nuggets were undermanned, on the road and playing the second night of a back-to-back without Nikola Jokic. Tell that to Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan, a couple of former Clippers who light up when facing their former team. Jackson...
Jokic has near triple-double, leads Nuggets over Spurs, 132-120
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 39 points to go with 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Nuggets spoiled the Denver debut of Victor Wembanyama with a 132-120 win over San Antonio on Sunday night, sending the Spurs to their 12th straight loss. Wembanyama, the top pick...
Green, Sengun lead Rockets to 105-86 victory over Nuggets in NBA's In-Season Tournament
HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 25 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the slumping Denver Nuggets 105-86 on Friday night in the NBA's In-Season Tournament. Houston improved to 2-1 in the tournament with a game left next week at...
Franz Wagner has big 2nd half as Magic hold off Nikola Jokic, Nuggets for 5th straight win
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 24 of his 27 points in the second half, Paolo Banchero added 23 points, and the Orlando Magic overcame Nikola Jokic's triple-double Wednesday night to record their fifth straight victory, 124-119 over the Denver Nuggets. Jokic finished with...
Reggie Jackson leads Nuggets past Pistons for 107-103 win after Nikola Jokic ejected
DETROIT (AP) — Reggie Jackson scored 21 points and carried Denver in the fourth quarter after two-time MVP Nikola Jokic was ejected in the first half, and the Nuggets handed the Detroit Pistons their 12th straight loss, 107-103 on Monday night. Jackson had eight points and three...
