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Grizzlies beat short-handed Nuggets 105-90 in opener of a 2-game set in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson scored 20 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a 24-point lead in the fourth quarter in a 105-90 victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Sunday in the opener of a two-game set. The teams will meet again Tuesday night in Memphis in an...
Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss
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...
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon expected to miss multiple weeks with right calf strain, AP sources say
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon is expected to miss multiple weeks with a strained right calf, two people familiar with the injury told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the extent of the injury hasn’t been...
Westbrook scores 21 points, Jokic has a triple-double and the Nuggets beat the Raptors 121-119
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...
Nuggets' Murray in concussion protocol after collision with Timberwolves' Randle
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
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
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
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
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
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...
