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Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies
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
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,...
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic missing third consecutive game for personal reasons
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was declared out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the third straight game he missed for personal reasons. The 7-foot, three-time Most Valuable Player leads the Nuggets in points (29.7), rebounds (13.7) and...
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...
Cunningham's 4th triple-double of the season lifts the Pistons to a 124-104 rout of Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Washington Wizards 124-104 on Sunday night. Jaden Ivey scored 28 points and Malik Beasley added 26 for Detroit. Cunningham has four triple-doubles this season, two...
Ingram leads Pelicans past Jokic-less Nuggets, 101-94
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points to lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 101-94 victory Friday night over the Denver Nuggets, who played without three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Ingram twisted his left ankle in the second half but stayed in the game to help the...
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets were without star center Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone for their NBA Cup opener Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jokic missed Denver's 101-94 loss for personal reasons. Malone stayed behind to watch daughter Bridget...
Michael Porter Jr. hits winning jumper in the final seconds and Denver beats Dallas 122-120
DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. hit a mid-range jumper with seven seconds left and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight, 122-120 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Nikola Jokic had 37 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and his...
Nikola Jokic's third straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Heat 135-122
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds for his third straight triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Miami Heat 135-122 Friday night. The triple-double was Jokic’s NBA-best fifth of the season. After missing the past three...
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...
