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Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90

Dec. 24, 2024 00:39 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling Phoenix Suns 117-90 on Monday night. Michael Porter Jr. had 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting for Denver, which played without guard Jamal Murray (sprained...

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets' 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Dec. 22, 2024 22:18 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Jokic turned it on after...

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic

Dec. 13, 2024 23:47 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows...

Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets

Dec. 07, 2024 23:20 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points and had little to celebrate afterward. It happened in a loss — to a team that hadn't won since October. “I think today and the last couple games were really bad for us,” Jokic said. “We are really...

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

Dec. 05, 2024 22:50 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical. On Thursday, he passed a player who had the same remarkable skill. Denver's superstar center moved past Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and into...

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 as Cavaliers improve to 13-1 at home by beating Jokic and Nuggets 126-114

Dec. 05, 2024 21:34 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Darius Garland added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 13-1 at home with a 126-114 victory Thursday night over the Denver Nuggets, who wasted a triple-double by Nikola Jokic. The Cavs made a season-high 22 3-pointers and...

Dialing long distance: Harden joins Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 3-pointers

Dec. 02, 2024 01:57 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden has joined Golden State's Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers. Harden hit the milestone in the first half of the Los Angeles Clippers' 126-122 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. He hit three 3s...

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,...

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic missing third consecutive game for personal reasons

Nov. 19, 2024 19:36 PM EST

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

Nov. 17, 2024 21:12 PM EST

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...