Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is congratulated after making a 3-point basket from 75 feet away as time ran out in the third quarter by forward Peyton Watson in an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, drives to the basket between Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox, left, and forward Trey Lyles in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, collects the ball as Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)