Latest Nikola Jokic News

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...

Simons' buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets

Dec. 20, 2024 01:01 AM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons made a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 122-120 victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Simons drove to his right and got past defender Russell Westbrook, lofting the ball high off the...

NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night

Dec. 17, 2024 20:32 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA 's All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco. And scoring is sure to be down — way,...

Jokic has another triple-double as Nuggets rally past Kings 130-129

Dec. 17, 2024 02:18 AM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jamal Murray made a go-ahead jumper with 8.6 seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the Sacramento Kings 130-129 on Monday night. Nikola Jokic had his NBA-leading 10th triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Nuggets...

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury

Dec. 16, 2024 11:09 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. James is fighting a left foot injury and was away from the team most of last week because of personal reasons. ...

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...

Analysis: Only LeBron James knows what's happening right now, and what's in his future

Dec. 13, 2024 06:01 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James was starring in Las Vegas at this time last year, the headline attraction while he and the Los Angeles Lakers were about to win the inaugural version of the event now known as the NBA Cup. It seems very different now. “Personal...

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament

Dec. 12, 2024 10:06 AM EST

The NBA Cup semifinals are set: Milwaukee vs. Atlanta, and Oklahoma City vs. Houston. They'll meet Saturday in Las Vegas, with the winners heading to the championship game there on Tuesday night. The semifinal games will count as regular-season games, meaning there...

Nikola Jokic scores 48 points as Nuggets rout Hawks 141-111

Dec. 08, 2024 20:44 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 48 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in their 141-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. The Nuggets snapped a two-game losing streak that included Saturday night's 122-113 loss at Washington, ending the Wizards' 16-game losing...