Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-double streak continues
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Jokic accumulated 35 points (12-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 22 rebounds, 17 assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 132-123 win over the Kings.
Jokic secured his fifth consecutive triple-double and posted at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists for the second time this season. The MVP candidate has recorded at least three combined steals-plus-blocks in three straight outings. The superstar has stuffed the stat sheet while shooting an efficient 67.7 percent from the field over his last five outings, during which he has averaged 23.2 points, 15.0 rebounds, 11.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 31.4 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Fourth straight triple-double
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Jokic contributed 27 points (10-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and four steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 win over the 76ers.
As if four straight triple-doubles weren't impressive enough, Jokic has completed them before the end of the third quarter each time, and Tuesday's blowout win wasn't the exception. The star big man is fueling the Nuggets' revival and has been nothing short of spectacular in recent weeks, posting video-game-like numbers with an efficiency that's rarely seen at the highest level. He's averaging 27.2 points, 14.1 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor and 41.4 percent from beyond the arc across nine games since the beginning of January.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Does it all in triple-double outing
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Jokic recorded 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and three steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 113-100 win over the Magic.
Jokic made his mark on every aspect of Sunday's contest, leading all players in rebounds, assists, blocks and steals while notching a team-high-tying point total in another triple-double showcase. Jokic has recorded a triple-double in 18 outings this season, his first of which was accompanied by three blocks and three steals. He set a new season high in blocks in a game, surpassing his previous season high of two blocks, which he has tallied on four occasions.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Available to play
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Jokic (elbow) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic.
No surprise here, as Jokic was previously listed as probable. Denver's franchise player is averaging 28.3 points, 14.3 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in seven January appearances.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Expected to play against Orlando
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Jokic (elbow) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Magic.
Jokic continues to deal with an elbow issue but is expected to suit up against Orlando. The superstar center is enjoying the best outside-shooting season of his career, converting 47.4 percent of his 4.5 three-point attempts per contest.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-double in Miami
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Jokic totaled 24 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 133-113 win over the Heat.
After sitting out the second game of a back-to-back Wednesday due to a sore elbow, the 29-year-old center returned to the court and delivered his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, more than double second-place LeBron James' eight. Through seven appearances in January, Jokic is averaging 28.3 points, 14.3 boards, 11.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4 threes.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Available for Friday
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Jokic (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
After sitting out Wednesday's game versus Houston, Jokic will shake off a questionable tag after making it through warmups without any setbacks -- he was sporting a sleeve on his elbow, for what it's worth. DeAndre Jordan will likely slide to the bench with Jokic back in the mix.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Questionable for Friday
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Jokic (elbow) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Jokic's status for Friday's matchup with the Heat is in doubt. The three-time NBA MVP was sorely missed against Houston, with Denver being blown out by 20 in Denver. If Jokic can't get back on the floor Friday, the Nuggets will likely start DeAndre Jordan for a second straight game. The veteran big man finished with zero points, eight rebounds, three blocks and a steal in 23 minutes against Miami.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out Wednesday
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Jokic (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
After dropping a triple-double in Monday's win over the Mavericks, Jokic won't play against the Rockets on Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation. According to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, Jokic hurt his elbow in warmups. The superstar big man is putting up some of the best numbers of his career for the Nuggets and will be sorely missed against a good Houston squad. DeAndre Jordan and Dario Saric could see a bump in minutes with the three-time NBA MVP on the mend.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles Tuesday
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Jokic closed Tuesday's 118-99 victory over the Mavericks with 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 29 minutes.
Jamal Murray stole the show with an epic 45-point performance, so Jokic took a backseat in the scoring column Tuesday. However, the star big man still found a way to make an impact and notched his third triple-double across six January appearances. Jokic continues to have an MVP-caliber season and is averaging close to a triple-double this season, posting 30.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.9 assists per contest across 34 appearances.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Will play against Dallas
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Jokic (illness) has been cleared for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Jokic will face the Mavericks for a second straight game, which bodes well for the Nuggets in this matchup. The veteran big man is having another MVP-caliber season for Denver, averaging a career-high 31.2 points along with 13.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game while shooting 55.5 percent from the floor, including 47.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Grabs 18 boards Sunday
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Jokic logged 19 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 18 rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 victory over Dallas.
Jokic delivered a dominant performance on both ends of the court, and the star big man finished just one assist away from recording yet another triple-double. Jokic has grabbed more than 15 rebounds in a whopping 11 games this season, and it's easy to run out of adjectives to describe how impressive he's been throughout the campaign. He's averaging 32.8 points, 14.8 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game over his five appearances this month.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Good to go Sunday
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Jokic (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Jokic previously missed two outings due to the illness, though he was able to return in Friday's win over the Nets, during which he recorded 35 points (14-21 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 15 assists, 12 rebounds and four steals across 38 minutes. The superstar should be able to shoulder his normal workload against Dallas, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 36.2 points, 15.6 rebounds, 12.0 assists and 2.4 steals across 37.2 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Probable for Sunday
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Jokic (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Jokic missed two games due to an illness but was able to battle through it and play against the Nets on Friday, during which he logged 35 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds and four steals over 38 minutes in a 124-105 win. He's not fully over the illness but is progressing in his recovery and should be able to play Sunday.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs 32/12/15 triple-double
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Jokic finished Friday's 124-105 win over the Nets with 35 points (14-21 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, 15 assists and four steals over 38 minutes.
The combination of Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook overpowered the Nets, with both players notching a triple-double in the victory. Jokic ranks third in the NBA with 145 career triple-doubles, trailing only Westbrook and Oscar Robertson in the category in NBA history. The Nets played only eight players and were hampered with injuries, so while the win wasn't much of a surprise, the Nuggets are glad to have Jokic back at full strength after his recent illness.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Will play against Brooklyn
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Jokie (illness) has been cleared to play Friday against the Nets, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jokic missed the last two games due to illness but will return Saturday to face Brooklyn. The three-time NBA MVP is vital to Denver's success and will be a welcome addition to the lineup for head coach Mike Malone. He's averaging nearly a triple-double this season, with a career-high 31.5 points per game, along with 13.0 rebounds and 9.7 assists.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Iffy for Friday
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Jokic (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.
Jokic is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to the illness. If the superstar big man remains sidelined, DeAndre Jordan and Dario Saric are candidates for increased roles. Jokic has averaged 36.6 points, 15.0 rebounds, 10.6 assists and 1.6 steals across 37.0 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out against Los Angeles
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Jokic (illness) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Jokic will miss a game for only the fifth time this season for the Nuggets as he continues to battle an illness that kept him sidelined Tuesday against the Celtics. Dario Saric could get the start for a second straight game in Jokic's absence.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Questionable for Wednesday
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Jokic (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
This update comes from the official injury report, so fantasy managers don't have much information to operate with just yet. Presumably, the Nuggets will re-evaluate the big man closer to warmups before a decision is made. Dario Saric started in Jokic's place Tuesday against Boston but had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one block across 17 minutes.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Won't play Tuesday
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Jokic (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Jokic attempted to go through pregame warmups while dealing with the illness, though he was seen leaving the arena and was eventually ruled out for the marquee matchup. The superstar's status is now up in the air for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set against the Clippers on Wednesday. With the three-time MVP sidelined, DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji are candidates for increased roles.
