Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-double against Blazers
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Jokic provided 26 points (11-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 132-121 victory over Portland.
It was the 25th triple-double of the season for Jokic, and he remains firmly on pace to break his career-high mark of 29, set over 58 appearances in the 2022-23 season. Jokic has scored more than 25 points in eight straight games, an impressive run even by his lofty standards, and he's averaged 30.1 points, 11.1 assists, 10.9 boards, 1.9 steals and 1.9 threes during that span while shooting 63.4 percent from the floor.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Erupts for 40 points
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Jokic recorded 40 points (15-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 146-117 win over Portland.
Jokic produced his seventh game of the campaign with at least 40 points in this blowout win. Denver is in the midst of a seven-game unbeaten run and Jokic has been the top nine-category fantasy producer in that stretch with 30.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Just misses triple-double in win
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Jokic finished Saturday's 122-105 victory over Phoenix with 26 points (11-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds and nine assists across 29 minutes.
The perennial MVP candidate almost certainly would have secured his 25th triple-double of the season if he hadn't taken a seat for the entire fourth quarter in a big win. Jokic has recorded at least a double-double in five straight games to begin February, averaging 29.4 points, 11.6 assists, 11.2 boards, 2.2 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks so far this month.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Nabs triple-double in win
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Jokic had 28 points (11-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 assists, 10 rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 112-90 victory over the Magic.
Jokic dominated while leading the Nuggets with game-high marks in both rebounds and assists. The superstar also finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Michael Porter (30 points). Jokic has racked up five consecutive contests with a double-double or better, and in that five-game span, he has averaged 29.8 points, 12.4 assists, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 35.4 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Drops 38/10 double-double
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Jokic produced 38 points (15-28 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 144-119 win over the Pelicans.
Jokic logged 36 minutes in the blowout win, but the Nuggets could have easily prevailed with far less input from the All-Star. Wednesday marked Jokic's fourth consecutive game with a double-digit assist total, and his 11th time hitting the milestone in 12 games.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Teases triple-double Friday
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Jokic accumulated 28 points (11-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, 13 assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 137-134 victory over the 76ers.
The perennial MVP candidate nearly collected his 22nd triple-double of the season, instead settling for his 35th double-double -- fourth in the league behind Domantas Sabonis (42), Karl-Anthony Towns (38) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (36). Jokic is having a career-best campaign as a distributor. He's even picked up the pace in that regard over the second half of January -- he's recorded double-digit dimes in eight of his last nine appearances, averaging 23.8 points, 11.7 boards, 11.2 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.6 threes and 0.9 blocks while shooting 65.4 percent from the floor and an eye-popping 50.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Mediocre performance in loss
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Jokic ended Wednesday's 122-112 loss to New York with 17 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes.
Jokic is having arguably the best season of his NBA career, but he couldn't get going the way he usually does during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. The three-time NBA MVP finished with single-digit assists and rebounds for the first time since Dec. 28. He's currently averaging a triple-double with a career-high 29.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game, which shows this was likely nothing more than an off night for the superstar big man who got in foul trouble early against New York.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-double streak ends Saturday
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Jokic finished with 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes during Saturday's 133-104 loss to Minnesota.
Jokic was limited on the offensive end compared to his usual production, but he still racked up 20-plus points for the 35th time this season. The MVP candidate logged a game-high mark in dimes, though he also recorded his second-lowest rebounding total of the season during the blowout loss. Jokic has racked up double-digit assists in eight of his last 10 outings, during which he has averaged 27.7 points, 13.5 rebounds, 11.1 assists and 2.2 steals in 34.6 minutes per game.
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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.