Of course, fans are used to seeing Jokić make incredible passes, but this time it was a shot that sent the NBA world into a frenzy. Jokić pulled off a nearly full court shot to beat the buzzer at the end of the third quarter that put Denver up 110-85.
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night.
Shaq put the NBA on notice with a definitive take about Nikola Jokic that will surely fire up all Nuggets fans.
Cent could make an appearance at the NBA All-Star game thanks to his biggest fan, Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic.
Aaron Gordon has been key to an improved Nuggets bench. Even when he returns to the starting lineup, Denver will need more of him when Nikola Jokic is off the court.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th triple-double of the season with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. Tyrese Maxey lead all scorers with 28.
The last time Embiid played in Denver, Tom Brady was still the Patriots’ quarterback and the United Kingdom was still part of the European Union. Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who played part of his high school career at Seton Hall Prep, underscored how Jokic’s availability compared to Embiid’s.
The Philadelphia 76ers head to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. The Sixers are 15-26, which puts them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Nuggets are 26-16, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference.
The state of the center position for the Philadelphia 76ers has been in a bad spot lately. Seeing the steady absences of Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid, the Si
A surprising statistic sheds light on Joel Embiid's history against the Denver Nuggets, just as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to face them on Tuesday night.