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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets escape Nets in overtime
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic (15), of Serbia, shoots against Brooklyn Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith (28) and Cam Thomas, left, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists, becoming only the second player…
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Nikola Milenkovic interview: Nottingham Forest defender’s impact explained | Nuno: ‘He is contagious to be around’ | Football News
“This guy plays ping-pong not to enjoy it but to win,” Nuno Espirito Santo tells Sky Sports. “And if he loses, he just wants another chance to beat you. He is so obsessed. His mindset is like that. He is a very competitive person. This is his character.” The Nottingham Forest manager is discussing Nikola…
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Nuggets add Russell Westbrook at Nikola Jokic’s urging
FILE–Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic during an NBA preseason game between Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil) Denver Nuggets Last season: 57-25, lost to Minnesota in second round of playoffs. COACH: Michael Malone (10th season with Nuggets, 12th overall, 507–398). Article continues after this…
Read MoreNikola Jokic strong in Serbia rout of Puerto Rico
Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, looks to pass away from George Conditt IV, of Puerto Rico, in a men’s basketball game at the Paris Olympics 2024, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France— Serbia had tried to match the pace of the Team USA in its Paris Olympics opening loss.…
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Nikola Jokic on Serbia’s preliminary roster for Paris Olympics
FILE–Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) BELGRADE, Serbia — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics on Monday, ending doubts he would…
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Nikola Jokic wins NBA MVP award, his third in four seasons
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again. Jokic, the Denver Nuggets star from Serbia, was announced Wednesday night as the…
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Nikola Jokic: Denver Nuggets star named NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for third time in four years | NBA News
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been named as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the third time in four seasons. Jokic is the ninth player to win the award three or more times, having received 79 first-place votes and totalled 926 points in balloting performed by a group of sportswriters and broadcasters. Oklahoma City guard…
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Nikola Jokic’s brother reportedly involved in altercation
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts after a call during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) DENVER — The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to…
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NBA: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic help Nuggets steamroll Pistons
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the rim as Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Jamal Murray was hitting jumpers. Nikola Jokic was finding open teammates. Simple as that, the Denver Nuggets…
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NBA: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets past Warriors
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic overcame an off day from the field by going 18 of 18 from the free throw…
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