Tag: Nuggets
Nuggets know defending their NBA title will be tough task
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) plays in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) DENVER— The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone’s challenge not to let up after winning the franchise’s first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even…
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Defending NBA champion Nuggets finish second in West
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson, front left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Jamal Murray scored 21 points, Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the defending…
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Jokic leads Nuggets past Timberwolves to take lead in West
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts after hitting a basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards heads to the other end of the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the NBA…
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Kevin Durant’s 30 lead Suns to another win vs Nuggets
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant gestures after hitting a 3-point basket against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for…
Read MoreNBA: West-leading Nuggets whip Grizzlies
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., back right, and guard Desmond Bane in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Christian Braun scored 17 and…
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Nuggets edge Trail Blazers, who started 5 rookies
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) dunks next to Portland Trail Blazers players Kris Murray, left, Toumani Camara, top left, and Duop Reath, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) PORTLAND, Oregon — Reggie Jackson scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon had 22…
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Kyrie Irving’s lefty floater lifts Mavericks over Nuggets
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts as teammate Tim Hardaway Jr. runs up after Irving scored the game-winning shot ending the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Dallas, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — A floater, a runner, a hook shot, call it whatever. Maybe…
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NBA: Nuggets complete season sweep of Celtics
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman, center, and guard Jrue Holiday defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER— Sometimes, Nikola Jokic’s triple-double is as meaningful as it is magical. That was…
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Jokic’s has 17th triple-double of season in Nuggets win
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, and center Deandre Ayton, front right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes) PORTLAND, Oregon — Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 15 rebounds and 14…
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Nuggets rally to beat Trail Blazers anew
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton, right, loses control of the ball to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 21 points and 10 assists and the Denver…
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