LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets' mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. To absolutely nobody's surprise, LeBron James led the way. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Denver Nuggets forward...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series Thursday night, April...
DENVER (AP) — The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs. Denver star Nikola...
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers, 101-99, on Monday night, April 22, and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal...
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener Saturday night, April 20. Two other Nuggets players posted double-double — Jamal Murray...
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he’s the best player on the planet. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) The odds-on favorite to win...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic scored 35 points as the Denver Nuggets held off a second-half rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves to record a 115-112 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Tuesday, March 19. Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks drives past Devin Vassell of the San...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic dominated rookie Victor Wembanyama in a big-man battle as NBA champion Denver defeated San Antonio on Friday, March 15, while Zion Williamson powered New Orleans over the Los Angeles Clippers. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic scored 31 points on 13-of-19...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points as reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 100-88 on Wednesday to reclaim top spot in the Western Conference. Denver's Michael Porter Jr. (AFP/File) In a low-scoring clash between last year's NBA Finals rivals, Denver led for...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic grabbed a 35-point triple-double as the Denver Nuggets staged a dramatic second-half fightback to defeat the short-handed Toronto Raptors, 125-119, on Monday, March 11. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets (AFP/File photo) Two-time Most Valuable Player Jokic produced...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic bagged his 20th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets held off the Boston Celtics, 115-109, in their heavyweight NBA showdown on Thursday, March 7. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets (AFP) The eagerly anticipated clash between the reigning NBA champions...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Reigning NBA champion Denver and the Boston Celtics, this year's leading NBA regular-season club, will meet in pre-season games next October in Abu Dhabi, the league announced on Wednesday, March 6. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic (left) and Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston...
