LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic scored a 25-point triple double as the Denver Nuggets handed new Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers a 113-107 defeat on Monday, Jan. 29, in his first game in charge. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks defends Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers took full advantage of the injury absence of LeBron James on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to score a 127-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell Westbrook of the LA Clippers takes a shot against Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets over Washington, 113-104, on Sunday, Jan. 21. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots in front of Marvin Bagley III of the Washington Wizards during the second...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 69 points as the Denver Nuggets ended Boston's unbeaten home start to the season with a thrilling 102-100 victory on Friday, Jan. 19. Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Al Horford of the Boston Celtics during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid conjured a second straight 40-point performance to outduel Nikola Jokic as the Philadelphia 76ers downed the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets, 126-121, on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up during the second quarter against the Denver...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Damian Lillard drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a stunning 143-142 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Jan. 14. Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks (AFP) The Kings led by as many as six in the extra session, but Brook...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Jan. 12. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while being guarded by Ayo Dosunmu of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies surged past the floundering Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 5, drilling 23 three-pointers to hand LeBron James and company their fourth straight NBA defeat, 127-113. Marcus Smart of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts as he is fouled on his drive to the basket...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 44 points, held off the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday, Jan. 4, despite another stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with teammates after scoring...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday, Dec. 29, with the defending NBA champions failing to a 119-93 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks over Christian Braun the Denver Nuggets in the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets will be without power forward Aaron Gordon indefinitely as he recovers from dog bite injuries to his face and hand, the NBA team said on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Aaron Gordon reacts with Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets during the first half against the Brooklyn...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Orlando Magic dealt the Boston Celtics' NBA in-season tournament hopes a blow on Friday, Nov. 24, as the Houston Rockets knocked reigning champions Denver out of the new competition. Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA...
