Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic racked up his 199th career triple-double, dropping 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Nuggets rallied from 23 down to beat the Pelicans.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season held no punches, with marquee matchups between Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren passed the test with flying colors. Holmgren held Wembanyama to 12 points on Opening Night, as […] The post How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets looked like they forgot how to play basketball on Thursday, dropping their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-84, at Paycom Center. The Nuggets were handcuffed by the Thunder. Nikola Jokic only scored 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting, including 1-of-7 from three-point range, while Jamal Murray only had eight points on […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon earns ‘All-Star’ praise from insider despite sorry loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A pair of former MVPs matched up on Thursday as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder took on Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets.

OKLAHOMA CITY — From defending San Antonio Spurs Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama on Opening Night to Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein faces another challenge in his home opener. The Thunder held Wembanyama to 1-for-13 shooting on Opening Night. However, facing Jokic and the Nuggets is […] The post How Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is planning to contain Nikola Jokic in Nuggets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikola Jokic speaks candidly on his approach ahead of Nuggets' season opener.

The Thunder host the Nuggets as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic headline a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown.

There is perhaps no tougher stress test to start the season than Yves Missi’s matchups through Halloween. Ivica Zubac, Jaren Jackson Jr., Nikola Jokic, and Domantas Sabonis are waiting. Jokic gets two cracks at Missi in a five-day span. It is hardly an ideal welcome to a starting role for a 22-year-old still learning the […] The post The Pelicans starter already on hot seat as he stares down monster matchups before Halloween appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Matt Brooks takes a look back and breaks down Nikola Jokić's dominant 40-point, 13-assist, and 8-rebound game against the Spurs and reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama. submitted by /u/Kingrush24 [link] [comments]

DENVER , CO - MARCH 22: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets jogs back to the defensive end after knocking down a three pointer over Donovan Clingan (23) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images NBA Divisions are important for only two reasons. They determine tiebreakers for playoff seeding, and they provide travel relief for most teams. That’...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense on Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

Victor Wembanyama talks MVP ambitions and tips his hat to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic for their sustained success over the years.

We asked oddsmakers to rank the most valuable NBA players against the spread. Nikola Jokić was No. 1, edging out Wemby.

The consensus opinion on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2026-27 season is down after their disappointing end to the 2025-26 season and their suboptimal offseason dealings. Not only did the Nuggets lose in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs in rather convincing fashion against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they also lost budding two-way […] The post 3 Denver Nuggets bold season predictions as Nikola Jokic contract situation hangs overhead appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Walker Kessler said facing Nikola Jokic in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Denver Nuggets helped him prepare for the regular season, describing the matchup as a valuable test against one of the NBA’s best players. “It knocked off a lot of rust,” Kessler said during his postgame press conference on Saturday, October […] The post Walker Kessler reflects on guarding Nikola Jokic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Another Denver Nuggets game, another out-of-this-world pass from Nikola Jokic. In their preseason final against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, the Nuggets superstar made what could very well be the pass of the preseason as he hit rookie Trevon Brazile with a cheeky behind-the-back pass all the way from midcourt. Nikola Jokic with a […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic makes the pass of the preseason on Trevon Brazile slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic reminded everyone why he remains one of the NBA’s most difficult players to contain. He powered through Nikola Jokic for a tough and-1 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. During the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena, Doncic attacked downhill and drove directly into the chest […] The post Watch Lakers’ Luka Doncic power through Nikola Jokic for tough and-1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

An annual survey of NBA GMs projects the Spurs to win the NBA title this season, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Denver Nuggets reserve point guard Tyus Jones dished on Nikola Jokić's work ethic, Jamal Murray's clutch shot-making and why the Nuggets can win an NBA championship.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has opened up about his transition from the Denver Nuggets, explaining how a change of teams allowed him to prove that he could handle a bigger offensive role. After spending seven years in Denver alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Porter had become accustomed to playing a supporting role […] The post Michael Porter Jr. reflects on proving himself after leaving Denver appeared first on TalkBasket.net.