Nikola\’s Nuggets Rising
December 15, 2022
By: Carlos Alvarez
Nikola Jokic (43-14-8) Carries Nuggets to 3rd Straight Win as Denver Climbs Western Conference
The Denver Nuggets are finding their stride after another monster night from Nikola Jokic (43 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals) as they poured in 141 points on the Wizards last night. Jokic has now gone for 30-plus in three straight games, including one triple-double. He’s flirted with a triple-double in every game this month. And in the year of Jamal Murray’s return from injury, the revamped Nuggets have reeled off three straight wins to climb to 17-10 and within one game of the top spot in the West. Murray only had five points in an off night — his lowest of the season — but he’s gone for 30 twice this year as he works his way back to form. The Pelicans and Grizzlies may be 1-2 in the West, but the Nuggets could be the team to watch if their star duo gets rolling.
Watch: Jokic Pours in 43 as Nuggets Win 3rd Straight
Other Top Performers
Fred VanVleet (TOR): 39 points, 5 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals
Steph Curry (GSW): 38 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds
Damian Lillard (POR): 37 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds
Tyler Herro (MIA): 35 points,
Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 34 points, 4 assists
NBA Scores & Highlights
Pistons def. Hornets (141-134)
Pacers def. Warriors (125-119)
Knicks def. Bulls (128-120, OT)
Cavaliers def. Mavericks (105-90)
Nuggets def. Wizards (141-128)
Clippers def. Timberwolves (99-88)
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