Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award
Nikola Jokic was revealed Tuesday as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for 2020-21, making him by far the lowest draft pick ever to win the awardJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAMAL MURRAY #27 - POINT GUARD - DENVER NUGGETS
18.8 PPG •
4.2 RPG •
6.1 APG
18.8 PPG
4.2 RPG
6.1 APG
Boosted by big crowds, Suns try to win again vs Nuggets
Phoenix Suns fans are enjoying the franchise's return to the playoffs for the first time in 11 yearsJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1
Chris Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder scored 21 points and dished 11 assists, Mikal Bridges added 23 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1 o...JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Close games between Suns-Nuggets foreshadow playoff drama
The NBA playoffs are just a few weeks old but excuse the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets for feeling like several months have passed in terms of dramaJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Booker and the Suns host Denver to start Western Conference semifinals
The Phoenix Suns host the Denver Nuggets to start the Western Conference second roundJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rising Suns have high hopes after dethroning champion Lakers
The Phoenix Suns were one of the NBA’s most consistent winners during the decades on either side of the turn of the centuryJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets overcome injuries to reach Western Conference semis
Third-seeded Denver bested the Portland Trail Blazers in six games to survive the first round of the playoffs and advance to the Western Conference semifinalsJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Booker scores 47, Suns eliminate champion Lakers, 113-100
Devin Booker scored 22 of his 47 points in a phenomenal first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff series since 2010, eliminating the defending NBA champion Los An...JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win
Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory Thursday nightJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockies win 11-6, sending Rangers to 15th straight road loss
Austin Gomber pitched six shutout innings, Charlie Blackmon homered and the Colorado Rockies beat Texas 11-6 to finish a franchise-worst 0-9 trip for the Rangers and extend their l...JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lillard wows, then turns the page with Blazers on the brink
The last time he was on the court Damian Lillard had one of the best individual playoff performances ever, with 55 points, including 12 3-pointersJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jokic and the Nuggets aim to clinch series against Portland
The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Portland Trail Blazers in game sixJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthier Suns, hurting Lakers make for 1st-round intrigue
Chris Paul is feeling better for the Phoenix SunsMAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets, Trail Blazers square off with series tied 2-2
The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Denver Nuggets for game five of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 2-2MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers beat Nuggets 115-95 in Game 4 to tie series
Norman Powell matched his career playoff high with 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Saturday in Game 4 to even the first-round seriesMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Trail Blazers
The Denver Nuggets visit the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the seriesMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canada basketball loads camp roster for Tokyo qualifying bid
Virtually all of Canada’s top NBA players, excluding those who are injured, have accepted invitations to attend training camp next month in advance of that country’s last chance to...MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers, Nuggets face off with series tied 1-1
The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets are in a 1-1 series tie in the Western Conference first roundMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jokic scores 38, Nuggets beat Blazers 128-109 to even series
Nikola Jokic scored 38 points to overcome a 3-point shooting barrage from Damian Lillard and the Denver Nuggets evened the first-round series by beating the Portland Trail Blazers...MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat, Nuggets look to recover after dropping Game 1 matchups
Miami went to the NBA Finals as a No. 5 seed a year agoMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Nuggets
The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lillard leads 3-point barrage, Blazers beat Nuggets 123-109
Damian Lillard scored 34 points and led Portland’s 3-point barrage that sparked the Trail Blazers’ 123-109 win over the Denver Nuggets in the opener of their first-round playoff se...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA East and West first-round playoff preview capsules
The NBA playoffs start Saturday with four games: Miami at Milwaukee, Dallas at the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston at Brooklyn and Portland at DenverMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets roar into playoffs after losing star Jamal Murray
The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets are roaring into the playoffs with momentumMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Denver begins playoffs against Portland
The Denver Nuggets host the Portland Trail Blazers to start the Western Conference first roundMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
