MAY 22, 2021 • GAZETTE.COM
NIKOLA JOKIC #15 - CENTER - DENVER NUGGETS
31.2 PPG •
13.2 RPG •
9.8 APG
31.2 PPG
13.2 RPG
9.8 APG
Nikola Jokic serves as Denver Nuggets' North Star throughout rocky regular season The only respite Nikola Jokic accepted during an unrelenting regular season came after he could do no more to help the Denver Nuggets.
Colin Cowherd makes his NBA playoff predictions, from the first round to the Finals
Colin Cowherd goes through each playoff series in the Eastern and Western Conferences to determine the 2021 NBA champion.MAY 22, 2021
Nikola Jokic's next challenge, key for MPJ, more: 15 thoughts, including predictions, for Nuggets-Blazers Here are 15 things to watch for ahead of the Nuggets-Blazers series, including a couple of predictions and Nick Kosmider's pick.
MAY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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
NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokic Remains Heavy Favorite After Finalists Announced Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been running away with the MVP race down the stretch as the playoffs approach. Now the MVP finalists...
MAY 21, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid are finalists for NBA's MVP award
The NBA has revealed its finalists for six major awards, including MVP. Find out who's in the running for big-time hardware.MAY 21, 2021
Who is the MVP? NBA announces finalists for season awards Denver’s Nikola Jokic finished ninth in the MVP voting last season. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Golden State’s Stephen Curry didn’t get l...
MAY 21, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM
Denver begins playoffs against Portland
The Denver Nuggets host the Portland Trail Blazers to start the Western Conference first roundMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday Sports in Brief NBA Denver’s Nikola Jokic finished ninth in the MVP voting last season.
MAY 21, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jokic, Embiid, Curry announced as NBA MVP finalists
Denver’s Nikola Jokic finished ninth in the MVP voting last seasonMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
The Denver Nuggets enter this year's playoffs with a new sidekick for MVP favorite Nikola JokicMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Damian Lillard says Nikola Jokic, not Joel Embiid, should win MVP Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard believes Nikola Jokic should win MVP over Joel Embiid.
MAY 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Paul Klee: Nuggets GM Calvin Booth dishes on the contracts and futures of Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. in Denver Nuggets 22-year-old star Michael Porter Jr. is extension-eligible after this season. How does GM Calvin Booth view the process? “We’ll engag...
MAY 19, 2021 • GAZETTE.COM
Chris Broussard ranks Nikola Jokic's MVP-like season above Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki
The Joker's worthiness for MVP has been hotly debated. But he just might be better than a few previous greats who won the award.MAY 19, 2021
Nick Wright's All-NBA teams: Which stars made the final cut?
Which players shined the brightest in the NBA this year? After some tough cuts, Nick Wright revealed his All-NBA teams.MAY 18, 2021
Nikola Jokic, Julius Randle and other stars with most to gain (or lose) in this year's NBA playoffs NBA players are largely evaluated on their ability to contribute to championships. Which stars could most affect how we see them?
MAY 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chris Kirschner: Just submitted my awards ballot. My top 5 for... - The Athletic Just submitted my awards ballot. My top 5 for MVP was: 1. Nikola Jokic 2. Joel Embiid 3. Steph Curry 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo 5. Chris Paul
MAY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NBA MVP Odds See Late Shakeup with Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry and Joel Embiid on FanDuel Sportsbook The 2021 NBA regular season completed play on Sunday and the MVP race still sees Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (-6000) as the runaway f...
MAY 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Nikola Jokic as First Team forward? Wizards over Celtics? John Hollinger's NBA awards and Play-In picks Who will advance to the playoffs this weekend, and who's most deserving of All-NBA honors?
MAY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
10 things to know, with the NBA regular season in the books
Russell Westbrook had more triple-doubles than almost any trio of NBA players, free-throw shooting was better than ever and 3-point shooting was more prolific than ever once againMAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blazers beat Nuggets 132-116, secure 6th seed for playoffs
Damian Lillard had 22 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 132-116 in the regular-season finale Sunday night to secure their eighth straight...MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Blazers vs. Nuggets is the biggest game of the season in the West
Sunday's tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets could shape the Western Conference playoff picture.MAY 15, 2021
Lillard leads Portland against Denver after 41-point game
Portland hosts the Denver Nuggets after Damian Lillard scored 41 points in the Trail Blazers' 118-117 loss to the SunsMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Howard, Jokic lead Nuggets past Pistons 104-91
Markus Howard scored a career-high 20 points and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets moved closer to a higher playoff seed with a 104-91 victory over the Detroit...MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
