Nuggets take on the Kings on 3-game losing streak
Denver looks to break its three-game slide when the Denver Nuggets take on SacramentoAPRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NIKOLA JOKIC #15 - CENTER - DENVER NUGGETS
31.5 PPG •
13.0 RPG •
9.7 APG
31.5 PPG
13.0 RPG
9.7 APG
Agbaji scores 28, rallies Jazz past Nuggets 118-114
Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 28 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 118-114 victory over the Denver NuggetsAPRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Nuggets teammates Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, it all started at the Nike Hoop Summit They got their start together at the annual showcase in 2014. Almost a decade later, they now form one of the most lethal duos in basketball...
APRIL 8, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Utah hosts Denver, looks to break home losing streak
Utah will try to break its five-game home skid when the Jazz play DenverAPRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Thursday Jokic (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Impact Jokic will be sidelined for the fourth time over Denver's past five contests due to a right calf injury. The MVP candidate's next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Utah, which is the first half of a back-to-back set that concludes Sunday against the Kings. In Jokic's absence, DeAndre Jordan, Zeke Nnaji, Jeff Green and Thomas Bryant are all candidates for increased minutes again.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2023 NBA MVP odds shift drastically, Joel Embiid huge favorite to win
The NBA MVP odds have shifted heavily after dominant performance by Joel Embiid on Tuesday night.APRIL 5, 2023
Logs double-double in return Jokic chipped in 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 124-103 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Jokic returned from a three-game absence Tuesday, and although he was held under 30 minutes of playing time for the first time since Feb. 28, he still managed to post a double-double. However, he also committed eight turnovers and lost ground in the MVP race since Joel Embiid posted a 52-point, 13-rebound double-double against Boston on Tuesday. Over 13 appearances since the start of March, Jokic has averaged 25.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 9.0 assists in 34.7 minutes per game.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix plays Denver, looks for 7th straight win
Phoenix looks to extend its six-game win streak with a victory against DenverAPRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Embiid scores 52, leads 76ers past Celtics 103-101
Joel Embiid strengthened his MVP bid with 52 points, 13 rebounds, and the NBA scoring leader carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 103-101 win over the Boston CelticsAPRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022-23 NBA MVP Race: Will final week of season determine MVP?
Only days remain in the regular season. Can Joel Embiid hold off Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo to win MVP?APRIL 4, 2023
Questionable Tuesday Jokic (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston.
Impact Jokic was also questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Warriors due to his sore right calf, but he sat out a third consecutive game. It's unclear whether he'll be available Tuesday, but Thomas Bryant and DeAndre Jordan should continue to see increased run if Jokic is sidelined.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jokic and the Nuggets visit conference foe Houston
Denver plays Houston for a Western Conference matchup TuesdayAPRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Murray scores 26, Nuggets hold off Warriors 112-110
Jamal Murray scored 26 points and blocked Klay Thompson’s 3-point attempt in the final seconds and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 112-110 win over the Golden State WarriorsAPRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Antetokounmpo helps hot-shooting Bucks beat 76ers 117-104
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points, 14 rebounds and six assists and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-104 on Sunday night to move a step closer to the top playof...APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injury Update: Nikola Jokic's Final Status for Warriors vs. Nuggets The Denver Nuggets have ruled Nikola Jokic out vs. the Golden State Warriors
APRIL 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nuggets Reveal Nikola Jokic's Official Injury Status vs. Warriors Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is on the injury report vs. the Golden State Warriors
APRIL 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Nuggets Reveal Nikola Jokic's Official Injury Status vs. Warriors Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is on the injury report vs. the Golden State Warriors
APRIL 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Durant has 30 points, Suns beat Nuggets for 4th straight win
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game by beating the short-handed Denver Nuggets 100-93 on Friday nightAPRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will not play Friday Jokic (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.
Impact The Nuggets have been very clear that they will be cautious with Jokic at this point in the season, so he'll miss his second straight game Friday evening. Jamal Murray (knee), Michael Porter (heel) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (illness) will all be held out as well. With Jokic out, guys like Thomas Bryant and Zeke Nnaji will have a big opportunity to step up for Denver.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable Jokic (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns.
Impact Jokic sat out Thursday's loss to the Pelicans and is questionable for the second half of Denver's current back-to-back set. The two-time MVP hasn't missed both halves of a back-to-back this season, but he has missed multiple games in a row twice due to injury. Jamal Murray (knee), Michael Porter (heel) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (illness) are also questionable, so Denver may be extremely shorthanded versus Phoenix.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Roundtable: Can Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving will Mavs to playoffs?
All four Play-In Tournament spots in the Western Conference are still up for grabs. Will the Lakers and Mavericks make the cut?MARCH 31, 2023
Nikola Jokic Knocks Joel Embiid Off Top of NBA's MVP Ladder Joel Embiid is no longer at the top of the NBA’s MVP ladder, as Nikola Jokic takes the top spot.
MARCH 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
How long is Nikola Jokic out? Calf injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Nuggets star Here's everything we know about Nikola Jokic's injury and the latest on when he could return.
MARCH 31, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
