Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 55 points Wednesday night as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 at Intuit Dome. The performance marked Jokic's first victory in five career 50-point games, including playoffs. Jokic reached 52 points through three quarters on 18-of-23 shooting while adding 12 rebounds and six assists in Denver's ninth win of the … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Scores 55 In First 50-Point Victory Of Career
Aaron Gordon To Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Hamstring Strain
Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon will miss at least four-to-six weeks due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. Gordon was attempted to play in the Nuggets win over the Houston Rockets on Friday, but exited the game after just three minutes. Postgame, Denver coach David Adelman said that he expected to Gordon to miss time. Gordon is the second Nuggets starter to go down … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon To Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Hamstring Strain
Aaron Gordon May Miss Time Due To Hamstring Injury
The Denver Nuggets pulled out a good road win over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Unfortunately, the Nuggets lost Aaron Gordon during the process. Gordon exited the game in the game early due to hamstring soreness. The injury is believed to be similar to the one Gordon played through in last season's playoffs. With Denver's goal to make a Finals run, the Nuggets will prioritize … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon May Miss Time Due To Hamstring Injury
Christian Braun Out At Least 6 Weeks With Sprained Ankle
Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ankle, the Denver Nuggets announced on Friday. Braun suffered the injury against the Clippers on Wednesday. The Nuggets are set to play 17 games in the next six weeks. Braun is averaging 11.4 points and 4.4 rebounds on the year. … [Read more...] about Christian Braun Out At Least 6 Weeks With Sprained Ankle
Jalen Johnson, Nikola Jokic Named NBA Players Of Week 4
Jalen Johnson and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 4. Johnson averaged 24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists as the Atlanta Hawks went 4-0. Jokic averaged 39.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 3-0. Jokic scored 55 points in a win last week against the Los Angeles Clippers to highlight his strong play. … [Read more...] about Jalen Johnson, Nikola Jokic Named NBA Players Of Week 4