Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th triple-double of the season with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28.

After starting Wednesday's loss to Houston, Jordan will head back to Denver's bench in the return of Nikola Jokic (illness) on Friday. Over his past five games (two starts), Jordan is averaging 5.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.3 minutes.

Denver Nuggets big man DeAndre Jordan reveals surprising fact about superstar Nikola Jokic and his fandom toward rapper 50-Cent.

Jokic suggested the idea as the "NBA on TNT" crew asked him to sing the rap song on air in their postgame interview. “I don’t know (the lyrics) anymore, but I’m going to (learn) it. Maybe I’m going to perform,” Jokic said. The crew then reacted to Jokic’s suggestion, proposing it to happen during the All-Star game in February.

Cent could make an appearance at the NBA All-Star game thanks to his biggest fan, Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic.

Dec 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) dunks the ball against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Jalen Green scored 34 points, Alperen Sengun had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 128-108.

Aaron Gordon has been key to an improved Nuggets bench. Even when he returns to the starting lineup, Denver will need more of him when Nikola Jokic is off the court.

Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.

Leaning on guys like Dario Saric and DeAndre Jordan is fine at times, but getting somebody more consistent should be a priority. Dec 19, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Denver Nuggets center DeAndre ...

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Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.