Tag: Nikola Jokic

Reaves Pulls Off Perfect Miss to Rescue Lakers in Overtime Win Over Nuggets

Austin Reaves
March 2026

Austin Reaves produced a remarkable late play by intentionally missing a free throw, recovering the rebound and scoring the tying basket to help the Lakers beat the Nuggets 127-125 in overtime. The sequence kept Los Angeles’ winning streak alive and secured a valuable tiebreaker. With the Lakers down three and 5.2 seconds left, Reaves chose to miss on purpose rather than leave Denver a chance to control the closing foul game. He bounced the ball off the rim to the single side, gathered it himself and made a floater, drawing praise from LeBron James and JJ Redick.

Nuggets Under Pressure as Injuries and Western Conference Slide Threaten Playoff Position

Denver Nuggets
March 2026

The Denver Nuggets are facing mounting pressure after injuries and inconsistent form left them vulnerable in a crowded Western Conference race. Instead of pushing for the top seed, Denver now risks slipping into the Play-In zone despite retaining clear belief in its championship potential. Denver has struggled with rotating lineups, key absences and uneven results, including recent losses to Oklahoma City. Coach David Adelman pointed to the team’s strong 8-2 start when healthy, while the Nuggets continue waiting for Peyton Watson and rely on Nikola Jokic to steady their push.

Jamal Murray injures left ankle, timetable unclear

Jamal Murray
March 2026

Murray left just before halftime with a left ankle sprain and did not return. He landed on Nikola Jokic’s foot after contact on a drive. Adelman said they will assess it, unsure if the absence is days or weeks.

LeBron passes Kareem for all-time field goals, exits briefly with sore elbow in Lakers loss

LeBron James
March 2026

LeBron set the NBA record for career field goals (15,838) but the Lakers lost 120-113, and he finished with a sore left elbow after a fourth-quarter collision. The record came on a first-quarter turnaround jumper; later he hurt his elbow on a layup after contact with Jokic, sat briefly, returned late, and said it felt like a “funny bone” issue to monitor over the next few days.

Sengun Replaces Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for All-Star 2026

Alperen Şengün
January 2026

Alperen Şengün was named as the replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 75th NBA All-Star Game after Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out with an abdominal strain. Şengün earned his second straight All-Star selection while averaging roughly 21 points, 9 rebounds and over 6 assists, helping Houston to a top-four West record. The event uses a three-team format with Team World facing two USA teams in a short round-robin tournament at Intuit Dome.

Nikola Jokic Passes Oscar Robertson for Second All-Time in Triple-Doubles

Nikola Jokić
January 2026

Nikola Jokić posted 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to record his 182nd regular-season triple-double, moving past Oscar Robertson into second place on the NBA career list as Denver beat Chicago 136-120. It was his 19th triple-double of the season and his second in two games. He now trails only Russell Westbrook. Coach David Adelman highlighted how rare 17 assists from a center is, while Jamal Murray predicted Jokić will push the record far higher.

Nuggets sweat on Jamal Murray after fresh ankle sprain in loss to Mavs

Jamal Murray
December 2025

Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle early in the third quarter against Dallas, briefly returned, then sat the fourth as Denver slumped to a fourth straight home defeat, raising fears of another significant absence for a guard already carrying a heavy scoring and playmaking load. Coach David Adelman admits the team is “hugely” affected when Murray cannot finish games, with scans due on Tuesday and Denver already missing Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, forcing role players to cover for the loss of Murray’s lethal pick and roll partnership with Nikola Jokic on both ends.

Nuggets dealt major blow as Aaron Gordon sidelined with hamstring strain

Denver Nuggets
November 2025

Denver forward Aaron Gordon has been ruled out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, depriving the Nuggets of another starter after guard Christian Braun recently sprained his ankle and joined the injury list. Coach David Adelman said Gordon is still weighing treatment options, with Denver leaning on Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones in his absence, a significant blow given Gordon’s 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game and his importance alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

Nuggets lose starter Braun for at least six weeks with ankle sprain

Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets)
November 2025

Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets) will be sidelined after spraining his left ankle against the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team ruling him out for at least six weeks. The starting guard had been averaging 11.4 points and 4.4 rebounds for the 9-2 defending champions. The 24-year-old recently signed a five-year, 125 million dollar extension after cementing himself as a high-energy starter who defends, rebounds and complements Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. Denver must now stretch its wing depth while protecting its strong start to the season.

Jokic’s historic efficiency puts him atop early MVP race as Denver surge continues

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Early 2025–26 NBA season, five years after the 2019–20 campaign

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) has transformed from a good 2019–20 All-Star into the dominant force of the league, stacking three MVP awards, two runner-up finishes and now leading the early Kia MVP race while driving Denver to a 9-2 start with relentless triple-double production.
Jokic is averaging a triple-double while shooting an extraordinary rate on two-pointers, converting 101 of 129 attempts and hitting 67 percent overall. Recent bursts include a 55-point outing and a 33-15-16 line, prompting coach David Adelman (Denver Nuggets) to call him the most efficient player he has ever seen.

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