Nikola Jokic passes Alex English for most assists in Nuggets history

On Wednesday, Nikola Jokic passed Alex English for the most assists in Nuggets franchise history, in a 122-118 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, the two-time MVP has 3,686 career assists in 568 games. Through 11 seasons, English recorded 3,679 assists in 837 games. In Denver’s win against the Wolves, Jokic logged his 14th triple-double […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
Nikola Jokic first player in NBA history to record 10/10/15 on 100% shooting

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game on 100% shooting from the field. This was also the 12th triple-double in league history with five or fewer shots. In Denver’s 122-109 win over the Los Angeles […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023
Nikola Jokic fourth player with 10+ triple-doubles in six different seasons

On Friday night, Nikola Jokic became the fourth player in NBA history to record 10-plus triple-doubles in six different seasons, in the Denver Nuggets’ 121-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jokic joined Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Russell Westbrook. The four-time All-Star ended his outing with 28 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jan 2023
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic leads NBA in triple-doubles this season

Nikola Jokic now leads the NBA in triple-doubles this season after recording his ninth in the Denver Nuggets’ 123-111 win over the Boston Celtics on New Year’s Day. The two-time MVP ended his performance with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in 33 minutes of action. He finished 10-of-13 (76.9%) shooting from the field […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
Nikola Jokic has more 40-point games this December than last MVP season

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has recorded more 40-point games this December than he did in his entire MVP season last year. Through 31 starts this season, Jokic has logged four 40-point games. Last season, Jokic finished with three in 74 starts. Plus, the center posted 66 double-doubles and 19 triple-doubles in the 2021-22 season. […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (left knee), Jeff Green (back) questionable vs. Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (left knee injury management) and forward Jeff Green (low back) are questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (leg) is listed as questionable as well. While Nikola Jokic (knee) was downgraded to probable, Michael Porter Jr. (heel) was upgraded to doubtful. And Collin Gillespie (leg) […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Nikola Jokic first player with 43/14/8/5 on 50% FG since Larry Bird

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic became the first player to record 43 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, and five steals in a game while shooting at least 50% from the field since Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. In the Nuggets’ 141-128 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, the four-time All-Star posted this stat line […]

James Foglio  •  15 Dec 2022
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) out vs. Jazz

Denver Nuggets wing Michael Porter Jr. has been downgraded to out for Saturday night’s home game against the Utah Jazz. Porter Jr. needs more time to rest his heel. He has missed the last eight games. Other players listed on Denver’s injury report include Jeff Green (right knee contusion) and Jamal Murray (left knee contusion). […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray says ‘the confidence is starting to come back’

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray missed all of last season due to an ACL injury. The 25-year-old is still working up to his full potential. Of course, the Kentucky product has already noticed a confidence boost in his game. “I’m just taking it game by game,” Murray said prior to the Nuggets’ 120-100 win over […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022