Nikola Jokic posted a 27-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double and the Denver Nuggets pulled away for a 123-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis.
Trying to scheme against Nikola Jokic is no easy task. The big man has the unique skillset of being the arguably the best passer and screen-setter in the NBA today.
The Denver Nuggets enter Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 9-2 record. They are riding a six-game winning streak and are only behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference standings.
After starting their 2025-26 season with a dominant 9-2 record, the Denver Nuggets have been dealt a couple of significant injury blows that could alter their short-term future.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Almost nothing has slowed the Denver Nuggets this season. Now, Denver must show it can persevere despite injuries to key players. The Nuggets learned Friday that they will be without forward Christian Braun for approximately six weeks because of a sprained left ankle.
DENVER — The Nuggets have looked unshakeable through the season’s opening month. Nikola Jokić has launched another MVP chase, powering Denver to a 9-2 record and the second seed in the West.
Nikola Jokic has continued to perform at an elite level, showing no signs of slowing down, now playing in his 11th season as a member of the Denver Nuggets.
After a recent slate of games like Denver Nuggets' big man Nikola Jokic has had across the NBA regular season, his MVP chatter has only begun to grow louder and louder just over 10 games deep into his campaign.
Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon were both out of action on Saturday as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers, 117-100, marking their fourth consecutive win.