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Nuggets Continue Their Winning Ways Without Jokic After Defeating Wizards; Murray Drops 42

Nikola Jokic never checked in, and for stretches, the Denver Nuggets barely looked like they missed him. Behind a blistering scoring night from Jamal Murray, Denver pushed past the Washington Wizards 121-115, leaning on shot-making and ball movement to stay a step ahead most of the night.

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Murray Erupts for 42 as Nuggets Survive Wizards Scare Without Jokic

There’s a specific kind of anxiety that ripples through Ball Arena when Nikola Jokic is in street clothes. It’s not just about missing a three-time MVP; it’s about missing the sun around which the entire Denver orbit revolves.

James Harden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 17

Jamal Murray (42 points) leads Nuggets' rally past lowly Wizards

Jamal Murray scored seven of his game-high 42 points in the final 2:12, and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 121-115 on Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 17

Nuggets' Jamal Murray Joins Nikola Jokic on NBA MVP Ladder

The Denver Nuggets now have not one, but two of their own players on the latest Kia NBA MVP ladder, thanks to the latest breakout performances from Jamal Murray.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Stiffs / January 17

THE DIG: Jokic Schmokic | ft. Miroslav Ćuk and Jeremy Poley

The Nuggets bench has turned the doldrums of pre-All Star break games into one of the most fun runs in Nuggets history. In this episode, Miro, Jeremy, and Nick discuss the Peyton Watson revelation and what it means for the rotation, as well as Serbian sayings, the anatomy of knees, and some deep Dig lore.

Spencer Jones News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 17

Nuggets Have Clear Plan for Spencer Jones’ Future

The Denver Nuggets have had some pleasant surprises break out around their roster through the first half of the NBA regular season, but one of the biggest

Denver Nuggets News / BasketballNews.com / January 17

Jeff Teague thinks the Nuggets are the best in the West: “They going to 4-2 OKC”

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes the Denver Nuggets remain the team to beat in the Western Conference – and he didn’t hesitate to put a prediction on it.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 17

Nuggets Expected to Target Vital Position on Trade Market

The Denver Nuggets are one of the quieter teams in the NBA when it comes to trade rumors this season, as they are rightfully content with their current roster.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 17

Nuggets' role players on roll ahead of matchup with Wizards

When Nikola Jokic hopped off the court in Miami on Dec. 29, the Nuggets' season appeared to be in jeopardy. Denver struggled in the past without the three-time MVP in the lineup, and he was headed for an extended absence.

Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Nikola Jokić Historic Triple-Double Fantasy Analysis

Nikola Jokic may treat basketball like it’s just his day job, but boy is he good at it. So good, even, that the three-time NBA MVP and fantasy basketball juggernaut put on a historic performance on Christmas Day that had Denver Nuggets fans and fantasy managers alike on the edges of their seats.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / January 16

Peyton Watson is the Nuggets’ X Factor This Season

This season, the Denver Nuggets have been ravaged by injuries. Four of their five starters have missed or are missing significant time. Nevertheless, the Nuggets find themselves third in the Western Conference with a record of 27-13.