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Nikola Jokic Makes Declaration on Stardom in Market Dominated by LeBron James, Stephen Curry

The Joker just discovered his popularity goes beyond his 7-foot frame. We can thank Aaron Gordon, 361°, and China for that. Between losing to the Houston Rockets yesterday and hosting the Utah Jazz tomorrow, Nikola Jokic was on the DNVR Nuggets Podcast to talk about his fun summer.

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Nikola Jokic Opens Up on a Shoe Superstition He Follows When the Nuggets Are Winning

Superstitions help put an athlete’s mind at ease, and for Nikola Jokic, his choices are driven by winning. The Denver Nuggets legend recently revealed something rather unique that he does when his team is on a winning streak, only to make a complete 180-degree turn when losses begin to pile up.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21

Rebuilding Jazz set for stiff test vs. Nuggets in Denver

The Utah Jazz followed two strong victories with a pair of tough losses, and now they face an unhappy Nuggets team in Denver on Monday night. Utah beat Memphis and Dallas but then fell to the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday and then Orlando in overtime on Saturday.

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / December 21

David Adelman Fined $35K Following Ejection Saturday

Nuggets head coach David Adelman has been fined $35K by the NBA after he was ejected from Saturday’s loss to the Rockets, the league announced (Twitter link).

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s all-time ranking from Kevin Durant will shock you

Even Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant knows the incredible basketball trajectory of Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. In his book, Jokic has already shown enough to be on his personal list of the top five players he’s ever seen play the sport.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 21

Nuggets' Tim Hardaway Jr. Had Clear Takeaway From Loss vs. Rockets

The Denver Nuggets didn't exactly see things go their way in their latest loss to the Houston Rockets. In a 101-115 loss at Ball Arena, it was a night where the Nuggets were a bit discombobulated due to a variety of factors.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 21

Nikola Jokic Speaks on Nuggets' Crushing Loss to Rockets

The Denver Nuggets made a statement when they beat the Houston Rockets in an overtime thriller last week, but just five days later, the two teams met again, and the result was much different.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 21

David Adelman Reveals What Led to First-Ever Ejection in Nuggets vs. Rockets

Less than a week after beating the Houston Rockets in an overtime thriller, the Denver Nuggets did not get the result they wanted in the rematch. At home, the Nuggets fell to the Rockets 115-101, snapping a six-game winning streak.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20

Kevin Durant leads Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets

Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets

Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.

One key Nuggets player is expected to leave the team in offseason

Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night

Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors

Jaylen Brown comes clean on ‘negative’ Scottie Barnes description

Draymond Green gets ejected after shoving Collin Gillespie

James Wiseman hopes to seize opportunity in NBA return

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Nuggets HC David Adelman ‘was confused’ by ejection vs. Rockets

The Denver Nuggets’ 115-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night at Ball Arena escalated beyond the scoreboard, reaching a boiling point with head coach David Adelman’s first career ejection.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Nuggets’ Bruce Brown ‘can’t wait’ for next showdown with Kevin Durant, Rockets after ‘disrespectful’ words

The rivalry between the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets just got a lot more personal. Following a heated battle on Saturday night that saw the Rockets secure a big win, Nuggets guard Bruce Brown didn’t mince words about his interactions with Kevin Durant.