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Nikola Jokic isn’t scoring quite as much and that’s not bothering Denver one bit. He’s averaging 24.4 points on 15.1 shots a night, down from 29.6 and nearly 20 attempts per game last season.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic’s hilarious response to Aaron Gordon dunk

In a 129-104 blowout, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon slammed another highlight dunk against the Golden State Warriors, which evoked a funny response from All-Star Nikola Jokic.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 8

Jamal Murray Speaks Highly of Nuggets' Underrated Big Man

The Denver Nuggets, through their first segment of the 2025-26 NBA season, have gotten some solid contributions out of their newest backup center addition from this summer, Jonas Valanciunas.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

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Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 8

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Shrugs Off Viral Poster Dunk vs. Warriors

Within the process of the Denver Nuggets' commanding 129-104 NBA Cup win vs. the Golden State Warriors, the night wouldn't end without seeing Aaron Gordon catching a body in a big-time highlight slam.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

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.

Nikola Jokic News / Hardwood Heroics / November 8

'I Bet You Remember in the Finals' – Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Makes Fun of Miami Heat Legend After Beating the Golden State Warriors

The Denver Nuggets improved to 5-0 at home this season following a 129-104 blowout win over the undermanned Golden State Warriors on Friday, as Nikola Jokic led the way once again.

Steph Curry News / Total Apex Sports / November 8

No Curry, No Problem: Denver Nuggets Steamroll Warriors at Home 129-104

The air in Ball Arena carried the familiar electric crackle of a big game night, but something was missing. Not from the Denver Nuggets but from the Warriors.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Nikola Jokic Hilariously Trolls Udonis Haslem After Win Over Warriors

The Denver Nuggets are now 5-0 at home this season following a dominant 129-104 win over the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena on Friday. Nikola Jokic was once again the driving force behind this win in the NBA Cup, and he also managed to steal the show postgame.

Peyton Watson News / Bleacher Report / November 8

Watch: Peyton Watson felt disrespected

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Nikola Jokic carries Nuggets past Warriors in NBA Cup

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, Jamal Murray finished with 23 points and eight assists, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 129-104 in the West Group C NBA Cup play on Friday night.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 8

Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Dominating NBA Cup Win vs. Warriors

The Denver Nuggets were able to put together a commanding victory over the Golden State Warriors for their second NBA Cup matchup of this year, winning in a 129-104 blowout, and effectively raising them to 6-2 on the season.

Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA Analysis Network / November 8

Denver Nuggets and Jonas Valanciunas show Golden State Warriors exactly what they’re missing this season

The Golden State Warriors now find themselves struggling in the absence of Stephen Curry. But the Denver Nuggets showed them where they are lacking. The Denver Nuggets obliterated the Golden State Warriors in both teams’ first games in the 2025 NBA Cup.

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NBA News / Bleacher Report / November 8

Watch: Aaron Gordon cooked Buddy Hield

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 7

Nuggets Make Curious Move With Jonas Valanciunas’ Contract

The Denver Nuggets have made a quiet adjustment to the contract of their veteran center Jonas Valanciunas. According to NBA insider Marc Stein on The Stein Line, Valanciunas and the Nuggets have amended the final year of his three-year contract, pushing his guarantee date back by one week.

Nikola Jokic News / BasketballNews.com / November 7

Has Nikola Jokic become underrated?

There was a time when every Nikola Jokic triple-double was a headline. Now, it’s just another night in the NBA. Through the first seven games of the season, Jokic has recorded a triple-double in five of them – a feat that, for almost any other player, would be hailed as an early-season masterpiece.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Rumors / November 6