The Denver Nuggets were able to put together an inspiring comeback victory down the stretch of their road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, going from trailing as far as 23 points at one point in the night before ultimately getting over the hump in the final minutes, claiming a 134-133 win for their 16th on the season.
The Denver Nuggets, through a defining second half to come back from what was up to a 23-point deficit, were able to rally for a ninth-straight win on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, 133-134, largely in part due to the impressive night from Jamal Murray.
The Denver Nuggets continue to play elite basketball. Even when they seem down and out, they never quit and usually find a way to win the ball game. This, the Atlanta Hawks found out on Friday night.
It wasn't a hot start for anyone on the Denver Nuggets in the first half before their eventual comeback victory over the Atlanta Hawks, as they would inevitably enter the break down 19 points and shooting a collective 4-17 from three that made for hopes of a win looking a bit bleak.
If you walked away from your television screen during the third quarter of this Nuggets and Hawks game, you probably thought the story was written. You probably figured the Atlanta Hawks, buoyed by a historic first half from Jalen Johnson and shooting that felt magnetized to the rim, had buried the visitors.
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
Nikola Jokic totaled 40 points, nine rebounds and eight assists on Friday, helping the visiting Denver Nuggets rally for a 134-133 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Last season's NBA MVP race was as back-and-forth as ever, as it came down to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.
The Denver Nuggets are one of the best teams in the NBA, and could be on a collision course for another entertaining playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
DENVER — Nikola Jokić built a historic résumé without the partner usually found beside an MVP. He stands alone as the only MVP in league history who played his first ten seasons without a single teammate earning All-Star, All-NBA or All-Defense honors.
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has stepped up his game for the 2025-26 NBA season. While he's always been the second option to Nikola Jokic, he's done more this season compared to the past.
On the heels of Jamal Murray's offensive explosion, the visiting Denver Nuggets will look to extend their recent dominance over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
The Denver Nuggets have been dealt a tough hand thus far during the 2025-26 NBA season. First, Christian Braun went down with an ankle injury in mid-November.
The Denver Nuggets have set their eyes on winning the 2026 NBA championship this season. So far, the Nuggets have been competitive and are 14-6, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference.