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Forget Nikola Jokic, this player led the Nuggets in points and rebounds in win over Pelicans

The Denver Nuggets were able to hold off the New Orleans Pelicans for their 11th win of the season. The New Orleans Pelicans made things relatively interesting in the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t get enough defensive stops to complete the comeback over the Denver Nuggets.

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Nikola Jokic's triple-double helps Nuggets hand Pelicans 7th straight setback

Peyton Watson scored 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, both career highs, Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118 on Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic News / The SportsRush / November 19

'That’s Fabrication': DeAndre Jordan Shuts Down Rumors Questioning Nikola Jokic’s Love for Basketball

Nikola Jokic has easily become the game’s most dominant player of this era. A reigning three-time MVP and a one-time NBA Champion, the Joker does it all.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

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?

Aaron Gordon News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Why Is Aaron Gordon Not Playing Tonight? Injury Update, Line-up for Nuggets vs Pelicans

The vibes couldn’t be more opposite heading into this one. Denver’s cruising at 10-3, only slowed down by a weird stumble against a Bulls team running on double-OT fumes.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 19

Nuggets Rule Out Another Starter vs. Pelicans Due to Injury

The Denver Nuggets are bound to be without a couple of pieces in their starting lineup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. According to a Nuggets injury report update, forward Aaron Gordon has been downgraded from questionable to out vs.

Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 19

Nuggets Unexpectedly Downgrade Aaron Gordon's Status for Pelicans Game

The Denver Nuggets have one of the deepest teams in the NBA this season, as the franchise has given three-time MVP Nikola Jokic the most help he has ever had in his career.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 18

Nikola Jokic Admits What Went Wrong for Nuggets in Loss to Bulls

The Denver Nuggets were riding a dominant seven-game winning streak heading into Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls, and unfortunately, all good things have to come to an end.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 18

David Adelman Breaks Down What Led to Nuggets' Loss vs. Bulls

The Denver Nuggets' extensive seven-game winning streak finally came to an end on their home floor against the Chicago Bulls, dropping them to an overall 10-3 on the year.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Nuggets rumors: Denver ‘active’ on trade market after major injury

The red-hot Denver Nuggets (10-3) suffered an injury setback last Wednesday when Christian Braun, the starting shooting guard, went down with an ankle injury.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Nuggets are now 0-3 in clutch games after Bulls disaster. What’s up with that?

All things considered, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are still a juggernaut in the 2025-26 NBA season, even though they just got shocked by the Chicago Bulls Monday night at Ball Arena in Denver.

Cameron Johnson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 18

Cam Johnson Finally Shines Despite Nuggets' Loss vs. Bulls

Another game. Another Nikola Jokic 30+ point triple-double. That was his eighth triple-double in 13 games. The rest of the NBA has 17 combined. How does the Joker do it, especially under a constant mile high microscope?

Cameron Johnson News / The Lead / November 17

Cam Johnson Has Been a Disappointment for Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have been off to a hot start, as they currently hold the second spot in the Western Conference. Nikola Jokic has been his usual freakish self.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Nuggets to test new-found depth against Bulls

The Denver Nuggets front office spent the offseason adding depth to the roster, and the efforts have paid off early this season. Denver has won seven games in a row, twice without two starters, and will try to make it eight straight when it hosts the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

Christian Braun News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Nuggets Set To Face First ‘Real’ Test Of The Season Without Braun

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.

Christian Braun News / Hoops Rumors / November 14