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Nuggets looking to match Thunder's defensive intensity

The NBA's top offensive team meets the league's top defensive team when the Denver Nuggets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The Nuggets come into the game with an NBA-best 120.7 offensive rating, with the Thunder posting a 106.4 defensive rating -- points allowed per 100 possessions -- to lead the league.

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Tim Hardaway Jr. Has Kept Denver Afloat Amid Injuries

A series of injuries has marred the Nuggets’ entire season. Outside of Jamal Murray, all of their starters have missed extended time. Nevertheless, they still find themselves near the top of the Western Conference.

Jaylen Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 26

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Reveals What Fueled Nuggets Blowout Win

The Denver Nuggets were able to cement a statement win in the books this week with their latest victory over the Boston Celtics on their home floor, 84-103, getting back on track with a dominant performance after an up-and-down past few weeks.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 26

Nuggets Gain Clarity on Jamal Murray's Absence vs. Celtics

The Denver Nuggets were in the middle of a huge matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday when things unexpectedly took a turn for the worse. All-Star point guard Jamal Murray went into the game with an injury designation for hamstring tightness, but was able to suit up.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Watch Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr.’s viral podium game moment after only 1 reporter shows up

The Denver Nuggets were at their imperious best in their 103-84 win over the Boston Celtics, extending their record to 37-22 for the season. Nikola Jokic produced 30 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the Celtics suffered due to an all-around poor shooting night, converting just 34.9% of their total field goal attempts.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic names ‘future of Serbian basketball’ who will take his throne

For nearly a decade, Nikola Jokic has been a driving force for the Denver Nuggets and the heart of Serbian basketball. As the 2025-26 NBA season continues, he has declared a member of the Oklahoma Thunder the future of Serbian basketball.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 26

David Adelman Reveals Nuggets' Key to Success in Win Over Celtics

The Denver Nuggets went into Wednesday on a cold streak, losing six of their previous nine games and seven straight matchups against teams with winning records.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / February 26

Former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Discusses Denver Exit

Appearing on The Kevin O’Connor Show with Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports, former Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth spoke at length about his time at

Jamal Murray News / EssentiallySports / February 26

Nuggets HC Drops Concerning Jamal Murray Update After Sudden Exit vs Celtics

The Denver Nuggets secured a gritty 103-84 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, but the postgame conversation was dominated by the health of star guard Jamal Murray.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / February 26

Nikola Jokic pours in 30 as Nuggets pull away from Celtics

Nikola Jokic compiled 30 points and 12 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets rallied past the Boston Celtics 103-84 on Wednesday night. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 14 points, Julian Strawther finished with 12 and Cameron Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas had 11 each for Denver, which played most of the game without Jamal Murray.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / February 26

Nuggets Player Ratings: Nikola Jokic Wins MVP Showdown, Powers Denver Past Celtics

When the lights are brightest, and the narrative writes itself, Nikola Jokic has a way of slowing everything down to his pace. In a matchup that carried clear MVP undertones against Jaylen Brown, Jokic delivered the steadier, more controlled performance and guided the Denver Nuggets to a 103-84 win over the Boston Celtics.

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NBA News / Denver Stiffs / February 26

The Nuggets overpower the Celtics after an early defensive battle, win 103-84

The Denver Nuggets couldn’t find their rhythm early but they competed for all four quarters and wound up winning going away, downing the Boston Celtics 103-84.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray ruled out for rest of Celtics game with illness

The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Boston Celtics at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday night for a marquee showdown. However, Denver got some concerning news in the first half, with star point guard Jamal Murray leaving the game because of an illness.

Brandin Podziemski News / Yardbarker / February 25

Warriors' Brandin Podziemski literally rebounding from slump

Three quarters into Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets, Brandin Podziemski had only three points on 1-of-10 shooting. He started attacking the boards, and his offense turned around.

Pelicans withstand late Warriors push behind Zion Williamson's 26

Draymond Green pulls an unusual move on DeAndre Jordan during game

Jonathan Kuminga dazzles in Hawks debut after getting dumped by Warriors

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NBA News / Denver Stiffs / February 25

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