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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
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.
Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / December 26
Nikola Jokic’s 56-Point Monster Triple-Double Is The Best Performance On Christmas Day In NBA History
This year’s iteration of the Christmas Day games was packed with action. Although the occasion featured some of the NBA’s best players, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic set himself apart with a truly historic display.
Nikola Jokic News / Field Level Media / December 26
Nikola Jokic's 56-point triple-double lifts Nuggets past Wolves in OT
Nikola Jokic compiled 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists as the host Denver Nuggets rallied from nine down in overtime to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 on Thursday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26
Nikola Jokic delivers in late-night Christmas win over Timberwolves
Jokic put up a 56-point triple-double in a 142-138 Denver Nuggets victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves that ended just before midnight Christmas night.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 25
Nuggets' Depth Will Be Tested After Another Key Injury
Christmas Day games have long been a treasured tradition in the NBA, giving fans a chance to slow down, gather together, and enjoy the sport they love.
Cameron Johnson News / Field Level Media / December 25
Report: Nuggets F Cameron Johnson (knee) out 4-6 weeks
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a right knee injury, ESPN reported on Thursday. In addition to a bone bruise that was previously reported, Johnson also hyperextended the knee during Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / December 24
Cameron Johnson Has Bone Bruise, No Structural Damage
The Nuggets got good news on forward Cameron Johnson following his right knee injury on Tuesday. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), an MRI on Johnson’s knee showed a bone bruise, but no structural damage.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 24
Nuggets Gain Clarity on Cam Johnson’s Knee Injury
The Denver Nuggets suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, as Peyton Watson's buzzer-beating game-winner attempt came just inches away from dropping.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Nuggets’ Cam Johnson avoids catastrophic knee injury
The Denver Nuggets are among the best teams in the Western Conference. That is despite the Nuggets sustaining several major injuries. Tuesday night, the injury bug struck again, this time hitting forward Cam Johnson.
Cameron Johnson News / Field Level Media / December 24
Nuggets F Cameron Johnson (knee) to undergo MRI
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will undergo an MRI to diagnose the extent of a right knee injury suffered in Tuesday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 24
Nuggets Lose Another Starter, Who Will Be Available For Christmas Night Affair?
The Denver Nuggets finally have a complete team around Nikola Jokic. However, their depth will be tested even further when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Denver fell to the Dallas Mavericks 131-130 on the road last night, as its comeback came up short.
Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / December 24
Nuggets HC Makes Concerning Admission After Cam Johnson Exits Mavs Game With Injury
Tonight, as the Denver Nuggets lost against the Dallas Mavericks, going down 130-131, one moment stole all the attention. Nuggets forward Cam Johnson, the team’s reliable floor spacer and major offseason acquisition, went down with an injury.
Cameron Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / December 23
Nuggets’ Cam Johnson To Undergo MRI After Injuring Knee
The Nuggets have another injury concern heading into the holidays. Forward Cameron Johnson limped off the court during the fourth quarter against Dallas on Tuesday after injuring his right knee.
Peyton Watson News / 5 GOATs / December 23
Nuggets guard Peyton Watson explains why donating Raising Cane’s bikes to children is important to him
Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson is making sure children in the Denver area have a happy holiday season by donating Raising Cane‘s bikes and helmets.
Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 23
Nuggets Rookie Suffers Major Injury While 2-Way Player To Get Promoted Soon
Denver Nuggets rookie Tamar Bates will be sidelined for at least 12 weeks, the team said in a Twitter post. “Two-way guard Tamar Bates underwent surgery today to repair a Left Foot Fracture,” the Nuggets tweeted.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
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.
Peyton Watson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20
1 key Nuggets player is expected to leave the team in offseason
The Denver Nuggets may soon be losing another member of their 2023 NBA championship team. Nuggets forward Peyton Watson is expected to leave the team as a free agent in the summer, Bennett Durando of the Denver Post reported on Saturday.
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