If Nikola Jokic had a nickel for every time a middle-aged man challenged him to a game of basketball tug-of-war during a playoff series, he would have two nickels. With 34 seconds remaining in a ...

Nikola Jokic has been sneaking up the all-time NBA rankings with his incredible play, and another deep playoff run could bolster his legacy. The three-time NBA MVP finished his 2024-25 regular ...

Apr 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit ...

Soon, a fourth player does — usually Nikola Jokic, flashing to the second-side elbow and catching an entry pass, or stepping up to set a screen. Now the ball is popping, movement away from it is ...

Nuggets defeat Clippers in Game 1 of their series 112-110 behind 29 points, nine rebounds, 12 assists and three steals by Nikola Jokic, as well as 25 points and a clutch eight rebounds by Aaron ...

Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. both got in first quarter foul trouble when Clippers were in Denver in January for final meeting of regular season. That pretty much ended the competitive portion ...

Jokic contributed 29 points (12-24 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals in 46 minutes during Saturday's 112-110 overtime victory over the Clippers in Game 1 ...

Jokic's precision and sound decision-making are part of what makes him so effective as a center, and it doesn't hurt that he can make shots anywhere on the court. With averages of 29.6 points, 12. ...

But, on Thursday, the NBA decided to highlight none other than Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Jokic has done something no one in the history of the game has ever accomplished: finish top ...

The NBA playoffs are here. Chaos is set to arrive as 16 teams are now set to battle things out to eventually determine a champion for the season. While there are clear favorites in each conference ...

The difference for the Nuggets? Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's supporting cast. The trio of Russell Westbrook, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun were big in helping the squad close out the game.

DENVER — For the Clippers’ vaunted defense, the ultimate test undoubtedly will be dealing with Denver’s incomparable center Nikola Jokic during what figures to be a competitive seven-game ...