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Denver wins second straight OT game with Jokic’s big triple-double, 22 points from Westbrook
nbcsports.com/nba/news/denve… – 12:12am
I loved this Russell Westbrook steal in the 4th quarter. Even though I needed more power to throw it, it felt like it was unnecessary. pic.x.com/vkEstaEoN0 – 11:25pm
The Nuggets needed overtime for the second straight night against the Raptors and Nets to get back to 2-2.
Still, Denver is 2-0 on this trip and is improving as a team, including Russell Westbrook.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/russell-westbr… – 11:11pm
Nuggets win in back-to-back OT👏
Nikola Jokic: 29 PTS / 18 REB / 16 AST pic.x.com/01yltyI8Lf – 10:37pm
The Nuggets’ final rotation survived another game in OT and a 144-139 win against Brooklyn.
Nikola Jokic: 29-18-16, hmmm.
Aaron Gordon: 24 points, 8/11 FG, 7/7 FT
Jamal Murray: 24 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws
Russell Westbrook: 22-and-5, 5/12 FG, 2/2 3P, 10/10 FT, flip this game
2-2! pic.x.com/0kOHbZE8Ir – 10:31pm
Most games played in the past 40 seasons: 20/15/15:
8 — Jokic
6 — Russ
Teammate. pic.x.com/sTSXWfBZWG – 10:27pm
Jokic this season:
29 points | 18 revs | 16 AST
40 points | 10 revs | 4 AST
41 points | 9 revs | 4 AST
16 points | 12 rev | 13 AST
Number of wilting. pic.x.com/jB4tFHqvTp – 10:27pm
Players in NBA history with at least 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists in a single game:
Oscar Robertson, 32-21-16, 2/10/62
Oscar Robertson, 31-20-16, 2/20/62
Nikola Jokic, 2016/29/18, Tonight – 10:27pm
Jokic vs. Nets:
29 points
18 Lev
16 AST (1 TOV)
His seventh game was 25/15/15, which is more games than all active players combined. pic.x.com/1fuRmbK5Et – 10:27pm
6’11”, 284-pound Nikola Jokic charges 6’1″, 175-pound Dennis Schroder. pic.x.com/TGfh7CzEX1 – 10:27pm
Where was Dennis Schroder when he pushed Nikola Jokic out of play? – 10:25pm
I doubt Jokic will win MVP again this year due to the team’s issues, but for now at least, the belt of “best player in the world” remains safely in his hands. – 10:23pm
The Nuggets start overtime with a 6-2 blowout. Everything revolves around Nikola Jokic, and the Nets don’t have an answer.
Jokic had 29 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists. – 10:17pm
The Nuggets start overtime with a 6-2 blowout. Everything revolves around Nikola Jokic, and the Nets don’t have an answer.
Jokic had 29 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists. – 10:16pm
Nikola Jokic has gotten better at touching the ball on every possession in this OT. The next player to chuck a three or dribble the air off the ball off the MVP will have their car popcorned. – 10:12pm
I don’t know why Jamal Murray thought it was a good idea to wave to Jokic there. – 10:03pm
Nuggets fans watch Russell Westbrook on literally every possession when he’s ‘playing well’ pic.x.com/cgPWYj4M6u – 9:44 p.m.
Per @StatsWilliams:
Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to have multiple triple-doubles and multiple 40-point points in the first four games of a season.
Leading 109-108 with 6 minutes and 27 seconds left. – 9:43pm
After running out of relocation 3s, Giare Williams brought Russell Westbrook full court and forced turnovers on his opponents.
I really can’t say enough about how great he was tonight. pic.x.com/zY1RmfVk3X – 9:42pm
Russell Westbrook takes over this role.
The second unit runs through him and he either attacks the paint and finishes or gets to the FT line. He also hit two 3-point shots and was charming! He has reached 22 points.
I love aggression. – 9:38pm
Russell Westbrook is currently playing his best game of the season. Attack mercilessly and draw the whistle. He also made a 3. 9:34pm
Nikola Jokic recorded his 132nd career triple-double 👏
17 PTS / 13 REB / 11 AST with 1/4 left in the game against Brooklyn. pic.x.com/yCtbMUnNvl – 9:33pm
First half: Nets 72, Nuggets 63
B2B Second night, a setback on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 12 3-pointers already.
Jamal has 13 points, Jokic has a near triple-double in 10 minutes/8r/7 minutes, and MPJ has 11 points.
If you are Malone, what is your message to the team? – 8:42pm
I felt like Schroder was good tonight, but Murray has to stay attached to him and Jokic may need to give him a little more help in PnR. – 7:51pm
New video from @MileHighSports!
@SwipaCam and I discussed the Denver Nuggets bench unit and whether Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric could play together.
youtu.be/IhS5x-qzpts?si… – 6:02pm
Most PPG + RPG + APG:
49.67 — Jokic
48.0 — Western calendar
46.8 — Giannis
46.0 — LaMelo pic.x.com/sGYjVJf2N4 – 3:44 p.m.
Scottie Barnes is undergoing further eye tests after accidentally elbowing Nikola Jokic. Barnes did not travel for Wednesday’s game in Charlotte and another update scheduled for tomorrow – 3:06 p.m.
This was the moment Russell Westbrook knew it was over. pic.x.com/8McqBo2xfM – 2:01pm
30 minutes left until Pickaxe & Roll!
Let’s talk about last night’s win, Jokic’s elite performance, and what we’ve learned so far about the Nuggets.
youtube.com/live/3sv_IRDeh… pic.x.com/IoQ1EIPSYY – 11:33am
NEW: Key points for tonight’s Nuggets vs. Nets.
It’s back to back. The Nuggets might lose after winning in OT.
But be sure to appreciate what Nikola Jokic did first.
milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-… – 10:59am
Nikola Jokic has had some incredible averages to start this year.
-32.3 points
-10.3 rebounds
-7.0 assists
-57.6 FG% | 55.0 3 points % | 71.4 ft%
The Nuggets are still 1-2. – 8:57am
Since entering the league, Jayson Tatum has played 10% more minutes than any NBA player other than Nikola Jokic. pic.x.com/VbONaD3hxy – 8:30am
🃏Joker has back-to-back 40-point games, this time earning his first W of the season!
Within 44 minutes:
40 points
10 rev
4 AST
1 STL
1 block
15/22 2PT
3/5 3PT pic.x.com/XkWg9r6cpC – 3:11am
Nikola Jokic scores at least 40 points in back-to-back games
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:10am
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Kevin O’Connor: The Nuggets’ offensive rating when Nikola Jokic is on the floor is 110.1. Jokic has a 54.9 offensive rating in 24 minutes on the bench.. 54.9 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 Russell Westbrook has played 22 of the 24 minutes without Jokic. Lakers and Clippers fans saw this coming. -via x.com / October 29, 2024
The season is long, and Westbrook is beloved by many who remain with the Clippers. He’ll find out how well he connects with Clippers fans when the Nuggets visit the Intuit Dome in five weeks. The Clippers were there for Westbrook when he might have been at the lowest point in his career. But the Clippers are fully committed to the pieces they have without Westbrook, and Saturday’s result makes it easier to never look back. “We’re both inner-city L.A. kids,” Harden said of Westbrook after Saturday’s game. “When it’s all said and done, we’ll be in the Hall of Fame, that’s the story there. I’m glad he’s happy and playing well. He does his thing here in Denver. That’s why I’m always happy when I meet you. ” -via new york times / October 27, 2024
Roe Murray: Tyronn Lue on the Clippers acquiring Russell Westbrook two seasons ago and what he expects from Westbrook today: “He brings energy every night. I went to pick him up… I don’t think anything will be different tonight.” – via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / October 26, 2024
It’s been almost a year since it was first announced, Nikola Jokic’s first signature shoe has finally arrived on an NBA court. The NBA’s reigning MVP made his debut Thursday night in 361 Degrees Joker 1 The Denver Nuggets’ season opener loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The black and white sneakers feature a leather upper with color separation in two distinct areas. The upper of the shoe features a raised pattern of black leather while the tongue features a diamond quilted look of black leather. Jokic’s clown hat is seen throughout, including at the center of the studded trim that separates the black and white areas, and at the edge of the stripe that extends past the toe and into the sole unit. -via shoes news / October 29, 2024
Michael Grange: “Great, great guy. I see how he motivates the players…I see a bright, bright future” – Nikola Jokic, fellow Serbian, Raptors Talk about head coach Darko Lajaković. -via Twitter @michaelgrange / October 29, 2024
