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Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic help Nuggets hand Celtics first loss at home this season, 102-100

The Denver Nuggets handed the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season with a close 102-100 victory.
Jamal Murray scored 35 points and Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists to lead the Nuggets to victory.

Warriors Are Legit, the Giannis-Jaylen Brown Feud, and a Plea to Victor Wembanyama

The Golden State Warriors' success is linked to depth and coaching enthusiasm.
There are significant player rivalries impacting team dynamics in the NBA.
Nikola Jokic could be a candidate for a fourth MVP award this season.
NBA ratings drop is a multifaceted issue requiring closer analysis.

Nets lose to Nuggets in OT after Jokic takes control

The Nets showed resilience but ultimately lacked the finishing ability against a strong Nuggets team led by Nikola Jokic.

Nikola Jokic's shrinking prime -- and the disconnect brewing inside Denver trying to salvage it

Nikola Jokic remains focused on basketball and avoids drama, emphasizing his commitment to the team's success rather than engaging in front office tensions.

Russell Westbrook & Nikola Jokic Not Bothered By Triple Double Record

Westbrook prioritizes winning over personal records, downplaying the significance of Jokic approaching his triple-double record.

Scottie Barnes Diagnosed with Right Orbital Fracture

Scottie Barnes suffered a right orbital fracture, impacting the Raptors' early-season performance and future momentum.
The Raptors are struggling with multiple injuries, compounding the significance of Barnes' absence.

Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic help Nuggets hand Celtics first loss at home this season, 102-100

The Denver Nuggets handed the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season with a close 102-100 victory.
Jamal Murray scored 35 points and Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists to lead the Nuggets to victory.

Warriors Are Legit, the Giannis-Jaylen Brown Feud, and a Plea to Victor Wembanyama

The Golden State Warriors' success is linked to depth and coaching enthusiasm.
There are significant player rivalries impacting team dynamics in the NBA.
Nikola Jokic could be a candidate for a fourth MVP award this season.
NBA ratings drop is a multifaceted issue requiring closer analysis.

Nets lose to Nuggets in OT after Jokic takes control

The Nets showed resilience but ultimately lacked the finishing ability against a strong Nuggets team led by Nikola Jokic.

Nikola Jokic's shrinking prime -- and the disconnect brewing inside Denver trying to salvage it

Nikola Jokic remains focused on basketball and avoids drama, emphasizing his commitment to the team's success rather than engaging in front office tensions.

Russell Westbrook & Nikola Jokic Not Bothered By Triple Double Record

Westbrook prioritizes winning over personal records, downplaying the significance of Jokic approaching his triple-double record.

Scottie Barnes Diagnosed with Right Orbital Fracture

Scottie Barnes suffered a right orbital fracture, impacting the Raptors' early-season performance and future momentum.
The Raptors are struggling with multiple injuries, compounding the significance of Barnes' absence.
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Fantasy basketball: Should you draft Jokic or Wembanyama at No. 1 this season?

The choice for the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy basketball is now between Jokic and Wembanyama, reflecting the changing landscape of top players.
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Durant parachutes in as Team USA beats Serbia in group stage opener

Kevin Durant led Team USA to victory with a stellar performance in the opening game of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, overcoming challenges with key plays.

Joel Embiid is reportedly 'on track' to play in Game 2 vs. Celtics

Celtics Embiid missed Game 1 with a knee injury.After watching his team pull off a road win in Game 1 against the Celtics, 76ers center Joel Embiid is reportedly "on track" to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Embiid informed teammates that he intends to play in Game 2 as he celebrated winning NBA MVP on Tuesday night.

How will the Raptors re-sign Jakob Poeltl, the top-10 center?

During Masai Ujiri's end of season presser, he said a lot of things.Most of them had to do with the firing of Nick Nurse that had happened that morning, but other questions about the team were asked and answered.One of those answers from Ujiri involved his labeling of Jakob Poeltl as a top-10 center in the NBA.

Boston Celtics reporter calls out Joel Embiid's swipe at Nikola Jokic

Boston Celtics beat reporter Jay King took down Joel Embiid's recent swipe at Nikola Jokic regarding how defensive analytics don't match the eye test in a tweet on the morning of March 27.Embiid made the comments to Shams Charania in a piece for The Athletic (subscription required)."You can talk about analytics all you want," Embiid said.

Bulls aim to dispel their Joel Embiid curse in make-or-break game

For perhaps the first time all season, the Chicago Bulls are finally establishing an identity and consistently winning games.Since the addition of Patrick Beverley, this team's will to win has increased exponentially and a trip to the postseason is slowly but surely becoming a realistic expectation for the Bulls.

Durant parachutes in as Team USA beats Serbia in group stage opener

Kevin Durant led Team USA to victory with a stellar performance in the opening game of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, overcoming challenges with key plays.

Joel Embiid is reportedly 'on track' to play in Game 2 vs. Celtics

Celtics Embiid missed Game 1 with a knee injury.After watching his team pull off a road win in Game 1 against the Celtics, 76ers center Joel Embiid is reportedly "on track" to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Embiid informed teammates that he intends to play in Game 2 as he celebrated winning NBA MVP on Tuesday night.

How will the Raptors re-sign Jakob Poeltl, the top-10 center?

During Masai Ujiri's end of season presser, he said a lot of things.Most of them had to do with the firing of Nick Nurse that had happened that morning, but other questions about the team were asked and answered.One of those answers from Ujiri involved his labeling of Jakob Poeltl as a top-10 center in the NBA.

Boston Celtics reporter calls out Joel Embiid's swipe at Nikola Jokic

Boston Celtics beat reporter Jay King took down Joel Embiid's recent swipe at Nikola Jokic regarding how defensive analytics don't match the eye test in a tweet on the morning of March 27.Embiid made the comments to Shams Charania in a piece for The Athletic (subscription required)."You can talk about analytics all you want," Embiid said.

Bulls aim to dispel their Joel Embiid curse in make-or-break game

For perhaps the first time all season, the Chicago Bulls are finally establishing an identity and consistently winning games.Since the addition of Patrick Beverley, this team's will to win has increased exponentially and a trip to the postseason is slowly but surely becoming a realistic expectation for the Bulls.
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#competition

Jokic joined by familiar names on All-NBA first team

Nikola Jokic earned his fourth first-team All-NBA selection and sixth overall in a row, being a standout player despite stiff competition in the league.

NBA Awards Race: Is OG Anunoby a dark horse DPOY?

Just when it looked like Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby was finally going to start getting the respect he deserves from the larger NBA media as a whole, he has once again dipped back into the realm of perpetual anonymity.This comes at a time when his defense has been as good as ever.While Anunoby, once a trade chip, has long been underrated due to the fact he doesn't excel in the traditional counting box score stats that voters love so much, the fact that he came into this week leading the league in steals per game is a terrific arrow to have in his quiver.

Jokic joined by familiar names on All-NBA first team

Nikola Jokic earned his fourth first-team All-NBA selection and sixth overall in a row, being a standout player despite stiff competition in the league.

NBA Awards Race: Is OG Anunoby a dark horse DPOY?

Just when it looked like Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby was finally going to start getting the respect he deserves from the larger NBA media as a whole, he has once again dipped back into the realm of perpetual anonymity.This comes at a time when his defense has been as good as ever.While Anunoby, once a trade chip, has long been underrated due to the fact he doesn't excel in the traditional counting box score stats that voters love so much, the fact that he came into this week leading the league in steals per game is a terrific arrow to have in his quiver.
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#nba-playoffs

DIMES: Defending Jokic: is Draymond Green right about Rudy Gobert?

Nikola Jokic remains unstoppable, poses challenges to top defenders like Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green.

Nikola Jokic imitates 'Despicable Me' character in Game 1 arrival

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic arrived at a game wearing an outfit similar to the character Felonius Gru from 'Despicable Me'.

DIMES: Defending Jokic: is Draymond Green right about Rudy Gobert?

Nikola Jokic remains unstoppable, poses challenges to top defenders like Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green.

Nikola Jokic imitates 'Despicable Me' character in Game 1 arrival

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic arrived at a game wearing an outfit similar to the character Felonius Gru from 'Despicable Me'.
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#jalen-brunson

Jalen Brunson named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Jalen Brunson named Eastern Conference Player of the Week with impressive stats, leading the Knicks to a 4-0 record and a 50-win season.
Nikola Jokic named Western Conference Player of the Week, excelling with 26.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG, and 7.8 APG for the Nuggets.

Rasheed Wallace on Jalen Brunson's Ascension, Another Disappointing Bucks Season, and How Jokic Advanced the Big Man

Discussion on Jalen Brunson and 76ers' performance
Insights on Milwaukee Bucks and Clippers superteam

Jalen Brunson named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Jalen Brunson named Eastern Conference Player of the Week with impressive stats, leading the Knicks to a 4-0 record and a 50-win season.
Nikola Jokic named Western Conference Player of the Week, excelling with 26.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG, and 7.8 APG for the Nuggets.

Rasheed Wallace on Jalen Brunson's Ascension, Another Disappointing Bucks Season, and How Jokic Advanced the Big Man

Discussion on Jalen Brunson and 76ers' performance
Insights on Milwaukee Bucks and Clippers superteam
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#lebron-james

LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic 'one of the best players to ever play this game'

LeBron James praises Nikola Jokic as one of the best players, emphasizing his influence on teammates and the challenge he poses for the Lakers.

How big of a longshot are the Lakers to win an NBA title?

It's still pretty hard to imagine how far the Lakers have come in the last two months.At the trade deadline, the team was in 13th place and floundering.Now, at the start of May, they're in the second round of the playoffs and set to match up against the defending champion Warriors in a series that is not quite a toss-up but one the Lakers certainly have a shot in.

Jordi Fernandez could be a great hire for the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have started to look around the league for top candidates to replace Nick Nurse as the team's head coach.While names like Kenny Atkinson and Becky Hammon raised some collective eyebrows, one name that could steal the job away is Sacramento Kings assistant head coach Jordi Fernandez.

LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic 'one of the best players to ever play this game'

LeBron James praises Nikola Jokic as one of the best players, emphasizing his influence on teammates and the challenge he poses for the Lakers.

How big of a longshot are the Lakers to win an NBA title?

It's still pretty hard to imagine how far the Lakers have come in the last two months.At the trade deadline, the team was in 13th place and floundering.Now, at the start of May, they're in the second round of the playoffs and set to match up against the defending champion Warriors in a series that is not quite a toss-up but one the Lakers certainly have a shot in.

Jordi Fernandez could be a great hire for the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have started to look around the league for top candidates to replace Nick Nurse as the team's head coach.While names like Kenny Atkinson and Becky Hammon raised some collective eyebrows, one name that could steal the job away is Sacramento Kings assistant head coach Jordi Fernandez.
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Gilbert Arenas Shares Utterly Bonkers Take About Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic

Gilbert Arenas controversially criticizes Nikola Jokic's MVP win
Arenas emphasizes MVP award typically given to best player on best team, except for historic seasons

NBA MVP straw poll: Why this race isn't as close as you might think

Jokic is not particularly excited about making basketball history.
Jokic's focus is on winning basketball games rather than individual awards.
#golden-state-warriors

Knicks' Upcoming Week, March 17-23

The New York Knicks face tough Western Conference opponents on their road trip.
Key players like Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic will challenge the Knicks.

Warriors assistant Dejan Milojevic dies after heart attack at team dinner in Utah

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic died at the age of 46 after suffering a heart attack during a team dinner.
Milojevic was a former professional basketball player and coached in Europe before joining the Warriors.

Kerr attends assistant Milojevic's funeral in Serbia

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic was buried in Serbia after suffering a heart attack.
Mourners at the funeral included Warriors coach Steve Kerr and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Knicks' Upcoming Week, March 17-23

The New York Knicks face tough Western Conference opponents on their road trip.
Key players like Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic will challenge the Knicks.

Warriors assistant Dejan Milojevic dies after heart attack at team dinner in Utah

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic died at the age of 46 after suffering a heart attack during a team dinner.
Milojevic was a former professional basketball player and coached in Europe before joining the Warriors.

Kerr attends assistant Milojevic's funeral in Serbia

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic was buried in Serbia after suffering a heart attack.
Mourners at the funeral included Warriors coach Steve Kerr and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.
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Game Thread: Knicks vs Nuggets, January 25, 2024

The Denver Nuggets will face the New York Knicks in an upcoming game.
Nikola Jokić is the leading player for the Nuggets with impressive stats.

Knicks Bulletin: Randle and Brunson on winning, All-Star talk, Nuggets on Bruce Brown...

The New York Knicks defeated the Denver Nuggets 122-84.
OG Anunoby had a strong performance and continues to make valuable contributions to the team.

NBA: Nuggets Hand Celtics First Home Loss In Last 27 Games

The Boston Celtics had a 27-game home winning streak snapped by the Denver Nuggets.
Denver's Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were key contributors, combining for 69 points.

Jokic (lower back) to miss 2nd game this season

Nikola Jokic ruled out of game due to lower back pain
Jokic ranks high in points, rebounds, and assists this season

Which teams will reach the NBA conference finals? Our experts predict every series

The NBA is nearly down to its elite eight of teams that will be competing for this year's championship, and every team still alive now has a somewhat realistic path to the Finals.The first round was eventful in both the predictable outcomes and a splash of upsets thought to be unrealistic at the end of the regular season, most notably the eighth-seeded Miami Heat knocking out the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference.

West-best Nuggets go deep to hand the Wizards their fourth straight loss

The Nuggets' Bruce Brown passes between the Wizards' Daniel Gafford and Corey Kispert in the first half Wednesday night at Capital One Arena.(Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) It looked for one half Wednesday night that the Washington Wizards might have found the antidote for their recent woes: an opponent sliding nearly as badly as they are.

Game Thread: Knicks vs Nuggets, January 25, 2024

The Denver Nuggets will face the New York Knicks in an upcoming game.
Nikola Jokić is the leading player for the Nuggets with impressive stats.

Knicks Bulletin: Randle and Brunson on winning, All-Star talk, Nuggets on Bruce Brown...

The New York Knicks defeated the Denver Nuggets 122-84.
OG Anunoby had a strong performance and continues to make valuable contributions to the team.

NBA: Nuggets Hand Celtics First Home Loss In Last 27 Games

The Boston Celtics had a 27-game home winning streak snapped by the Denver Nuggets.
Denver's Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were key contributors, combining for 69 points.

Jokic (lower back) to miss 2nd game this season

Nikola Jokic ruled out of game due to lower back pain
Jokic ranks high in points, rebounds, and assists this season

Which teams will reach the NBA conference finals? Our experts predict every series

The NBA is nearly down to its elite eight of teams that will be competing for this year's championship, and every team still alive now has a somewhat realistic path to the Finals.The first round was eventful in both the predictable outcomes and a splash of upsets thought to be unrealistic at the end of the regular season, most notably the eighth-seeded Miami Heat knocking out the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference.

West-best Nuggets go deep to hand the Wizards their fourth straight loss

The Nuggets' Bruce Brown passes between the Wizards' Daniel Gafford and Corey Kispert in the first half Wednesday night at Capital One Arena.(Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) It looked for one half Wednesday night that the Washington Wizards might have found the antidote for their recent woes: an opponent sliding nearly as badly as they are.
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#Denver Nuggets

Three Prop Bets For Wednesday's Nuggets Vs. Clippers Game

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will face off for the third time this season, with Denver winning the first two matchups.
Nikola Jokic has been a dominant player for the Nuggets, averaging close to a triple-double this season.

Sources: Denver's Murray (hamstring) back Wed.

Jamal Murray is set to return for the Denver Nuggets after missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury.
Nikola Jokic will also be available for the Nuggets after sitting out one game with a lower back injury.
Murray and Jokic are key players for the Nuggets' championship team.

Three Prop Bets For Wednesday's Nuggets Vs. Clippers Game

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will face off for the third time this season, with Denver winning the first two matchups.
Nikola Jokic has been a dominant player for the Nuggets, averaging close to a triple-double this season.

Sources: Denver's Murray (hamstring) back Wed.

Jamal Murray is set to return for the Denver Nuggets after missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury.
Nikola Jokic will also be available for the Nuggets after sitting out one game with a lower back injury.
Murray and Jokic are key players for the Nuggets' championship team.
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Day 9/59: Countdown to Change

These playoffs have been unbelievable.Only a day after Steph Curry drops 50 in a Game-7 win, Nikola Jokic and James Harden go bananas in their own wins.There's been so much good basketball.Who've you all got in the Finals?I had Milwaukee beating Denver, so, you know.Warriors-Lakers is going to be an unbelievable amount of fun.
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OG Anunoby could make Raptors history with gaudy steals numbers

The Toronto Raptors are still in the middle of quite an unusual dance with OG Anunoby.While they looked at potentially trading him due to some concerns about his offensive ceiling, no one can dispute the fact that he remains one of the best defensive players in the game today.Anunoby's versatility and on-ball genius have often been overlooked by the more prominent media.

Raptors news: Nick Nurse says OG Anunoby should be DPOY, Jakob Poeltl speaks

The Toronto Raptors have been begging OG Anunoby to get back on track after a very rough stretch on both ends and nonstop trade rumors, and he has responded by playing like an All-NBA defender that is trying to finish the season with a trophy he can put up in his mantle piece.While Nikola Jokic did go 10-13 from the field in the Denver Nuggets' tough road loss against Toronto, the box score doesn't necessarily do justice to the performance that the 6-7 Anunoby did on arguably the best player in the game today.

OG Anunoby could make Raptors history with gaudy steals numbers

The Toronto Raptors are still in the middle of quite an unusual dance with OG Anunoby.While they looked at potentially trading him due to some concerns about his offensive ceiling, no one can dispute the fact that he remains one of the best defensive players in the game today.Anunoby's versatility and on-ball genius have often been overlooked by the more prominent media.

Raptors news: Nick Nurse says OG Anunoby should be DPOY, Jakob Poeltl speaks

The Toronto Raptors have been begging OG Anunoby to get back on track after a very rough stretch on both ends and nonstop trade rumors, and he has responded by playing like an All-NBA defender that is trying to finish the season with a trophy he can put up in his mantle piece.While Nikola Jokic did go 10-13 from the field in the Denver Nuggets' tough road loss against Toronto, the box score doesn't necessarily do justice to the performance that the 6-7 Anunoby did on arguably the best player in the game today.
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Giving Isaiah Hartenstein the recognition he deserves

While Josh Hart has come in and immediately stole the hearts (no pun intended) of all Knicks fans with his tenacious defense, contagious energy, and elite rebounding, the same could not be said about the original Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein.Coming from the Clippers as a free agent, many were incredibly high on the young center's ability to give the Knicks a different look off the bench.

Jalen Brunson after win at MSG: "It's the best place to play, the best fanbase"

You can officially consider the 2022-23 New York Knicks season a winning one.Your boys hosted the Western Conference leaders on Saturday at MSG and went to sleep having defeated the Nuggets 116-110 in a delicious matinee.It was, simply put, a historic victory for all it meant to the franchise.For starters, this win marks New York's 42nd of the season and the most the Knicks have gotten in a single campaign since they won 54 all the way back in 2013.
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