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fromDefector
2 days ago

Nikola Jokic And Anthony Edwards Gave Us A Christmas Game For All Time | Defector

A 142-138 overtime thriller featured Jokic's 56-15-16 and Edwards' 44, delivering sustained, minutes-long stretches of basketball mania.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Jokic's 56-point triple-double lifts Nuggets in OT

DENVER -- Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry's record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season or NBA playoffs. Jokic added 16 rebounds and 15 assists and Jamal Murray scored 35 points.
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Adelman tossed as Nuggets, Rockets get chippy

"It felt like they had one foul with 5 minutes to go in the second quarter. And I just felt like both teams were playing so hard, extremely hard, physical," Adelman said. "I give the Rockets so much credit, they crashed the glass every time. And then we get two somewhat soft fouls on our best player -- which leads to him fouling twice that are fouls and that (makes) four fouls and he's got to come out of the game."
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?

Nearly two months into the NBA season, surprise playoff contenders have emerged, shocking franchise drama has unfolded and a new class of rookies has already made an impact. The top of the 2025-26 Most Valuable Player race, however, should look quite familiar. For the sixth consecutive edition of ESPN's NBA MVP straw poll -- a poll of 100 media members that mimics the league's postseason award balloting -- voting has resulted in Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago
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Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup

fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
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Fantasy fast break: LeBron experiences a career first, Edey emerging as a must-add

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
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Fantasy fast break: Eric Moody on Mikal Bridges' durability, Kel'el Ware's rise and more

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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NBA Power Rankings: Giannis dominates for Bucks, Pistons take the East

Detroit Pistons lead the Eastern Conference early while Oklahoma City remains the only one-loss team; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are top performers.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup

fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

Fantasy fast break: LeBron experiences a career first, Edey emerging as a must-add

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Fantasy fast break: Eric Moody on Mikal Bridges' durability, Kel'el Ware's rise and more

fromESPN.com
1 month ago
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NBA Power Rankings: Giannis dominates for Bucks, Pistons take the East

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fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Taco Bell Is Bringing Back A Fan-Favorite Item That First Hit Menus In 2014 - Tasting Table

Taco Bell is reintroducing the quesarito on December 18 with a limited run, retail price $4.99, and special app promotions including a $1 deal for Rewards members.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Jokic, SGA, Giannis and Luka are off to historic starts: Why this MVP race could be epic

Nikola Jokic is delivering the best statistical start of his career, averaging a near 30-13-11 triple-double line with elite shooting efficiency.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NBA Power Rankings: Who provides the most stealth help for all 30 teams?

Nikola Jokic and Isaiah Hartenstein lead standout individual performances while the Detroit Pistons ride an 11-game win streak as team rankings and role players shift.
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Golden State Warriors
fromsportslens.com
7 months ago

Nuggets on the Brink: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and the Fight to Force Game 7 vs. Thunder

The Denver Nuggets face elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder and must rely on their core's resolve to push for a Game 7.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

In search of the real Nikola Jokic

They've been buddies forever, but this was the first time Jokić paid attention to how his friend makes a living. Pavkov was in constant motion, going from his phone to his customers in the front of his shop to the back, where he oversaw a paint job for one of Jokić's sulkies, the two-wheeled, chariot-like vehicles that attach to Jokić's horses as they race around his track down the street.
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fromWiz of Awes
2 months ago

Learning from Nikola Jokic could be what turns Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic into a star

The former second-round pick turned heads in April, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and two assists per game.
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fromESPN.com
3 months ago

NBA offseason survey: Best and worst moves, LeBron's future and Finals picks

Nikola Jokic and Luka Dončić are frontrunners for MVP while Victor Wembanyama is projected as the top player by 2030, shaping 2025-26 expectations.
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fromESPN.com
4 months ago

NBA 2K26 reveals top 20 rated players

Over the past week, 2K Games has been slowly revealing the top 100 rated players in NBA 2K26, and we finally have an answer as to who made it to No. 1 -- and it's exactly who you'd expect. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is the top-rated player, with an OVR rating of 98. Here are the top 20 rated players in NBA 2K26 at launch:
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fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Nikola Jokic tears up, pops champagne after horse wins race in Serbia

Nikola Jokic celebrated his horse's victory in Serbia, showing deep emotional connection to horse racing.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Jokic, Brunson among second-round picks who became stars since 2000

Second-round NBA draft picks can evolve into some of the league's most valuable players, proving that all a prospect needs is a chance.
#nba-playoffs
LA Clippers
fromsportslens.com
7 months ago

WATCH: David Adelman was frustrated with Nikola Jokic only shooting two free throws in Game 6

The Nuggets lost Game 6 to the Clippers, forcing a decisive Game 7 with concerns over foul calls against Nikola Jokic.
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fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Kawhi Leonard isn't surprised Clippers and Nuggets are locked in playoff showdown

The Clippers and Nuggets are evenly matched, with both teams winning two games in a tightly contested first-round series.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Who are the NBA's playoff MVPs? Ranking the top 10 on our evolving list

The upcoming Western Conference semifinals features top MVP contenders Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
LA Clippers
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Kawhi Leonard isn't surprised Clippers and Nuggets are locked in playoff showdown

The Clippers and Nuggets are evenly matched, with both teams winning two games in a tightly contested first-round series.
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fromsportslens.com
7 months ago
LA Clippers

Nuggets vs Thunder Game 3: Preview, Injury Report & TV Channel

Denver Nuggets face challenges heading into Game 3 after a heavy loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2, which ended in an 87-point first half.
fromESPN.com
8 months ago
LA Clippers

Murray boosts Nuggets in return, praises Malone

Murray's return enhances Nuggets' playoff chances as he and Jokic lead the team's late-game performance.
fromFlowingData
8 months ago

Charting no-look passes by Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic's no-look passes are not just flashy plays; they underscore a profound understanding of the game, positioning his basketball IQ as a key asset for the Denver Nuggets.
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fromESPN.com
8 months ago

NBA unveils award finalists for 2024-25 season

Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP winner, seeks to become the third player ever to win four MVPs in five years alongside LeBron James and Bill Russell.
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Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
8 months ago

How the Nuggets outlasted the Clips in OT, and what to know for Wolves-Lakers

The Denver Nuggets' Game 1 playoff victory highlights their resilience and clutch performances from key players.
fromDefector
8 months ago

Everyone Can Do That | Defector

Jokić explained why he passed out of bounds, telling Brown, 'Don't cut; I'm listening to your voice.', showcasing his unique basketball awareness and communication.
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