Kyrie Irving scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks brought the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder down to earth with a 106-98 victory over the Western Conference leaders on Friday. Oklahoma City, riding high after their rout of Eastern Conference pace-setters Cleveland on Thursday,
The Denver Nuggets received two important updates on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray ahead of Friday's matchup with the Heat.
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A star guard from the New York Knicks recently shared his thoughts on Nikola Jokić being in the MVP race despite the Denver Nuggets' struggles.
Despite Jokić’s dominance this season, the rest of Denver’s roster has struggled. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon have both missed time due to injuries and their bench has been a major issue, which caught the attention of an NBA Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst.
Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis wanted to make sure Boston bounced back against the Nuggets on Tuesday night.
The Miami Heat (20-19) aim to even the season series with the Denver Nuggets (24-16) Friday night in South Beach (8 ET, League Pass). The Nuggets will try to bounce back from a loss on Wednesday, while the Heat look to stop a two-game losing streak after being on the road for ten days.
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One player who doesn't get enough credit for the Nuggets' success is Aaron Gordon. The athletic 6-foot-8 forward has been a vital part of Denver's core since arriving in 2021 including their 2023 championship.
The Boston Celtics head to the Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 26-10, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Nuggets are 20-14, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference.
Kyrie Irving may have returned to the court Friday to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat top-seeded Oklahoma City, but his ongoing back injury will require rest in some instances. Irving missing Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of him taking a night off to manage a bulging disc in his back.