Colorado Weekly

Boulder Daily Camera BOULDER, Colo. — Bangot Dak erupted for 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting as Colorado overpowered UC Davis 95–79 on Sunday. The Aggies (4-2) briefly threatened to flip the game when they tied it 54–54 with 13:27 remaining. Colorado (5-0) responded immediately, with Dak hammering home a dunk, Felix Kossaras scoring inside, and Barrington Hargress finishing at the rim on a three-possession surge that rebuilt the lead and signaled the game’s decisive turn. Koss

dailycamera images Isaiah Johnson scored 17 points, and Barrington Hargress added 15 as Colorado defeated San Francisco 79-69 on Thursday in the Acrisure Holiday Classic. Johnson completed a three-point play with 11:47 remaining to give Colorado the lead for good at 54-51. Sebastian Rancik later added a 3-pointer at 5:24 to give the Buffaloes their first double-digit lead of the game at 71-61. Hargress made a contested shot in the lane while being fouled and added the free th

lethbridgeherald | Images DENVER — The Denver Nuggets showcased their dominance on Friday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 129-104 at Ball Arena, despite sitting Nikola Jokic for the entire fourth quarter. Jokic finished the game with 26 points, just one rebound and one assist shy of his sixth triple-double of the season, while Jamal Murray added 23 points for the Nuggets. With the win, Denver improved to 5-0 at home and 6-1 overall since their season-opening loss t

Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Jokic recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists as the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Three other Nuggets players—Tim Hardaway Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray—each contributed 23 points. Gordon also added 10 rebounds, while Murray tallied 12 assists. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 26 points apiece, but the Tim

AP Photo/David Zalubowski DENVER —  Kevin Huerter and Nikola Vucevic delivered clutch 3-pointers down the stretch as the Chicago Bulls overcame a triple-double by Nikola Jokic to defeat the Denver Nuggets 130-127 on Monday night. The Bulls battled through a rollercoaster game, squandering an 18-point first-half lead and letting a 13-point advantage in the fourth quarter slip away before mounting a late surge to snap a five-game losing streak. Huerter ignited the decisive sequ

AP Photo/Gerald Herbert NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118 on Wednesday night. Peyton Watson added a career-high 32 points, helping Denver secure its eighth win in nine games. Jamal Murray contributed 14 points, including a pair of free throws with 31 seconds remaining to seal the victory. Zion Williamson returned from a left hamstring injury that had s

Getty Images HOUSTON — Nikola Jokic delivered a near triple-double performance as the Denver Nuggets held off the Houston Rockets, 112-109, on Friday night. Jokic finished with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, while Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists to help Denver secure the win. Jokic scored 24 of his 34 points in the second half and shot 11-for-20 from the field. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 12 points off the bench as the Nuggets shot 53% overall. Denver

Getty Images DENVER — The Sacramento Kings ended an eight-game losing streak with a 128-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, overcoming 44 points from reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Russell Westbrook led the charge for the Kings, scoring 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter against his former team. Dennis Schroder also contributed 21 points, helping Sacramento rebound after losing each game of its skid by double digits, including a 41-point loss at Memphis

AP Photo/Brandon Dill MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jamal Murray scored 29 points and added eight assists, while Peyton Watson contributed 27 points, including 14 in the third quarter, as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Memphis push to defeat the Grizzlies 125-115 on Monday night. Nikola Jokic recorded his 10th triple-double of the season with 17 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds, helping Denver secure its third win in four games. For Memphis, Jock Landale, filling in due to an injur

David Zalubowski -AP DENVER — Devin Vassell erupted for a season-high 35 points, including 7-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc, to propel the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-136 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, securing a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Julian Champagnie contributed a career-best 25 points, helping the Spurs overcome an 18-point third-quarter deficit and ending Denver’s three-game home winning streak. San Antonio excelled at the free-throw line,

AP Photo/Rick Scuteri PHOENIX — Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, and Jamal Murray added 24 as the Denver Nuggets pulled away late to defeat the Phoenix Suns 130-112 on Saturday night. The Nuggets, who shot a scorching 57.9 percent from three-point range, made 22 of 38 attempts from beyond the arc, including 10 in the first half and 12 in the second. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 23 points off the bench, going 7-of-11 from long distance. Jokic, who played sparingly in the fourth

AP Photo/AJ Mast INDIANAPOLIS  – Spencer Shrader redeemed a missed opportunity in spectacular fashion Sunday, drilling a 45-yard field goal after a penalty gave the Indianapolis Colts a dramatic 29-28 victory over the Denver Broncos. The win marked Indianapolis’ first 2-0 start since 2009. Shrader initially came up short on a 60-yard attempt as time expired, but a Broncos penalty moved the ball 15 yards closer, well within his range. The kicker calmly converted the second att

INGLEWOOD, Calif. —  Justin Herbert delivered a clutch performance Sunday, rallying the Los Angeles Chargers to a 23-20 victory over the Denver Broncos and marking their first 3-0 start since 2002. The pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter when Herbert connected with veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 20-yard touchdown with 2:44 remaining. Herbert then guided Los Angeles into field goal range for Cameron Dicker's 43-yard game-winning kick. “We got a bunch of pl

AP Photo/Matt Rourke PHILADELPHIA — Sean Payton celebrated a milestone Sunday, earning his 173rd career win to surpass Bill Parcells on the NFL all-time wins list. Afterward, the veteran coach shared stories of facing tough NFC East road games with Parcells, but Sunday’s matchup gave him a brand-new story. The Denver Broncos erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season, 21-17. Quarterback Bo Nix orchestrated th

AP Photo | Kin Cheung LONDON — Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II described watching his teammates sack New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields as “a pleasure.” The Broncos, who recorded nine sacks on Fields, secured a narrow 13-11 victory over the winless Jets on Sunday. Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass, and Wil Lutz kicked a late field goal to give Denver (4-2) their third consecutive win. The Broncos had traveled directly to London following a comeb ack 21-

AP Photo/David Zalubowski Denver, CO  — The Denver Broncos, who struggled through the first three quarters, mounted an astonishing comeback to defeat the New York Giants 33-32 on Sunday. A last-second 39-yard field goal by Wil Lutz sealed the victory after Denver scored on each of its final five drives. “I lost hope, I ain’t gonna lie. I lost hope,” said Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain. “It was one of those games where we didn’t execute. Going to the film room, there’s a l

Jack Dempsey/AP Photo DENVER — A group of rookies played pivotal roles as the Denver Broncos defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 on Sunday, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Running back R.J. Harvey scored three touchdowns, wide receiver Pat Bryant recorded his first NFL touchdown reception among four passes thrown by quarterback Bo Nix, and first-round pick Jahdae Barron intercepted Dak Prescott for his first career interception. “Our rookies did a great job,” said J.K

AP Photo/Eric Gay HOUSTON — The Denver Broncos extended their winning streak to six games Sunday with an 18-15 victory over the Houston Texans, capped by a last-second 34-yard field goal from Wil Lutz. Quarterback Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes and led a late-game rally, despite struggling against Houston’s top-ranked defense for most of the contest. “It proves that we can win tough games and that our mentality can adjust to find ways to win,” Nix said. “Finding these ugly

ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — The Denver Broncos are proving that winning matters more than style points. On a windy Thursday night in the Rockies, the Broncos narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7, relying heavily on their defense while the offense and special teams faltered. “We’ve got to clean up some of the penalties. We’ve got to clean up the execution, and that is an ongoing thing that probably never ends,” said head coach Sean Payton. “Right now, we’re sitting at ei

AP Photo/David Zalubowski DENVER — Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal as time expired lifted the Denver Broncos to a 22-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, giving the team its eighth consecutive win. Lutz, who had five field goals in the game, recalled a similar situation last year at Kansas City when his kick was blocked. “I was kind of like, shoot, here we are,” Lutz said. “I've been waiting for a game like that.” Broncos head coach Sean Payton noted that last Nove