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PHILADELPHIA — Bruce Brown scored 19 points and secured the game-winning basket in overtime on a goaltending call against Joel Embiid, helping the short-handed Denver Nuggets defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 on Monday night. Jalen Pickett led Denver with 29 points. The decisive moment came with 5.3 seconds remaining when Embiid was called for goaltending while attempting to block Brown’s running layup. Tyrese Maxey missed a potential game-winning floater at the buzzer. E

Michael Porter Jr. delivered an impressive performance against his former franchise, scoring 27 points while leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 127–115 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday in New York. The win ended Brooklyn’s three-game losing streak. In his first matchup against Denver since being traded, Porter also collected 11 rebounds and handed out five assists. The Nuggets, meanwhile, dropped to 1–2 since losing star center Nikola Jokić, who is expected to miss clo

The Denver Nuggets’ 2025–26 season has become a harsh reminder of how quickly injuries can derail even the strongest teams. Despite avoiding a worst-case scenario with Nikola Jokić, Denver continues to suffer setback after setback as key contributors fall out of the lineup. Jokić, the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, appeared to suffer a devastating injury on December 29 during a game against the Miami Heat when he hyperextended his left knee. Fortunately for Denver, medi

The Denver Nuggets are struggling recently, dropping three of their last five games, highlighting the need for their injured players to return. Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson are all sidelined, leaving three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to carry the team. With their key starters out, head coach David Adelman is experimenting with different lineup combinations to find a workable rotation. Adelman discussed his plans following the Nuggets’ loss to the Orlando Magic, sa

Jamal Murray has emerged as the Denver Nuggets’ key player as the team faces a series of injuries to its starters. By New Year’s Day, Murray was the only starter still active after teammate Nikola Jokić suffered a left knee injury expected to keep him out for at least a month. Other injured players include Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and backup center Jonas Valanciunas, placing significant responsibility on Murray as the Nuggets aim to remain competitive in th

The Denver Nuggets earned a narrow 106–103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, winning their first game since losing star center Nikola Jokić to injury. Peyton Watson led Denver with 24 points, while Jamal Murray added 21 in a resilient team effort. Entering the matchup, Denver had struggled historically without Jokić, posting a 13–23 record over the past five seasons when he was sidelined. Despite that trend and several other injuries, the Nuggets managed to

Nikola Jokić has long been the driving force behind the Denver Nuggets’ success, and concern spread quickly after he suffered a knee injury during Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. The injury occurred late in the second quarter, when Jokić appeared to grab his left knee and showed visible discomfort. Despite the scare, Jokić was able to leave the court under his own power, offering some early optimism for the Nuggets and their fans. Still, the t

The Denver Nuggets have faced significant injury challenges this season, with multiple starters unavailable. Prior to Nikola Jokic suffering a knee injury against the Miami Heat, the team shared encouraging news regarding the recovery progress of Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon. Before Denver’s matchup with Miami, head coach David Adelman addressed reporters and suggested that both Braun and Gordon could return near the end of the Nuggets’ current seven-game road trip. Accor

MIAMI — The Miami Heat surged in the second half to defeat the Denver Nuggets 147–123 on Monday night after Denver star Nikola Jokic exited the game late in the first half with a knee injury. The teams entered halftime tied at 63, but Jokic was injured with just seconds remaining before the break and did not return for the second half. Miami took advantage, erupting for 47 points in the third quarter to seize control of the game. Norman Powell led the Heat with 25 points, whi

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić was forced to leave Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat after injuring his left knee in the closing moments of the first half. Initially labeled as questionable to return, Jokić was later ruled out for the remainder of the game. Nuggets coach David Adelman confirmed after the game that Jokić is scheduled to undergo full medical testing the following day. The injury occurred when Jokić made accidental contact with teammate Spencer Jones,

DENVER — Nikola Jokić delivered one of the most dominant performances in NBA history Thursday night, recording a 56-point triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 142–138 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokić added 16 rebounds and 15 assists while setting a new NBA record with 18 points in overtime, surpassing Stephen Curry’s previous mark of 17 set in 2016. His performance marked the highest overtime scoring total in both regular-season and playoff his

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

Getty Images SACRAMENTO, Calif.  — Nikola Jokic once again led the way for the Denver Nuggets, scoring 35 points and grabbing 15 rebounds as Denver defeated the Sacramento Kings 122–108 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Jamal Murray added 23 points for Denver, which continued its hot start to the season behind dominant play from its All-Star duo. Aaron Gordon contributed 17 points, while Bruce Brown provided a spark off the bench with 14 points.