Tag: Denver Nuggets

Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs

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DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr. ...

Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...

Blazers beat Nuggets 132-116, secure 6th seed for playoffs

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard had 22 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 132-116 in the regular-season...

Howard, Jokic lead Nuggets past Pistons 104-91

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DETROIT — Markus Howard scored a career-high 20 points, Nikola Jokic had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets moved closer to a higher playoff...

With 2 days left, there’s much left to decide in the NBA

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The play-in field isn’t quite set. And nobody knows who’ll play...

Play-in or playoffs? Lakers won’t know until the final day

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LeBron James may be one game away from the playoffs. Or he may be one game away from the play-in tournament, and a possible...

George scores 20, Clippers roll past slumping Hornets 113-90

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Reggie Jackson added 19 points off the bench on five 3-pointers and the...

Jokic scores 31 points; Nuggets beat Timberwolves 114-103

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MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 31 points in the first quarter as the Denver Nuggets took control and the playoff-bound Nuggets...

Towns, Edwards lead Timberwolves past undermanned Pistons

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DETROIT — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and Anthony Edwards added 22 as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the undermanned Detroit Pistons 119-100 on Tuesday...

Jokic, Nuggets hold off Hornets 117-112 to snap 2-game slide

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic each scored 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Charlotte Hornets 117-112 on...