This result now marks Denver 's 10 straight win against Chicago at home . It was tight throughout though , as no team led by more than six points for the final 14 minutes . Denver 's bench was the difference in the game , as they scored 61 points to Chicago 's 13 bench points . Jamal Murray was the leading scorer off the bench , as he scored a career - high 24 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting . Wilson Chandler was great off the bench as well , totaling 16 points and nine rebounds . Jusuf Nurkic was a huge spark at center , scoring 14 points and grabbing 14 rebounds . Robin Lopez was equally impressive on his end , as he accrued 10 points , eight rebounds and six blocks as the Bulls rim protector . Jimmy Butler was the best player on the floor though , as he tallied 35 points , eight rebounds and five assists in the loss . The two teams combined for 195 shots , which shows just how fast of a pace this game was played at .

The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls , 110 - 107 , at Pepsi Center on Tuesday . While there were some huge swings in the first half , this game stayed close throughout the second half . The Bulls started the game up 31 - 19 after the first quarter , but the Nuggets responded with a 220 run in the second quarter to recapture the lead . From there , it was even throughout , as there were 13 ties in total with no team leading by more than six points for the final 14 minutes . Bench scoring was the biggest difference in this game , with the Nuggets bench combining for 61 points to the Bulls 13 combined bench points . Denver won many of the stats , as they won the rebounding battle , assist differential , points in the paint and fastbreak points . Chicago ( 9 - 6 ) is in the midst of the circus road trip and this tight loss made them 3 - 2 through five games . Jimmy Butler did all he could , as he tallied 35 points , eight rebounds and five assists in the defeat . Dwyane Wade was second on the team , as he scored 22 points on 9 - of - 21 shooting . Rajon Rondo accumulated 13 points , 11 rebounds and eight assists of his own . All five starters scored in double figures , with Taj Gibson and Robin Lopez each scoring 12 points a piece . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday . Denver ( 6 - 8 ) has struggled in close games all season , but they were able to prevail here . Rookie Jamal Murray was the player of the game , as he scored a career - high 24 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting off the pine . Wilson Chandler was second on the team , as he provided 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench as well . Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double - double in the win , totaling 14 points , 14 rebounds and four assists . Danilo Gallinari led the starters in scoring with 15 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting . Denver will be in action again on Wednesday , as they travel to play the Utah Jazz for their next game .


Russell Westbrook put up yet another night of historic numbers in Friday 's win over Denver . The All-Star recorded just the fourth 35 - point , 15 - assist , 10 - rebound game in NBA history , one of which already belonged to himself . Westbrook scored a game - high 36 points , had 18 assists , and pulled down 12 rebounds . The triple - double was Westbrook 's sixth of the season , and his 18 assists were the NBA 's single - game season high thus far . Westbrook brought his rebounding average up to 10 per game , leaving him just short of a triple - double average on the season . Westbrook 's dominance helped contribute to Oklahoma City 's 50 percent shooting both from the field and from beyond the arc . Denver , meanwhile , kept the game competitive through dominance on the boards . The Nuggets are the number one rebounding team in the NBA , and showed it with 51 rebounds against a strong OKC team . Forward Wilson Chandler led the offense with 30 points , while rookie Jamal Murray had 20 off the bench .

The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets , 132 - 127 , in overtime Friday at Pepsi Center . Russell Westbrook led the Thunder ( 9 - 8 ) to victory with his sixth triple - double of the season on Friday . The league - leading scorer posted a game - high 36 points to go with 12 rebounds and 18 assists . The point guard was one assist shy of his career high . Westbrook continues to lead the Thunder in scoring , rebounds , and assists 17 games into the season . The Thunder badly needed Friday 's win after losing seven of their previous nine games . In addition to Westbrook , guard Victor Oladipo delivered an impressive 26 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting . Bench big man Joffrey Lauvergne , a former Nugget , contributed 15 points off the bench . Denver ( 6 - 10 ) was missing starter Danilo Gallinari with a thigh injury , but saw high levels of offensive output nonetheless . Forward Wilson Chandler led the team with 30 points , while rookie Jamal Murray came off the bench for 20 . Murray struggled in overtime , however , turning the ball over and air balling a critical shot . The Nuggets came into the game as the league 's top rebounding team and showed it off against another rebounding giant . Denver held a 51 - 40 advantage on the glass in the game . The team dished 34 assists on the offensive end as well . OKC will host the Pistons Saturday , while the Nuggets will visit Phoenix on Sunday .


The Miami Heat saw strong bench play in Wednesday 's win , with three members of the second unit combining to score 50 points . Guard Wayne Ellington led the way with 22 points and five three - pointers , while youngster Tyler Johnson had an additional 18 points to go with seven assists . While the bench was impressive , the star of the show was center Hassan Whiteside . Whiteside posted 25 points , 16 rebounds , and four blocks . As a whole , Miami recorded a whopping 14 team steals , contributing heavily to Denver 's 19 turnovers on the night . Denver , meanwhile , had another big night on the boards , recording 55 team rebounds . Big man Nikola Jokic scored 17 points and had 14 rebounds off the bench . The team saw effective ball movement as well , combining for 28 assists on the night . The team did struggle from the floor , however , shooting just 41 percent .

The visiting Miami Heat defeated the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday , 106 - 98 . It was a back and forth game , with Miami ( 6 - 12 ) earning the win on strong fourth - quarter play . The Heat outscored Denver 31 - 18 in the fourth , ending the game comfortably in the lead . The Heat 's Hassan Whiteside led the team in both scoring and rebounding , posting 25 and 16 respectively . Whiteside also blocked four shots . The big man 's effort kept Miami competitive with the Nuggets on the glass , despite Denver 's status as the top rebounding team in the league . Miami saw a huge advantage in turnovers , coughing up the ball only six times while forcing 19 turnovers for Denver . Strong defensive play contributed to the differential , as Miami stole the ball 14 times in total . Denver ( 7 - 11 ) was held to just 41 percent shooting on the night , crumbling under the pressure of the tough Miami defense . Starter Emmanuel Mudiay shot just 3 - of - 11 from the field , while forward Danilo Gallinari went just 6 - of - 16 . Gallinari was one of four Nuggets to tie for the team lead in scoring with 17 points . Another one of those four , sophomore Nikola Jokic , had 17 points and 14 rebounds off the bench . Jokic helped counter the poor shooting of his teammates by going 7 - of - 11 from the floor . The Heat will visit Utah on Thursday while the Nuggets will host the Rockets on Friday .


The visiting Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets on Friday , 128 - 110 . Houston ( 13 - 7 ) seemingly had no problem on Friday despite playing a double - OT game in Oakland against the Warriors on Thursday night . The grueling schedule did not stop the Rockets from taking both halves of their back - to - back . Much of the team 's success can be attributed to star guard James Harden , who followed a triple - double on Thursday with 20 points , six rebounds , and seven assists in Denver . Harden and the Rockets have provided the most three - heavy offense in the league this season , and hit 17 three - pointers on Thursday to show it . Houston 's bench played a critical role in the win , with sixth man Eric Gordon scoring 18 points and sophomore Sam Dekker scoring 17 . The Nuggets ( 7 - 12 ) , meanwhile , have now won only one of their last five games . Denver remains the top rebounding team in the league , and held a 52 - 42 advantage against Houston on the boards . Unfortunately for the Nuggets , this has not translated to the win column . The team struggled to match its opponent on the perimeter on Thursday , hitting just nine three - pointers on 30 percent shooting while allowing its opponents to shoot 50 percent from the field and hit 17 threes . Forward Wilson Chandler was an exception , as he continued his strong scoring stretch with 24 points from the bench . The Nuggets will visit Utah on Saturday , while the Rockets will host the Celtics on Monday .

It was a statistical down night for superstar James Harden , though matching his typical stat line is quite a high bar . Harden followed an impressive triple - double against the Warriors on Thursday with 20 points , six rebounds , and seven assists in Denver . Forwards Ryan Anderson and Trevor Ariza complemented Harden 's offensive output by combining for 34 points and eight three - pointers . Bench players Eric Gordon and Sam Dekker combined for an additional 35 . Overall , the Rockets ' three - heavy offense was on full display , as the team shot over 50 percent and had 17 three - pointers . The Nuggets , meanwhile , characteristically won the rebounding battle , 52 - 42 . However , the team struggled from three - point range , hitting just nine three - pointers . The team also turned the ball over 16 times , while forcing only 11 from the Rockets . Forward Wilson Chandler led the team in scoring off the bench with 24 , while guard Will Barton slid into a starting role to provide 17 points , seven rebounds , and five assists .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 132 - 120 , at Pepsi Center on Thursday . These are two teams that have struggled on the defensive end this season and it was clearly evident here in this 252 - point game . The Denver offense was lights - out , as they shot 51 percent from the field , 89 percent from the free - throw line and 48 percent from three - point range . While the scoreline shows a 12 - point spread , the Nuggets pulled out the rare wire - to - wire win , as the Blazers never looked like a threat . In fact , the Nuggets led by 25 at times in their win and the final 12 - point difference was one of the lowest of the game . Portland ( 13 - 15 ) has been terrible on defense all year and this performance may be rock - bottom . Damian Lillard did all he could though , as he tallied 40 points and 10 assists in the defeat . C.J . McCollum also played well , accruing 23 points , three rebounds and four assists . Mason Plumlee was the only other Blazer in double figures , as he totaled 19 points , seven rebounds and four assists . The defense is unlikely to improve in the next game , as they face the Golden State Warriors on the road on Saturday . Denver ( 10 - 16 ) got a great team effort here , as their five starters combined for 81 points . Danilo Gallinari led the team in scoring , dropping 27 points , four rebounds and three assists on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Gary Harris had a strong showing in one of his first games of the season off a foot injury , as he amassed 18 points , four rebounds and six assists in the win . Wilson Chandler provided 17 points and eight rebounds of his own . Kenneth Faried , Jameer Nelson and Will Barton all scored in double figures off the bench . Denver 's next game will be on Saturday , when they host the New York Knicks .

To say there was a lack of defense in this game would be an understatement . The Blazers were especially inept , as they added to their league - worst numbers . In fact , Denver shot 51 percent from the field , 89 percent from the free - throw line and 48 percent from three - point range . Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum did all they could , as they combined for 63 points in the defeat . Lillard finished with 40 points and 10 assists , while McCollum tallied 23 points , three rebounds and four assists . Mason Plumlee was the only other Portland player in double figures , totaling 19 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Eight players scored in double figures for the Nuggets , as their five starters combined for 81 points . Danilo Gallinari led the team , as he dropped 27 points , four rebounds and three assists . Gary Harris was second on the team , as he accrued 18 points , four rebounds and six assists in his first game back from a foot injury .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the New York Knicks , 127 - 114 , at Pepsi Center on Saturday . With Carmelo Anthony returning to Denver , the Nuggets played with some serious motivation . Denver started out hot , as they led 33 - 22 after the first quarter and pulled out the rare wire - to - wire win . The Nuggets were clicking on offense all evening , shooting 56 percent from the field and assisting on 26 of their 50 made baskets . Rebounding was also key for Denver , as they won that battle , 41 - 35 . The Nuggets also dominated in the paint , outscoring the Knicks , 68 - 32 in the interior . New York ( 14 - 13 ) got some great performances from their stud players , but it simply was n't enough with a lack of production from their `` others `` . Carmelo Anthony led the team in scoring , as he tallied 29 points , four rebounds and three assists on 10 - of - 14 shooting . Kristaps Porzingis finished the game with 22 points , seven rebounds , three assists and two steals . Brandon Jennings got the start for the ailing Derrick Rose and amassed 14 points , seven assists and three steals in the loss . Guillermo Hernangomez was a nice spark off the bench , totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds . The Knicks return to action on Tuesday in a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers for their next game . Denver ( 11 - 16 ) has now scored 259 points across their last two games and they hope it 's the start of a special run . Emmanuel Mudiay had one of his best games of the season , accumulating 22 points , seven rebounds and five assists in the win . Nikola Jokic accrued 10 points , nine rebounds and five assists in just 20 minutes of action , as he battled foul trouble all game long . Will Barton and Kenneth Faried were huge off the bench , as they combined for 42 points , 15 rebounds , four assists and four blocks on 16 - of - 21 shooting . Denver will look to keep rolling on Monday in a home matchup against the Dallas Mavericks .

Denver has now scored 259 points in their last two games and the offense is clicking on all cylinders . In this win , they shot 56 percent from the field en route to a wire - to - wire win . The Nuggets dominated in the interior , winning the rebounding battle , 41 - 34 , and outscoring the Knicks in the paint , 68 - 32 . Carmelo Anthony did all he could against his former team , as he tallied 29 points , four rebounds and three assists on 10 - of - 14 shooting in the loss . Guillermo Hernangomez had one of the best games of the season , as he totaled 17 points and 10 boards off the Knicks bench , All five starters scored in double figures for the Nuggets , as Emmanuel Mudiay led the starters with 22 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Kenneth Faried led the team in scoring , as he dropped 25 points and seven rebounds on 10 - of - 11 shooting off the bench .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 117 - 107 at Pepsi Center on Monday . The wire - to - wire affair never saw one team pull away from the other , however , the control was mostly in favor of the Nuggets . The Mavericks ( 7 - 21 ) entered the game with an onslaught of injuries facing their lineup , including Dirk Nowitzki ( achilles ) , Andrew Bogut ( knee ) and J.J. Barea ( calf ) . All five Nuggets ( 12 - 16 ) starters finished in double figures scoring , led by Nikola Jokic and his 27 points . The impressive performance from Denver 's power forward also fell just one assist shy of a big triple - double , as he finished with 15 rebounds and nine assists on 13 - of - 17 shooting . Jamal Murray saw 14 minutes of action after dealing with soreness , but only contributed three points on four shots . The injuries have derailed the season for the Mavericks , who will struggle to compete with even the mid - level opponents . The road struggle continues for Dallas as well , who have just one road win on the year . Deron Williams led the team with 23 points , to go along with rebound and eight assists . Harrison Barnes also contributed an efficient effort with 19 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting . Impressively , both teams shot above 50 percent as a unit , but the strong 53 percent effort from the Mavericks was overshadowed by the even more powerful 57 percent effort from the Nuggets . The Nuggets play the second game of a back - to - back when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday , while the Mavericks visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday .

Both the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks shot beyond efficiently from the field , and it is a shame that the 53 percent effort from Dallas was not enough to secure their second road win of the year . The Nuggets , on the other hand , shot 57 percent as a unit in the impressive performance , led by Nikola Jokic . The Nuggets power forward finished with 27 points , which led all scorers , to go along with 15 rebounds and nine assists on 13 - of - 17 shooting . Jamal Murray saw 14 minutes of action after dealing with soreness in his foot , but only contributed three points on four shots . All five starters for the Nuggets finished in double figures scoring , including a 24 point performance from Gary Harris , and an 18 point contribution from Emmanuel Mudiay . Danilo Gallinari was the only Nuggets starter to shoot under 50 percent from the field .


The Hawks ' Paul Millsap 's two late free throws and key defensive rebound as time expired sealed a hard - fought road win . Dennis Schroder led the way for Atlanta with 27 points , six rebounds , five assists and a steal . Millsap went for 20 points , while Thabo Sefolosha delivered a full stat line of 12 points , four rebounds , three assists , four steals and a block . Kris Humphries drew the start in place of Dwight Howard and managed 10 points . Mike Muscala 's 13 points paced the second unit . Danilo Gallinari paced the Nuggets with a 21 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Wilson Chandler followed with 19 points and 11 rebounds , while Emmanuel Mudiay ( 17 points ) and Gary Harris ( 12 points ) rounded things out for the starters . Will Barton led the bench with 12 points . The Nuggets were guilty of 15 turnovers overall .

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Denver Nuggets , 109 - 108 , at Pepsi Center on Friday . The exciting back - and - forth affair fittingly came down to the final seconds , and the Hawks ' Paul Millsap played a pivotal role in the win . He drained two free throws with six ticks left that gave Atlanta ( 15 - 15 ) a 109 - 108 lead , and his defensive rebound at the buzzer off a Wilson Chandler miss put the finishing touches on the win . Neither team shot exceedingly well , but the Hawks took better care of the ball than the Nuggets ( 12 - 17 ) , who commited 15 turnovers . Dennis Schroder led the way for Atlanta with 27 points , six rebounds , five assists and a steal . Millsap went for 20 points , eight rebounds , three assists , a steal and a block . Thabo Sefolosha was next with a full stat line of 12 points , four rebounds , three assists , four steals and a block . Kris Humphries drew the start in place of Dwight Howard and managed 10 points , eight boards , two assists and a block . Mike Muscala paced the second unit with 13 points , three boards , two assists and a block . Danilo Gallinari was the top scorer on the Nuggets with 21 points , and he added 11 rebounds , two two assists and a block . Chandler followed with a 19 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and a steal . Emmanuel Mudiay provided 17 points , five assists and three rebounds , while Gary Harris supplied 12 points . Will Barton matched his scoring total and added five assists , four rebounds and a block . The Hawks travel to Minnesota for a Monday evening date with the Timberwolves , while the Nuggets head west to tangle with the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night as well .


The host Denver Nuggets squeezed out a win against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday , 105 - 103 . Denver ( 14 - 18 ) has worked its way into playoff contention , now sitting within half a game of the eighth seed . On Tuesday , a balanced offensive approach helped guide the team to victory over the young and up - and - coming Timberwolves . All five starters scored in double digits for Denver , with forward Danilo Gallinari leading the way with 18 . Sophomore Nikola Jokic also impressed , leading the team with 11 assists to go along with 16 points and eight rebounds . The team made 10 three - pointers , and shot over 51 percent from the field on the night . Minnesota ( 10 - 22 ) , meanwhile , has seen struggles early in the season . The Timberwolves also saw all five starters score double digits , with their young big three leading the way . Reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a triple - double , with 15 points , 11 rebounds , and 10 assists . Guards Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins scored 17 and 25 , respectively . Big man Gorgui Dieng also impressed , scoring 20 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting . Minnesota 's bench , however , had issues , scoring a combined eight points . Minnesota will host the Bucks on Friday , while Denver will host the 76ers .

Both benches made minimal impact in Wednesday 's Nuggets-Timberwolves game , as the starters led the way for both teams . All ten starters scored in double - digits , as both sides saw the game determined by their primary rotation . For Denver , forward Danilo Gallinari led the way with 18 points . Sophomore Nikola Jokic had an impressive near - triple - double , scoring 16 points to go with a team - high 11 assists and eight rebounds . Guard Gary Harris and forward Wilson Chandler each scored 17 . The Nuggets hit over 51 percent of their shots and hit 10 three - pointers on the night . For Minnesota , the young big three of Karl-Anthony Towns , Zach LaVine , and Andrew Wiggins showcased their skill once again . Towns had 15 points , 11 rebounds , and 10 assists for a triple - double . LaVine scored 17 , and Wiggins had a game - high 25 points . Big man Gorgui Dieng also impressed , scoring 20 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting .


Philadelphia saw a surprisingly strong offensive night in Denver on Friday . The team hit 16 three - pointers and shot over 48 percent from three - point range . Center Joel Embiid scored 23 points and stuffed the stat sheet , recording six rebounds , five assists , two steals , and three blocks . Forward Ersan Ilyasova , meanwhile , led the team with 13 rebounds and had 23 points of his own . Forward Dario Saric posted a double - double off the bench , scoring 13 to go wtih 11 rebounds and five assists . Robert Covington scored 19 , and point guard T.J. McConnell had 18 points and eight assists . Denver , on the other hand , shot a superior 47 percent from the field but did not match Philly 's three - point output . Center Nikola Jokic led the way with 25 points , while point guard Emmanuel Mudiay had 22 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting . Gary Harris scored 17 along with four rebounds and four assists .

The visiting Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets on Friday , 124 - 122 . Philadelphia ( 8 - 24 ) saw strong big man play in Friday 's win , with rookie center Joel Embiid taking the reigns . Embiid led the team with 23 points and also had six rebounds , five assists , two steals , and three blocks . Despite playing on limited minutes due to a foot injury that robbed him of two full seasons of play , Embiid is the runaway favorite for Rookie of the Year this season . Forward Ersan Ilyasova also scored 23 and recorded a team - high 13 rebounds . Philly was able to get the edge in the game with stellar shooting from long range , knocking down 16 three - pointers on the night . Denver ( 14 - 19 ) was also led by its young standout center . Sophomore Nikola Jokic scored 25 points to go with seven rebounds and four assists . Jokic has led all centers in assists since being moved into the starting lineup . Sophomore point guard Emmanuel Mudiay , meanwhile , had a rare night of offensive efficiency , scoring 22 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting . The Nuggets as a whole shot over 47 percent from the field , but could not find the three - point shooting to match Philly . Both teams will enjoy a few days of rest carrying into the New Year .


The Sacramento Kings defeated the Denver Nuggets , 120 - 113 , at Pepsi Center on Tuesday . In a battle between two teams battling for the eight - seed in the west , the Kings were able to prevail with a big road win . An 18 - 2 run in the second quarter was the decisive stretch for Sacramento , as they never relinquished their lead after that big run . Turnovers really killed Denver , as they committed 14 of them , while forcing just eight from the Kings . Sacramento shot 52 percent from the field , with Denver shooting 48 percent on their end . Sacramento ( 15 - 19 ) have n't had many road wins to celebrate this season , but this won catapulted them into playoff positioning for the time being . DeMarcus Cousins was once again the catalyst for the Kings , as he accumulated 31 points , six rebounds and six assists . Darren Collison had one of his best games of the season , tallying 26 points and seven assists . Kosta Koufos was the only other starter in double figures , scoring 18 points on 8 - of - 9 shooting . Arron Afflalo punished his former team with 19 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting off the bench . The Kings will play again on Wednesday , when they host the injury - riddled Miami Heat . Denver ( 14 - 21 ) had to play this game in the second half of a back - to - back set and they clearly were hampered by that fact in this loss . Danilo Gallinari did all he could for the Nuggets , leading the team with 24 points , four rebounds and three assists on 8 - of - 12 from the field . Nikola Jokic continued his recent surge , collecting 18 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Jusuf Nurkic was a nice spark off the bench , accruing 16 points , six rebounds and four assists . Things do n't get any easier for Denver , as they play the San Antonio Spurs for their next game on Thursday .

This was a matchup that determined the eight - seed in the west and the Kings looked like the more hungry team . An 18 - 2 run in the second quarter was decisive , as Sacramento never relinquished the lead after that big run . Turnovers really hurt the Nuggets , as they committed 14 of them , while forcing just eight from the Kings . DeMarcus Cousins carried the load , as he scored a game - high 31 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists . Darren Collison was second on the team , scoring 26 points and dishing out seven assists . Kosta Koufos and Arron Afflalo punished their former team , combining for 37 points on 16 - of - 19 shooting . Danilo Gallinari led Denver in scoring , accruing 24 points , four rebounds and three assists . Nikola Jokic continued his recent surge , collecting 18 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Jusuf Nurkic led the bench , accumulating 16 points , six rebounds and four assists .


The San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Denver Nuggets , 127 - 99 , at Pepsi Center on Thursday . The Spurs were expected to win this game according to recent results and they left very little doubt who the better team is . The second and third quarters is when they took control , as San Antonio outscored Denver , 61 - 44 in that 24 - minute stretch . Shooting was the clear difference , with the Spurs shooting 56 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range , while the Nuggets hit just 45 percent from the field and 28 percent from three - point range . San Antonio also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording nine more assists than Denver , while committing six less turnovers . The Spurs ( 29 - 7 ) had a tough task in altitude here , but they made it look easy in a blowout win . LaMarcus Aldridge led San Antonio in scoring , as he dropped 28 points on 11 - of - 18 from the field . Kawhi Leonard was second on the team , collecting 24 points , six rebounds and five assists . Tony Parker tallied 21 points , three rebounds and nine assists on 10 - of - 11 shooting . Pau Gasol totaled 17 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three blocks . Manu Ginobili came off the bench to provide 11 points , three rebounds and three assists . On deck for the Spurs is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday . The Nuggets ( 14 - 22 ) were recently called out for their poor defense and a 127 - point outing allowed here wo n't quiet those notions . Nikola Jokic was easily Denver 's best player , as he led the team with 19 points , 11 rebounds and five assists . Danilo Gallinari went just 5 - of - 13 from the field , but finished second on the team with 15 points . Wilson Chandler led the bench in scoring , amassing 11 points and seven rebounds . The Nuggets will look to get out of this slide on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder .

Denver has allowed at least 120 points in three - straight losses and they added to that total here . San Antonio 's offense was efficient all night , as they shot 56 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range . They also held Denver to just 45 percent from the field and 28 percent from long range on their end . LaMarcus Aldridge scored a game - high 28 points on 11 - of - 18 from the field . Tony Parker finished with 21 points and nine assists on an incredible 10 - of - 11 shooting . Kawhi Leonard collected 24 points , six rebounds and five assists . Pau Gasol fell one rebound shy of a double - double , accruing 17 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three blocks in the win . Nikola Jokic was the only Nuggets starter to play well , as he amassed 19 points , 11 rebounds and five assists in the defeat . The Spurs starters outscored the Nuggets starters , 96 - 63 .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers , 140 - 112 , at O2 Arena in London , England on Thursday . In the first NBA game of the season across seas , the Nuggets put it to the Pacers in this 28 - point blowout . Denver actually led for 47 minutes of this game , as the Pacers one and only lead came early in the second quarter . The middle quarters were the difference in the game , with Denver outscoring Indiana , 76 - 47 , in that 24 - minute stretch . The Nuggets offense was on point , as they went 57 percent from the field and recorded 37 assists in the win . Rebounding was a huge factor as well , with Denver winning that battle , 48 - 34 . The Nuggets also hit 15 three - pointers and scored 70 points in the paint . The Pacers ( 20 - 19 ) came into this game extremely hot , but their defense clearly did n't travel with them across seas . Jeff Teague and Paul George were the only starters in double figures , as Teague led them with 14 points . He also added nine assists , while George swiped away four steals . C.J . Miles was the leading scorer , as he dropped 20 points , going 6 - of - 7 from three - point range off the bench . Monta Ellis , Aaron Brooks and Kevin Seraphin all scored in double figures off the bench as well , as garbage time started in the third quarter . The Nuggets ( 15 - 23 ) had lost five - straight headed into this matchup , so a 28 - point win is just what the doctor ordered . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , accumulating 22 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Wilson Chandler was n't far behind , tallying 21 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Danilo Gallinari provided 18 points of his own . Gary Harris also shot well , accruing 16 points , five rebounds and six assists . Those four starters actually combined to go 28 - of - 47 from the field , with each of them shooting 55 percent or higher . Kenneth Faried was a nice spark off the bench too , totaling 15 points and nine rebounds . Both teams return to action on Monday , as the Pacers host the New Orleans Pelicans , while the Nuggets host the Orlando Magic .

Games overseas always have interesting results and it was clear the Pacers were none too pleased to be playing in London . The Nuggets shot 57 percent from the field and recorded 37 assists on their way to a season - high 140 points . Denver also hit 15 three - pointers and scored 70 points in the paint . Jeff Teague was the lone Indiana starter to play well , as he tallied 14 points and nine assists . C.J . Miles led the team in scoring , dropping 20 points on 6 - of - 7 from long distance . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , accumulating 22 points , 10 rebounds and seven assists . Wilson Chandler provided 21 points , eight rebounds and four assists of his own . Gary Harris accrued 16 points , five rebounds and six assists . Kenneth Faried led the bench , totaling 14 points and nine rebounds .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 125 - 112 Tuesday at Pepsi Center . It was a wire - to - wire victory for the Nuggets ( 17 - 23 ) , who have now won two in a row after a five - game losing streak . They were led by a monster performance from big man Nikola Jokic , who posted a game - high 30 points on 13 - of - 19 shooting , 11 rebounds , five assists and three steals in 36 minutes . The performance was Jokic 's first 30 - point game of the regular season and his third double - double in as many games . Emanuel Mudiay added a double - double of his own , recording 18 points and a game - high 13 assists in 37 minutes , while Kenneth Faried played a wildly efficient game offensively as the team 's starting power forward , posting 20 points on 10 - of - 12 shooting from the field . Overall as a team , Denver had a field day shooting the ball , as the Nuggets finished Monday 's game shooting 58 percent from the field . As for the Magic ( 17 - 26 ) , they have now lost two games in a row and six of their last seven . They were once again led by point guard Elfrid Payton , who has now put together a great three - game stretch . After posting 20 points , 12 rebounds and four assists in Monday 's contest , he is now averaging 22 points , 9 assists and 6 rebounds over his last three contests . Overall for Orlando , the problem was n't offense . They shot 50 percent from the field en route to posting their third straight total over 100 points and had seven different players score in double figures . Again , it was their lackluster defensive effort that made things too easy for the Nuggets offensively Monday . Up next , the Nuggets will look for their third straight win against the Lakers on Tuesday , while the Magic will look to turn things around in New Orleans on Wednesday .

Following the Nuggets victory over the Magic on Monday , a pair of performances from two young players in the league stood out . First , for Denver , Nikola Jokic posted 30 points , 11 rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes . That performance was his third consecutive double - double and yet another great performance to Jokic 's hot start to the new year . In the five games he 's played in January so far , Jokic is averaging 22 points , 10 rebounds and 6 assists per game . For the Magic , it was Elfrid Payton who shined , recording 20 points , 12 assists and four rebounds to notch his second double - double in January . Payton has been playing his best basketball of the season over the last three games , as he is averaging 22 points , 9 assists and 6 rebounds 34 minutes in those three contests .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 123 - 98 , at Pepsi Center on Saturday evening . The Nuggets led wire to - wire as they controlled this one right from the start . Denver took a nine - point lead after one quarter and went on to win each of the remaining three quarters . They managed to build up a 35 - point lead by the mid - point of the fourth quarter , which was their biggest lead at any point this season . Six players scored in double digits for the Nuggets ( 18 - 24 ) , but none of them scored more than 20 , as this was truly a team effort . Nikola Jokic had the line of the night for the Nuggets , as he double - doubled with 19 points and 10 rebounds , in 21 minutes . Danilo Gallinari , Wilson Chandler and Will Barton each added 18 points , to help push the Nuggets to a solid win . Unfortunately for Denver , Emmanuel Mudiay went down early in the game , and left with an aggravated back . He is ruled out for the Nuggets ' next game on Sunday . The Nuggets will look to build off this win , as they head straight to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves on Sunday , for their second game in as many nights . Meanwhile , the Clippers ( 29 - 16 ) struggled in this one , shooting only 42 percent from the field . Nonetheless , five players scored in double digits for Los Angeles , including DeAndre Jordan , who finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds . Marreese Speights was the high - point man for the Clippers , as he finished with 18 points , in 28 minutes as a starter . The Clippers hope to have Blake Griffin back soon , as they look ahead to their next game , which will take place in Atlanta on Monday . It will be the second game of their current five - game road trip .

Six players scored in double digits for the Nuggets , while none of them scored more than 20 points . Nikola Jokic was the high - point man with 19 on solid 8 - of - 11 shooting , to go along with 10 rebounds and three assists , in 21 minutes . Meanwhile , Danilo Gallinari , Will Barton and Wilson Chandler all chipped in 18 points each . Kenneth Faried chipped in 13 points , and Jusuf Nurkic added 12 points to round out the balanced attack . The Clipper had five players score in double figures , led by Marreese Speights , who got the start in this one . Speights finished with 18 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting , while Austin Rivers followed up with 16 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting . DeAndre Jordan was solid as well , as he tallied 14 points and 13 rebounds , in 27 minutes . The Clippers shot only 42 percent from the field , compared to Denver 's 53 percent .


The host Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz on Tuesday , 103 - 93 . Denver ( 19 - 25 ) has now won four in a row at home and has become one of the hottest teams in the West , due largely to the emergence of sophomore Nikola Jokic . The 21 - year - old center has been dominant since the start of the new year , and was effective once again on Tuesday despite Utah 's tough defensive frontcourt . Jokic scored 23 points and pulled down 11 rebounds and made a surprising impact on defense with two steals and three blocks . The young star 's scoring touch and elite passing was the backbone of a strong offensive effort for Denver . The team scored a combined 62 in the second and third quarter and finished the night shooting over 46 percent while dishing out 28 assists . Utah ( 29 - 18 ) , on the other hand , was not quite as hot on the offensive end . In particular , Gordon Hayward and George Hill , who typically form the crux of the Jazz offense , both struggled from the field . Hayward scored only nine points , while Hill went just 6 - of - 18 from the field . What was reassuring for Utah , however , was that forward Derrick Favors produced a strong performance . Favors , who has seen his season plagued by injuries thus far , led the Jazz with 18 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting and was responsible for a handful of key plays on defense . That said , Tuesday 's outing was likely one that Utah will be eager to forget ; the Jazz shot just 41 percent from the field as a team and were out - rebounded . The Nuggets will host the Suns on Thursday , while the Jazz will host the Lakers .

2017 has gotten off to a good start for Denver 's Nikola Jokic . The 21 - year - old is averaging over 23 points , 10 rebounds , and four assists per game in January . On Tuesday , he built on that stat line by once again leading the Nuggets in scoring and rebounding . Jokic posted 23 points , 11 rebounds , six assists , two steals , and three blocks against Utah . Denver saw an additional 17 points and seven assists from veteran point guard Jameer Nelson , who found himself starting in Emmanuel Mudiay 's stead . The Jazz , meanwhile , saw less dominant play from their stars . Forward Gordon Hayward scored only nine points , while point guard George Hill shot a dismal 6 - of - 18 . The two were major contributors to Utah 's 41 percent shooting from the field on the night . Forward Derrick Favors , however , scored an impressive 18 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting in just 25 minutes of play .


In a game between two poor defenses , offense was on display . In fact , both teams shot over 50 percent from the field , with Phoenix leading the way at 54 percent . Rebounding was the difference for the Nuggets , as they won that battle , 46 - 28 . Denver also took advantage of the whistle , going 30 - of - 35 from the free - throw line . Eric Bledsoe carried the load for Phoenix , accumulating 28 points , four rebounds and five assists . Devin Booker was second on the team , scoring 24 points and handing out six assists . T.J. Warren finished with 21 points and eight rebounds . Nikola Jokic continued his ridiculous 2017 , collecting 19 points , 14 rebounds and eight assists . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , totaling 25 points and seven rebounds . Wilson Chandler was a huge spark off the bench for Denver , amassing 16 points , two rebounds and four assists . These teams will face off again on Saturday in Phoenix .

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns , 127 - 120 , at Pepsi Center on Thursday . Despite there being just nine ties and eight lead changes , this game was close throughout . In fact , neither team was able to grab a double - digit lead , with the Nuggets overcoming a four - point deficit at the half . Both offenses were on point , with Denver shooting 51 percent and Phoenix hitting 54 percent of their shots . Rebounding was the decisive statistic for the Nuggets , as they won that battle , 46 - 28 . Denver also controlled the game at the free - throw line , going 30 - of - 35 from the charity stripe . The Suns ( 15 - 31 ) put in a valiant effort on the road , but fell short , thanks to some lackluster defense . Eric Bledsoe did all he could for Phoenix , leading the team with 28 points , four rebounds and five assists . Devin Booker was n't far behind , accumulating 24 points and six assists . T.J. Warren totaled 21 points and eight rebounds . Brandon Knight led the bench in scoring and assists , amassing 17 points and four dimes . The Nuggets ( 20 - 25 ) have been much better over recent weeks , as this marks their sixth win in eight games . Nikola Jokic continued his tear , as he tallied 29 points , 14 rebounds and eight assists . Danilo Gallinari was second on the team , finishing with 25 points and seven rebounds . Jameer Nelson started for Emmanuel Mudiay ( back ) and accrued 13 points , four rebounds and nine assists in 41 minutes of action . Wilson Chandler was a huge spark off the bench , dropping 16 points to go along with two rebounds and four assists . These two teams will have a rematch on Thursday in Phoenix for their next fixture .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets 119 - 99 Wednesday at Pepsi Center . The Grizzlies ( 30 - 21 ) continued to roll with yet another dominant victory , and they have now won three straight games on the road by a grand total of 46 points . Marc Gasol was once again tremendous in the winning effort , scoring an efficient 24 points in 24 minutes on top of five rebounds and three assists . Mike Conley added 18 points of his own , but it was the bench that really carried Memphis through the end of the game , with eight different reserves seeing the court Wednesday . Zach Randolph and Vince Carter each poured in 14 points as reserves , while James Ennis added 13 points , and the entire Grizzlies bench unit managed to produce 59 total points . In the end , with all 13 players , it was an offensive clinic for Memphis , who shot 47 percent from behind the arc and recorded 28 assists to just eight turnovers . As for the Nuggets ( 21 - 27 ) , they 've now dropped two straight games after rattling off three straight victories , as the absence of Nikola Jokic ( hip ) has really taken a tole on this team . His replacement , Jusuf Nurkic , scored just four points on 1 - of - 4 shooting and grabbed three rebounds in 19 minutes . The Nuggets did get some positive injury news , however , as Emanuel Mudiay ( back ) returned following a five - game absence , and while it was reported that he would be on a 20 - minute restriction , Mudiay ended up playing 26 minutes and had a solid all - around game , recording 14 points , seven assists and six rebounds . As a team , however , it was a forgettable night for Denver , as they shot just 40 percent from the field and committed 17 turnovers . Up next , the Grizzlies will look to continue their hot streak in Oklahoma City on Friday against the Thunder , while the Nuggets will look to turn things around at home against the Bucks on Friday .

Marc Gasol has been absolutely phenomenal since the start of the new year , as while the Grizzlies have barely kept their head above water at 8 - 7 since the start of January , the Spanish big man has been nothing but a model of consistency . Following his remarkable efficient 24 points in 24 minutes in Wednesday 's blowout of the Nuggets , in his last 15 games , Gasol has 10 games with at least 20 points , two 30 - point games , one 40 - point game and nine games with at least 20 points , 5 rebounds and three assists . On top of all of that , Gasol is shooting 52 percent from the field in those 15 games , has eight performances in that stretch where he shot at least 55 percent from the field and has 10 performances where he shot at least 40 percent from behind the arc . All of which he accomplished on Wednesday .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 121 - 117 , at Pepsi Center on Friday . It was n't the ideal win for Denver considering they nearly blew a monster lead , but they were able to hold on for a much needed victory . In fact , the Nuggets led by 22 in the third quarter , before allowing the Bucks to get it within two points late in the fourth . Denver were able to hold on though , despite missing their last four free - throws . Rebounding was the biggest factor in the game , with Denver winning that battle , 48 - 38 . The Nuggets also dominated the assist - to - turnover ratio , recording five more assists and committing four less turnovers . The Bucks ( 21 - 28 ) put in a valiant effort to pull out a comeback win , but fell just shy to mark their 10th loss in 11 games . Jabari Parker was Milwaukee 's best player , as he accrued 27 points , 11 rebounds , four assists and two steals . Giannis Antetokounmpo was n't far behind , collecting 23 points , eight rebounds , five assists , two steals and two blocks . John Henson was the only other Buck in double figures , as he amassed 16 points , five rebounds and four blocks . The Nuggets ( 22 - 27 ) have now won eight of their last 12 games , as they could n't be happier to see Nikola Jokic back and healthy . Jokic recorded his first career triple - double in the win . as he accumulated 21 points , 13 rebounds and 11 assists . Wilson Chandler started for Danilo Gallinari ( groin ) and tallied 23 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and four blocks . Kenneth Faried recorded a double - double , totaling 19 points and 11 rebounds . Jamal Murray was the leading scorer off the bench , dropping 18 points on 5 - of - 9 from the field .

The Nuggets had a 22 - point lead in the third quarter , as they barely held on for their eighth win in 12 games . The key was rebounding , as they won that battle , 48 - 38 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with Denver recording five more assists and four less turnovers than Milwaukee . Jabari Parker was the Bucks best player , as he tallied 27 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued 23 points , eight rebounds and five assists . John Henson started at center and provided 16 points , five rebounds and four blocks . Nikola Jokic recorded his first career triple - double , accumulating 21 points , 13 rebounds and 11 assists . Wilson Chandler started for Danilo Gallinari and collected 23 points , eight rebounds , three assists and four blocks . Kenneth Faried recorded a 19 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Jamal Murray was a nice spark off the bench , leading all bench players with 18 points .


The host Denver Nuggets demolished the Dallas Mavericks , 110 - 87 , at Pepsi Center on Monday . Denver ( 23 - 28 ) is still narrowly holding on to eighth in the Western Conference standings after Monday 's win . In an odd twist , Denver saw a bit of a dip in production from star sophomore big man Nikola Jokic , who has led Denver 's playoff push since joining the starting lineup . Though Jokic dished out a team - high of nine assists , he had only 13 points and just four rebounds . Still , the big man made an impact , and needed to do little else as the team cruised to a massive victory . Versatile wing Will Barton earned the start on Monday for Denver and led the team with 31 points , also pulling down eight rebounds and dishing out five assists . As a team , Denver hit a stellar 50 percent of its shots while draining 11 three - pointers . Dallas ( 20 - 31 ) lost a four - game win streak on Monday , and did so in unfortunate style . A 22 - point halftime deficit proved too much for Dallas to overcome , as there were no inklings of a Super Bowl-esque comeback in Denver . Five players scored in double digits , but no one recorded more than 15 points . Meanwhile , the team shot just 43 percent and hit only eight three - pointers on the night . The performance was certainly not what Dallas needed as the team looks to be in the mix for a potential playoff spot down the stretch . Dallas will host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday , while the Nuggets will visit Atlanta to play the Hawks on Wednesday .

Denver saw a massive offensive night on Monday en route to a blowout of the visiting Mavericks . Wing Will Barton started and came away with a team - high 31 points , along with eight rebounds and five assists . Barton shot 12 - of - 18 on the night . Sophomore big man Nikola Jokic , meanwhile , led the team with nine assists , while scoring 13 points and pulling down four rebounds in 24 minutes on the floor . Guard Gary Harris added 20 points . Dallas , meanwhile , saw a much more dismal output . The team shot just 43 percent and saw no player score over 15 points . One player to score 15 , though , was rookie sensation Yogi Ferrell . The pint - sized point guard shot 4 - of - 11 from the field , 5 - of - 5 at the free - throw line , and dished out five assists . Wesley Matthews added ten points and eight assists .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors 132 - 110 Monday at Pepsi Center . The Warriors ( 46 - 9 ) entered Wednesday 's contest without Klay Thompson ( heel ) , and the Nuggets ( 25 - 30 ) elected to take full advantage . The result was the game essentially being over by halftime , with Denver holding a convincing 25 - point advantage after the first 24 minutes of the game . In the second half , the Nuggets refused to let up , as they continued to be carried by their rising star Nikola Jokic . Jokic recorded a triple - double of 17 points , 21 rebounds and 12 assists in 36 minutes . But it did n't stop there for Denver , as three starters managed to score at least 20 points Monday night , with Juan Hernangomez scoring a game - high 27 points to go along with 10 rebounds , Will Barton scoring 24 points and Jameer Nelson adding 23 of his own . As a team , the Nuggets were simply unstoppable from behind the arc , shooting 60 percent from long range . As for Golden State , it was simply not their night in the high altitude at the Pepsi Center . Kevin Durant was remarkably efficient , scoring 25 points in 27 minutes , but it was n't nearly enough to tame the high - powered Denver offense . Steph Curry really struggled , putting together one of his worst performances of the season and finishing with just 11 points on a brutal 4 - of - 18 shooting from the field . As a team , the Warriors managed to shoot just 8 - of - 32 from behind the arc , with the starting five hitting just five of their 23 3 - point attempts . Up next , the Nuggets will look to build on this victory Wednesday against the Timberwolves , while the Warriors will look to bounce back Wednesday in a revenge game against the Kings .

Steph Curry 's shooting performance in Monday 's blowout loss to the Nuggets was an uncharacteristic a performance you 'll see in the NBA . Curry shot just 4 - of - 18 ( 22 percent ) from the field en route to scoring just 11 points in 27 minutes . It 's the first time in nine games where the point guard shot under 40 percent from the field , but oddly enough , it was n't even his worst shooting performance of this season . The only worse shooting performance Curry had this season was on Dec. 15 against the Knicks when the two - time defending MVP shot a brutal 3 - of - 14 ( 21 percent ) from the field on his way to scoring a season - low eight points in 34 minutes . In that game , however , Curry also managed to record 10 rebounds and eight assists , and the Warriors went on to win by a comfortable 13 points .


The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112 - 99 Wednesday at Pepsi Center . The Timberwolves ( 22 - 35 ) got a morale - boosting victory Wednesday night in their final game before the All-Star break , as they have now gone 3 - 2 in their last five games . For that , they have Andrew Wiggins to thank , as he once again carried Minnesota offensively for the entire night . He finished with 40 points - - his second 40 - plus performance in a row - - on 15 - of - 26 shooting from the field . Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points of his own to go along with 19 rebounds as the duo once again accounted for over half of their team 's points . Shabazz Muhammed ended up being the only other Timberwolves player to score in double figures , as he scored 15 points in 17 minutes off the bench . For the Nuggets ( 25 - 31 ) , they suffered a bit of a letdown following their dominating victory over the league - best Warriors on Tuesday . They ended up shooting just over 40 percent from the field and not one player in particular was able to get into any sort of rhythm offensively . Gary Harris led the way scoring for Denver with 22 points , while Jameer Nelson and Nikola Jokic each managed to record double - doubles in the outing . Nelson finished with 16 points and a game - high 11 assists , while Jokic notched 15 points and 14 rebounds . The Nuggets have now won every other game over their last seven contests heading into the All-Star break , but they remain the No . 8 seed in the Western Conference standings .

In their final back - to - back set before the All-Star break , Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns have carried the Timberwolves on their back offensively . In Wednesday 's win over the Nuggets , Wiggins scored 40 points while Towns added 24 on top of his 19 rebounds . Those 64 points between the two accounted for 57 percent of their team 's total points . And it was a similar story the night before . In their 116 - 108 home loss to the Cavaliers , Wiggins dropped 41 points with Towns adding another 26 . The team scored 108 total points , meaning that the young duo accounted for a whopping 62 percent of their points . In both games , only one other player managed to reach double figures , which is a testament to many things for this Minnesota team , including lack of depth and how much the loss of Zach LaVine ( torn ACL ) hurts this team on the offensive end .


The host Denver Nuggets cruised past the Brooklyn Nets on Friday , 129 - 109 . It was smooth sailing for Denver ( 26 - 32 ) , who earned a bounce - back win after falling to the Kings on Thursday night . Like Thursday night , however , star Denver center Nikola Jokic was a complete non - factor . The 21 - year - old played only 14 minutes and picked up four fouls while scoring only two points . A big night from Jokic was n't necessary for Denver 's success , though , as three Nuggets scored at least 20 points on the night . The team 's high - scorer was shooting guard Gary Harris , who posted 25 points . Overall , Denver shot a stellar 50 percent from the field including 14 three - pointers and held a nine - rebound advantage on the glass . Brooklyn ( 9 - 48 ) , meanwhile , appears far from getting back on track . While injuries to key players such as Jeremy Lin have played a role , the Nets have simply performed at a low level throughout the season . Brooklyn has now lost 15 consecutive games and remains significantly behind in the Eastern Conference standings . On Friday , the team saw a fairly respectable offensive night but a miserable defensive one . The Nets shot over 49 percent but were outscored by 20 . A big issue for Brooklyn was turnovers , as the team coughed the ball up 19 times on the night . The Nets will visit Golden State on Saturday , while Denver will host the Grizzlies on Sunday .

Despite an off night from star center Nikola Jokic , the Denver Nuggets cruised to victory on Friday . Jokic had four fouls in 14 minutes and scored only two points . In his stead , other players stepped up production . The Nuggets saw 25 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting from guard Gary Harris , including four three - pointers . Sixth man Wilson Chandler scored 24 points and shot 11 - of - 21 . Forward Danilo Gallinari also had 20 points to go along with eight rebounds . As a team , Denver held a nine - rebound advantage and shot over 50 percent while making 14 three - pointers . Brooklyn , meanwhile , shot over 49 percent but struggled in most other areas . The Nets had 19 turnovers , were out - assisted by five , and were out - rebounded by nine . Former All-Star Brook Lopez led the team with 17 points but came down with just one rebound .


The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets , 105 - 98 , at Pepsi Center on Sunday evening . The Grizzlies ( 35 - 25 ) utilized their tried - and - true formula - - solid defense and stellar play from their three most reliable veterans - - to hang on for a hard - fought road win . The improving Nuggets ( 26 - 33 ) hung tough through three quarters , and the two teams entered the final period knotted at 68 . However , Mike Conley , who led the way with a game - high 31 points , scored 13 in the final 12 minutes to seal the win . Memphis also outrebounded Denver by a 49 - 39 margin and outscored their hosts 21 - 13 in second - chance points . Conley supplemented his aforementioned scoring total with five assists , four rebounds and two steals . Marc Gasol was excellent in a supporting role , totaling 23 points , six assists and five boards , with his scoring total partly consisting of a trio of three - pointers . Zach Randolph led the bench with 20 points , 11 rebounds and two assists . JaMychal Green had a near double - double with nine points , 10 rebounds and one steal . The Grizzlies notably stuck with a tight rotation of just nine players , with Gasol and Conley playing 38 and 35 minutes , respectively . The Nuggets saw all five members of their starting five hit double digits in the scoring column . Danilo Gallinari paced Denver with 24 points , four rebounds , one assist and two steals . Gary Harris continued his recent stretch of strong play with 19 points , three rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Wilson Chandler filled out the stat sheet with 14 points , nine boards , six assists and one steal . Jameer Nelson tallied 12 points , four assists , two rebounds , one steal and one block . Nikola Jokic posted a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included six assists , one steal and one block . Jamal Murray led the second unit with 11 points , four rebounds and one assist . The Grizzlies head back home to tangle with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday evening , while the Nuggets head to the Windy City for a Tuesday night date with the Chicago Bulls .

Mike Conley scored 13 of his game - high 31 points in the fourth quarter to seal the road win . Memphis also outrebounded Denver by a 49 - 39 margin and outscored their hosts 21 - 13 in second - chance points . Conley supplemented his scoring with five assists , four rebounds and two steals . Marc Gasol totaled 23 points , while Zach Randolph led the bench with 20 points . JaMychal Green had a near double - double with nine points and 10 rebounds . The Nuggets starting five all tallied double - digit scoring , led by Danilo Gallinari 's 24 points . Gary Harris continued his stretch of strong play with 19 points . Wilson Chandler filled out the stat sheet with 14 points , nine boards , six assists and one steal . Jameer Nelson tallied 12 points , and Nikola Jokic posted a 10 - point , 11 - rebound double - double . Jamal Murray led the second unit with 11 points .


The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Denver Nuggets , 112 - 102 , at Pepsi Center on Saturday evening . The Hornets ( 27 - 35 ) were in particular need of a win coming in to Saturday , as they 'd dropped seven of their previous nine games . To make matters worse , Frank Kaminsky III , who 'd done an outstanding job in Cody Zeller 's stead while the latter had been out recently for an extended period with a quad injury , had succumbed to an AC joint sprain suffered in a 120 - 103 loss to the Suns on Thursday . However , Kemba Walker , who 's carried the Charlotte offense many a time , and Nicolas Batum , who 'd shot just 18 percent ( 5 - for - 28 ) over the prior two games , combined for 48 of Charlotte 's 112 points on the night . They also managed a 9 - for - 15 tally from three - point range , leading to a superb 59 percent success rate from behind the arc for the Hornets overall . The Nuggets ( 28 - 34 ) had a much rougher go of it , shooting 45 percent from the field and 30 percent from long range . Walker 's 27 points led the Hornets , a total he supplemented with four rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block . Batum went for 21 points , dished out eight assists and posted two rebounds . Johnny O'Bryant III paced the bench with 15 points , six boards and one assist . Marvin Williams posted a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and two blocks . Cody Zeller produced a near double - double of 11 points , eight rebounds , two assists and one steal . Jeremy Lamb was productive in a reserve role as well with 12 points , four rebounds and one steal . Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with 31 points , 14 rebounds , four assists and one steal . Danilo Gallinari tallied 22 points , five rebounds and one steal . Jamal Murray led the bench with 14 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . No other Denver player hit double digits in the scoring column , however , with Will Barton coming the closest with nine points , four rebounds , four assists and one block . Gary Harris notably went scoreless over 22 minutes , putting up just one shot attempt and only adding one assist and one steal . The Hornets head back home after their five - game Western Conference swing to tangle with the Indiana Pacers on Monday night , while the Nuggets remain home to take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday evening as well .

Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum combined for 48 of Charlotte 's 112 points , posting a 9 - for - 15 tally from three - point range that led to a superb 59 percent success rate from long distance for the Hornets overall . Walker 's 27 points led the way , while Batum went for 21 points after shooting 18 percent the two games prior . Johnny O'Bryant III paced the bench with 15 points and Marvin Williams posted a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . Cody Zeller produced a near double - double of 11 points and eight boards . Jeremy Lamb was productive off the bench with 12 points . Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with a 31 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . Danilo Gallinari tallied 22 points , while Jamal Murray led the bench with 14 . Will Barton followed with nine points , and Gary Harris went scoreless over 22 minutes with just one shot attempt .


The Denver Nuggets did n't need to play most of their stars , including rising center Nikola Jokic , to grab a home victory against a weak Sacramento Kings lineup . Wilson Chandler led the way for Denver , as he scored 36 points , draining 13 shots and adding 12 rebounds and four assists . Danilo Gallinari scored 18 points on an efficient 5 - of - 7 shooting across 31 minutes of action . The bench only stretched four players deep , with Will Barton leading the scoring with a lowly nine points in 27 minutes . Mason Plumlee pitched in a double - double with 10 points and 12 boards , while Gary Harris added 15 points , three rebounds and three assists . Darren Collison led the Kings scorers with 17 points , to go with two boards and five assists . Kosta Koufos contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds , while Buddy Hield had 14 points on 4 - of - 7 shooting including 2 - of - 2 from three - point range .

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings , 108 - 96 , at Pepsi Center on Monday . The Nuggets ( 29 - 34 ) flexed the depth of their team as they picked up a home victory without Nikola Jokic , Emmanuel Mudiay or Roy Hibbert . Wilson Chandler dropped 36 points to lead all scorers in the impressive effort , draining 13 - of - 23 shots and adding 12 rebounds and four assists in the win . Denver peaked in the third quarter with 33 points and went into the fourth quarter with a 17 - point lead that they did not have to look back on . Aside from Chandler , the Nuggets saw a solid outing from Danilo Gallinari , who scored 18 points on an efficient 5 - of - 7 shooting across 31 minutes of action . The bench only stretched four players deep , with Will Barton leading the scoring with a lowly nine points in 27 minutes . Mason Plumlee pitched in a double - double with 10 points and 12 boards , while Gary Harris added 15 points , three rebounds and three assists . The Kings shot just 43 percent from the field as a unit and saw a sporadic use of different lineups throughout the contest . Opposed to the starters ' heavy minutes put on the Nuggets , the Kings used six bench players , most of which saw over 20 minutes of action . Darren Collison led the Kings ' scorers with 17 points , to go with two boards and five assists . Kosta Koufos contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds , while Buddy Hield had 14 points on 4 - of - 7 shooting including 2 - of - 2 from three - point range . Next up , the Kings visit the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday , while the Nuggets play the same day and host the Washington Wizards .


The Washington Wizards defeated the Denver Nuggets , 123 - 113 , Wednesday at Pepsi Center . The Wizards ( 39 - 24 ) , who have now won three straight road games to improve their record away from home to 13 - 15 , won Wednesday 's matchup in fairly effortless fashion , as they opened up the game early and went into halftime with a 17 - point lead . That was thanks in large part to an incredibly hot shooting performance from Washington , as they shot 57 percent from the field and 42 percent from behind the arc . The Wizards were once again led by a pair of great performances from their starting backcourt , with John Wall posting a game - high 30 points and 10 assists , while Bradley Beal scored 23 points of his own . The two shot a combined 21 - of - 36 ( 58 percent ) from the field . For the Nuggets ( 29 - 35 ) , Wednesday 's defeat marked their second loss in their last three games , and it was thanks in large part to their lack of defense , as Denver was pretty solid on the offensive side of the ball . As a team , the Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field and a scorching 46 percent from behind the arc , but the 123 points they gave up ended up being too much to overcome . Gary Harris led the way for Denver , shooting 10 - of - 15 from the field and 6 - of - 9 from behind the arc en route to scoring a game - high 26 points . Wilson Chandler added 21 points of his own , while Mason Plumlee added 19 points and 10 rebounds for a double - double . Up next , the Wizards will head to Sacramento on Friday to take on the Kings , while the Nuggets will head home Friday and play the Celtics .

It was a dominant offensive performance Wednesday from the Wizards ' three young stars in John Wall , Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. Not only did the three starters put up impressive scoring numbers , but they did so in very efficient fashion . With Wall 's 30 points , Beal 's 25 and Porter 's 22 , the trio combined to score an impressive 63 percent of Washington 's 123 points Wednesday . But what is even more astounding , is that they hardly missed any shots in the process . Wall , Beal and Porter combined to shoot a scorching 31 - of - 49 ( 63 percent ) from the field and 9 - of - 16 ( 56 percent ) from behind the arc . That shooting ended up being contagious , as the other two starters managed to shoot over 50 percent from the field as well , and as a team , the Wizards shot a wildly impressive 57 percent .


Nikola Jokic and Danilo Gallinari , both sidelined by illness and vertigo in the Nuggets ' last game , each eclipsed the 20 - point mark , leading Denver to a stellar 53 percent success rate from the field . That helped them overcome 18 turnovers , as did their defense , which forced the same amount from the Celtics . The Nuggets also won the rebounding battle handily , outperforming Boston by a 49 - 33 margin down low . Isaiah Thomas ' 21 points led Boston . Avery Bradley posted 16 points and Al Horford generated 15 . Jaylen Brown led the second unit with 14 points , while Marcus Smart generated 13 off the bench . Wilson Chandler 's 23 points paced Denver . Jokic turned in a 21 - point , 10 - rebound double , while Gallinari went for 20 points . Gary Harris and Jameer Nelson combined for only 17 points , and Jameer Nelson led the bench with 13 .

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics , 119 - 99 , at Pepsi Center on Friday night . The Nuggets ( 30 - 35 ) were buoyed by the somewhat surprising active statuses of Nikola Jokic ( illness ) and Danilo Gallinari ( vertigo ) , and both players proved pivotal to the win . Each eclipsed the 20 - point mark on the night , leading Denver to a stellar 53 percent success rate from the field . That helped them overcome 18 turnovers , as did their defense , which forced the same amount from the Celtics ( 41 - 25 ) . The Nuggets also won the rebounding battle handily , outperforming Boston by a 49 - 33 margin down low . The Celtics were paced by Isaiah Thomas , who tallied 21 points , five assists , two rebounds and one steal . Avery Bradley posted 16 points , two rebounds , two assists and three steals . Al Horford generated 15 points , five rebounds , two assists and one steal . Jaylen Brown led the second unit with 14 points , two boards and one assist . Marcus Smart was productive in a reserve role as well , generating a typically full stat line of 13 points , seven rebounds , two assists and one steal . Wilson Chandler led the way for the Nuggets with 23 points , eight rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Jokic turned in a 21 - point , 10 - rebound double that also included seven assists , four steals and one block . Gallinari went for 20 points , five boards , one assist and two steals . Gary Harris and Jameer Nelson combined for only 17 points , and Jameer Nelson led the bench with 13 points and three rebounds . The Celtics return home to tangle with the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon , while the Nuggets hit the road and face off with the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night .


The Denver Nuggets posted some remarkable shooting numbers as a unit , as they went 54 percent from the field in a hot handed night for multiple players . Nikola Jokic and Danilo Gallinari each scored 18 points , and combined for 12 rebounds and nine assists . Mason Plumlee scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds across 36 minutes . Jamal Murray and Will Barton each pitched in 22 points and each played 30 minutes , and combined for nine three - pointers . Jokic finished 8 - of - 13 from the field , Murray went 8 - of - 13 as well , while Barton finished 7 - of - 12 to round out the strong trio . Lakers Ivan Zubac drew the start at center and offered a bright spot in the box score . Zubac scored 25 points , grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out an assist in 30 minutes . Jordan Clarkson added 19 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting , while Brandon Ingram pitched in 14 points , one rebound and two assists .

The Denver Nuggets blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 129 - 101 at Staples Center on Monday . Denver ( 32 - 35 ) inches closer to a .500 record for the season and more importantly , show cased their ability to blow out the bottom tier teams while also staving off the Portland Trail Blazers for the 8 - seed in the Western Conference playoffs picture . Depth was on display for the Nuggets in the rout , as they went up 67 - 43 at the half and handed over much of the work to the bench , who also flexed their scoring prowess in the win . The Lakers ( 20 - 47 ) were unable to match the shooting efficiency the Nuggets had going , and finished 30 percent from three point range and 43 percent from the field , compared to the lights out 54 percent effort by Denver . Nikola Jokic and Danilo Gallinari each scored 18 points , and combined for 12 rebounds and nine assists . Mason Plumlee scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds across 36 minutes . Jamal Murray and Will Barton each pitched in 22 points and each played 30 minutes , and combined for nine three - pointers . Lakers Ivan Zubac drew the start at center and offered a bright spot in the box score . Zubac scored 25 points , grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out an assist in 30 minutes . Jordan Clarkson added 19 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting , while Brandon Ingram pitched in 14 points , one rebound and two assists . Next up , the Lakers visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday , while the Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday .


The host Denver Nuggets blew out the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday , 129 - 114 . Denver ( 33 - 35 ) saw strong play on the back of phenomenal sophomore center Nikola Jokic . Jokic posted a triple - double , recording 17 points , 14 rebounds , and 11 assists . While Jokic stuffed the stat sheet out of the low post , wing Will Barton dominated the perimeter . Barton scored a game - high 35 points including seven made three - pointers . It was an up - tempo and dominant game for the Nuggets ' offense , as the team sank over 53 percent of its shots including 15 three - pointers . The team also went a stellar 22 - of - 26 from beyond the arc . Denver dished out 31 team assists and turned the ball over only 10 times on the night . Los Angeles ( 40 - 28 ) has dropped three straight games and sits amid a tight playoff race at the middle of the Western Conference . On Thursday , superstar Chris Paul bounced back from a disaster of a night on Wednesday to record 18 points and 14 assists . However , fellow All-Stars Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan sat the game out for rest . The Clippers ' offense was hardly stagnant in the duo 's absence , however , as the team shot over 50 percent from the field and hit 16 three - pointers . Their defense , though , failed to keep up with the ridiculous pace of the Nuggets ' high - powered offense . Los Angeles will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday , while Denver will host the Houston Rockets .

Up-tempo and high - powered offense was the story in Denver on Thursday night , as multiple Nuggets posted eye - catching stat lines . Sophomore center Nikola Jokic dominated the game , scoring 17 points to go along with 14 rebounds and 11 assists in his fifth triple - double of the season . Wing Will Barton , meanwhile , scored a career - high 35 points including seven three - pointers to lead Denver in scoring . Gary Harris scored an additional 20 points including three three - pointers , while big man Mason Plumlee had 10 points , 10 rebounds , and six assists . As a team , the Nuggets posted stats reminiscent of their high - tempo offenses of the late 80s and early 90s . Denver had 31 assists and just 10 turnovers , while shooting 53 percent from the field . The Nuggets hit 15 three - pointers on the night as well .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets , 109 - 105 , at Pepsi Center on Saturday . There have been some lopsided matchups between these teams recently , but this one was incredibly close . In fact , there were 16 ties and 11 lead changes , with neither team capturing a double - digit lead . Houston really took control in the second half , as they led for the final 18 minutes , thanks to a 29 - 18 third quarter . Free-throw shooting was a huge advantage for the Rockets , as they went 28 - of - 35 , while the Nuggets hit just 19 - of - 30 . Houston also dominated down low , winning the scoring in the paint battle , 60 - 48 . The Rockets ( 48 - 22 ) now have four wins in their last five games , as they continue to add impressive wins in their resume ' . James Harden carried the load , as he collected 40 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists en route to another triple - double . Clint Capela finished second on the team , totaling 16 points and eight rebounds . Nene Hilario was a nice spark off the bench , providing 14 points and seven rebounds . The Nuggets ( 33 - 36 ) had won four - straight headed into this game , but this was a disappointing loss at home . Jameer Nelson was Denver 's best player , as he accrued 15 points , seven rebounds and 11 assists . Nikola Jokic amassed 16 points , five rebounds and four assists . Gary Harris totaled 17 points and six rebounds . Will Barton , Jamal Murray and Kenneth Faried were the only bench players to feature and they all scored in double figures . These two teams next game will be a rematch on Monday back in Houston .

This game had some playoff implications and it felt like a playoff atmosphere . It was close throughout , as there were 16 ties and 11 lead changes , with neither team leading by more than eight points . Free-throw shooting was key for Houston , as they went 28 - of - 35 from the charity stripe , while the Nuggets went 19 - of - 30 . James Harden was the star , as he accumulated 40 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists . Clint Capela finished second on the team , amassing 16 points and eight rebounds . Nene Hilario came off the bench to provide 14 points and seven rebounds . Jameer Nelson was the Nugget 's best player , as he collected 15 points , seven rebounds and 11 assists . Nikola Jokic amassed 16 points , five rebounds and four assists . Gary Harris produced 17 points and six rebounds . Jamal Murray , Kenneth Faried and Will Barton all scored in double figures off the bench .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 126 - 113 Wednesday at Pepsi Center . The altitude proved to be to much for the visiting team , as the Nuggets had no problem warding off the defending champions on their home floor . After a dominate second quarter , Denver entered halftime with a 14 - point advantage and never let up from that point , as what has been a struggling Cavaliers ( 46 - 24 ) defense could n't slow down the fact - paced Nuggets . It was required a complete team effort Wednesday to take down Cleveland , with seven different players managing to score in double figures . Gary Harris led the way scoring 21 points , while his backup off the bench , Will Barton , was n't too far behind as he finished with 20 points in 33 minutes as a reserve . As a team , the Nuggets shot a scorching hot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from behind the arc in the victory . On the other hand , with the loss , the Cavaliers have now lost five of their last seven road games , and they did n't get much help Wednesday night outside of Kyrie Irving and LeBron James . Irving finished with a game - high 33 points in 27 minutes , while James finished with a solid all - around performance of 18 points , six rebounds and five assists . The only spark off the bench was Derrick Williams , who shot an impressive 8 - of - 10 from the field en route to scoring 19 points , but no other Cleveland player managed to score in double figures . The loss leaves the Cavaliers just one game ahead of the Celtics for the No . 1 seed in the Eastern Conference standings .

Kevin Love is having his most productive season since joining the Cavaliers in 2015 , averaging a double - double of 20 points and 11 rebounds per game , and that 's what made his performance in Wednesday 's loss so troubling for Cleveland . In 22 minutes against the Nuggets , Love scored just nine points on 3 - of - 9 shooting from the field and grabbed seven rebounds . It was the first time all season where Love played at least 20 minutes and failed to score in double figures , as in the other team games he failed to reach 10 points , he was hurt midway through and failed to return . However , the fact that it was Love 's first time is a testament to how much more productive he has been this season , especially when he failed to score 10 points in at least 20 minutes of action nine different times last season .


Anthony Davis picked up the workload with superstar DeMarcus Cousins on the bench nursing an ankle injury , as the Nuggets were unable to find efficient shots and the Pelicans bench ran away with the game late . Davis finished with 31 points , 15 rebounds , three assists and one block on 12 - of - 17 shooting . Jrue Holiday added 13 points , six rebounds and seven assists and buried 3 - of - 6 shots from behind the arc . E'Twaun Moore and Jordan Crawford were strong in their 27 minutes and 24 minutes , respectively , and combined for 25 points and nine assists . Nikola Jokic finished with eight points , 13 rebounds and two assists on 4 - of - 14 shooting across 18 minutes . Mason Plumlee had the hot hand off the bench where he scored 16 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting , while Denver shot just 38 percent from the field in the loss .

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Denver Nuggets 115 - 90 at Pepsi Center on Sunday . The Pelicans ( 31 - 42 ) defensive effort stepped up in the second and third quarter , where the Nuggets ( 35 - 38 ) were unable to find a rhythm and were held to under 20 points in each of the middle periods . Anthony Davis was a monster on the boards , and led all scorers with 31 points in the contest , while rising star Nikola Jokic logged only 18 minutes and put forth a weak scoring effort . DeMarcus Cousins ( ankle ) was sidelined for the game . Impressively , the Pelicans bench also stepped up , as Jordan Crawford , E'Twaun Moore and Alexis Ajinca all put forth strong performances down the stretch . Davis finished with 31 points , 15 rebounds , three assists and one block on 12 - of - 17 shooting . Jrue Holiday added 13 points , six rebounds and seven assists and buried 3 - of - 6 shots from behind the arc . The aforementioned bench performances from Crawford and Moore totaled 25 points and nine assists combined . The loss puts the Portland Trail Blazers in sight of the 8 - seed for the playoffs , and the Nuggets can not afford losses down the stretch if they want to sneak into the final playoff spot . Jokic finished with eight points , 13 rebounds and two assists on 4 - of - 14 shooting across 18 minutes . Mason Plumlee had the hot hand off the bench where he scored 16 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting , while Denver shot just 38 percent from the field in the loss . Next up , the Pelicans visit the Jazz for the second game of a back - to - back on Monday , while the Nuggets visit the Trail Blazers for a heated playoff worth matchup on Tuesday .


The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans , 122 - 106 , at Pepsi Center on Friday evening . Denver led 30 - 25 after the first quarter , but went into half time up by only one , with the score 51 - 50 . However , the Nuggets came out on a mission in the third quarter , where they poured in 41 points , to amass an 18 - point lead heading into the fourth , and cruise to a significant victory in terms of their playoff chase . The Pelicans ( 33 - 46 ) kept Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday to only 24 minutes each , while DeMarcus Cousins sat out due to a sore achilles , giving the Nuggets ( 38 - 41 ) an extra edge . Three players topped 20 points for Denver , including Jamal Murray , who led the way with a career - high 30 points on 10 - of - 14 shooting , in 38 minutes . Nikola Jokic followed up with 23 points , 12 rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 29 minutes , while Gary Harris added 20 points , nine assists , five rebounds and one steal . The Nuggets are now only one game behind the eighth - place Trail Blazers , and will look to inch closer , as they play host to the Thunder on Sunday . Meanwhile , Anthony Davis led the Pelicans with 25 points , in 24 minutes . Jordan Crawford poured in 20 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting , in 30 minutes off the bench , while Alexis Ajinca also came up big off the bench , with 15 points and seven rebounds , in 28 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for New Orleans was E'Twaun Moore , who chipped in 10 points . The Pelicans face the second game of a back - to - back , as they play in Golden State on Saturday evening .


The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Denver Nuggets , 106 - 105 , at Pepsi Center on Sunday . All the talk in this game will be around Russell Westbrook and rightfully so . Not only did he set the record for triple - doubles in a season in this win , he hit the game - winner at the buzzer from nearly 40 - feet out . It took a huge comeback to pull out the victory too , as they outscored Denver , 25 - 14 , in the fourth quarter . Rebounding was the difference for Oklahoma City , as they won that battle , 54 - 42 . The Thunder ( 46 - 34 ) are locked into the six - seed in the west , but this will be a game Oklahoma City fans remember forever . Westbrook picked up his 42nd triple - double of the season , which passed the all - time record set by Oscar Robertson . He finished with 50 points , 16 rebounds and 10 assists . He actually scored the final 18 points for Oklahoma City and hit the game - winning three from just inside halfcourt . Steven Adams was the only other starter in double figures , totaling 10 points and 10 rebounds . Enes Kanter was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points and eight rebounds . Oklahoma City 's next game is on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves . The Nuggets ( 38 - 42 ) needed this win to keep their season alive and they prevailed despite Westbrook 's record - setting day . Danilo Gallinari did all he could for Denver , as he tallied 34 points , 10 rebounds and three assists . Nikola Jokic finished with 23 points , six rebounds and three assists . Wilson Chandler amassed 17 points and 10 rebounds . Emmanuel Mudiay played well off the bench , dropping 14 points , five rebounds and three assists . That marks the end of Denver 's playoff pursuit , as they 'll play the Dallas Mavericks for their next game on Tuesday .


Myles Turner stepped into the full - time center role in spectacular fashion , with a 30 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that included four blocks and two steals as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 130 - 121 , in overtime Wednesday . His clutch three - pointer with 1:18 remaining in overtime started an 80 run that allowed the Pacers to emerge victorious . Three-fifths of the Pacers ' starting five surpasses 20 points , and Indiana posted a 51 and 53 percent success rates from the field and three - point range , respectively . The Mavericks ' trio of Harrison Barnes , Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams combined for over half ( 66 ) of the team scoring total on 26 - for - 51 shooting , but Wesley Matthews ' 19 percent - shooting night ( 3 - for - 16 ) , which included a 20 percent tally from beyond the arc , hurt Dallas overall . J.J. Barea helped make up for some of the offensive shortfall by totaling 22 points in 39 minutes off the bench .

The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks , 130 - 121 , in overtime at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday . The Pacers ( 10 ) rolled out a new - look starting five that included offseason acquisitions Jeff Teague and Thaddeus Young , as well second - year man Myles Turner as the new full - time starter at center . It was the latter who had the biggest impact in a back - and - forth contest , pacing all scorers with 30 points , and adding 16 boards , an assist , four blocks and two steals . The Mavs ( 0 - 1 ) countered with some clutch fourth - quarter play from their own key free - agent signing , Harrison Barnes , who capped off a 30 - point fourth period for Dallas with a game - tying , 26 - foot three - pointer with two seconds remaining in regulation . After a back - and - forth start through the first three - plus minutes of overtime , the Pacers pulled away in front of their home crowd largely on the strength of a pair of three - point buckets from Turner and Paul George , sealing the hard - fought victory . Dallas was paced by Deron Williams , who supplied 25 points , seven assists , three rebounds and a block . However , the veteran guard was also guilty of six turnovers , the most of any player on either team . The ageless Dirk Nowitzki had a heady assist on Barnes ' game - tying three and registered 22 points , eight rebounds , two assist overall , two steals and two blocks . Barnes had a near double - double with 19 points and nine boards , while Wesley Matthews rounded out a successful night for the first unit with 13 points , five rebounds , three assists and three steals . J.J. Barea played a robust 39 minutes off the bench , pacing the reserves with 22 points . In addition to Turner 's breakout performance , the Pacers saw George chip in with 25 points , eight boards , and six assists , with the scoring total including a 4 - for - 5 tally from beyond the arc . Teague 's impressive Indiana debut included 20 points , eight assists , two rebounds and three steals . Monta Ellis touched up one of his former teams for 19 points , seven rebounds , seven assists and three steals , while Young pitched in with 11 points , five rebounds , four assists and a steal . The Mavs head back to Texas for their home opener on Friday night against the in - state rival Houston Rockets , while the Pacers head north to New York for a Friday tussle with the Brooklyn Nets .


Considering how close this game was , it was strange how the lead was split . In fact , the Lakers led for less than four minutes of this game and the two teams were within six points for nearly the entirety of the fourth quarter . The Lakers bench was the only thing keeping it close , as they outscored the starters 64 - 44 . Six bench players played at least 14 minutes for Los Angeles , with no starter playing more than 21 minutes . The five Indiana starters actually outscored the Los Angeles starters 79 - 44 . Despite playing just 20 minutes in this game due to foul trouble , Juluis Randle fell one point shy of a double - double with his nine points and 10 rebounds . Thaddeus Young was the only starter in this game to shoot above 50 percent from the field , as he went 6 - for - 8 in a 14 - point , six - rebound performance .

The host Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115 - 108 on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse . Despite Indiana ( 2 - 2 ) leading for nearly the entirety of the game , the Lakers ( 1 - 3 ) kept it close all night long . The only leads for the Lakers were when they started up 40 and when they took a late lead in the fourth quarter at 106 - 104 . Three-point shooting was the difference in the game , as both teams took 28 attempts , with the Pacers making four more than the Lakers . Rim protection was huge as well , as Indiana swatted away eight shots to the Lakers two . Los Angeles leaned on their bench in this game and nearly pulled out an upset win . Lou William was the leading scorer for the Lakers off the bench , dropping 19 points and five assists . Second on the team was Jordan Clarkson , who scored his 15 off the bench as well . Luol Deng and D'Angelo Russell were the only starters in double figures , as they combined for just 21 points . Larry Nance Jr. set a career - high in steals , as he recorded 11 points , five rebounds and six steals in the defeat . Paul George led the team in scoring , as he tallied 30 points , seven rebounds and four steals . In fact , George scored the final 12 points for the Pacers in their tight win . Monta Ellis was second on the team , with his 17 points , three assists and two blocks . Jeff Teague scored just nine points on 4 - for - 15 shooting , but provided six points and six rebounds as the starting point guard . C.J . Miles also scored 16 points off the bench . The Lakers road trip continues on Wednesday , as they play the Atlanta Hawks . The Pacers return to action on Thursday in Milwaukee against the Bucks .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 111 - 94 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday . In a game between two Eastern Conference contenders , the Pacers looked like the far superior team in a wire - to - wire win . Indiana got off to a hot start , as they took a 40 - 19 lead early in the second quarter . Chicago played better after that , but the deficit was simply too large to overcome , as they seemingly could n't get the margin within single - digits after that . The assist - to - turnover ratio was the difference , as the Pacers recorded 27 assists to their 11 turnovers , while the Bulls handed out just 17 assists to their 16 turnovers . The Pacers shot 54 percent from the field , while holding the Bulls to just 43 percent on their end . Chicago ( 3 - 3 ) got off to a great start with three - straight wins , but have regressed to lose their last three games . Jimmy Butler was the lone starter to play well , as he totaled 16 points , two rebounds and two assists on 5 - of - 7 shooting . Bobby Portis was a bright spot in the blowout loss , as he tied the team lead with 16 points off the bench , with most of that coming in garbage time . Taj Gibson fell one point shy of a double - double , accumulating nine points , 12 rebounds and two blocks . Dwyane Wade struggled mightily , as he scored just four points on 1 - of - 9 shooting . Indiana ( 3 - 3 ) came into this game losing three of four , but this result never seemed to be in doubt after the first quarter . Jeff Teague had his best game in a Pacer uniform , scoring a team - high 21 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting with six dimes in the win . Paul George tallied 13 points , seven rebounds and three assists before being ejected in the third quarter for kicking the ball into the stands . C.J . Miles was great off the bench , scoring 20 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting . Both teams return to action on Monday , as the Pacers travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets , while the Bulls host the Orlando Magic . These teams have now split their two meetings and will face off one again on December 26 in Indiana .

Wire-to-wire wins are quite the accomplishment in the NBA and it feels even better against a division rival . Indiana did just that , as this game was out of hand early . All five starters played well for the Pacers , as they all had at least one assist and one steal en route to a double - digit plus - minus margin . Myles Turner continues to shine , as he tallied 16 points , four rebounds , two steals and four blocks in the win , Monta Ellis scored just two points , but provided seven rebounds and eight assists in an efficient night . Paul George was ejected for kicking the ball into the stands and he may face a suspension considering it hit a fan in the face after he scored 13 points in 28 minutes . Dwyane Wade has been surprising spectators with his ability to shoot from long distance this season , but his 1 - of - 9 performance here is one to forget . He actually recorded just one rebound and no assists aside from that , as he looked tired in the second half of a back - to - back set . Indiana still dominated this game , despite scoring just two fastbreak points .