Ahead of this game, the Nuggets made a rotation change by reinserting Aaron Gordon into the starting lineup. Rather than Russell Westbrook returning to the bench though, it was Christian Braun who went to the second unit, coming off the bench for the first time this season.

The Nuggets fell apart late in New York and squandered an opportunity for a quality win. Jamal Murray carried the team on Nikola Jokić’s down night, but the defense’s failure to cover screen rolls and getting clobbered in transition outweighed his impact.

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will miss the upcoming game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an undisclosed issue. His absence is a setback for the Nuggets as they navigate ongoing injury challenges within the team.

After losing to the Knicks 122-112, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had high praise for their opponents. The MVP candidate claimed that this team was a top contender to win the championship.

Philadelphia hosts Denver aiming to continue its four-game win streak. Friday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams.

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Nikola Jokic went for just 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, low marks for him as Denver fell short at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

LaVine is viewed by some within the organization as the safer option. At 29, he’s five and a half years younger and some $6 million cheaper than Butler this season, though his contract extends

With less than half the season left, teams will try their best to resolve their issues before the playoffs begin. The Denver Nuggets three-point shooting is an issue — offensively and defensively.

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The Denver Nuggets faced the New York Knicks again on Wednesday. Nikola Jokic and his teammates looked to avenge their 145-118 home loss to the Knicks in late December.