Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Subpar line by his standards
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Jokic closed with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 120-98 win over the Clippers.
The fact that this stat line is relatively subpar shows how good Jokic has been this season, and he's justified as the top overall pick in most drafts due to his impressive contributions. This was just the third time across 20 games in which the star big man didn't record a double-double or a triple-double. Jokic is averaging 35.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.5 steals per game since the beginning of December, so he should get back to posting his elite numbers sooner rather than later.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominates in blowout win Sunday
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Jokic closed with 48 points (17-29 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 141-111 win over the Hawks.
Jokic followed up a career-high 56 points during Saturday's loss to the Wizards with another stellar performance in Sunday's blowout victory. The three-time MVP logged game highs in both points and rebounds while recording his 16th double-double across 19 regular-season outings. Over his last five appearances, Jokic has averaged 39.4 points, 14.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 2.6 steals while shooting 55.3 from the field in 38.4 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Sets new career-high scoring mark
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Jokic totaled 56 points (22-38 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-13 FT), 16 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 loss to Washington.
As crazy as it sounds, Jokic's impressive performance, which included a career-high scoring mark, wasn't enough for the Nuggets, as they still suffered a nine-point loss against a Wizards team that was riding a 16-game losing skid before this matchup. There aren't enough adjectives to describe just how good Jokic has been this season, and he remains an absolute stud in all fantasy formats while also emerging as a realistic MVP candidate. The star big man has nine triple-doubles and seven double-doubles in 18 contests in 2024-25.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominates in triple-double showcase
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Jokic finished Thursday's 126-114 loss to Cleveland with 27 points (13-26 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 20 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals across 39 minutes.
Jokic dominated Thursday's contest, putting together eye-popping numbers en route to yet another triple-double performance. Jokic led all players in points, rebounds and assists, matching a season high in boards while posting his second game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds this season. Jokic has tallied nine triple-doubles thus far, including in two of his last three outings.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominates in win over Warriors
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Jokic provided 38 points (14-24 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and five steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 119-115 win over the Warriors.
Jokic finished four assists from what would've been his ninth triple-double of the season, but he excelled on both ends of the court once again. The star big man extended his red-hot start to the campaign, and he's averaging 30.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game in his last six appearances since returning from a three-game absence in mid-November due to personal reasons.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Makes history with triple-double
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Jokic logged 28 points (12-24 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Clippers.
Even though the Nuggets came up short of getting the win Sunday, Jokic made history with his league-leading eighth triple-double of the season. He racked up the 138th triple-double of his career and tied Magic Johnson for third all-time in league history. Jokic has been an excellent fantasy option across all formats, and there aren't enough adjectives to describe how good he's been for Denver this season. In 15 games, Jokic is averaging 29.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game, establishing new career-high marks in every one of those categories.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominates in decisive win
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Jokic racked up 30 points (13-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 win over Utah.
The shorthanded Jazz had no answer for Jokic, who made plays all the court. The All-Star is back to his winning ways since his three-game absence while the Jazz went 1-2 without him. Since his return, he's averaged 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Stuffs stat sheet in blowout loss
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Jokic closed Monday's 145-118 loss to the Knicks with 22 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
Jokic didn't record a double-double or a triple-double just for the second time this season, and this tells you all you need to know about how dominant the three-time MVP winner has been in 2024-25. Despite the subpar outing, Jokic still finished just three boards and three assists away from another triple-double. His ability to impact the game in multiple ways is what has him as the best player in fantasy across all formats this season -- and by a considerable margin.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Comes close to triple-double
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Jokic closed Saturday's 127-102 win over the Lakers with 34 points (12-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes.
Jokic carried the Nuggets on offense in this huge win over the Lakers, and his playmaking and scoring prowess sparked Denver's impressive second-half comeback. The three-time MVP winner snapped his streak of five consecutive triple-doubles, though he finished just two dimes away from reaching that mark once again. The star big man has been absolutely dominant this season, and the numbers back that up. He's averaging 29.8 points, 14.8 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-double in return
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Jokic (personal) recorded 33 points (13-22 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 17 rebounds and 10 assists over 39 minutes during Friday's 123-120 loss to Dallas.
The perennial MVP candidate missed the prior three games to be with his family as his wife gave birth to their second child, but Jokic didn't miss a beat in his return, producing his fifth straight triple-double and seventh of the season in 11 contests. Friday's game was his first of 2024-25 in which he didn't record a block or a steal, however. Jokic is averaging 30.0 points, 14.0 boards, 11.5 assists, 2.2 three-pointers, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks to begin the season, numbers that would be career highs almost across the board if he can keep them up. He's also shooting an eye-popping 58.5 percent from three-point range.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Playing Friday
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Jokic (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jokic missed the Nuggets' last three games due to personal reasons, but he will be on the floor Friday. In the 10 regular-season games prior to his absence, Jokic averaged 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks over 38.1 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Officially questionable for Friday
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Jokic (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Jokic didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive matchup while tending to a personal matter. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Absent from practice
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Jokic (personal) wasn't present at Thursday's practice, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jokic has missed Denver's last three contests due to personal reasons. The superstar center's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Dallas.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Listed out for Tuesday
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Jokic (personal) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Jokic will miss his third straight game for personal reasons, and it remains unclear when he'll be back with the team. For now, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Friday's game against Dallas. Dario Saric is likely to remain in the starting lineup in the meantime.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Questionable for Tuesday
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Jokic (personal) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Jokic has already missed two straight games for personal reasons and may be absent for a third. Dario Saric has moved into the starting lineup in Jokic's absence, totaling 19 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 66 minutes over the past two games -- both losses.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Out again Sunday
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Jokic (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Jokic will miss a second straight game due to personal reasons. Dario Saric started in Jokic's absence Friday and played 34 minutes during a loss to the Pelicans. Jokic's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday during a rematch against the Grizzlies.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Iffy for Sunday
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Jokic (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Jokic is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to personal reasons. If the superstar center is unable to suit up against Memphis, Dario Saric could draw another start.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out against New Orleans
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Jokic (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Jokic will miss his first game of the season Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to personal reasons. Zeke Nnaji, DeAndre Jordan and Dario Saric are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Jokic's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Memphis.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Iffy for Friday vs. NOR
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Jokic is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to personal reasons.
Jokic does not appear to be injured, though he is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season Friday. If the three-time MVP is unable to play, Zeke Nnaji and DeAndre Jordan are both candidates for increased roles.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Another triple-double Sunday
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Jokic racked up 37 points (13-21 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 18 rebounds, 15 assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 win over Dallas.
Jokic has been the best player in the league over the first three weeks of the regular season, and it hasn't been even close. He's the consensus No. 1 player across all fantasy formats. Jokic has posted four straight triple-doubles and has six on the season despite playing just 10 games. He's also averaging a ridiculous stat line of 28.5 points, 14.7 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks per game since the beginning of November.
