The Latest Breaking News from Nikola Jokic

DENVER -- As the clock wound down, Nikola Jokic pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

The basketball was loose, a wild scramble ensued and big bodies hit the deck. Guard Bones Hyland finally came away with the ball and coolly drained a 29-foot 3-pointer. The crowd erupted.

The wins are starting to follow Doncic's stat-stuffing performances.

DENVER -- Jamal Murray pulled up from the 3-point line with a dagger disguised as a basketball in hand.

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DENVER — The Nuggets had so much momentum Friday night, not even another crooked rim could derail them.

DENVER — Losers of three straight and seeking a spark, the Los Angeles Clippers hoped this night would represent a turnaround.

The St. Louis native jumped out to an early lead in the narrative-based regular season award but has since seen the pressure turned up by the likes of Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic, Dallas Mavericks wunderkind Luka Doncic, and even a handful of other would-be challengers.

DENVER — As Jamal Murray rested his surgically-repaired knee, another Nugget took up the crucial role of Celtics irritant: Bones Hyland.

Half of Denver’s roster could be in the infirmary yet as long as No. 15 was healthy, the Nuggets would have a chance.

DALLAS — Luka Doncic followed his historic 60-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Mavericks’ Tuesday night thriller over the New York Knicks by hydrating with water, a protein shake and beer and sifting through his own highlights on social media and NBA TV while relaxing in the locker room.