Nikola Jokic orchestrated a triple-double spectacle with 27 points, 22 rebounds, and 12 assists, guiding the Denver Nuggets (34-16) to a 120-108 victory over the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers (15-34) on Friday night.
Jamal Murray contributed significantly, narrowly missing a triple-double with 13 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, while Peyton Watson’s crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter helped secure the Nuggets’ victory. Watson finished with 14 points, 10 of which came in the decisive final quarter.
