Tag: Nikola Jokic
Nuggets Show Why They’re No. 1 in Bouncing Lakers, Advancing to Finals
Even when the Nuggets aren’t at their best, they’re still pretty good.
That’s right, the Nuggets are headed to the Finals for the first time...
Nuggets Notes: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Jeff Green
Veteran Nuggets forward Jeff Green has just one message for his teammates: End this thing.
Green and the Nuggets lead the Western Conference finals vs....
Amico: Nuggets Just Being Themselves in Putting Baffled Lakers on Brink of Elimination
For the first time ever, the Nuggets are favorites to reach the Finals.
The top seed in the Western Conference wasn't enough. Bouncing Kevin Durant,...
Nuggets Notes: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone
The Nuggets entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and they've never doubted that status was earned, shooting guard...
Nuggets Notes: Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Malone
Shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said he's not surprised the Nuggets eliminated the Suns to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
“Just being around these guys...
Suns Notes: Kevin Durant, Cam Payne, Monty Williams, Roster
Star forward Kevin Durant suggested the Suns don't need to panic, but like everyone, are likely to consider some roster moves this offseason.
"We'll see,"...
West Notes: Lakers, Lonnie Walker IV, Warriors, Nuggets
Lakers
Guard Lonnie Walker IV was a forgotten man in Los Angeles, then suddenly became the hoops hero who saved the day.
Thanks largely to Walker’s...
Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Should Not Be Suspended
Suns owner Mat Ishbia is taking the high road after being nudged back into his seat by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on Sunday.
The incident...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: Fans Can’t Try to Influence the Game
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said his minor confrontation with Suns owner Mat Ishbia really was about Ishbia standing in his way -- and nothing...
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant Shine Bright As Suns Fight Off Nuggets, Even Series
Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have just been too good for the Nuggets at home. It's just that simple.
They put that on...
Joel Embiid Becomes Fifth Sixer to Claim NBA MVP
The NBA has announced its 2022-23 league MVP award, and it's hard to argue.
After all, 76ers center Joel Embiid was indeed dominant in every...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Scrape by Suns, and Maybe it’s Time to Believe
Maybe at some point, we'll believe the Nuggets were worthy of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Actually, if you don't believe yet...
Nuggets Putting Pedal to Metal in Search of First Franchise Sweep
The Nuggets entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and their apparent mission is to show the basketball world...
West Notes: Kings, Harrison Barnes, Nuggets, Lakers
Kings
Forward Harrison Barnes indicated that the Kings fear no one, as they lead their series vs. the Warriors by a 2-0 count.
“The whole time...
