Jokic helps Nuggets smack Kings
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How the Nuggets have adjusted to their makeshift starting lineup with Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones replacing two mainstays.
Watson has seen the offensive prowess of both Nuggets stars since arriving in 2022, but this season, he's seen it on full display as a nightly starter amid Denver's injury woes, and with Jokic and Murray having what could be the best start of both of their careers in the Mile High thus far.
Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, Jamal Murray added 24 and the Denver Nuggets pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 130-112
While many players and pundits believe Nikola Jokic is the best in the NBA, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is not buying it.
Denver Nuggets, a strong contender at 17-6, face the struggling Sacramento Kings (6-18) tonight. Despite injuries to key players like Aaron Gordon, Denver's stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are set to play.
Denver enters a matchup against Houston after losing four straight home games. Monday's game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams.