Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. commented on the investigation involving his brother, saying that he knows Jontay loves basketball
On Wednesday, Michael Porter Jr. expressed confidence that his brother Jontay wouldn't break the NBA's gambling policy, saying, “I know Jontay has a strong love for basketball.”
Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns past short-handed Nuggets
Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks as the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, defeating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. The Suns, who have the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, moved ahead of Sacramento by half a game for the seventh spot in the Western Conference as they aim to move up to sixth to avoid a play-in game. Dallas currently holds the sixth spot, with a half-game lead over Phoenix. The Western Conference-leading Nuggets struggled without starting point guard Jamal Murray, who missed his third consecutive game with a sprained left ankle. Nikola Jokic contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists while battling lower back pain and left hip soreness.
The Nuggets will face Phoenix without Jamal Murray, which could lead to an anticipated full-strength battle in a potential playoff rematch
Jamal Murray, who plays as point guard for the Denver Nuggets, and Jusef Nurkic, the center for the Phoenix Suns, will not be playing in the third and final game of the season series.
Nuggets defeat young Trail Blazers 114-111 after Portland begins with 5 rookies
Reggie Jackson got 23 points, Aaron Gordon earned 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111. The Nuggets won without their star pair of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray on a night when the Blazers were the second team to start five rookies since NBA box scores began counting starters in the 1971-72 season. The reigning champs have won eight of their last nine. Newcomer Duop Reath led the Trail Blazers with 24 points. Scoot Henderson finished with 22 points and six assists as the Blazers lost their sixth in a row.
Nikola Jokic got a triple-double, and Michael Porter Jr. scored 31 points to help the Nuggets beat the Knicks
After the Nuggets beat the New York Knicks 113-100, Michael Porter Jr. scored 31 points on 16 shots and has been averaging 21 points since the All-Star break.
Nikola Jokic showed Victor Wembanyama what not to do on defense during the Nuggets-Spurs game
Thanks to Nikola Jokic’s strong performance against Victory Wembanyama and effective bench play, Nuggets coach Michael Malone could afford to rest Jokic for the fourth quarter with two challenging games coming up.
The Nuggets hold off the Spurs; Michael Malone is confused by unusual Austin game: “I really don’t even know why we’re here”
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to a 19-point lead early, and Denver held off Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in the middle quarters of a novelty game in Austin.
Tom Mayenknecht: Bulls and Bears of the sports market
Curling and baseball are among the winners this week.
Sports business: Lionel Messi boosts MLS confidence, as does Lebron James and Liverpool partnership
There isn’t a single market in MLS where a visit from Messi and Inter-Miami CF isn’t the hottest ticket of the year.
Aaron Gordon’s important dunks are a key part of the Nuggets’ ability to win championships: “Our top play”
Aaron Gordon overheard a comment from the Boston Celtics’ bench that accurately reflected the reaction of everyone in the building, although he couldn't pinpoint who exactly said it.