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Nikola Jokic raised his scratched arm and clenched his right fist in triumph.

As Nikola Jokic etched his name alongside Wilt Chamberlain, no one with the Nuggets seemed to have any idea what type of rare air he was occupying.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Jamal Murray stepped back like he’d done a thousand times before. And despite a surgically-repaired knee that’s brought its share of frustration, Murray’s muscle memory took over.

NEW ORLEANS — Jose Alvarado stalked the court like he owned the city. Until that happens, he’ll have to settle for consuming the Nuggets.

DENVER -- Jamal Murray got his swagger back.

The swings were violent enough to make Nuggets fans nauseous, but Thanksgiving’s going to be a bit more satisfying after what Denver pulled off Wednesday night.

DENVER — The Nuggets’ season of giving began Tuesday night when they gift-wrapped a dispiriting win to the reeling Pistons.

Earlier this year, longtime Kings season-ticket holder J.J. Jose had a question for his brother, whom he attends games with. “After Tyrese [Haliburton] got traded, I asked him: ‘Look, man, should we keep hanging on?’” he said, referring to their season-ticket package, which they’ve shared ...

DALLAS — Zeke Nnaji’s irrational confidence was infectious.