It was a brushstroke of brilliance on a painting crafted hundreds of times before. Nikola Jokic pump-faked from the top of the key, coaxing Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s right foot a step too high. Two dribbles came to get past Kuzma, and a left-to-right spin to shed him, setting up the threat of a hook.

This win was particularly notable as it marked the return of star center Nikola Jokic, who had missed five games due to a left ankle impingement and a sore right elbow. Jokic’s comeback was nothing short of spectacular, as he recorded his 30th triple-double of the season with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Vinny Benedetto: Nikola Jokic and Christian Braun are probable for tonight’s game against Washington. Aaron Gordon is questionable. -via Twitter @VBenedetto / March 15, 2025 After leading the ...

Nikola Jokic on Friday night did something that no player in NBA history has ever done, as the Denver Nuggets big man racked up 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists in his club's ...

Nikola Jokic is known for his incredible passing skills, but he still left fans stunned with an incredible dime he dropped on Wednesday night. Jokic's

Sources: Nuggets are leaning against playing Nikola Jokic (elbow/ankle) and Jamal Murray (ankle) vs. Lakers tonight as they deal with nagging injuries. Kerry Eggers: No Nikola Jokic tonight for @ ...

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver lineup during the team’s upcoming five-game homestand, coach Michael Malone said.

It was nine days since Malone’s Nuggets had stormed into Golden State without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray and held a wire-to-wire lead, prompting Kerr to declare that “we got what we ...