Nuggets – Suns 127-120
Jokić shoots efficiently in Nuggets' 127-120 win over Suns
Nikola Jokić recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 127-120.
8/13 field goals
0/1 three-pointers
2/2 free throws
His 61.5 % shooting from the floor was efficient, and the 10 assists were the most on the Nuggets that night. While he was on the court, Denver outscored Phoenix by six points. The final scoreboard reads Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns 127-120, reflecting the away team’s victory.
The 6-foot-11 Serbian star’s production fell short of his season-to-date averages of 22.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game, scoring fewer points and grabbing fewer boards but exceeding his assist average. Among the three Serbian players who appeared in NBA games that night, Jokić posted the highest point total. His balanced line contributed to the win without being the sole deciding factor.