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Nikola Jokic scored 40 points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a commanding 146-117 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena on Monday.
The Serbian sensation shot 15 for 22 from the floor, including an incredible three-pointer from the corner that looked nearly impossible midway through the first quarter.
“No, I don’t practice that, my friend,” he stated during the post-game press conference, downplaying the significance of the shot and instead highlighting the importance of team play.
HOW DID JOKIC MAKE THAT SHOT?
Joker drained the three from the deep corner while fading out of bounds!pic.twitter.com/jmilVTYHcA
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet)February 11, 2025
“I definitely enjoyed that moment,” the Joker added.
The Nuggets’ lead swelled to as much as 32 points during the game, resulting in their seventh consecutive win of the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, bringing their overall record to 35-19.
In addition to his scoring, the 29-year-old center from Sombor also recorded eight assists, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block in 30 minutes of play. Dario Saric, his Croatian teammate, was sidelined, while Slovenian Vlatko Cancar is still recovering from left knee surgery under the guidance of coach Michael Malone.
For the Blazers, Israeli Deni Avdija and Belgian Toumani Camara were in the starting lineup. Avdija contributed 16 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and a steal over 33 minutes, while Camara posted six points, six rebounds, two steals, two assists, and a block in 30 minutes. French player Rayan Rupert came off the bench for ten minutes, collecting three rebounds, but his fellow French teammate Sidy Cissoko was assigned to the G League.
The Nuggets and Blazers will face off once more in Denver on Wednesday before heading into the All-Star break.
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