Murray, who finished with 24 points and 8 assists, took a moment after the game to reflect on the impact Westbrook has had on the team since joining earlier this season. Westbrook, who has ...

Huge night from charity stripe

Russell Westbrook and DeAndre Jordan discussed their Denver Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic and the remarkable status he currently holds in the NBA.

As of this game, the Nuggets held a record of 39 wins and 22 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference before being overtaken by the Lakers. While they have shown prowess against weaker teams, their performance against the more competitive squads raises significant concerns:

What can the Nuggets expect in the playoffs? Opposing defenses will dare non-shooters to shoot, yes, but offenses will target perceived weaknesses on Denver’s defensive end, too.

The Kings jumped out to a 13-point lead after the first quarter and took a 10-point lead into halftime. Denver shot just 40.9% in the first half. But the Nuggets rallied back, cutting to lead to lead to 4 late in the third quarter.