Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Trail Blazers with 40 points, 10 boards, 8 assists
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 40 points (15-of-23 field goals, 6-of-8 free throws) with 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 3-pointers, and 3 turnovers in 36.7 minutes of a 116-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
What It Means:
Jokic failed to record a steal or block for just the fourth time this season, but owners likely aren't complaining. He's double-doubled in all eight games since January started while averaging 27.3 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 1.8 triples per contest. The Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
Jokic finished with 61.0 FanDuel points in the win. He's averaging 46.3 FanDuel points through 42 games this season.
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