Nikola Jokic posts 28-point triple-double for Denver
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored 28 points (11-of-17 field goals, 4-of-4 free throws) with 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 2 3-pointers in 36.3 minutes versus the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
What It Means:
Jokic recorded his 12th triple-double of the season while leading the Nuggets to a 110-99 victory. It was Jokic's second straight triple-double and third in the past four games. The MVP hopeful will look to make it three in a row on Wednesday versus the Toronto Raptors.
Per FanDuel Sportsbook, Jokic is currently the favorite to win the MVP at -110 odds. He has a salary of $10,800 on Wednesday's 11-game slate and numberFire's models project him for 55.0 FanDuel points, second-most among all players.
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