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Brendan Vogt
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Nikola Jokić is off to a special start in November.

Dominance doesn't get more efficient than this.

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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The best player in the world is still getting better.

Nikola Jokić is playing the best basketball of his career.

Diehards only:
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Nikola Jokić Is Playing the Best Basketball of His Career - DNVR Sports
Nikola Jokić, already a 3x MVP, is putting together a special stretch to start the month of November. Twenty-four hours after dropping 35-15-7 on the
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November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Nuggets-Clippers Instant Reactions: Nikola Jokić Drops 55 points in Los Angeles

His most points in any quarter. The most points scored in a half this season. And tied for the most anyone has scored in the new campaign.

Another masterpiece:
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Nuggets-Clippers Instant Reactions: Nikola Jokić Drops 55 points in Los Angeles - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets laced them up for the second night in a row as they visited the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The Nuggets looked tired, naturally, but
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November 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Roundtable with the fellas @dnvr-nuggets.bsky.social:

- Why Jokić is more efficient than ever
- How Denver's depth is changing the game
- What to be concerned about going forward

And more:
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Nuggets Roundtable: Why Denver is off to a Hot Start - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets' Starting Five | Ryan Greene DNVR
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November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Nuggets-Kings Instant Reactions: Jamal Murray Roars to Life in Fourth Quarter

Oh, and Nikola Jokić played well.

No paywall:
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Nuggets-Kings Instant Reactions: Jamal Murray Roars to Life in Fourth Quarter - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets opened a three-game road trip with their second win over the Sacramento Kings. Powered by an aggressive start from Nikola Jokić and a big
thednvr.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Reposted by Brendan Vogt
The Denver Nuggets played four games at home last week, winning all of them in front of their fans.

It's the perfect time to debut a new column, in which I'll hand out some arbitrary and ruleless awards.

This is Nuggets of the week:
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Nuggets of the Week: Nikola Jokić is Dominating in November - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets played four games in Ball Arena last week (11/3 - 11/8) and went undefeated in front of their fans. It seems the perfect time to debut a
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November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The Denver Nuggets played four games at home last week, winning all of them in front of their fans.

It's the perfect time to debut a new column, in which I'll hand out some arbitrary and ruleless awards.

This is Nuggets of the week:
thednvr.com/nuggets-of-t...
Nuggets of the Week: Nikola Jokić is Dominating in November - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets played four games in Ball Arena last week (11/3 - 11/8) and went undefeated in front of their fans. It seems the perfect time to debut a
thednvr.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
David Adelman said he expects Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray to play tomorrow.

But they will go through their routines before a final determination.

Consider them game-time decisions again.
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Nikola Jokić is the Western Conference Player of the Week.

31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 2.0 steals - 69.6 FG%.

W/L: 4-0.
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"I just think he's very solid and a true professional of the game," Jamal Murray said. "Great teammate."

Why Everyone Loves Jonas Valanciunas

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Why Everyone Loves Jonas Valanciunas - DNVR Sports
Jonas Valanciunas found himself all alone 25 feet from the basket, marooned on a red island during NBA Cup play. Eight minutes remained in the second quarter,
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November 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Jamal Murray has it tonight and the Nuggets are up big on the shorthanded Warriors.

66-49 at the half.

Murray leads all scorers with 19 (5-6 from 3).

Nuggets starters outscoring Warriors starters 54-18.
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Nikola Jokić warms up ahead of Nuggets - Warriors on Prime.

Steph Curry is out tonight.

Jimmy Butler, Al Horford and Moses Moody are game-time decisions, per Kerr.
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
David Adelman urged us to enjoy the Jokić experience while we can.

“You’re never going to see this again.”

I’m sure the Miami Heat never want to:
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Nikola Jokić Continues to Make Life Miserable for the Miami Heat - DNVR Sports
The last time that Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets lost to the Miami Heat was Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals. That was the only game Denver lost during a
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November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. on playing WITH the Nuggets in Ball Arena as opposed to against:

“It’s way better — shit.”
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
David Adelman on Tim Hardaway Jr.

He just spaces the floor so well. He’s such a weapon. And he can get the shot off quickly and so easily…(the quick release) is a big deal.
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
David Adelman on Nikola Jokić:

He was made to play against different defenses. He has a feel for space that I’ve never seen before…his comfort level with how he sees the floor is second to none.

——

He encouraged fans to enjoy it, because we are never going to see it again.
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
David Adelman on changing up his rotation:

I think it’s just going to be based off feel … I’ve yet to go big-big … I want to do that at some point … we will continue to be creative.
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Bruce Brown is back where he belongs in Ball Arena, reprising a role that still suits him well.

You could say it fits like an old hat 🤠

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Why Bruce Brown Is Back Where He Belongs in Ball Arena - DNVR Sports
"I can just be myself. I can wear my western wear, my cowboy hats, and just be my authentic self here." - Bruce Brown on Media Day
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November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Nikola Jokić on Cam Johnson:

“He doesn’t want to mess it up, you know? Maybe he overthinks sometimes…but that’s fine. I think that’s normal. He’s a smart player. He’s going to figure it out.”
November 4, 2025 at 5:47 AM
David Adelman on the idea of Nikola Jokić not looking to score as much this season:

“The only truth to that is, if we can get through games without having to post him up 25 times, I think that’s beneficial for us and his body.”
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Nuggets ran a 5-man bench to open the 2nd quarter.

2 defenders: Bruce Brown & Peyton Watson

2 shooters: Tim Hardaway Jr. & Julian Strawther.

And 1 Big Val.

- 1 in 5 mins w/o Murray & Jokić.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
What does David Adelman expect to see from Russell Westbrook tonight?

“Russ.”

….

“He should be in the NBA. It’s good to see him out there competing.”
November 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Jamal Murray did practice today, per David Adelman.

But he practiced “with care.”

Murray played through left calf tightness in Portland.
November 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Nuggets faltered down the stretch in Portland.

Beyond the tough breaks, we saw some familiar and unnerving dynamics resurface.

A closer look at what went wrong, and what we might be tracking across the season:

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What Wrong for the Nuggets in Their Late Collapse at Portland - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets lost their second game of the season and their first game of the NBA Cup in a collapse against the Portland Trail Blazers. Their lead
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November 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM