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Jokic Drops 55 as Nuggets Win Sixth Straight, Tying NBA Season High

The three-time MVP capped an unprecedented six-game run at 60%+ efficiency despite Denver losing Cam Johnson and Christian Braun to first-half injuries.

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4 takeaways: Nuggets coast in Sacramento behind Nikola Jokić
Nov 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez (11) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Nikola Jokic posted 55 points on 18-of-23 shooting with 12 rebounds and six assists in a 130-116 win over the Clippers, matching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the NBA season high.
  • Denver moved to 9-2 with its sixth consecutive victory on the second night of a back-to-back, as Jokic poured in 25 in the first quarter and 33 by halftime.
  • Per NBA.com/Stats, Jokic is the first player to average a 35-point triple-double on 60% or better shooting over a six-game span; OptaSTATS noted he exceeded 90 points over two days on 80%+ shooting.
  • Cameron Johnson (arm) and Christian Braun (ankle) exited in the first half and did not return, with their status for Saturday at Minnesota not yet determined.
  • The Clippers dropped their sixth straight with Bradley Beal ruled out for the season due to a fractured hip and Kawhi Leonard still sidelined by a sprained ankle and foot.