Nuggets Edge Nets in Thrilling Overtime Battle
Nikola Jokic's triple-double powers Denver to a hard-fought 144-139 victory over Brooklyn.
- The Brooklyn Nets blew a 17-point lead to fall to the Denver Nuggets, marking their third loss in four games this season.
- Nikola Jokic dominated with a triple-double, contributing 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists, steering the Nuggets to their second consecutive overtime win.
- Dennis Schroder led the Nets with 28 points and 13 assists, showcasing a strong offensive performance despite the team's loss.
- Brooklyn's Cam Thomas scored crucial points late in regulation but struggled in overtime, going 1-of-5 from the field.
- The Nuggets overcame fatigue from a back-to-back schedule, with key contributions from Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, who scored 24 points each.