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Jamal Murray is off to the best start of his career, although it might not be enough for him to finally get individual accolades.
Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets players Nikola Jokic (15) and Cam Johnson (23) pose for a picture during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon achieved a rare feat with his career performance against the Golden State Warriors.
Jokic's statistical marvel of a game has only been duplicated by one other player, a legend in his own right, since field goal percentage was first tracked in 1956-57.
There was no need for a formal introduction when it was No. 11’s turn. After introducing David Adelman’s coaching staff, Kyle Speller, the Nuggets’ public address announcer, began working his way through the reserves minutes before tipoff of Saturday’s home opener against the Suns.
DaRon Holmes II scores his first #NBA bucket for the #Nuggets, a transition corner 3-pointed assisted by Zeke Nnaji. He'll spend much of this season in the G League, but great for him to have this opportunity in Denver's home opener, put that notch in his belt when he could. pic.twitter.com/Bp8EDmvRXY
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Monday. Naz Reid sees more looks with Anthony Edwards banged up.
Nikola Jokic recorded his third triple-double in as many games to start the season; Jamal Murray had his best game of the season, and the Nuggets improved to 2-1 on Monday in Minneapolis. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 127-114 win at the Target Center: 1.
Following the game, the NBA confirmed Jokic’s latest feat on social media, announcing he became just the fifth player in league history to open a season with back-to-back triple-doubles. He joins Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson on that exclusive list.
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