Nikola Jokic records 27-point double-double in Nuggets' win over Pelicans
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic produced 27 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals, 1 block, and 2 turnovers in a 113-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
Jokic turned in a solid, all-around performance on Friday to secure the Nuggets' 30th win of the season. Jokic shot 9-of-20 from the field, including 1-of-6 from behind the arc, and 8-of-8 from the line. He led Denver in points, rebounds, assists, and steals in 35 minutes played against New Orleans. Next up for Jokic and the Nuggets is a meeting with the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
Jokic scored 64.9 FanDuel points on Friday. Our models expect him to see 32 minutes and score 44.4 FanDuel points against the Rockets.
- Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- Denver's Jamal Murray (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Nikola Jokic (back, hip) probable for Denver Friday March 28th, 2024
- Christian Braun operating in second unit role for Denver on Wednesday night March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) starting on Wednesday, Christian Braun to second unit March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) active on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Nikola Jokic (back/hip) will play in Denver's Wednesday matchup March 27th, 2024