Nikola Jokic erupts for 36 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists in Nuggets' loss
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored 36 points (12-of-14 field goals, 10-of-11 free throws) with 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 3-pointers, and 5 turnovers in 33.5 minutes of Wednesday's 113-108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What It Means:
After failing to score more than 9 points in the previous three games, Jokic busted out of his slump with a dominant performance. He'll look to keep it going in a plus matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Friday.
Jokic scored 55.6 FanDuel points on Wednesday, compared to his average of 41.2 FanDuel points per game for the season.
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