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Fri Apr 22 202211:13Nikola Jokic Records 37-Point Double-Double In Defeat
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic erupted for an enormous night of production in Thursday's loss to Golden State, compiling 37 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists across his 38 minutes. The 37 points tied for the fourth most in Jokic's playoff career, as he shot 14-for-22 overall and knocked down his first two triples of the series. Even his defensive activity was up, as he added three steals to his gargantuan all-around performance. Yet, Denver will need even more from their MVP candidate if they're to climb out of a 3-0 series hole, which bodes well for Jokic's DFS appeal in Game 4 on Sunday. The 27-year-old has recorded a double-double in six consecutive playoffs outings and in 10 straight outings dating back to the regular season, giving him a stable floor despite his sizable expectations.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Tue Apr 19 202210:38Nikola Jokic Plays Well Before Ejection
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic put together a strong effort during Monday's Game 2 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Jokic was harassed all night by Draymond Green, which eventually led to his ejection. The two of them got tangled up under the basket and Jokic was there no foul called on the play. He argued his case, but apparently he did it too aggressively which earned him his second technical foul and ejection from the contest. Jokic finished the game with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in the loss. The superstar center is elite, but he might not be enough to stop the Warriors who are already up 2-0 in the series.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 10 202210:25Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon Questionable To Play Sunday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) and small/power forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) have picked up questionable designations for Sunday's contest vs. the Lakers. The Nuggets will need a victory and a Jazz loss to move up to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, but with the two teams playing simultaneously Sunday, it remains to be seen whether Jokic and Co. will take the floor. A Jokic absence would pave the way for DeMarcus Cousins and JaMychal Green to see significantly elevated offensive roles, while no Gordon would open up potential for Austin Rivers and Davon Reed. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for word on who the Nuggets have at their disposal for the regular-season finale.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 8 202209:59Nikola Jokic Reaches Historic Mark In Thursday’s Victory
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has enjoyed one of the most dominant seasons of production in modern NBA history in 2021-22. He continued to pack the stat sheet in Thursday's win over Memphis, dropping 35 points on 16-for-24 shooting, adding 16 rebounds, six assists, and four steals, as he once again starred and delivered on his enormous fantasy expectations. While doing so, Jokic became the first player in league history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in the same season, a staggering notch in his quest for back-to-back MVP awards. With their playoff seeding not yet sewn up, Jokic could again be in line for significant run in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lakers, a team whom he dropped 38 points and 18 boards against last Sunday.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 6 202210:03Nikola Jokic Compiles 41 Points, 17 Boards In Defeat Tuesday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic exceeded the 40-point plateau for the third time this season in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs. Jokic has continued to be a one-man band for Denver's offense, as he finished with 41 points on 18-for-35 shooting, the most field-goal attempts of his career. As has become the trend with Jokic, he also packed the stat sheet in a considerable way: 17 rebounds, four assists and two steals across his 40 minutes. As Denver continues to make a push to move up the Western Conference standings, Jokic remains on track to deliver like he has over the past six games, which has seen an average of 35.8 points, 16.3 boards, and 7.7 assists on a nightly basis.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 3 202221:48Nikola Jokic Scores 38 Points In Win Over Lakers
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic led the team to a 129-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. He shot 15-for-22 from the field and 8-for-11 from the free throw strike while dropping a game-high 38 points. He also racked up 18 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks while committing seven turnovers. It's an extremely gaudy stat line, but it was really just business as usual for the MVP candidate, who is averaging 26.6 points, 13.6 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game on the year. Next up for Jokic and the Nuggets is a game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 2 202211:58Nikola Jokic Delivers Another Enormous Double-Double Friday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has made it commonplace to post gaudy stat lines throughout the 2021-22 season, with Friday's the latest to put his jaw-dropping talents on display. He had 38 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists, all while shooting 14-for-21 overall. The MVP candidate opened April right where he left off in March, when he averaged a season-high 29.9 points across 15 contests. Jokic's recent flurry of offensive production has put him on pace to set new career-highs in scoring (26.6 points per game) and field-goal percentage (58.1%), all while averaging nearly three more rebounds than last season when he won the MVP. He has been the engine that makes the Nuggets go on a nightly basis, which bodes well for his fantasy prospects over the final four games. He faces the Lakers on Sunday, whom he logged a triple-double against back on Jan. 15 in just 28 minutes.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 29 202210:18Nikola Jokic Records 20th Triple-Double Of Season Monday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic continued to make his bid for a second consecutive MVP trophy during Monday's win over Charlotte, as he amassed 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 11 assists. The triple-double marks Jokic's 20th of the year, as he now ranks 10th in the league in scoring (26.3), second in rebounding (13.6), and eighth in assists (8.0). Incredibly, Jokic has gotten even better during 14 contests in March, in which he has averaged a season-best 29.7 PPG and shot 61.3 percent overall. With Denver still firmly jockeying for playoff position, fantasy managers can continue to eye Jokic for significant statistical contributions across the stat sheet over the team's final six games.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 27 202208:22Nikola Jokic Delivers Dominant 35-Point Double-Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic compiled a masterful performance in Saturday's win over the Thunder, finishing with 35 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks. Of the 68 games that Jokic has appeared in this year, 59 have resulted in him compiling at least double-digit points and rebounds totals. In addition to his enormous statistical contributions, Jokic shot 13-for-15 from the floor overall, bringing his shooting percentage up to 57.7%, as he is just one of six players in the league to average 10 made shots on a nightly basis. Jokic has proven dominant no matter the opposition, but he stands to flourish Monday vs. Charlotte, whom he compiled 29 points and 21 rebounds against back on Dec. 23.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 23 202209:35Nikola Jokic Records Double-Double In Nuggets Victory
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic once again put forth an MVP effort during Tuesday's win over the Clippers, compiling 30 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and two steals. After his MVP campaign in 2020-21, Jokic has picked up right where he left off, although his 13.6 boards per game average far and away exceeds his mark from last year (10.8), in addition to shooting 57.1 percent from the field. Denver's offense continues to run through Jokic on a nightly basis, with his fantasy value remaining arguably the highest in the league while Jamal Murray (knee) and Michael Porter Jr. (back) are sidelined. He next takes the floor Thursday against a Suns team he last faced on Opening Night, where he compiled 27 points and 13 rebounds.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 17 202210:04Nikola Jokic Goes For 28 Points And 13 Boards On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had another monster game on Wednesday as the team defeated the Washington Wizards 127-109. Jokic scored a game-high 29 points while shooting 10-for-14 from the field and 7-for-7 from the free throw line. He hit both of his three-point attempts and he also filled out the stat sheet with 13 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block. The 27-year-old is averaging 29.8 points, 13.6 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game so far in March. He's notched a double-double in 11 straight outings with a triple-double on three occasions over that stretch. Next up for Jokic and the Nuggets is a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 10 202209:59Nikola Jokic Dominates Kings With 38 Points, 18 Boards
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a massive game in Wednesday night's 106-100 win over the Sacramento Kings. He shot 15-for-24 from the field on the way to a game-high 38 points. He also compiled 18 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal. The Joker has been fantastic so far in March, even by his own lofty standards. Through four games this month, he's averaging 34.5 points, 15.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 66.3% from the field and 78.4% from the line. If he keeps this rolling through the fantasy playoffs, many of his managers may be hoisting trophies soon. Next up for Jokic and the Nuggets is a bout against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 8 202211:19Nikola Jokic Logs Second Straight Triple-Double Monday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic continued his league-wide dominance during Monday's win over the Warriors, collecting 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists, marking his second consecutive night of notching a triple-double. Jokic shot 12-for-17 overall and did not attempt a three-point shot for only the second time this year. The big man was uncharacteristically shaky from the free-throw line, missing a season-high six attempts, although it hardly detracts from his enormous statistical output. In addition to having a rematch with Golden State on the horizon (Thursday), Jokic's next matchup comes against the Kings on Wednesday, who are yielding the second-most DFS points per contest to opposing centers this season, per FanDuel's scoring.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 6 202212:52Nikola Jokic Likely To Return On Sunday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (illness) is likely to play during Sunday's clash with the Pelicans. The former MVP sat out on Friday night against the Rockets because of a non-COVID-related sickness, so it appears as if he is moving in the right direction after being listed as probable on the latest injury report. Jokic has averaged 31 points, 12 boards, and 10 assists across three meetings with New Orleans this season, so undoubtedly, he needs to be in any lineup imaginable if he plays, including in DFS contests.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2 202221:18Nikola Jokic Out On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets have decided to rest the reigning MVP against the beat up Jazz roster. Udoka Azubuike is starting at center for Utah, so they decided to be cautious with Jokic. DeMarcus Cousins (foot) is sidelined as well, so JaMychal Green is the only active center left on the roster. He should see all the minutes he can handle on Wednesday. He'll be a decent streaming option and a possible DFS candidate for Wednesday's slate.
Source: Mike SingerRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2 202216:22Nikola Jokic Questionable To Play Against Jazz
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (toe) is questionable to play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The 26-year-old played through the minor injury in Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves, and he will look to suit up for the second half of the back-to-back. Jokic is posting monster numbers once again this season, with averages of 25.9 points, 13.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.4 steals on 57-37-81 shooting splits. Jokic is ranked first overall across the majority of fantasy formats and managers should keep the reigning MVP in their lineups on a nightly basis.
Source: NBA.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 1 202218:55Nikola Jokic Cleared To Play On Tuesday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (toe) has been cleared to play for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It doesn't sound like right toe soreness is going to be enough to stop the reigning MVP. Possibly, the Nuggets are a bit cautious with him if this game becomes a blowout. Zeke Nnaji or JaMychal Green are candidates to see more minutes if Jokic is limited. Fantasy managers in season long formats should make sure Jokic is back in their lineups.
Source: Mike SingerRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 31 202217:42Nikola Jokic Questionable For Tuesday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This injury doesn't sound too serious, but the Nuggets are going to be cautious with their star center. Zeke Nnaji, JaMychal Green, and Jeff Green will see increased playing time, assuming Jokic is out. Will Barton and Aaron Gordon would be asked to run the offense and have strong DFS appeal. Fantasy managers should check back closer to tip-off for more information.
Source: T.J. McBrideRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 29 202108:51Nikola Jokic Remains In Beast Mode Against Warriors
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic produced 22 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block in Tuesday's 89-86 win over Golden State. Jokic registered his eighth turnover late in the game, which could've ended up being very costly, but he made up for it straight away with a block on Jonathan Kuminga's layup attempt that would've tied the game with just a second left in regulation. The Nuggets leader settled for 8-for-19 shooting this time around, missing all five attempts from deep. Jokic is finishing off 2021 in superb form and fell just two rebounds short of having a third consecutive 20-20 game. He'll see the Warriors again on Thursday before starting 2022 against Rudy Gobert and Utah. Jokic always seems to dominate against the Jazz and he could have a very special start to the new year.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Mon Dec 27 202111:39Nikola Jokic Has Another 20-20 Game
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic went for a second consecutive 20-20 game on Sunday against the Clippers, leading his team to a 103-100 victory with 26 points and 22 rebounds. He added eight assists, becoming the first player since Charles Barkley in 1988 to put up 25-plus points, 20-plus rebounds and five-plus assists in consecutive games. Jokic also notched two steals and two blocks but his shot didn't want to drop again. After going 13-for-34 from the field in the previous matchup against Charlotte, Jokic ended up shooting 9-for-24 with a 1-for-3 effort from deep. The league-leading Warriors are waiting for the MVP now. Golden State has limited centers to a league-low 47.9 percent shooting this season, so Jokic could have another frustrating shooting night, but scoring is only one part of his game, and he should cruise to another big line.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
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