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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic may be the 2020-21 MVP, but he can’t do it alone in the playoffs. That much is proven true after Denver suffered a demoralizing 123-98 defeat to the Phoenix Suns. Jokic gave it his all in the game, putting up 24 points on top of 13 rebounds and six assists. […]

It’s a little jarring to say that the Denver Nuggets suffered their biggest loss of the season on Wednesday. So we’re saying it again: The Denver Nuggets suffered their biggest loss of the season on Wednesday. The timing couldn’t come at a worse time for Nikola Jokic and company, as they got destroyed by 25 […]

The Denver Nuggets fell hard to the Phoenix Suns in Game 2, losing by a lopsided 25 points, 98-123. Safe to say their head coach Michael Malone was not a happy camper. The Nuggets coach blasted his squad for quitting on the game. After Nikola Jokic scored the first two points of the contest to […]

The Phoenix Suns continue to make a lot of noise in their rousing return in the NBA Playoffs. But on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, it got pretty literal. The Suns crowd was bonkers in Game 2, giving Chris Paul and company extra fuel to take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Nuggets. In […]

Charles Barkley was clearly unhappy with Nikola Jokic and the rest of the Denver Nuggets after they got blown out by the Phoenix Suns in Game 2. The former MVP was disappointed about the effort the Nuggets team showed in a 48-minute beating resulting in an embarrassing 123-98 road loss against Phoenix. Chuck, who’s been […]

The Phoenix Suns are gunning for back-to-back wins against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their second round skirmish. Early on, it seems the Suns have no problems. Devin Booker has been a dangerous man as of late and he proved once again why he’s almost unstoppable when he […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic took home the NBA MVP award for the first time in his career after a fantastic season. As the Nuggets prepared to take on the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 on Wednesday, Jokic rocked a special t-shirt to fire back at the doubters that had been against him throughout […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was named the NBA MVP after a marvelous campaign and drew rave reviews from everybody across the spectrum of basketball. On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul tweeted out his support and congratulations to Jokic after he made history in the process of winning the […]

The Denver Nuggets dropped Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns on Monday but have received a bit of good news ahead of Game 2. It was announced that Will Barton, who has been out since April 23, is expected to make his long-awaited return to the court. Will Barton is expected to make his return […]

The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns face off for Game 2 on Wednesday night in Talking Stick Resort Arena.  It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Nuggets-Suns Game 2 prediction and pick for the second Western Conference Semifinals game in the desert. The Nuggets are now 4-3 both straight up […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the series after losing the game 122-105. The Nuggets had no answer for the Suns’ backcourt, and Deandre Ayton elevated his game against Nikola Jokic. Denver kept it close in the first half, but the Suns eventually ran away with it. Some obvious […]

Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets took place on Monday, where the Suns ran away with it, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Most of the roster lit it up, as Phoenix shot 54.1% from the field as a team. They also went 17/20 from the free-throw line and hardly fouled […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic officially made history on Tuesday by becoming the lowest draft pick ever to win MVP. It was truly a special moment for a player that was selected 41st overall in 2014 and frankly, the Joker never even expected this moment. During his speech after winning the award, the Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets found no answers for the second half barrage the Phoenix Suns put together in Game 1. Phoenix’s defense turned it up a notch as they also found their rhythm offensively to take the 122-105 win in front of a raucous home crowd. Denver will need to make some adjustments as they look […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was named 2020-21 NBA MVP on Tuesday night. In the process, Jokic helped make himself super rich by becoming eligible for a supermax contract extension in 2022 or 2023, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Based on current projections, a Jokic supermax extension in 2022 would be the largest contract in […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was named 2020-21 NBA MVP on Tuesday night, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had the perfect outfit for the occasion. Malone wore a custom T-shirt to honor Jokic for his award that’s absolutely incredible. The front has a cartoon Jokic surrounded by a bunch of criticisms the Nuggets star […]

The NBA announced on Tuesday that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is the 2020-2021 MVP. Jokic was picked 41st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft and became the lowest draft pick in league history to win the prestigious award. It was a well-deserved recognition as Jokic carried the Nuggets throughout the season, averaging 26.4 points, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player after his incredible 2020-21 regular season for the Mile High City squad. While Joker’s season-long performance is already laudable, it’s made even more impressive by an achievement last pulled off by Kobe Bryant. Nikola Jokic is the first #KiaMVP to play every […]

In 2019, Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant challenged Nikola Jokic to win MVP. Two years later, the Denver Nuggets center can now say mission accomplished. On Tuesday, Jokic officially won the 2020-21 MVP honor, beating the two other finalists in Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry. The […]

It has just been confirmed that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is the 2020-21 NBA Most Valuable Player. Jokic has long been the front-runner for the MVP title, so this did not come as a surprise. However, Jokic came out with a rather shocking admission as soon as the word became official. According to Jokic, […]

When Nikola Jokic was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2014, the NBA and the media were clearly not thinking much about him. After all, during his selection at no. 41, ESPN decided to play a Taco Bell commercial instead of capturing what turned out to be a historic moment. Fast forward to seven years […]

The Phoenix Suns took Game 1, beating the Denver Nuggets 122-105. It was a rather easy win for Phoenix. The home team dominated the second half of the game. The Nuggets were up at halftime by a point but the Suns quickly took over. Game 2 is bound to be a closer matchup as the […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA MVP after a career season, one in which the Nuggets finished as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference. It’s much deserved for Jokic, who was one of the three finalists, with the other being Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Golden State Warriors […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA MVP, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. In turn, Jokic has become the lowest draft pick in NBA history to take home the coveted award. From the Serbian League and the 41st pick, Jokic has become the lowest draft pick in NBA history […]

The Second Round of the NBA Playoffs is in full swing this week. The Brooklyn Nets are now two games ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks while the Atlanta Hawks won Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Another matchup that’s generating a lot of hype in the West is one between the Phoenix Suns and Denver […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone called out his squad for their “soft mentality” in their 122-105 Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Game 1 was a highly-competitive contest through the first half before Phoenix broke loose in the third quarter and never looked back. Phoenix definitely looked like the hungrier squad, as Denver […]

The Denver Nuggets seemed to be in control of Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, taking a 10-point lead early in the third quarter. The Suns then quickly turned the tables, using a 16-0 run to surge ahead and ultimately an extended 42-14 run to go up by 18 points with 8:36 […]

Deandre Ayton and Nikola Jokic had quite a battle in the paint in Game 1 of their second round series in the NBA Playoffs. Both finished with solid numbers but it was Ayton who came out with the win. But aside from feeling good about the Phoenix Suns’ victory, Ayton must be feeling extra nice […]

Michael Porter Jr. had a solid start for the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their second-round series with the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to sustain it as he struggled in the second half of the contest. Apparently, however, Porter sustained an injury that bothered him. Nuggets head coach Michal Malone admitted as […]

There’s no one in the NBA that can guard Denver Nuggets rising star Michael Porter Jr. That’s at least according to none other than MPJ himself. The 22-year-old is oozing with confidence after an incredible first-round performance against the Portland Trail Blazers. Now that his Nuggets are set to face the second-seeded Phoenix Suns, Porter’s […]

The Phoenix Suns are fresh off a series win against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and are getting ready to take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, with the winner earning a berth in the conference finals. After a stellar series, young guard Devin Booker has pulled up to Game 1 in […]

Remember when Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray suffered a torn ACL, and everyone assumed they were sunk? Monte Morris had other plans. Morris has been one of the Nuggets’ most unheralded backcourt fixtures in each of the past three seasons, but is finally garnering a bit more of the national spotlight with Murray unfortunately […]

The Phoenix Suns will host the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of this highly touted best-of-seven series in the Western Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Suns prediction and pick. The Nuggets won two of the three head-to-head matches this season. Denver just outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers in […]

The Denver Nuggets put on an impressive performance to close out the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. They now will face off against the Phoenix Suns, who have been one of the best teams all year long. It’ll be a tough battle, as both rosters match up rather well […]

After the smoke cleared in round one of the 2021 NBA playoffs (save for the Dallas Mavericks vs. L.A. Clippers series), the second round will feature what figures to be a compelling match-up between the no. 2 Phoenix Suns and the 3rd seeded Denver Nuggets. Phoenix is riding the high of knocking off LeBron James […]

Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets is due to tip-off on Monday, June 7th. It’s a highly anticipated matchup, as the Suns have been red hot all year, and the Nuggets just came off a series win over the Portland Trail Blazers, giving Denver a boost of confidence. Devin Booker aims to […]

The Phoenix Suns head into their second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets with no shortage of confidence. Despite Chris Paul’s limited minutes in the opening series versus the Lakers, the Suns did just fine. Deandre Ayton stepped up alongside several role players, but the main reason they were able to knock out the defending champions […]

The round two matchup is set between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. It should be a thrilling series, as Devin Booker and Nikola Jokic battle it out on the court. The Suns entered the postseason as the second seed and just eliminated a LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers team. On the other hand, the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been eliminated from the 2021 NBA Playoffs and could be looking at a busy offseason. After what has been viewed as the best team to surround Damian Lillard fell short this year, who knows what is going to happen with this franchise. There is speculation there could be multiple trades, […]