Nikola Jokic leads offense as Nuggets crush Trail Blazers by 54
The Denver Nuggets needed an answer after Thursday night’s tough loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
They delivered one in emphatic fashion. On Friday night, The Nuggets destroyed the Portland Trail Blazers 157-103.
Nikola Jokic led the charge and performed one of his best performances since returning from injury. He finished the night with 32 points on 10-of-15 shooting. He was also 3-of-4 from three-point range.
“We had a very good game. Everyone stepped up, everyone played with a lot of energy,” said Jokić. “The defense played at a high level. We were killing. We had a good start, it was like a perfect game for us.”
The Nuggets bounce back with a huge win over the Trail Blazers
The Nuggets’ 157 points are the most by any team in a single game this season. From a franchise perspective, that’s the seventh-highest total in franchise history. The 54-point margin of victory is also the second largest in franchise history.
“We created open chances. The ball was going in, then you feel confident,” Jokić continued. “We played for each other there.”
The entire Nuggets roster turned in a performance, with seven players finishing the night in double figures. Jamal Murray he was deadly from deep, going 6-of-12 on three-point attempts. He would finish the night with 25 points, six rebounds and six assists. Julian Strother, who was thrust into the starting lineup, continued his hot streak with 19 points on 9-of-16 shooting. Whenever Strother was on the court, the Nuggets were a whopping +48.
The The Nuggets will end their short road trip when they visit the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
2026-02-21 14:05:00
