Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continues to make basketball look easy. On Friday night, the reigning Finals MVP powered the Nuggets to an NBA Cup group-stage win over the Golden State Warriors, finishing with 26 points , nine rebounds, and nine assists while shooting a ridiculous 12-of-15 from the field, per BasketballNetwork.
Jamal Murray chipped in 23 points and eight assists, and Aaron Gordon added 18 on another efficient night. Gordon, who’s been a steady third option this season, earned high praise from the “Prime on NBA” broadcast crew, which includes Udonis Haslem. After the game, Haslem asked Jokic about Gordon’s growth and role in Denver’s offense.
“I bet you remember in the Finals,” Jokic told Haslem, referencing Denver’s 2023 championship run over Haslem’s Miami Heat. “H

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