“Loudest I’ve heard this place in a long time for a nonplayoff game,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. It certainly raised the noise level in the building.
Jokic had a take on the dunk, too, because he was close to Gordon on the play. At first, he was called for an offensive foul, but a review determined that Landry Shamet was moving, awarding Gordon the basket and a free throw. But it was Gordon's OT slam that helped propel the Nuggets to the victory. Jamal Murray tied it in regulation for Denver on a dunk with 10.7 seconds left. Phoenix star Devin Booker lasted only 4:20 in his return from a groin injury, scoring two points after getting 58 against New Orleans in his previous start. He joined Oscar Robertson (1961, 1962) and James Harden (2016). It was the fourth 40-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist game in NBA history, according to ESPN Stats & Info. “Sick,” Gordon said of the statistics Jokic is posting these days. The two-time reigning NBA MVP had a 40-point, 27-rebound, 10-assist outing a week ago. Jokic had 41 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his 83rd career triple-double. Jokic, Nuggets outlast Suns 128-125 in OT Booker sidelinedĭENVER - Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, Aaron Gordon threw down a pivotal dunk that stood up after a review in overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 128-125 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.
