Nuggets center Nikola Jokic moves to No. 3 on Denver’s all-time scoring list (13,978), passing Carmelo Anthony (13,970) while defeating the Spurs 110-105.
Jokic entered the game needing 34 points to tie Anthony’s record and ended up overachieving, tying his season-high 42 points and adding 16 rebounds and six assists. This is only Jokic’s second game, scoring 40+ points this season. The last occasion was Jan. 19, 2024, against the Wizards, where he again scored 42 points along with 12 rebounds and eight assists.
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42 PTS (Ties season-high)
16 REB
6 AST pic.twitter.com/2Oqnd33Isk
With the Nuggets' win over the Spurs and the Thunders' 109-105 loss to the Sixers, Denver has reclaimed the No. 1 seed in the West, pushing Oklahoma City back to No. 2. While both teams have clinched a playoff berth, the final two weeks of the regular season will be a battle to determine seeding for the Western Conference playoffs. If the Nuggets can hold their position until April 14, they will face the No. 8 seed in the West.
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