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HE’S ONLY HUMAN: Jokić’s weakest performance of the season, Denver defeated! (VIDEO)

by Serbian Times30. January 2025.30. January 2025.

The Denver Nuggets were defeated by the New York Knicks with a score of 122-112, as Nikola Jokić had one of his weakest performances of the season.

The Knicks took an early lead in the first quarter (31-27) and extended it to +6 at halftime. They also won the third quarter (33-32), despite Denver leading 66-74 at one point.

In the final period, Denver threatened early, closing the gap to 95-93, but could not get any closer. The Knicks went on a 10-0 run and comfortably controlled the rest of the game.

Jokić was far from his usual level, struggling with foul trouble in the first half. He finished the game with 17 points, six assists, and six rebounds, well below his season averages. The Serbian center shot 6/15 from the field, 3/7 from three-point range, and 2/2 from the free-throw line.

Even a brilliant performance from Jamal Murray (33 points, five rebounds, six assists) was not enough for Denver. Russell Westbrook contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. underperformed with just nine points.

For New York, the best player was Jalen Brunson with 30 points and 15 assists, while OG Anunoby scored 23 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 14 points with 10 rebounds.

This was Denver’s third consecutive loss, following previous poor performances against Chicago and Minnesota. The Nuggets now stand at 28-19, maintaining their fourth position in the Western Conference.

Meanwhile, New York improved to 32 wins and 16 losses, securing third place in the East, trailing only Boston and Cleveland.