Nuggets dismantle Trail Blazers in home win

Reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic displayed his usual marvelous self, finishing with 29 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers for the second time in 48 hours, 112-103.

Joker in tonight's win 🃏

29 PTS
8 REB
7 AST
2 STL
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) February 5, 2024

Portland was ahead by 14 points in the first half, but Jokic’s consistent playmaking and scoring rallied the Nuggets to a comeback against their division rivals.

The Joker's magic included this nice fake for a viral play.

Jokic faked out Ayton 😅 pic.twitter.com/eUvYrme6Hg

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 5, 2024

Jamal Murray produced 21 points and 10 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon had 12 markers each. Peyton Watson shined as he paced the Nuggets with 12 points on 5-of-6 field goals.

DeAndre Ayton led the Trail Blazers with 27 points. Anfernee Simons tallied 26 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. Scoot Henderson contributed 14 to the Portland bench points.