Nikola Jokic is drawing raves for good reason — three games, three triple-doubles for the three-time MVP. Jokic’s massive shadow should not block out the light for Jamal Murray, who is off to his own fast start and dropped 42 points on Minnesota on Monday, leading the Nuggets to a comfortable 127-114 road win.

The intent for the Nuggets is to have some extended versatility in Johnson as opposed to what Porter Jr. provides. As a defender, working off-ball offensively, and even an improved playmaker and facilitator as shown last season during a career year in Brooklyn– all in an effort to surround this Nikola Jokic-led group with the right tools for another championship run.

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Following the game, the NBA confirmed Jokic’s latest feat on social media, announcing he became just the fifth player in league history to open a season with back-to-back triple-doubles. He joins Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson on that exclusive list.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hung on to beat the Indiana Pacers on Monday, but the status of Anthony Edwards is up in the air. Edwards left Sunday’s game in the o

Nikola Jokic joins NBA Showtime to discuss how the Nuggets are building chemistry to open the season, Jamal Murray's energy, and his supporting cast of "offensive weapons" after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves.

JJ Barea and Jared Dudley didn’t even suit up for the coaches, who still demolished the Denver media by a score of 114-16.

DaRon Holmes II scores his first #NBA bucket for the #Nuggets, a transition corner 3-pointed assisted by Zeke Nnaji. He'll spend much of this season in the G League, but great for him to have this opportunity in Denver's home opener, put that notch in his belt when he could. pic.twitter.com/Bp8EDmvRXY