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19 December 2025

• Nikola Jokic passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most assists by center in NBA history as Nuggets beat Magic
  Nikola Jokic passed Kareem en route to a triple-double, and the Nuggets used a 35-7 run to power them to a 126-115 win over the Magic on Thursday.
• Renck: Jamallstar is more than a hashtag, it’s a mindset for Nuggets’ Jamal Murray
  Murray has abandoned mystery for consistency. It all started with an offseason conversation with co-general manager Jon Wallace. Then others in the organization.
• Jared Dudley: Nuggets’ defense ‘trying to hold down the fort’ without Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun
  "Once CB and AG come back to go with Spencer and P-Wat," Jared Dudley predicted, "our depth and our length is going to cause a lot of problems."
• Peyton Watson says he’s day-to-day after leaving game with injury: ‘Nothing major’
  The injury that sidelined Peyton Watson on Monday? Nothing structural, just lots of pain.
• Ime Udoka calls out refs, Nuggets survive overtime drama after Nikola Jokic fouls out in win over Rockets
  In a battle waged between two of the biggest teams in basketball, the Nuggets made their last stand by going small.
• As Nuggets offense thrives, Jonas Valanciunas quips: ‘Setting a good screen is selfish’
  Most of what Jonas Valanciunas says is tongue-in-cheek, but even David Adelman will admit he has a point.
• Renck vs. Keeler: Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas or Avs’ Brent Burns — better offseason addition?
  Valanciunas gives Nikola Jokic best backup of his career; Burns has helped Nathan MacKinnon produce best start of his career.
• Nuggets prepare to host Rockets twice in crucial games toward eventual NBA playoff seeding
  The Nuggets benefitted from one of their replacement games after the NBA Cup last season. Their task this week is to prevent Houston from taking advantage of a lucky draw.
• How Nuggets are navigating injuries to keep cooking on offense with Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones starting
  How the Nuggets have adjusted to their makeshift starting lineup with Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones replacing two mainstays.
• Nuggets’ road success is why they will contend for NBA championship: Renck
  Denver hasn't done anything yet. But the Nuggets' 11-game winning streak on the road tells you they will.