OKLAHOMA CITY — Nikola Jokic dropped a game-high 29 points on Toronto’s stingy defense Tuesday, using a blend of high-arching jumpers and finishes inside while also pulling down 16 rebounds (six offensive) and dishing out eight assists. But coach Michael Malone believes the Nuggets’ standout big man should have had an even better game, had the ball not gotten so “stuck” on the offensive end.
As Denver continues to grasp at its slim playoff hopes with seven games to play, the Nuggets are also searching to revitalize their normally potent offense that has turned stagnant without leading scorer Gary Harris over the past two contests of this seven-game road trip that concludes Friday in Oklahoma City.