Nikola Jokic’s passing is infectious. Against the Kings, his entire team caught the bug.
The Nuggets scrambled Sacramento, 121-111, on Friday night, snapping a two-game losing streak and sharing the basketball in a way that undoubtedly met Jokic’s approval.
The Nuggets whipped 32 passes to just eight turnovers. Seven guys finished in double figures. It was an all-encompassing clinic that saw numerous players benefit from Denver’s unselfishness.
Jokic paced the team with 33 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, but he was hardly alone. Will Barton had 10 points and six assists, while both Jeff Green and JaMychal Green benefitted simply by cutting.