In a game as hideous as the weather, the only thing that could salvage it was Nikola Jokic’s beautiful game.
The two-time reigning MVP made more history when he became Denver’s all-time leader in assists, yet it was the 122-118 win that mattered most. Denver’s eighth win in a row was also its 15 consecutive at home. Now 32-13, the Nuggets will host Indiana on Friday and try to keep their streak alive.
On Wednesday, it wouldn’t have happened without Jamal Murray, who buried a clutch 3-pointer late, then finished a layup in traffic to give Denver a 120-118 lead with less than a minute left.