The Nuggets had so much momentum Friday night, not even another crooked rim could derail them.
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Nuggets showed impressive resolve and resiliency in burying the visiting Cavaliers, 121-108. Nikola Jokic orchestrated his NBA-leading 10th triple-double of the season, finishing the night with 28 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
“Nikola’s like a computer,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of Jokic’s ability to decipher an elite defense like Cleveland.
The only thing he didn’t do was fix the recurring rim problem, which cropped up early in the fourth quarter.