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Nuggets continue search for all-around game performance after first defeat

Nikola Jokic paused an entire 10 seconds Tuesday night before answering a question that is likely top of mind for many Nuggets fans after the first loss of a young season. Jokic needed time to think.

Why has the team been unable to put together a good offensive and defensive performance in the same game?

“Hmmm,” Jokic said, and then pondered. “I can say excuses … but that doesn’t make any sense, so I really don’t know.”

The Jekyll and Hyde nature of Denver’s 3-1 record revealed itself in a 109-106 defeat to the Mavericks.