Peyton Watson (knee) and Russell Westbrook (hamstring) also were sidelined. Jokic showed off his passing exploits in the third quarter with a back-to-the-basket, over-his-head pass to Aaron Gordon ...

Nikola Jokic contributed 28 points ... were without three rotation players - Russell Westbrook (hamstring), Peyton Watson (right knee sprain) and Jamal Murray (left knee inflammation).

As expected, Jokic is fully fit and ready to play. Denver will be without DaRon Holmes (Achilles), Vlatko Cancar (knee), Russell Westbrook (hamstring), and Peyton Watson (knee). Nevertheless ...

Peyton Watson (knee) and Russell Westbrook (hamstring) also were sidelined. Key moment Jokic showed off his passing exploits in the third quarter with a back-to-the-basket, over-his-head pass to ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nicola Jokic had 28 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds for his 22nd triple-double of the season to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-104 on Saturday ...

Nikola Jokic contributed 28 points ... The Nuggets were without three rotation players -- Russell Westbrook (hamstring), Peyton Watson (right knee sprain) and Jamal Murray (left knee inflammation).