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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, right, celebrates their win over the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Murray, Jokic help Denver stun Clippers 104-89 in Game 7

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Morris Sr., second from right, and Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap scuffle during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Millsap helps Nuggets rally, stun Clippers 111-105 in Game 5

Associated Press

FILE - A Feb. 4, 2020, file photo, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Leaner version of Jokic ready to carry load for Nuggets

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, recovers the ball between Toronto Raptors guard Matt Thomas, left, and forward Patrick McCaw in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets over Raptors, 133-118

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is defended by Utah Jazz center Ed Davis during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 106-100

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Will Barton drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Barton, Nuggets hand Bucks rare defeat at home, 127-115

By JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) hangs from the rim after a dunk in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Brooks, Valanciunas lead Grizzlies to third straight win

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Murray fuels big 3rd quarter run, Nuggets beat Magic 113-104

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, pursues a loose ball with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets bottle up Harden and Rockets in 105-95 win

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Murray scores 39 as Nuggets rout Grizzlies 131-114

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic poses for a photograph during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets want more, less out of Nikola Jokic

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Michael Malone emotional after school shooting

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, right, confers with guard Jamal Murray during a break in the action against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, April 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Malone coaches Game 5 with heavy heart after school shooting

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, pulls in a rebound as San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White defends in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets, Blazers series features Jokic against Lillard

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets’ 108-90 romp of Spurs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, rear, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and guard Gary Harris defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Denver. The Nuggets won 119-110. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets clinch Northwest with 119-110 win over Trail Blazers

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) and Mason Plumlee (24) smile after Beasley made a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Washington. The Nuggets won 113-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jokic leads balanced Nuggets effort in 113-108 win over Wiz

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, back left, looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie, left front, and center Karl-Anthony Towns defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Murray leads charge as Nuggets beat Timberwolves 133-107

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas motions ta a teammate during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Jokic tips in winner as Nuggets beat Kings 120-118

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, left, reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Budenholzer, Malone finding their way to the All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press