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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives around Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Jokic sneaking up on third straight MVP award

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) scores past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Nuggets beat Clippers 115-103 for 5th straight win

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, knocks the ball away from Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets rout Suns 126-97 for 12th straight home win

By Mike Cranston - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, works the ball inside to the rim as Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul defends in overtime of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

In wide-open NBA, uncertainty is only certainty

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in San Francisco, Monday, April 18, 2022. Jokic has won his second consecutive Most Valuable Player award after a season in which he finished with numbers never before seen in NBA history. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

Nikola Jokic captures second straight NBA MVP title

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gestures after hitting a 3-point basket against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round Western Conference playoff series Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic captures second straight NBA MVP award

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney, center, and forward Draymond Green defend in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round Western Conference playoff series Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets avoid sweep with Game 4 victory over Warriors

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and Nuggets forward Will Barton, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jokic shines, Nuggets cruise to 127-109 victory over Wizards

By Ian Nicholas Quillen - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dribbles aduring the first half of the team's preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

International big men rule NBA with their all-around skills

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) **FILE**

Nuggets’ Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, pulls in a rebound as Toronto Raptors center Khem Birch defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Porter lead Nuggets past Raptors 121-111

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Retired Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks on as the Memphis Grizzlies face the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic’s 47 leads Nuggets over Grizzlies 139-137 in 2 OTs

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes to a teammate while being defended by Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) and guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 16, 2021, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Jokic, Porter help Nuggets cruise by Rockets, 128-99

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is defended by Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets regroup after losing Murray to knee injury

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic leads Nuggets to 8th straight win by beating Spurs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) celebrates a win against the San Antonio Spurs following an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic scores 25 points, Nuggets beat Spurs 106-96

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (5) shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Nikola Jokic has 37 points, Nuggets beat Pelicans 113-108

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots next to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Nikola Jokic helps Nuggets hold off Grizzlies 103-102

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) dunks next to Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Murray scores historic 50 as Nuggets down crumbling Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, left, looks to pass against Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Jokic scores 50 but Nuggets tripped up by Kings 119-114

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press