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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic turns in triple-double, Nuggets beat Pistons 120-113

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph for a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic notches triple-double, Nuggets cruise by Kings 130-104

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, of Serbia, tries to work the ball inside as Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic’s big night helps Nuggets hold off Mavericks 105-102

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, center, goes up for a basket between Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels, left, and forward Dragan Bender, of Croatia, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Gary Harris scores 36 points, Nuggets beat Suns 134-111

By BRENT W. NEW - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Denver. The Timberwolves won 112-104. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Towns, Butler lead Timberwolves past Nuggets 112-104

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Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, center, drives between Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee, left, and forward Wilson Chandler, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Jamal Murray scores 28, Nuggets rout slumping Pistons

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton celebrates after hitting the winning basket against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Denver. The Nuggets won 111-110. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Barton scores 37 points, Nuggets rally to beat Bulls 111-110

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Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez, left, reaches out for a loose ball with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic leaves game with sprained left ankle

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, of Serbia, drives to the net as Memphis Grizzlies center Deyonta Davis defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Denver. The Nuggets won 104-92. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikolo Jokic scores 28 points, Nuggets beat Grizzlies 104-92

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Nuggets’ Malone, Jokic tossed after confronting ref on court

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard dribbles behind his back to get around Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Nurkic and McCollum have 17 and Blazers beat Nuggets 99-82

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) takes a shot over Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Denver. (Photo by Jack Dempsey)

Murray scores career-high 32 as Nuggets beat Magic, 125-107

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Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap gestures to referees to call a shooting foul, after he hit a basket against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Millsap lifts Nuggets over Heat 95-94

By BRENT W. NEW - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, left, of Cameroon, defends Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap as he picks up a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets rout Raptors with big 3rd quarter in 129-111 win

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic, center, reaches for a rebound with Oklahoma City Thunder forwards Taj Gibson (22) and Domantas Sabonis, left, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Denver won 111-105. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Nuggets narrowly miss playoffs, find cornerstone in Jokic

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Miami Heat's James Johnson (16) falls over Denver Nuggets' Mason Plumlee (24) as he attempts to block a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Gallinari carries desperate Nuggets past Heat, 116-113

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, back, brings the ball up the court as Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein drops back to defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 6, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chandler scores career-high 36, Nuggets beat Kings 108-96

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller, front, gets tangled up with Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, while battling for position in front of the net in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic misses game Monday with illness

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, right, looks to drive to the net as Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic gets triple-double as Nuggets hold off Bucks, 121-117

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Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic, right, of Serbia, works the ball inside for a shot as Orlando Magic center Bismack Biyombo, of the Congo, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic scores career-high 30, Nuggets beat Magic 125-112

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press