Nikola Jokić Scores Career-High 56 Points in Loss to Wizards
Jokic Erupts for Career-High 56, But Nuggets Fall to Wizards
Denver, CO – In a stunning upset, the Washington Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak Wednesday night, defeating the Denver Nuggets 128-124 despite a career-high 56-point performance from Nikola Jokic.
Jokic was unstoppable,shooting 20-of-30 from the field and adding 19 rebounds and 10 assists. He became the first center in NBA history to record a 50-point triple-double.
“It was an incredible performance,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “Nikola was carrying us all night, but we just couldn’t get enough stops.”
Despite Jokic’s heroics,the Wizards managed to outscore the nuggets in the fourth quarter,fueled by a balanced attack led by Bradley Beal’s 32 points and Kristaps Porzingis’ 25.The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Nuggets, who entered the game as heavy favorites. Denver struggled to contain Washington’s offense, allowing the Wizards to shoot 54% from the field.
“We didn’t play with the same intensity we’ve shown in recent games,” Malone said. “We need to learn from this and come back stronger.”
the Nuggets will look to bounce back Friday night when they host the Los angeles Clippers.
Jokic’s Historic Night Not Enough as Wizards Shock Nuggets
Denver, CO – Nikola Jokic delivered an unprecedented performance wednesday night, erupting for a career-high 56 points to become the first center in NBA history to record a 50-point triple-double. Despite his monumental effort,which included 19 rebounds and 10 assists,the Denver Nuggets fell to the Washington Wizards,128-124,snapping the Wizards’ 16-game losing streak in a stunning upset.
“It was an astonishing performance,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of Jokic’s historic night. “Nikola was carrying us all night, but we just couldn’t get enough stops.”
Even Jokic’s heroics were overshadowed by a balanced Wizards attack led by Bradley Beal’s 32 points and Kristaps Porzingis’ 25. Washington shot an notable 54% from the field, ultimately outscoring the Nuggets in the decisive fourth quarter.
“We didn’t play with the same intensity we’ve shown in recent games,” Malone admitted. “We need to learn from this and come back stronger.”
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Nuggets, who entered the game as heavy favorites. Denver will look to bounce back Friday night at home against the Los Angeles Clippers.