Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, front, drives to the basket past Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Denver.
NBA: Denver Nuggets Claimed 139-120 Win Over Atlanta Hawks
Denver Nuggets claimed a 139-120 victory over Atlanta Hawks in their Wednesday's NBA game. Nikola Jokic shone with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists in leading the nearly notching a triple-double in the first-half. Jokic had his league-leading 14th of the season and 144th career triple-double early in the third quarter becoming the first player in NBA history to have at least 15 points, 15 rebounds & 15 assists in a game while playing 30 minutes or less. Jamal Murray scored 21 points and Russell Westbrook added 16 to go with 11 assists to help the Nuggets win their third game on the trot.
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, looks to pass the ball
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, looks to pass the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, gets hit in the face as he drives to the basket
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, gets hit in the face as he drives to the basket past Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji, left, pulls in a rebound as Hawks forward David Roddy defends
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Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji, left, pulls in a rebound as Atlanta Hawks forward David Roddy defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, right, looks to pass the ball
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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter, looks to pass the ball
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Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Trae Young, left, looks to pass the ball as Nuggets guard Christian Braun defends
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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, left, looks to pass the ball
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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Garrison Mathews knocks the ball out of the hands of Nuggets forward Peyton Watson
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Atlanta Hawks guard Garrison Mathews knocks the ball out of the hands of Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson as he goes up for a shot in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, pursues the ball while driving between Hawks forwards
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, pursues the ball while driving between Atlanta Hawks forwards Onyeka Okongwu, left, and De'Andre Hunter in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.
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