Led by Nikola Jokic, Nuggets in contention for playoff spot

The Denver Nuggets have a tenuous hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the West with 26 games remaining Led by Nikola Jokic, Nuggets in contention for playoff spot The Denver Nuggets have a tenuous hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the West with 26 games remaining Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lx5kew DENVER – Nikola Jokic wouldn’t mind a few more days of rest after his return from the All-Star festivities. With 26 games remaining, the Denver Nuggets have a tenuous hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the West.

LeBron, Irving power Cavaliers past Nuggets, 125-109

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ Juancho Hernangomez , from Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ Juancho Hernangomez , from Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Cleveland.