Denver Nuggets Locker Room Celebration After Nikola Jokic Makes Triple-Double vs. New York Knicks!

Denver Nuggets Locker Room Celebration After Nikola Jokic Makes Triple-Double vs. New York Knicks!

[Applause] [Applause] Oh congratulations on that win that team have been playing at a very high Lev level would it protect your home court uh second half what we talk about at halftime defending the paint and the low man second half they only had 10 pain points for the whole half only four to

The roller huge Improvement they only shot 42 from the field in the second half probably the stat I’m most proud about that’s the number one offensive rebound team in the league they only had four offensive rebounds tonight guys were engaged guys were being physical and everybody helped out on the glass uh

I got some stuff up here first this is going to go to kcp great job K where a ball where a hoop great job this ball goes to our new franchise leader in made threes in a season at 19 conratulations he’s coming for your record Marl he’s coming for your record

Good win man let’s go to Portland get another one we got 12 games to go you guys are playing at an incredible level at the right time of the season let’s keep it up all right bring it in we got family on three man family on three 1 2 3

Michael Porter Jr. has the green light to not only shoot but visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, whenever he wants. His coach will even pick up the tab.

Porter has been on an offensive roll since his quick trip to Mexico for a little rest and relaxation over the All-Star break.

The versatile Denver forward had another sensational shooting night on his way to 31 points, Nikola Jokic notched his 22nd triple-double of the season and the Nuggets held off the New York Knicks for a 113-100 win Thursday night.

Porter was 13 of 16 from the field — including a pass to himself off the glass for a dunk — and 2 of 2 from the free-throw line. Porter also had three 3-pointers to give him 193 for the season and break Dale Ellis’ single-season team mark of 192 set in 1996-97.

“I told him just now, ‘Go to Cabo whenever you want. I’ll pay for it,’” Nuggets coach Michael Malone cracked.

The time in the sun was fun, but Porter said the reason for his scoring wasn’t so much the trip as tweaks he’s incorporated into his game.

“But Cabo was a great break,” said Porter, who attributed breaking the team’s 3-point mark to being healthy and playing in a career-high 69 games this season. “I needed it for sure.”

Jokic finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists as the reigning champion Nuggets improved to 13-2 since the All-Star break and climbed within percentage points of first place in the Western Conference.

“We’re playing at a high level,” Malone said. “The challenge is with 12 (games) to go can we continue to keep this up and stay healthy while doing so? Our players deserve so much credit for their mindset and approach every single night.”

Jamal Murray added 23 points before limping off the floor with just under a minute remaining after hurting his ankle. The Nuggets were highly focused for this game following a 38-point loss to the Knicks on Jan 25 at Madison Square Garden, Denver’s most lopsided loss of the season.

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