The Denver Nuggets have been a leading contender for the championship over the past five seasons, primarily due to Nikola Jokić's contributions.

Westbrook has been enjoying somewhat of a career resurgence this year with Denver, and after the game Wednesday, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray spoke on the former MVP's impact in the Mile High City.

Jamal Murray has also been a key piece to the Nuggets ... of the worst-value contracts in the NBA in two years. “The Nikola Jokić/Murray combination was proven with the 2022-23 championship ...

Two days after surrendering big lead to Cavaliers, Boston makes clutch plays in final minutes to hold off Denver.

Nikola Jokić moves ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the top ... uptick because the Nuggets are surging at the right time — thanks to such teammates as Jamal Murray, who is finally catching his stride after a sluggish start. In the first few months ...

During that stretch — which also coincides with guard Jamal Murray’s return to All-Star caliber play — Jokić has averaged 27.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 11.0 assists and 1.9 steals and shot 61 ...

Denver Jamal Murray – 26 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists Christian Braun – 24 points, 6 rebounds Nikola Jokić – 20 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists Top Performers – Boston Jaylen Brown – 22 points, 5 rebounds,

Jokic set a career-high in assists with 19 as the Nuggets won for the 10th time in their last 11 games with a 125-116 victory over the Pacers. Asked if he still feels the same way about the joy of passing in relation to scoring, he said after the win, “Of course. It’s an easy question.” He was not aware of the new career record, however.

Star center Nikola Jokić, who is averaging a triple-double this season, has helped the Denver Nuggets win 18 of their past 23 games.