Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, collects a loose ball as Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Denver.

Denver struggled against a depleted Lakers team, and coach Michael Malone has to walk a fine line between urgency and rest.

If the memory of Game 7 is ever expunged from the halls of Ball Arena ... hosts from opening tip and handing the Nuggets a 115-95 loss Wednesday. Denver (42-24) has lost five straight to Minnesota ...

In one of their more peculiar games of this season, the Nuggets ... him by 13, Denver overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half to beat the Kings 116-110 on Wednesday night at Ball Arena.

Mar 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass the ball in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn ...

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) leaves the court in the fourth quarter gainst the Charlotte Hornets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images As good as the Boston ...