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Westbrook fuels Nuggets' comeback to edge Clippers 112-110 in OT in teams' NBA playoff opener • Apr. 19, 2025, 8:18 PM ET (AP)
Jokic wraps up triple-double average for season, 3rd NBA player to achieve that feat • Apr. 12, 2025, 1:04 AM ET (AP)
Jokic has 32nd triple-double to lead Nuggets past Kings 124-116 in Denver's 1st game without Malone • Apr. 10, 2025, 12:53 AM ET (AP)
Jokic scores career-high 61 points, plays nearly 53 minutes in 140-139 double-OT loss to Wolves • Apr. 2, 2025, 3:38 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As the Joker
Born February 19, 1995 (age 30) • Serbia
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player (2022) • Most Valuable Player (2021)

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