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The Denver Nuggets picked up their 28th victory of the season Thursday night as they took down the Sacramento Kings 132-123. While their victory was impressive, it was overlooked due to an incredible play by their star center Nikola Jokić.

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Former Kansas Jayhawk Christian Braun recorded a 20-point double-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 119-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Braun tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes as Denver improved to 26-16 overall following the road victory in Orlando.

January 24 - Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat ... 20 have come in that fashion. Christian Braun had 21 points, Michael Porter Jr. scored ...

Christian Braun has provided a spark for the Denver Nuggets, as his production is the best of his career. He slid into the starting lineup after the Nuggets let Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leave in free agency.

Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.

The matchup at Ball Arena tonight featured a pairing of red hot teams in the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. For three quarters the Nuggets looked absolutely dominant and built up a huge lead behind a massive Nikola Jokic triple double.

Denver Nuggets Top Performers Nikola Jokić – 35 points, 22 rebounds, 17 assists, 2 blocks, 2 3PM 5th straight triple double, league leading 20th of the season Nikola Jokić joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record 35+ points,

Russell Westbrook has displayed extraordinary chemistry with Nikola Jokic. But if he remains a starter for the Nuggets once they’re at full strength, who won’t?

The Kings scored the first 14 points of the fourth and got as close as 126-121. Kings: Faced a tough back-to-back after beating Golden State at home Wednesday night. They had a furious rally to make it close but could not make up a 25-point deficit.

Braun racked up six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and three blocks in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 victory over Dallas. Despite a quiet showing offensively, Braun made up for it with a season-high three blocks.