The Nuggets didn’t show up for their first game back from the All-Star break last night, and before the game, some raised concern that Nikola Jokic hasn’t played like himself lately suggesting that perhaps the pressure of being the focal point of the team is getting to him. Coach Malone explained that Jokic went into All-Star weekend fatigued, and he wasn’t able to get much of a break since he played a lot of minutes in the Rising Stars competition, and competed in the skills challenge on All-Star Saturday Night. Malone also placed the onus back on the other players explaining that when the Nuggets aren’t cutting and running they aren’t helping Jokic be effective.
Recap: Denver Nuggets defeat the Brooklyn Nets 129-109
