The Portland Trail Blazers tried to keep pace with the high-speed freight train that is the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night, maintaining contact for roughly three quarters before being left in the dust 122-113.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic was the Denver conductor, unleashing an ultra-efficient 36-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. He got lots of help from his teammates, too, including 23 points from Michael Porter Jr.
Damian Lillard powered Portland’s engine, dropping 44 points and 8 assists, but received less help than his All-Star counterpart. Eventually, Dame and the Blazers ran out of gas and fell to the No.