On December 14, Beijing time, the Nuggets played against the Wizards, and Jokic continued to lead the team to play. Although the Nuggets have a mediocre record this season, when Jokic can play, their strength is still very strong. Facing the Eastern Dark Horse Wizards this time, the Nuggets once led by 33 points, although Jokic was expelled from the game and the Wizards also chased the score, but the Nuggets still won 113-107. Jokic had 28 points, 19 boards and 9 assists, and shot 9 of 14 from the field, unfortunately not getting a large triple-double, and the angry referee was expelled from the game in the last quarter, missing the opportunity. Morris also had 22 points, 6 boards and 5 assists, and has won 2 consecutive games in recent times.
Jokic is worthy of the MVP, both teams are not efficient at the start, Jokic assisted his teammates to score, and then scored from the free throws, allowing Garford to make 2 early mistakes. Jokic assisted his teammates several times to score, and when he also threw a shot, he led by 10 points. Jokic also scored from the back of the free throw, and although the Wizards approached the score, they still fell behind. The Nuggets continued to exert their strength in the second quarter, three-pointers in a row, and then counter-attacked to score, and when Jokic went down to rest, his teammates played well. The Wizards continued to chase the points, Jokic came back and assisted his teammates to hit a three-pointer, then scored inside, and when he scored again, he was 16 points ahead. Jokic also scored on free throws, then crushed Harrell to score, 14 points and 13 boards at halftime.
The Wizards' inner line could not prevent Jokic, especially Harrell, from being crushed by Jokic in all directions. Jokic hit a three-pointer in the third quarter and then scored a low layup to take a 22-point lead. Jokic also assisted Morris 3+1, Pop scored to stop the bleeding, and as a result, Jokic assisted Jeff Green 2+1, and then Jeff also hit a three-pointer. The game was played directly, and Dinwiddie scored to stop the bleeding, but Jokic basketed 2+1, Pope hit a three-pointer, and Jokic threw another shot to score. The Wizards hit a three-pointer and Beal hit from the back. Jokic assisted his teammates to score, Harrell scored from a rare basket, and as a result, Jokic immediately scored in response, Beal hit three consecutive points, and Jokic scored 2 free throws, still 21 points ahead.
Jokic is really unsolvable, the advantage is too great. He rested first in the fourth quarter, and the Wizards chased the points, and Harrell finally scored. And Campazzo hit a three-pointer, Harrell continued to dunk and score, Jokic was not there, hurry up and get some points! Jokic came back on the pitch, Jeff Green played 2+1 and Jokic delivered a steal. However, Jokic was repeatedly harassed by Dinwiddie's small actions and was knocked down by Dinwiddie. Jokic got angry, yelled at the referee, and was eventually banished from the game, missing out on a triple-double. The Wizards continued to chase points, chasing only 12 points. And the Nuggets were dumbfounded, and the Wizards scored consecutive points, only 8 points behind. Jeff fouled an offensive foul and Gordon scored with a dunk. Pope hit a three-pointer, but the Wizards then hit the key three-pointer, and the Nuggets still won the game.
Zion and Doncic are getting fatter now, while Jokic is losing weight. After winning the MVP last season, Jokic not only did not relax, but also made his body shape better. Jokic, now 26, is indeed very disciplined, and he still hasn't relaxed himself when he gets the MVP. After Jokic lost weight, he undoubtedly became stronger and more difficult to defend. This time facing the Wizards' inside line, Jokic was under no pressure and exploded his opponent on the inside. He can crush the score on the inside, and he can shoot from the outside, and the defense is also active, grabbing a lot of rebounds, while preventing Harrell and others from helpless, beating Harrell back to the original shape.
The Nuggets have suffered many injuries in the new season, with Murray and Porter Jr. both injured and two main players down. But with Jokic in place, they don't have to worry too much about the playoffs. After winning this game, the Nuggets continued to sit in the top eight in the West, and chased the Lakers who ranked 6th in the West, the Lakers got 15 wins and 13 losses, the Nuggets were 14 wins and 13 losses, just one less win, there was Jokic, if the Lakers lost, the Nuggets quickly caught up. The Nuggets' recent record is good, but also messed up the Ranking of the West, and now the top six in the West are really difficult to say, and the competition will become very fierce.