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Jokic scores 39 points as Nuggets use big fourth quarter to rally for 134-133 win over Hawks
Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and the Denver Nuggets rallied from 23 points down with a big fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133 on Friday night. Jamal Murray had 23 points and 12 assists,
The Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks meet Friday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way for the Hawks in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points and five rebounds while Dyson Daniles recorded 15 points and three rebounds. While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Rarely have these Nuggets faced the specific form of adversity they encountered Friday night, when the Hawks threatened to run them out of the gym.
The Nuggets rallied from an insurmountable 23-point hole behind Nikola Jokic’s 40-point performance to win 134-133.