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Nuggets get past Mavs
UNDATED (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are spending at least one more day atop the NBA’s Northwest Division after pulling out a victory in Dallas.
Nikola Jokic (nee-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) scored 21 of his 33 points in the third quarter and furnished the winning basket with 7.9 seconds left as the Nuggets rallied past the Mavericks, 107-106. He shot 8-for-11 in the third period, including 4-for-6 from 3-point range. Jokic got hot after being shut out in the first quarter.
Jeremi Grant finished with 15 points and Jamal Murray added 14 to help Denver improve to 26-11, the second-best record in the Western Conference.
The Nuggets swarmed Luka Doncic (DAHN’-chihch) on the Mavericks’ final possession, forcing him to pass the ball. Doncic fell one rebound shy of a triple-double, contributing 27 points and 10 assists.
Checking out Wednesday’s other NBA action:
— Giannis Antetokounmpo’s (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-pohz) had 30 points and 12 rebounds led…
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