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Nikola Jokić scores career-high 56 points as NBA fans rip Nuggets for loss to Wizards | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Nikola Jokić scores career-high 56 points as NBA fans rip Nuggets for loss to Wizards | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Nikola Jokić scored a new career-high goal, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Denver Nuggets to victory on Saturday night.

Jokić scored a personal best with 56 points against the Washington Wizards, although the Nuggets ultimately lost by a final score of 122-113.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

The WIZARDS end their 16-game losing streak despite Joker’s 56 PTS, 16 REB and 8 AST 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QLEfcZZSfL

The three-time MVP also grabbed 16 rebounds and added eight assists while shooting 22-38 from the field and 3-5 from behind the arc.

Denver was unable to stay effective from three-point territory throughout the contest. Outside of Jokić, the Nuggets shot 2-for-19 on long-range attempts as a team.

The loss was a shocking result, especially considering the Wizards entered the game with the NBA’s worst record at 2-18 and were in the midst of a 16-game losing streak. Washington also has the worst net rating in the association (via NBA.com).

Fans praised Jokić but praised the Nuggets for the disappointing loss.

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA

The Nuggets just had one of the worst losses of the season of any team. Nikola Jokic with 56 of Denver’s 113 points. I don’t care that they were without two starters. It’s embarrassing to play such garbage defense and lose to the Wizards. Played like a team that gave up.

Claire de Monde @ClaireMPLS

As much as I complain about the Lakers ad and not giving lebron enough help, what the nuggets are doing to make jokes in his PRIME is criminal

Justin dates @DatesRadio

The Nuggets organization should be ashamed of what they did to Nikola Jokic’s prime.
Hopefully they will be called out more by the national media and hopefully reporters will start asking tough questions of those in charge.
Shameful.

liv @livmoods

I’m really starting to feel sorry for Nikola Jokic.

Harrison Wind @Harrison Wind

Nikola Jokic scores a career-high 56 points, one of the most embarrassing defeats I have ever witnessed.

Ryan Blackburn @NBA Blackburn

I honestly can’t believe what I’m seeing here. Jokic was absolutely crazy.
This also applies to the rest of the Nuggets, but in the worst possible way.

Molly Morrison @mollyhannahme

Imagine losing 56 PTS, 16 REB and 8 AST and your team still loses, giving the Wizards their first win in 16 games. Jokić earns a week of PTO and unlimited time to frolic with a horse of his choice

Lyle Farly @DenverNuggetsF6

What a complete joke. The entire team should be ashamed for wasting a player like Jokic

Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 39 points and eight assists. He shot 46.2 percent from the field and hit nine three-pointers.

Jonas Valančiūnas also contributed a double-double, finishing with 20 points and 12 rebounds as well as five blocks.

After a 7-3 start to the season, the Nuggets have now lost seven of their last 11 games.

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