Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener
Nikola Jokic's powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals.
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Nikola Jokic's powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals.
Thanks to the success of the Denver Nuggets, about 20,000 fans will walk home with a piece of franchise history every night during the team's push for their first championship.
The Nuggets aren't concerned about their horrendous history against the Lakers in the NBA playoffs as they begin their Western Conference finals against L.A.
Nikola Jokic has once again taken his time in leading the Denver Nuggets to their second Western Conference finals in the the past three seasons.
After a win on Thursday night in the desert, the Denver Nuggets are now in a five-day wait until their next playoff series begins.
Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and finished with a triple-double, Jamal Murray added 26 and the Nuggets are off to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2020.
In order to win a title, Denver needs Michael Porter Jr. to keep playing like he did at Ball Arena on Tuesday night.
The series will now shift back to Phoenix for game six which will be on Thursday night. If necessary, game seven will be back in Denver on Sunday.
The home team has won every game in the second-round series between the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was fined $25,000 by the league for making improper contact in the stands with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul in the second quarter of Game 4 after an altercation with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Devin Booker had 36 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 129-124 to even their Western Conference semifinal playoff series at two games apiece.
Devin Booker scored 47 points, Kevin Durant added 39 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 121-114 on Friday night to cut Denver's lead to 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
It was another amazing NBA regular season for Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, but he came up short in the voting for the league's Most Valuable Player award.
The Denver Nuggets took a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their Western Conference semifinal as they rallied for a 97-87 victory at Ball Arena.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The newest Colorado sports team is getting ready for its inaugural season in the Mile High City, but the future of the team's stadium is in limbo.
Zach Allen of the Denver Broncos says Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers should be a "dogfight."
Championship Saturday delivered high drama and historic moments as Cherry Creek aimed to complete a perfect season, while Dakota Ridge sought its first-ever 4A state title.
The Broncos travel to Nevada to face the Raiders on Sunday, and may be without D.J. Jones and Nate Adkins.
The Broncos now have 10 wins, and wide receiver and punt returner Marvin Mims says Denver's focus is on not just making the playoffs again, but making a postseason run.
Broncos fans were excited about the first NFL playoff game in Denver in a decade.
The Denver Broncos beat the Chiefs 22-19 for their eighth straight victory on Nov. 17, 2025.
Six athletes will be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in Denver in 2026.
The Denver NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) team has a place to call home.
In Colorado, it's not yet clear exactly how much funding will be cut for public health services, but organizations like the Colorado Health Network are bracing for impact.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
The doors are open to a new stage of healing in Evergreen, Colorado, as the Evergreen Resiliency Center hosts its open house this week.
Aviation Park in Lakewood is no longer filled with parents and their children. Instead, it has transformed into a refuge for many of the city's unhoused residents.
Over the last 10 years, Colorado has become one of the most energy efficient states in the country, and one of the most unaffordable as the cost of housing has soared.
The Denver district attorney says no charges will be filed against two police officers in a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in November 2025.
Construction to begin on a section of Colfax Avenue in Aurora for the Bus Rapid Transit project.
Yvonne "Missy" Woods set to appear in court for allegations of mishandling evidence for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
A Line service will be disrupted for maintenance on Wednesday between Peoria Station and Airport Station.
The Denver Nuggets hosted their Special Olympics Basketball Clinic at Ball Arena on Tuesday.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.
New deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 on interest they paid to buy a new American-made vehicle in 2025.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
Over the last 10 years, Colorado has become one of the most energy efficient states in the country, and one of the most unaffordable as the cost of housing has soared.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Two lawmakers are accusing the government of improperly redacting some people's names from the Epstein files, including six men whose identities are now public.
In Colorado, it's not yet clear exactly how much funding will be cut for public health services, but organizations like the Colorado Health Network are bracing for impact.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.
New deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 on interest they paid to buy a new American-made vehicle in 2025.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.
An Arapahoe County judge ordered Aurora resident Daniel Alexander Ashby to stand trial for felony assault, after witnesses say Ashby body-slammed defense lawyer H. Michael Steinberg in a courthouse hallway last December.
Newly released documents from the Lakeside Police Department say former Sgt. Howard Prince admitted to cheating on his time records, but also said that in an interview, the sergeant said he didn't know why he falsified his time sheets.
