NBA Note - Denver Nuggets Jokic, Nikola

Dec 27, 2017 - 7:49 AM C Nikola Jokic had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists before being ejected early in the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets (19-15) closed it out to win their third straight.

Jokic, who didn't score in the first period, scored 11 in the second quarter. He had a 3-pointer and a three-point play during an 8-0 run that gave Denver a 41-26 lead en route to a 50-34 halftime edge.