Jokic scores 27 in 3 quarters, Nuggets rout Thunder 119-101

DENVER: Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 12 rebounds before calling it an early night as the Denver Nuggets routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-101 on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (left) hangs from the rim after dunking the ball for a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Isaiah Roby (center) and guard George Hill in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Jan. 19, 2021 (January 20 in Manila) in Denver. AP PHOTO