Tyronn Lue and Doc Rivers said they were saddened. Michael Malone and Erik Spoelstra were shocked when they heard the news. Victor Wembanyama being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right

Michael Malone took a pragmatic stance on his team’s current nine-game winning streak. “It beats the alternative,”

Head coach Michael Malone said that Porter (hamstring) is available and won't face a minutes restriction during Thursday's game against Charlotte, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Porter will snap a three-game absence streak Thursday due to a left hamstring strain.

Nuggets Coach Michael Malone's Postgame Media Availability. Nuggets Coach Michael Malone talks to the media postgame after the Nuggets win at home.

Jokic set a career-high in assists with 19 as the Nuggets won for the 10th time in their last 11 games with a 125-116 victory over the Pacers. Asked if he still feels the same way about the joy of passing in relation to scoring, he said after the win, “Of course. It’s an easy question.” He was not aware of the new career record, however.

Winners of 13 of their last 14 against the Lakers and eight consecutive head-to-head matchups at home, the Nuggets (37-20) were taken out of their comfort zone by a new-look Los Angeles roster. Anthony Davis was the player cashed in for Doncic, but somehow it was the Lakers’ defense that affected the hosts most. Denver shot 40% from the floor.

Nikola Jokic ended with a career-best 19 assists, while also adding 18 points and nine rebounds, helping the Nuggets improve to 38-20 this season