Denver Nuggets secured a narrow 128-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in a thrilling game at Ball Arena, with Nikola Jokic scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists, while Jamal Murray also scored 22 points. Peyton Watson returned from a 19-game absence with a hamstring strain, and Peyton Watson scored 14 points off the bench. The Nuggets have beaten Portland 11 straight times on their home court. Deni Avdija led the Portland team with 23 points and 14 assist, Donovan Clingan had 18 points, Toumani Camara and Robert Williams III scored 16 each, and Scoot Henderson finished with 13 points. The victory marks the second consecutive consecutive win for the Nuggets, who have won two straight overall and four consecutive at home.