Jokic scores 43 as Nuggets down ex-mates, Wizards 141-128


              Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic argues after he was called for a foul in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, front, pulls down a rebound as Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, right, greets Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. Unseld served as an assistant coach for Malone in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija, center, pulls in a loose ball between guard Monte Morris, left, and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon completes a reverse dunk in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown, right, looks to pass the ball as Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, front left, and forward Deni Avdija defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, right, drives the lane as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Washington Wizards forward Will Barton jokes with teammates during a video tribute to mark Barton's years as a member of the Denver Nuggets during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Washington Wizards forward Taj Gibson, left, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic jokes with teammates late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jokic scores 43 as Nuggets down ex-mates, Wizards 141-128