Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets hand Nets 8th loss in a row

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Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat Brooklyn 124-104 on Sunday to extend the Nets’ losing streak to eight games.

Jokic has an NBA-best 14 triple-doubles this season. He scored 23 points in the second and third quarters when Denver went from trailing by seven to leading by 21.

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The Nuggets held Brooklyn to 29 points in the second half to end a three-game skid.

"We rebounded better in the second half, we made them take tough shots. The defense was much, much better," Jokic said.

Will Barton had 21 points and Aaron Gordon had 17 points and nine rebounds in his return from a two-game absence.

Nets guard James Harden missed his second straight game with left hamstring tightness. Brooklyn coach Steve Nash said the team is being cautious with the former MVP.

Nash was asked before the game if it’s accurate the team won’t trade Harden before Thursday’s deadline and gave a definitive answer.

"Yes, that’s correct," he said.

Kyrie Irving finished with 27 points and 11 assists and Cam Thomas had 20 for Brooklyn. The losing streak is the longest since the Nets lost seven in a row from Dec. 26, 2019, to Jan. 7, 2020. They finished 0-5 on the trip.

"The common thread is not having everyone and us finding ways to get better," Patty Mills said. "It has been tough but no excuses. We’ve got to hang our hat on our ability to rely on each other."

Brooklyn continues to play without Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge and Nic Claxton due to injuries, and Joe Harris has not played since Nov. 14 with an ankle injury.

The mounting injuries have contributed to the Nets falling