AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dances as he is introduced in his return from injury against the Portland Trail Blazers before the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCaleb Swanigan (50) of the Portland Trail Blazers stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Trevor Ariza (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers get physical in the post as Damian Lillard (0) works against Will Barton (5) during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets finishes as Hassan Whiteside (21) of the Portland Trail Blazers feeds him an arm during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call after taking contact on a dunk from Hassan Whiteside (21) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets finishes over Hassan Whiteside (21) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers watches as teammate Damian Lillard (0) as he speaks to a referee during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets eyeballs Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers as he brings the ball up court during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTerry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers jokes with Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets smiles after scoring his first two points upon returning from injury during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues being called for a foul on what he thought was a clean block against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets sits n the bench against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Hassan Whiteside (21) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets brings the ball up court in transition against the Portland Trail Blazers behind Malik Beasley (25) and Monte Morris (11) during the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets scores as CJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers defends during the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Gary Trent Jr. (2) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Gary Trent Jr. (2) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Jerami Grant (9) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets wipes sweat away during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJuan Hernangomez (41) of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic (15) share a moment during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone of the Denver Nuggets laughs after joking with Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGary Trent Jr. (2) of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks as Juan Hernangomez (41) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of Denver's 127-99 win on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerami Grant (9) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the court after injuring himself against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 127-99 win on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJarred Vanderbilt (8) of the Denver Nuggets wears a shoe paying homage to GiGi Bryant against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 127-99 win on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJarred Vanderbilt (6) of the Denver Nuggets dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 127-99 win on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets flexes as he and teammates Torrey Craig (3), Mason Plumlee (7) and Jamal Murray (27) after Vlatko Cancar (31) scored against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of Denver's 127-99 win on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJuan Hernangomez (41) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to throw his shoes to fans after the fourth quarter of Denver's 127-99 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dances as he is introduced in his return from injury against the Portland Trail Blazers before the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-99 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
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