Nikola Joki receives a standing ovation from the Nuggets crowd as his night ends in his return from injury 31 PTS 12 REB 5 AST

Nikola Joki gets animated while addressing his teammates at halftimesince that moment the Nuggets have outscored the Lakers

Nikola Joki's jumper is automatic tonight dropping 19 points in just 9 minutes

Nikola Joki gives a wink and a smile to a young Nuggets fan

Nikola Joki gets the bucket to start the game as OKC and Denver are now live

Nikola Joki gets fouled by Stephon Castle sinks both free throws and now sits at 31 PTS 18 REB and 7 AST at the end of the 3rd quarter

Nikola Joki turns on the jets and finishes with a rare burst of speed for the layup