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 knocks down the jumper for his 31st point of the night

Nikola Joki sinks the second free throw for his 40th point of the night as Denver snaps San Antonio's 11-game win streak and extends their own to 8 in a row

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 tangles with Stephon Castle as the Nuggets move the ball to a hot Cam Johnson who drills the three Johnson has 17 points on 4-of-8 from deep