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Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Denver Nuggets past Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102

Ante Zizic scored 23 points to lead the Cavaliers
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 09: Larry Drew of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after a foul against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in his sixth triple-double this season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Saturday night.

Jamal Murray scored 26 points as Denver won for the third time in four games. Trey Lyles had 16 points and Monte Morris finished with 15.

The Nuggets went 15 for 37 from 3-point range. Murray made four 3s, and Jokic, Morris and Malik Beasley each had three.

Cleveland closed out a six-game trip with its third consecutive loss. It has dropped 15 of 16 overall.

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