NBA Daily Notes: Blake Griffin returns home; Top fantasy picks for January 13th

C 1 - Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)

Denver Nuggets are being propped up by some amazing plays from Jokic

Preview:

The Denver Nuggets are one of the surprises in the hotly contested Western Conference. They are currently at the top, with a 28-13 record. They have won seven of their last 10 games but lost in a surprising game to the Phoenix Suns.

Last 3 games:

1. 12/1/2019: L - Phoenix Suns, 93-102
2. 10/1/2019: W - Los Angeles Clippers, 121-100
3. 8/1/2019: W - Miami Heat, 103-99

Player performances and review:

Nikola Jokic has been playing some really great basketball for the Denver Nuggets this season, so much so that it has vaulted him into dark horse considerations for the MVP. He is averaging 19 points per game, along with 10 rebounds and 7 assists per game too.

He is improving his defense and is just under a block a game and averaging more than a steal a game too. In the loss against the Suns, Jokic played well enough, scoring 23 points, along with 10 rebounds, 4 assists and a big block, but it was not enough to get them the win.

Alternate pick: Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)