Nuggets Fall to Trail Blazers as Jokić Posts 26/9/8/4

Portland beat Denver 118–110 on November 3. Jokić recorded 26 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, four steals and a block, while Murray scored 35 and Portland held a 16-rebound edge; Jokić identified inconsistent play and lost defensive rebounds as problems. Commentary flags lower rebounding, fewer rim attempts and free throws, and reduced usage, but these are early six-game observations—not confirmed evidence of regression.