The Denver Nuggets overcame a massive 23-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133 on Friday, their largest comeback of the season and the third-largest in franchise history.

It was center Nikola Jokic who led Denver's rally , scoring 40 points and adding nine rebounds and eight assists over 36 minutes. He shot 13-of-26 from the field, 1-of-8 from three, and 13-of-15 from the free-throw line, with 30 of his points coming in the second half.

The three-time MVP has now scored 40 or more points for the third time in 22 regular-season games and continued his streak of 20-plus points to five consecutive contests, which also included three double-doubles and a triple-double. Although he started cold, shooting just 2-of-13 overall and 0-of-6 from deep in the first half, Jokic explo

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