Nuggets Extend Longest Win Streak of Jokic Era

Denver's 10-game winning run is their best since 2013 as Nikola Jokic continues his MVP-caliber season.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:50am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in motion, with overlapping planes of navy, gold, and light blue colors representing the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies. The fragmented, multi-perspective style captures the energy and dynamism of the game.Nikola Jokic's triple-double performance fuels the Nuggets' extended winning streak, showcasing the team's depth and resilience.Denver Today

The Denver Nuggets have won 10 consecutive games, their longest winning streak since drafting Nikola Jokic in 2014. Jokic recorded his 34th triple-double of the season in the latest victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, helping the Nuggets tighten their grip on the third seed in the Western Conference playoff race.

Why it matters

The Nuggets' extended winning streak is a testament to Jokic's sustained brilliance and the team's ability to weather injuries to key players. With the playoffs approaching, Denver is positioning itself as a formidable contender in the West.

The details

Jokic tallied 14 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Nuggets' 136-119 win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Denver's 10-game winning streak is the longest since the team won 15 straight games in 2013, before Jokic was drafted. The Nuggets have now improved to 52-28 on the season, one and a half games ahead of the struggling Los Angeles Lakers for the third seed in the West.

  • The Nuggets' 10-game winning streak is the longest since Nikola Jokic was drafted in 2014.
  • Denver last won 15 straight games in 2013, before Jokic joined the team.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The three-time MVP center for the Denver Nuggets, who recorded his 34th triple-double of the season in the team's latest win.

Andre Iguodala

A former member of the Nuggets roster, who was part of the team's last 15-game winning streak in 2013.

Ty Lawson

A former Nuggets player who was also on the roster during the team's 15-game winning streak in 2013.

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What they’re saying

“All Nikola Jokic does is win, win, win, win, win, win, win, win, win, win, no matter what.”

— DJ Khaled, Musician

What’s next

The Nuggets have a tough two-game stretch to finish their regular season schedule, facing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday and the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

The takeaway

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are peaking at the right time, with their 10-game winning streak being the longest of the Jokic era. This run of success positions the Nuggets as a formidable contender in the Western Conference playoffs, as they look to build on their 2023 championship.