Nuggets' Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos
The Denver Nuggets are rolling along behind their dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
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The Denver Nuggets are rolling along behind their dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
The Los Angeles Lakers have to feel good about avoiding a blowout at Denver in the opener of the Western Conference finals.
Nikola Jokic's powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals.
Thanks to the success of the Denver Nuggets, about 20,000 fans will walk home with a piece of franchise history every night during the team's push for their first championship.
The Nuggets aren't concerned about their horrendous history against the Lakers in the NBA playoffs as they begin their Western Conference finals against L.A.
Nikola Jokic has once again taken his time in leading the Denver Nuggets to their second Western Conference finals in the the past three seasons.
After a win on Thursday night in the desert, the Denver Nuggets are now in a five-day wait until their next playoff series begins.
Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and finished with a triple-double, Jamal Murray added 26 and the Nuggets are off to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2020.
In order to win a title, Denver needs Michael Porter Jr. to keep playing like he did at Ball Arena on Tuesday night.
The series will now shift back to Phoenix for game six which will be on Thursday night. If necessary, game seven will be back in Denver on Sunday.
The home team has won every game in the second-round series between the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was fined $25,000 by the league for making improper contact in the stands with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul in the second quarter of Game 4 after an altercation with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Devin Booker had 36 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 129-124 to even their Western Conference semifinal playoff series at two games apiece.
Devin Booker scored 47 points, Kevin Durant added 39 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 121-114 on Friday night to cut Denver's lead to 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
With the expansion of the Professional Women's Hockey League and other women's leagues, some girls are seeing more opportunities to get on the ice.
With the thousands of people planning to attend the Savannah Bananas game at Coors Field, downtown Denver will be very busy this weekend.
If you couldn't score a ticket to the sold-out Savannah Bananas games at Coors Field, don't worry — downtown Denver has you covered with all the banana-themed fun you could ask for.
The 22-year-old Shelton, seeded fourth, became the first American winner in the Masters 1000 hard-court event since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Across Colorado, girls are getting involved in all kinds of sports. Some are more mainstream – like football or basketball – while others are lesser-known but growing in popularity like ultimate frisbee.
Female leadership in school sports has been on the decline in recent years, according to Beth Hulac, a Denver Public Schools Athletics Operations Manager. She is determined to reverse that trend through new events.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Video showed the bear charging toward the mascot, splashing water, as a person on the crew could be heard saying "Oh my God" off camera.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the future Denver National Women's Soccer League team's ownership group, the club announced on Tuesday.
Michael Porter Jr.'s play could be key for the Denver Nuggets in their Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Denver Nuggets face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. Former player Bill Hanzlik says the Nuggets will be able to win if they focus on one defensive stat each quarter of each game of the series.
Both the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets play in Game 6s on Thursday night. One is at home and one is away.
You might not have expected that the Denver Broncos would draft a cornerback early or an edge rusher this year. But that's what they did.
The Denver NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) team has a place to call home.
The 2024 Border War took place at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins on Nov. 15.
See photos from the BMW Championship at Castle Pines in Colorado.
Zach Wilson led the Broncos backups to a 38-12 win over the Cardinals in the preseason finale at Empower Field at Mile High.
A group of volunteers is keeping children connected to learning, and offering hope, even as the future is uncertain.
After decades of planning and years of construction, Northern Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam is nearly complete.
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
In July, CBS Colorado reported on the potential for a Cherry Creek General Improvement District, and received several emails from concerned Cherry Creek North residents saying they want their neighborhood removed from the conversation.
Police in Parker are searching for answers after two neglected dogs were abandoned on the side of the road.
After decades of planning and years of construction, Northern Colorado’s Chimney Hollow Dam is nearly complete. Construction crews topped off the 350-foot-tall dam recently and are preparing to pave a roadway across the top that will not be utilized by the public.
Most of the products that a company that sells hair extensions in Colorado stocks was created in India.
With the expansion of the Professional Women's Hockey League and other women's leagues, some girls are seeing more opportunities to get on the ice.
Back-to-school is underway across Colorado, and more students return to classes next week. On Friday, the Denver Public Schools Foundation and its corporate partners joined forces to tidy up schools before students head back to class.
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With the expansion of the Professional Women's Hockey League and other women's leagues, some girls are seeing more opportunities to get on the ice.
With the thousands of people planning to attend the Savannah Bananas game at Coors Field, downtown Denver will be very busy this weekend.
If you couldn't score a ticket to the sold-out Savannah Bananas games at Coors Field, don't worry — downtown Denver has you covered with all the banana-themed fun you could ask for.
The 22-year-old Shelton, seeded fourth, became the first American winner in the Masters 1000 hard-court event since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Across Colorado, girls are getting involved in all kinds of sports. Some are more mainstream – like football or basketball – while others are lesser-known but growing in popularity like ultimate frisbee.
Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week.
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
President Trump has directed the military to target drug cartels in Latin America, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
The minimum wage in Denver will go up almost 50 cents on Jan. 1, in line with a city ordinance passed in 2019 that increases minimum wage in an effort to rise with the cost of living.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.
More than half of Americans' calorie intake is from ultra-processed foods, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
The energy company is considering raising rates again, and it's not just one increase. They're looking at scenarios for years to come. One group gathered in Denver on Thursday to protest what they call the "monstrous plan."
The minimum wage in Denver will go up almost 50 cents on Jan. 1, in line with a city ordinance passed in 2019 that increases minimum wage in an effort to rise with the cost of living.
Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.
The probe was sparked by a CBS News Colorado investigation in May that revealed the airport spent as much as $19,000. For one of its executives to fly to the three-day conference. Another ticket cost about $16,000.
The number of passengers suing American Airlines over an engine fire in March is now at 17, attorneys for those plaintiffs say. The fire happened aboard a Boeing 737 that had taken off from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas.
If you've been to Denver International Airport lately, you might have noticed the brand-new tiling that's part of the Great Hall Project is cracked in many places, and some tiles are held together with nothing but tape.
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
