NBA Daily Notes: The Rockets seem to be back to their best; Top fantasy picks for January 8th

Houston Rockets v Indiana Pacers
Houston Rockets v Indiana Pacers

C 2 - Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets):

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The Denver Nuggers are playing some amazing basketball this season. They are at the top of the Western Conference, with a 26-12 record, and have won their last 7 of out matches. They have been this good in spite of how badly injured their starting 5 were.

Nikola Jokic elevated his game to another level in their absence and it showed.

Denver Nuggets are at the top of the West
Denver Nuggets are at the top of the West

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Jokic had been playing like an MVP recently, showcasing a great offensive game, interspersed with some impressive defense as well. He is averaging 19 points per game, along with more than 10 rebounds per game, and just under 8 assists a game too.

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In the loss to the Houston Rockets, Jokic played just 28 minutes, with 13 rebounds and 4 assists. He even managed to get 2 steals and a block as well and shot at 55% from the field.

The Nuggets play the Miami Heat tomorrow and would need Jokic at his best.

Alternate pick: Hassan Whiteside (Miami Heat)

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