Nuggets complete the third-largest franchise comeback with one-point victory over Hawks

The Denver Nuggets continue to play elite basketball. Even when they seem down and out, they never quit and usually find a way to win the ball game.

This, the Atlanta Hawks found out on Friday night.

TOP NEWS

Bucks now ‘open for business’ on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo 2 hours ago

Victor Wembanyama facing no further penalties for elbowing Naz Reid

NBA 3 hours ago

Timberwolves tie series with Spurs in Game 4 after Wembanyama’s ejection

Minnesota Timberwolves 17 hours ago

Related: Spurs survive thriller against Magic

The Nuggets came out flat and found themselves down by 23 points at one point in the first half. By halftime, Denver trailed 73-54 to Atlanta.

In the second half, it was another story. The Nuggets dropped 40 points in both the third and fourth quarters. They were led by Nikola Jokic, who scored 40 points himself in the game, to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists.

Jokic also received some help in the game. Jamal Murray scored 23 points while adding 12 assists. They also got 17 points off the bench from Tim Hardaway Jr.

Denver would complete the comeback, which was their third-largest in franchise history, winning 134-133.

The Nuggets look tough thus far in the season. They look hungry to get back on top of the league and win another NBA championship.

About the Author Published Dec 6, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1