Joker had 44 points (16/28 shooting), 13 rebounds and 7 assists and somehow the Nuggets lost to the Sacramento Kings at home. The Nuggets are a true contender because of greater depth but now they are down two key starters (Christian Braun since 11/15) and now Aaron Gordon who was having a career year (18.8 points, 53 FG%, 44 3PT%). Jokic comes in 6-2 over this line with 57 and 44 his last 2 games which coincide with Gordon's re-injury two games ago (played 3 minutes) and the next game. Denver will be motivated after a bad home loss to the Kings while also not being great enough to blow out Memphis on the road requiring Jokic to put up big scoring and rebounding numbers.