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Nikola Jokic Named NBA Western Conference Player Of The Month

February 2, 2022 / 1:38 PM MST / CBS Colorado

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DENVER (CBS4) - Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Month.

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a play against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 19, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images))

The 26-year old center nicknamed "The Joker" won the award for the month of January. It's the third time in his career that he has won the award.

He averaged 26.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9 assists during the month.

The Nuggets won 11 games and lost 5 in January.