Nuggets' Murray-Jokic Duo Top NBA Passer-Scorer Charts

0:00For the NBA, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. This season, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets topped the NBA charts as the best passer-score duo. Murray has dished out 127 assists to Jokic. The most any player has given to a single teammate through early March. Even with Jokic missing 16 games, no one else comes close. Jokic leads the league with a career high 10.3 assists per game, and he's returned the favor with 101 assists to Murray. Together, they've hit 228 total passes this year, averaging a peak 6.8 per 36 minutes on the court. It's their sixth season swapping at least 100 assists each way over nine years. Murray shining two, posting career best at 25.7 points, 7.3 assists, and a 61.9 true shooting. Mark, their chemistry shines because Jokic is massive with soft hands and elite shooting range.

1:01Still, the Nuggets top-ranked offense at 120.3 hasn't fixed their up-and-down season, especially on defense. Other pairs stand out too. Philly's Tyree's Maxi leads per-minute assists to Joel and Beade at 3.9 for 36, despite limited time together. Houston's Kevin Durant, an Alperen Sen Gun, swapped 143 assists, building quick rapport as newcomers to the tandem. The Nuggets chase a second straight win, Thursday night against the Lakers for fourth in the West. Meanwhile, the Rockets, third in the conference, start a tough stretch hosting the Warriors, riding seven wins in their last 10. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. to go to go to to to go that