Nikola Jokic raised his scratched arm and clenched his right fist in triumph.
Naturally, it was a teammate’s accomplishment he was celebrating.
The Nuggets welcomed the top-seeded Grizzlies on Tuesday evening and promptly made a 105-91 statement for their best win of the season. Jokic manipulated the Grizzlies’ defense and conducted Denver’s offense like it was the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.