Nikola Jokic had 40 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in yet another triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-115 on Sunday night.

Thanks to former Michigan Wolverines guard Jordan Poole, the Golden State Warriors are a win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals, taking a 3-0 series lead.

Kyrie Irving had 41 points at halftime for the Brooklyn Nets, most by an NBA player in the first two quarters since Kobe Bryant in 2003.