Nikola Jokić posts 26 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists in loss to Portland

Jokić delivered another elite line on Monday, but his production was already priced into his top-tier fantasy value before this outing. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 3, 2026 · Updated November 3, 2026

Nikola Jokić posted 26 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, four steals, one block and two threes with two turnovers on 10-of-22 shooting and 4-of-4 from the line in 36 minutes as a starter on Monday, November 2 in Denver's 118-110 loss to Portland.

The line was worth 61.8 fantasy points and strong across nine categories, but it represents a normal night for a player who entered the game averaging 51.6 fantasy points over his previous five games. Jokić remains the top-ranked player in both nine-category and points leagues, with season averages of 22.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 9.0 assists in 36.9 minutes a game.

Fantasy impact

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Nikola Jokić

Jokić's 26 points came on 27.3 per cent usage at 55.4 per cent true shooting, and his four steals represented his highest mark of the season. Over his previous five games he had averaged 21.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 threes in 37.2 minutes a game. The Monday line showed his usual elite all-around production, with contributions in every category except turnovers, where his two giveaways were well below his 4.2 average over that span.

Denver has one game left this week, on Monday. Jokić is projected for 61.4 fantasy points per game in default points scoring and ranks first overall with 11.3 nine-category value. Managers in all formats should keep him in their lineups as the anchoring piece of their roster, knowing that his 36-minute workload and complete statistical profile deliver top-tier production.

What to do

• Keep Jokić locked into your starting lineup for Denver's final game this week on Monday.

• Rely on his elite all-around production to anchor your roster in both nine-category and points leagues.

• Expect him to maintain his 37-minute workload and complete statistical profile as the league's top-ranked fantasy player.

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