Nikola Jokic scores 31, Nuggets pull away from Wizards 118-104

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets shook off a slow start and beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 118-104 on Wednesday night. Michael Porter Jr. added 21 points and Jamal Murray had 17 for Western Conference-leading Denver. The Nuggets went 15 for 32 from beyond …