Nikola Jokic continued his scorching hot streak, leading the Denver Nuggets to an 113-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Jokic, the reigning NBA MVP, shot a ridiculous 74.6% from the field in the last 12 games, averaging 32.4 points and 14.4 rebounds during that stretch. He poured in 42 points and 12 rebounds in this game, proving unstoppable for the Wizards' defense.

The Nuggets, fueled by Jokic's dominance, have won 8 of their last 12 games and are now firmly in the playoff mix in the Western Conference. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. also contributed 19 points each, while Aaron Gordon had a well-rounded performance with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Wizards, despite Tyus Jones' 15 points and 13 assists, couldn't keep up with the Nuggets' offensive firepower. Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford each scored 15 points, but their efforts weren't enough to overcome Denver's balanced scoring attack.

The Nuggets led by 9 points after the first quarter, but the Wizards fought back to tie the game early in the second. However, Denver pulled away with a strong run before halftime and never looked back. Jokic took over in the third quarter, scoring 10 straight points to put the Nuggets in firm control.

The Wizards made a couple of runs in the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets always had an answer. Murray and Porter hit key three-pointers down the stretch to seal the win for Denver.

This victory highlights the Nuggets' resurgence as a championship contender. With Jokic playing at an MVP level and the rest of the team contributing, they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference.