Nikola Jokic, Nuggets prepare for improving Hornets

Maybe opponents are tiring of the Nikola Jokic show, but the Denver Nuggets could use some more from their star player. Jokic and the Nuggets are aiming for a steady finishing stretch to the season, and a good opportunity awaits when they play the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Charlotte, N.C. “It’s really hard to knock Nikola off his game,” Denver coach Michael Malone said.