Nikola Jokic Shines with Fifth Straight Triple-Double as Nuggets Beat Kings
Nikola Jokic delivered a stunning performance with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and a season-high 17 assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 132-123 win over the Sacramento Kings. Jokic secured his fifth consecutive triple-double before the fourth quarter, making NBA history. Christian Braun added 21 points, and Michael Porter Jr. contributed 20 for Denver, which extended its winning streak to four games. Domantas Sabonis led Sacramento with 23 points and 19 rebounds.
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Harden’s Triple-Double Powers Clippers Past Wizards
James Harden recorded his second triple-double of the season with 17 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 110-93 victory over the Washington Wizards. Norman Powell scored 22 points, and Derrick Jones Jr. added 19 for the Clippers. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 24 points, but Washington suffered its 12th consecutive loss.
Damian Lillard Leads Bucks to Victory Over Heat
Damian Lillard narrowly missed a triple-double, scoring 29 points and dishing out 11 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Miami Heat 125-96. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 points, and Gary Trent Jr. contributed 21 off the bench. Miami, playing without Jimmy Butler, was led by Kel’el Ware with 22 points.
Barrett’s Late Heroics Lift Raptors Over Hawks
RJ Barrett hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with less than three minutes remaining to help the Toronto Raptors edge the Atlanta Hawks 122-119. Scottie Barnes scored 25 points for Toronto, while Bogdan Bogdanovic led Atlanta with 23 points. The Hawks dropped their third straight game despite Trae Young’s 18 points and 13 assists.
Lakers Dominate Celtics in Blowout Victory
Anthony Davis scored 24 points, and LeBron James added 20 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 117-96. Austin Reaves chipped in with 23 points for the Lakers. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 22 points, but the Celtics suffered their worst loss of the season.
Mavericks End Thunder’s Home Winning Streak
Spencer Dinwiddie scored 28 points, and Kyrie Irving added 24 as the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 12-game home winning streak with a 121-115 victory. Jalen Williams scored 33 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 for the Thunder, who fell to 21-3 in their last 24 games.
Wembanyama Dazzles in Paris as Spurs Rout Pacers
Victor Wembanyama had 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks in his homecoming performance as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Indiana Pacers 140-110 in Paris. Devin Vassell added 25 points for the Spurs, while Bennedict Mathurin scored 24 points for Indiana.
Curry and Warriors Overpower Bulls
Stephen Curry scored 21 points, while Quinten Post and Gui Santos contributed career-high performances off the bench in the Golden State Warriors’ 131-106 win over the Chicago Bulls. Post scored 20 points, and Santos added 19. Zach LaVine tallied 24 points for the Bulls, who have lost six of their last seven games.
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Blazers’ Defense Stifles Magic in Dominant Win
Anfernee Simons scored 21 points, and Portland held Orlando to just 29.8 percent shooting in a 101-79 road victory. Franz Wagner scored 20 points in his return for the Magic, but Paolo Banchero managed just eight points on 1-of-14 shooting. Robert Williams III added 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Blazers.