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Nikola Jokic Makes History with 139th Triple-Double, but Nuggets Fall to Cavaliers
Nikola Jokic moved into third place on the all-time triple-doubles list with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists, surpassing Magic Johnson with his 139th career triple-double. This remarkable performance included his second triple-double of the season featuring 20-plus points and 20-plus rebounds.
Despite Jokic’s historic achievement, the Denver Nuggets couldn’t withstand Cleveland’s 3-point shooting and fell 126-114. The Cavaliers were led by Donovan Mitchell (28 points), Darius Garland (24), Caris LeVert (21), and Evan Mobley (20), who combined for 17 three-pointers and 93 points, securing Cleveland’s third consecutive win. Denver has alternated wins and losses for the past nine games.
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Mavericks Dominate Wizards for Sixth Straight Victory
Luka Doncic recorded his first triple-double of the season with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 rout of the Washington Wizards. The victory extended Dallas’ winning streak to six games and marked their 10th win in the past 11 outings.
Kyrie Irving contributed a game-high 25 points, while former Wizard Daniel Gafford added 16 points off the bench. Washington tied a franchise record with its 16th straight loss in a single season, despite Malcolm Brogdon and Marvin Bagley III each scoring 16 points.
Warriors Snap Losing Streak with Victory Over Rockets
Jonathan Kuminga posted a career-high 33 points, and Andrew Wiggins added 23 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 99-93 in San Francisco.
With Stephen Curry sidelined due to sore knees and Draymond Green nursing a calf injury, the Warriors leaned on a 21-4 run spanning the second and third quarters to secure their first win in six games. Houston, seeking their first win against Golden State since February 2020, was led by Alperen Sengun (16 points) and Dillon Brooks (15 points) in the loss.
Knicks Overpower Hornets Behind Karl-Anthony Towns’ Double-Double
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his 12th straight double-double with 27 points and 16 rebounds, propelling the New York Knicks to a 125-121 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets.
All five Knicks starters scored in double figures, including OG Anunoby (25 points), Jalen Brunson (24), Mikal Bridges (19), and Josh Hart (18). Hart also chipped in 10 rebounds and six assists.
Charlotte’s Brandon Miller scored 26 points, but the Hornets struggled with efficiency, shooting just 44.9% compared to New York’s 53.9%.
Thunder Cruise Past Raptors in Toronto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 129-92 win over the Toronto Raptors. Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, while Isaiah Joe added 16.
The Raptors, who saw their four-game home winning streak snapped, were led by RJ Barrett with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Scottie Barnes added 12 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in the loss.
Pelicans Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Suns in Thriller
Brandon Ingram scored 29 points, and CJ McCollum added 25 to help the New Orleans Pelicans end a nine-game skid with a 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
McCollum broke a late tie with a clutch drive and assisted Trey Murphy III on a dunk that sealed the game in the final seconds. Murphy finished with 19 points, while Dejounte Murray added 17. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 28 points, and Bradley Beal contributed 24.
Grizzlies Hold Off Kings Despite Morant’s Ejection
The Memphis Grizzlies relied on their bench to score 60 points, securing a 115-110 win over the Sacramento Kings despite losing Ja Morant to a fourth-quarter ejection.
Marcus Smart led the reserves with 18 points, while starter Desmond Bane also scored 18. Santi Aldama chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds as Memphis extended its home winning streak to six games.
Sacramento was paced by DeMar DeRozan with 26 points, while Malik Monk added 23. De’Aaron Fox finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and six steals in the defeat.
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Bulls Handle Spurs Behind Vucevic’s Season-High 39 Points
Nikola Vucevic exploded for a season-high 39 points, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 139-124 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Ayo Dosunmu notched his first career triple-double with 27 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds.
The Spurs, playing without Victor Wembanyama (sore back), were led by Keldon Johnson, who scored 28 points off the bench. Devin Vassell added 17 points, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
