Nikola Jokic’s Triple-Double Powers Nuggets Past 76ers
Nikola Jokic posted 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists for his fourth consecutive triple-double, as the Denver Nuggets dominated the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109. Jokic achieved his 19th triple-double of the season in just three quarters, continuing his MVP-caliber campaign.
Julian Strawther added a career-high 23 points, including five 3-pointers, while Christian Braun chipped in 20 points. Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. each contributed 19 points, helping Denver win for the 11th time in 14 games. Tyrese Maxey tallied 28 points and 10 assists for the struggling 76ers, who dropped their seventh straight game.
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Davis, LeBron Lead Lakers Over Wizards
Anthony Davis recorded a dominant 29 points, 16 rebounds, and four blocks, while LeBron James added his ninth triple-double of the season with 21 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 111-88 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards.
The Lakers’ Austin Reaves and Dorian Finney-Smith each contributed 16 points as Los Angeles claimed its third win in seven games. The Wizards, led by Bilal Coulibaly’s 17 points, lost their 11th straight game and fell to 1-18 on the road.
Raptors Defeat Slumping Magic Behind Barnes’ All-Around Performance
Scottie Barnes flirted with a triple-double, posting 17 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Orlando Magic 109-93. RJ Barrett led Toronto with 19 points, while Gradey Dick and Bruce Brown combined for 32 points off the bench.
The Magic, playing shorthanded, were led by Paolo Banchero’s 26 points and 12 rebounds. However, Orlando lost its fourth straight game, despite Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s 20 points and a double-double from Wendell Carter Jr.
Simons and Ayton Lead Trail Blazers Past Heat
Anfernee Simons returned from injury to score 24 points, while Deandre Ayton tallied 22 points and 15 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Miami Heat 116-107 in Miami. Deni Avdija added 16 points and 10 rebounds for Portland, which secured its second consecutive victory.
Miami was led by Duncan Robinson’s 22 points but missed the scoring punch of Tyler Herro (groin), dropping their fourth game in five outings.
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Knicks Edge Nets for Ninth Straight Win in Rivalry
Jalen Brunson struggled for much of the game but hit the go-ahead basket in the final minutes, helping the New York Knicks secure a gritty 99-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Karl-Anthony Towns powered the Knicks with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists, while OG Anunoby added 20 points.
The Nets, led by D’Angelo Russell’s 23 points and 10 assists, struggled offensively, shooting just 37.2 percent from the field. Brooklyn dropped its eighth straight home game and has now lost nine of its last 10 contests.
