Jokic’s Triple-Double Propels Nuggets Over Jazz
Nikola Jokic recorded a monster triple-double with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists as the Denver Nuggets secured a 132-121 victory against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. It marked Jokic’s 13th triple-double of the season and the 143rd of his career, placing him third all-time in the NBA behind Oscar Robertson (181) and Russell Westbrook (201).
Jamal Murray added 20 points and 10 assists for Denver, while Michael Porter Jr. chipped in 21 points. Russell Westbrook, now with Utah, notched his own triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 24 points, but Utah suffered its fourth consecutive loss.
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Hart’s Triple-Double Powers Knicks Past Wizards
Josh Hart delivered a standout performance with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the New York Knicks to a commanding 126-106 win over the struggling Washington Wizards. Hart’s effort marked his third triple-double of the season and helped extend New York’s season-best winning streak to eight games.
Karl-Anthony Towns dominated with 32 points and 13 rebounds for New York. Meanwhile, Jonas Valanciunas scored 22 points off the bench for Washington, which has now lost 23 of its last 26 games.
Fox Leads Kings to Victory Over Mavericks
De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points to guide the Sacramento Kings to a 110-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks, snapping a six-game losing streak. Domantas Sabonis contributed a double-double with 17 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists.
The Kings rallied from an 18-point first-quarter deficit to secure the victory, marking interim coach Doug Christie’s first win. The Mavericks were without several key players, including Luka Doncic (calf) and Kyrie Irving (shoulder). Spencer Dinwiddie led Dallas with a season-best 30 points.
Bulls Outlast Hornets in Overtime
Coby White recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115-108 in overtime. White ignited Chicago’s 8-0 run to open the extra session, securing the road win.
Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 31 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation. Despite his heroics, Charlotte struggled without leading scorers LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, dropping another close contest.
Clippers Edge Pelicans in Thriller
Norman Powell scored 35 points, and James Harden added 27, including clutch free throws in the final minute, as the Los Angeles Clippers edged the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113. Ivica Zubac contributed a dominant performance with 20 points and 16 rebounds.
Despite hitting a season-high 18 three-pointers, the Pelicans dropped their 10th straight game. CJ McCollum led New Orleans with 33 points, while Dejounte Murray contributed across the board with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and six steals.
Embiid’s Big Night Leads Sixers Past Trail Blazers
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 37 points to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid added nine rebounds and went 12-for-13 from the free-throw line in the Sixers’ fourth consecutive win.
Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points for Philadelphia. Anfernee Simons led Portland with 25 points, but the Trail Blazers were hampered by 26 turnovers, snapping their two-game winning streak.
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Cavaliers Cruise Past Warriors for Seventh Straight Win
Darius Garland dropped 25 points and dished eight assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-95 win over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The victory extended Cleveland’s winning streak to seven games.
Donovan Mitchell added 23 points, including five 3-pointers, as the Cavaliers shot 38.3 percent from beyond the arc. For Golden State, Stephen Curry struggled with just 11 points on 4-of-14 shooting. Moses Moody was the lone bright spot for the Warriors, contributing a team-high 19 points.
