Jokic’s Triple-Double Powers Nuggets Past Heat
Nikola Jokic recorded his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a dominant 133-113 road victory over the Miami Heat. Jamal Murray added 30 points, helping Denver secure its fifth win in six games and extend its winning streak against Miami to 10 games.
The game marked the return of Jimmy Butler after a seven-game suspension. Butler posted 18 points in 33 minutes but couldn’t stop Miami from dropping its third straight game. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 22 points, while Bam Adebayo contributed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
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Mavericks Top Thunder Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Dallas Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 106-98 home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were without star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to a wrist injury. Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 25 points, while P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in 16 apiece.
Despite Oklahoma City’s recent 15-1 stretch, they struggled offensively in Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence. Jalen Williams scored 19 points but shot just 7-of-22. The Thunder’s four-game winning streak came to an end.
Pelicans Overwhelm Jazz in High-Scoring Clash
CJ McCollum scored 26 points, and Zion Williamson notched 24 points and 14 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Utah Jazz 136-123. The Pelicans enjoyed their highest point total and largest margin of victory this season, with Trey Murphy III and Jose Alvarado contributing 19 points each.
Keyonte George led the Jazz with 26 points, while Collin Sexton and Drew Eubanks added 24 and 17 points, respectively. Utah’s struggles continued with their seventh loss in eight games.
Grizzlies Dominate Spurs Behind Career Night from Aldama
Santi Aldama erupted for a career-high 29 points, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 140-112 blowout victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Desmond Bane added 22 points and 14 assists for Memphis, which was without Ja Morant due to foot soreness.
The Spurs received 21 points from Devin Vassell, while rookie Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama added 20 and 19 points, respectively. San Antonio has now lost eight of its last nine games.
Celtics Cruise Past Magic Behind Tatum and Porzingis
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, and Kristaps Porzingis added 23 as the Boston Celtics rolled to a 121-94 win over the visiting Orlando Magic. Jaylen Brown chipped in 20 points for Boston, which rebounded from a recent rough patch with a dominant performance.
Cole Anthony led Orlando with 23 points, and Paolo Banchero added 21. The Magic, however, continued their slump with their fourth loss in five games.
Timberwolves Outshoot Knicks in Road Win
Anthony Edwards posted a stellar performance with 36 points and 13 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Knicks 116-99. Minnesota’s hot 3-point shooting, led by Edwards’ 8-of-13 and Naz Reid’s perfect 6-of-6 from beyond the arc, proved decisive.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points, but New York’s recent struggles persisted, with six losses in their last nine games.
Hornets Edge Bulls in Nail-Biter
LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, and Mark Williams delivered a double-double with 19 points and 19 rebounds to propel the Charlotte Hornets to a narrow 125-123 road victory over the Chicago Bulls. Charlotte’s 21-2 run to open the fourth quarter proved pivotal in the win.
Nikola Vucevic carried the Bulls with 40 points and 13 rebounds, but Chicago fell short and has now lost five of its last six games.
Giannis, Lillard Lead Bucks Past Raptors
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 35 points and 13 rebounds powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-112 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Damian Lillard added 26 points, while Bobby Portis contributed 15 off the bench.
RJ Barrett led Toronto with 21 points and 10 rebounds, but the Raptors dropped their sixth game in their last eight outings.
Reaves, LeBron Propel Lakers Over Nets
Austin Reaves erupted for a career-high 38 points, and LeBron James added 29 as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the Brooklyn Nets 102-101. The Lakers played without Anthony Davis but managed to improve their record to 2-1 during a home-heavy stretch.
Ziaire Williams and Tosan Evbuomwan each scored 15 points for Brooklyn, which fell to 1-4 on its road trip.
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Additional Scores:
Celtics 121, Magic 94: Boston dominates with strong performances from Tatum and Porzingis.
Mavericks 106, Thunder 98: Kyrie Irving leads Dallas past OKC missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Pelicans 136, Jazz 123: New Orleans thrives behind CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson.
