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Thursday night in the NBA was filled with big performances, blowout wins, and late-game heroics. The New Orleans Pelicans finally halted their losing streak with a 143-point explosion, the Denver Nuggets crushed the Kings behind Nikola Jokic, and the Rockets mounted a late comeback to edge the Clippers in a down-to-the-wire finish.
Pelicans 143, Trail Blazers 120
Trey Murphy III scored 24 points and Bryce McGowens tied his career high with 23 as New Orleans snapped a seven-game losing streak in style.
Jordan Poole added 22 off the bench in his return from injury. New Orleans dominated the fourth quarter 38-23.
Shaedon Sharpe (21) and Sidy Cissoko (20) led Portland in a sixth loss in seven games.
Nuggets 136, Kings 105
Nikola Jokic scored 23 of his 36 points in the first half and added 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead Denver to a dominant road win.
Peyton Watson scored 21, and the Nuggets have now won 11 straight on the road.
Malik Monk led the Kings with 18 points, while Russell Westbrook had 17 in a losing effort.
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New Orleans easily cleared the spread with a 23-point win, while Denver’s first-half dominance made for a fast cash in both full-game and first-half markets. Houston’s comeback provided strong live betting value, and Milwaukee rewarded bettors who backed them as a short favorite with Giannis out. Overall, Thursday’s results leaned toward the over, with multiple games crossing the 230-point mark.
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Bucks 116, Celtics 101
Kyle Kuzma dropped a season-high 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 as Milwaukee handed Boston a rare loss.
Kevin Porter Jr. notched a triple-double (18-13-10) for the Bucks, who played without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf).
Jaylen Brown scored 30 for the Celtics, who saw their five-game win streak end.
Rockets 115, Clippers 113
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson led a fourth-quarter comeback to lift Houston past Los Angeles in a nail-biter.
Sengun finished with 22 points and 15 boards, while Thompson added 20 points and a clutch three-point play in the final 20 seconds.
Ivica Zubac scored 33 on 13-of-14 shooting for the Clippers, but it wasn’t enough to stop their eighth loss in nine games.
NBA Thursday FAQ
Who was the top performer of the night?
Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 36 points, while Sengun and Thompson powered Houston’s late comeback.
Which team had the biggest win?
The Pelicans rolled over Portland by 23 points to break their losing streak in a high-scoring affair.
Any notable injuries?
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the Bucks’ win due to a calf issue. Jordan Poole returned from a quad strain for the Pelicans.
Which games went over the total?
Pelicans–Trail Blazers (263 points) and Nuggets–Kings (241 points) smashed their projected totals, making it a strong night for over bettors.
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