Jokic, Westbrook Lead Nuggets Past Nets
Nikola Jokic recorded his league-leading 15th triple-double of the season with 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 124-105. Jokic, returning from a two-game absence due to illness, was joined by teammate Russell Westbrook, who notched a triple-double of his own with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Denver has now won six of its last eight games.
Keon Johnson led the struggling Nets with 22 points, while Tyrese Martin added 19. Brooklyn has now dropped four straight games and seven of its last eight.
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Thunder Dominate Knicks Behind SGA and Joe
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 39 points and Isaiah Joe added a season-high 31 points off the bench to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 126-101 victory over the New York Knicks. The Thunder rebounded emphatically from their loss to Cleveland earlier this week.
New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Josh Hart added 16 points and 13 boards. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 27 points, but they’ve now lost four of their last five games after a nine-game winning streak.
Pacers Sweep Warriors Behind Haliburton, Siakam
Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 25 points to guide the Indiana Pacers to a 108-96 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors. Haliburton added eight assists, while Siakam contributed seven rebounds as the Pacers extended their winning streak to five games.
Pat Spencer led Golden State with a career-high 17 points. The Warriors, playing without six regulars, including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, have now dropped both games in their season series against Indiana.
Antetokounmpo Powers Bucks Past Magic
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 41 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a narrow 109-106 victory over the Orlando Magic. Damian Lillard chipped in 29 points, and Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton combined for 22 off the bench.
Paolo Banchero returned for Orlando after missing significant time with an oblique injury, scoring 34 points in his first game since October. However, the Magic have now lost four of their last six games.
Sabonis Dominates as Kings Beat Celtics
Domantas Sabonis grabbed a career-high 28 rebounds and scored 23 points as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Boston Celtics 114-97 for their sixth straight win. Sacramento outrebounded Boston 56-43, with DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk adding 24 and 22 points, respectively.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 28 points, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds. Jayson Tatum finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds but struggled with eight turnovers.
Pelicans Beat 76ers Despite Short Roster
CJ McCollum erupted for 38 points as the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-115. Jordan Hawkins contributed 21 points, and Dejounte Murray posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid (foot) but welcomed back Paul George, who scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 30 points and 12 assists, but it wasn’t enough to prevent their loss.
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Bulls Rout Wizards Behind LaVine and Vucevic
Zach LaVine scored 33 points and Nikola Vucevic added 23 points and 13 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls cruised to a 138-105 victory over the Washington Wizards. The Bulls extended their home winning streak to four games and avenged a loss to Washington earlier this month.
Jordan Poole led Washington with 22 points in his return after a hip injury. Jared Butler scored 18 points, but the Wizards have now lost five straight games.
