Incorrigible Mavericks and Lakers, “train” the Nuggets

Second loss in as many games for the duo Doncic and Irvingas the Mavericks they lost at home to the Timberwolves with 124-121. Luka had 33 points and Kyrie another 36, with 26 of them coming in the final period as Dallas came within a breath of overturning -26. Anthony Edwards had 32 and Rudy Gober 21 points for eighth-ranked Minnesota.

The Lakers they find no cure, as well they were defeated by the Blazers in Portland 127-115. The absence of LeBron James was felt again, with Malik Beasley (22 points) and Anthony Davis (19 points-20 rebounds) standing out but unable to improve their team’s position, which is 13th in the West (26- 32). Damian Lillard had 40 points on 8/14.

The Nuggets certified their momentum (first by a margin in the West, with 40-18) winning in Miami, 112-108. Nikola Jokic had 27 points on 12-of-14 shooting to go along with 12 points and eight assists for Denver, which again played without the injured Murray and Gordon. Jimmy Butler scored 24 points for the hosts, who are sixth in the East at 32-26.

Jaylen Brunson with 40 points and newly acquired Josh Hart with another 27 led the Nics in a 124-106 victory over the Nets in the local derby, for the first time in three years. Spencer Dinwiddie had 28 for Brooklyn, which has been in a slump since the departures of Irving and Durant.

The Warriors prevailed 135-126 of the Wizards with 29 points from Andrew Wiggins and 27 from Klay Thompson, with the champions – without the injured Steph Curry – struggling to climb out of ninth place in the West (28-28).

NBA results in detail

Cavaliers-Spurs 117-109

Pacers-Jazz 117-123

Sixers-Rockets 123-104

Heat-Nuggets 108-112

Bulls-Magic 91-100

Thunder-Pelicans 100-103

Mavericks-Timberwolves 121-124

Warriors-Wizards 135-126

Blazers-Lakers 127-115

Knicks-Nets 124-106

Hornets-Hawks 144-138