The team with the best record in the NBA (8-1) remains the Nuggetsas they won the Western derby against the Warriors (6-3). Nikola Jokic had another enjoyable performance with 35 points (albeit on 1/8 threes), 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. Reggie Jackson added 20 and Michael Porter Jr. 17 for the champions, who played without the injured Jamal Murray. Steph Curry had 23 points but with only 6/17 shooting, while Klay Thompson had 15.
They are impressive Sixersreached the six-game winning streak (6-1) taking the derby with 106-103 Celtics who lost their second game in a row. Joel Embiid with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists along with Tyrese Maxey who had 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists made the difference for the hosts. Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics with 29 points, but missed a game-tying 3-pointer at the end. Jayson Tatum had 16 points (6/14 shooting), 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals, but Jaylen Brown remained low with 11 points (4/13 shooting) and Jrue Holiday with 12 points.
The Lakers experienced a crash in Houston with 128-94 from the Rockets, who reached the four consecutive victories. Jaylen Green had 28 points, while Alperen Sengun added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. For the LA team, Anthony Davis was absent due to injury, LeBron James was limited to 18 points in 27 minutes and was not used in the final period when everything was decided. DeAngelo Russell had 22 points and Rui Hachimura added 24.
The Mavericks fell victim to surprise, losing 127-116 in Dallas to the Raptors. Pascal Siakam with 31 and Ji Anunoby with 26 did most of the damage for the Mavericks, who got 31 points from Luka Doncic and 22 from Kyrie Irving.
Fourth consecutive lost match for them Clippers, this time 100-93 in Brooklyn. Paul George had 24 points, while James Harden in his second appearance had 12 points on 4/9 shooting, along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Lonnie Walker had 21 points off the bench for the Nets.
With Yusuf Nurkic’s basket 7.3” before the end of overtime, the Chance they got past Chicago 116-115. Grayson Allen had 26 points on 8/13 three-pointers, Kevin Durant added 25, while Bradley Beal in his debut had 13 points on 3/12 shooting in 24 minutes. Devin Booker was out for Phoenix. Nikola Vucevic had 26 points for the hosts, with DeMar DeRozan adding 22 but missing the Bulls’ final drive.
The Hit they escaped 108-102 from Memphis led by Bam Adebayo who had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks.
On 5/5 in Minnesota the Timberwolves 122-101 over the Pelicans. Anthony Edwards with 26 and Karl-Anthony Towns with 23 points led their team. Brandon Ingram had 24 points for New Orleans, which played without its top two scorers, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum.
A comfortable 126-105 win for the Knicks over the Spurs with recently promoted Julius Randle scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Victor Webanyama had 14 points but with 4/14 shooting, along with 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block.
Cy Giljus-Alexander was unstoppable, scored 43 points and led the Thunder to get to 128-120 over the Cavaliers.
With Kyle Kuzma’s 33 points and 18 three-pointers overall, the Wizards ended a four-game losing streak with a 132-116 loss to Charlotte.
The Pacers they improved to 5-3 by beating the Jazz 134-118 with six double-digit scorers led by Aaron Nesmith with 24.
NBA results in detail
Pacers-Jazz 134-118
Nets-Clippers 100-93
Knicks-Spurs 126-105
Bulls-Suns 115-116
Rockets-Lakers 128-94
Grizzlies-Heat 102-108
Timberwolves-Pelicans 122-101
Thunder-Cavaliers 128-120
Mavericks-Raptors 116-127
Nuggets-Warriors 108-105
Kings-Blazers 121-118
Sixers-Celtics 106-103
Bucks-Pistons 120-118
Hornets-Wizards 116-132
Source: Sport Fm
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