With a big star, once again, Nikola Jokicthe Nuggets managed to beat the Spurs 132-120, who suffered their twelfth straight loss in the NBA.
The Serbian center finished the game with 39 points (17/29 2-pointers, 5/5 shots), along with 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers in 34:12.
On his part, Mr Victor Webanyama scored 22 points (2/5 3-pointers, 5/12 2-pointers and 6/7 shots), while collecting 11 rebounds, dishing out 2 assists, while having 6 steals, 4 blocks, 3 turnovers in 24:56. Devin Vassell also added 19 points.
After Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. had 25 points, 7 rebounds and Rejic Jackson had 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists.
In New York, with a 3-pointer by Devin Booker (28 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists) in the final, the Suns beat the Knicks 116-113. It was one of the derbies of the night on the other side of the Atlantic, with the Phoenix leader scoring two seconds before the end of the game. For the Knicks, the one who stood out was Jaylan Brunson with 35 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
With the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown dominating Boston, the Celtics returned to winning ways after their loss in Orlando as they beat the Hawks 113-103. Specifically, Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, collected 9 rebounds and handed out 4 assists, with Jaylen Brown adding 21 points (7 rebounds and 3 assists). For Atlanta, Trae Young had 33 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, with DeAndre Hunter scoring 24 points (4 rebounds).
NBA results in detail
Bucks-Blazers 108-102
Celtics-Hawks 113-103
Grizzlies-Timberwolves 119-113
Knicks-Suns 113-116
Nets-Bulls 118-109
Cavaliers-Raptors 105-102
Nuggets-Spurs 132-120
Magic-Hornets 130-117
Source: Sport Fm
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