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The Knicks destroyed the Nuggets, the Warriors were a surprise victim

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Sweepers Knicksthey made their leaf and wing Nuggets 145-118 in Denver. Ouji Anunoby had a career-high 40 points, while Jaylen Brunson had 23 points and 17 of New York’s all-time record-tying 45 assists. Russell Westbrook with 27 and Nikola Jokic with 22 points could not help enough for the disappointing Nuggets who reached -30 in the third twelve minutes.

They fell victim to surprise Warriors as they lost 128-120 to the Nets in San Francisco. Dennis Schroeder with 31 and Cam Thomas with 23 points led Brooklyn, which scored 41 points in the final period. Steph Curry had 28 points on 8/16 three-pointers for the hosts, but not much help from his teammates.

At the top of the West with 13-4 climbed the Thunder which got emphatic 130-109 win in Sacramento. Shay Giljus-Alexander was unstoppable with 37 points and 11 assists, while Jaylen Williams added 28 points. DeMar DeRozan had 30 points for the Kings who collapsed in the second half, where the score was 77-47.

The Celtics they “bombed” them Clippers with 22 three-pointers (22/51) and destroyed them with 126-94 maintaining the second-best record in the East behind the Cavaliers (17-1) at 15-3. Jayson Tatum and Peyton Pritchard each had 20 points, while Kristaps Porzingis in his first appearance this year had 16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 23 minutes.

Despite the absence of Luka Doncic, the Mavericks edged Atlanta 129-119. Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 32 points, 6 assists and 7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey added 23 points.

With Jaden Ivey’s basket in exhalation, the Pistons beat the Raptors 102-100. The man of the last minute thus topped off his excellent performance, with 25 points.

LaMelo Ball scored 44 of the Hornets’ 84 points, but the Magic got past Charlotte 95-84 with Franz Wagner having 13 of his 21 points in the final period. It was the ninth win in the last ten games for Orlando, who improved to 12-7.

The “hot” Tyrese Halliburton with 34 points (9/18 three-pointers) and 13 assists led the Pacers 114-110 over the Pelicanswhile Ja Morad had 22 points and 11 assists in the comfortable Grizzlies beat the Blazers 123-98.

Detailed results:

Hornets-Magic 84-95

Pistons-Raptors 102-100

Pacers-Pelicans 114-110

Hawks-Mavericks 119-129

Grizzlies-Blazers 123-98

Celtics-Clippers 126-94

Nuggets-Knicks 118-145

Warriors-Nets 120-128

Kings-Thunder 109-130

Source: Sport Fm

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