In a thrilling night of NBA action, Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic both recorded triple-doubles as the Denver Nuggets secured a 132-121 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Westbrook showed his efficiency with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists without committing a single turnover. Jokic, however, stole the show with a dominant performance, tallying 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Jazz held a narrow 66-64 lead at halftime, but the Nuggets pulled away in the third quarter, aided by Jamal Murray’s 20 points and 10 assists.
Joel Embiid continued his stellar form, scoring 37 points and grabbing nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tyrese Maxey contributed 23 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr. impressed defensively with 15 points and eight steals.
Josh Hart recorded his third triple-double of the season, delivering 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in the New York Knicks’ 126-106 win against the Washington Wizards. Karl-Anthony Towns added 32 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Knicks break away in the second half after a close first half that ended with a slim 59-57 lead.
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the struggling Golden State Warriors. Darius Garland scored 25 points, and Donovan Mitchell added 23 to keep the Cavaliers atop the Eastern Conference with an impressive 28-4 record. Meanwhile, the Warriors have now lost four of their last five games.
James Harden showcased his composure under pressure, sinking four free throws in the final 18 seconds to secure a 116-113 win for the Los Angeles Clippers over the New Orleans Pelicans.
De’Aaron Fox led the Sacramento Kings with 33 points as they snapped their six-game losing streak with a 110-100 win over the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks, who were missing both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
In an overtime showdown, the Chicago Bulls edged past the Charlotte Hornets 115-108. Coby White narrowly missed a triple-double, contributing 23 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists to secure the win.
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