Last night, the Chicago Bulls triumphed over the Denver Nuggets (129:121), breaking a two-game losing streak in the NBA. This marked only the Bulls’ second win in their last nine games.

Nikola Vučević, a Montenegrin international, made significant contributions with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Zach LaVine was the standout player for Chicago, scoring 21 points, while Lonzo Ball added 18 and Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 17 points. Josh Giddy also made his mark, recording a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists.

On the other side, Serbian international Nikola Jokić led Denver with an impressive triple-double, posting 33 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds. Christian Brown added 28 points, with both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. contributing 18 points each.

After this game, Denver stands at fourth place in the Western Conference with 28 wins from 46 games, while Chicago sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20/27.

Miami managed to defeat Orlando 125:119 in a home game that extended to two overtimes, marking Orlando’s sixth loss in their last seven outings.

Without Jimmy Butler due to suspension, Miami’s Tyler Hiro led the way with 30 points, along with 12 assists and eight rebounds. Bam Adebayo also shone with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, while Kelel Ware secured a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Serbian national team player Nikola Jović also contributed by scoring 15 points, complemented by seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Franz Vagner was Orlando’s top performer, scoring 29 points, while Paolo Bankero and Tristan da Silva each added 17 points.

Currently, Miami occupies sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 23 wins and 22 losses, while Orlando is placed seventh with a record of 24/24.

Dallas defeated Washington decisively, with a score of 130:108, handing the Wizards their 14th consecutive defeat.

For Dallas, Klay Thompson led the way with 23 points (including seven three-pointers), while Oliver-Maxens Prosper added 20 points. P.J. Washington scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and Daniel Gafford had 18 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks.

Bilal Coulibaly was Washington’s top scorer with 16 points, as Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert contributed 15 points each. Serbian power forward Tristan Vukčević also saw action, recording 10 points, two rebounds, and one assist in just eight minutes.

Dallas is now ninth in the Western Conference with 25 wins and 22 losses, while Washington sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a record of 6/39.

Minnesota achieved a commanding victory over Atlanta, winning 100:23, with Anthony Edwards scoring 92 points.

Under the guidance of Serbian coach Darko Rajaković, Toronto overcame New Orleans 113:104, marking their fourth consecutive win. Simultaneously, Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers delivered a remarkable performance with 42 points and 23 rebounds, leading his team to a 112:107 win against Charlotte.

Phoenix, anchored by Devin Booker’s 26 points, narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 111:109. Croatian center Ivica Zubac was the standout for the Clippers, scoring 25 points and grabbing 16 rebounds.

Domantas Sabonis of Sacramento recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 22 rebounds, and 10 assists as his team triumphed over Brooklyn with a score of 110-96. Meanwhile, Cleveland ended a three-game losing streak with a 110-91 win against Detroit, featuring 22 points from Darius Garland.

In a thrilling matchup, Dillon Brooks emerged as Houston’s star player in their 114:112 win over the reigning champions, Boston, scoring 36 points. New York’s Mikal Bridges led his team to victory over Memphis, finishing with 143 points for a 106:28 scoreline.

Giannis Antetokounmpo helped Milwaukee defeat Utah 125:110, contributing 35 points and 18 rebounds, marking their sixth win in the last seven games.

THE RESULTS

Charlotte – Los Angeles Lakers 107:112

Cleveland – Detroit 110:91

Boston – Houston 112:114

Brooklyn – Sacramento 96:110

Miami – Orlando 125:119

New York – Memphis 143:106

Toronto – New Orleans 113:104

Chicago – Denver 129:121

Minnesota – Atlanta 100:92

Dallas – Washington 130:108

Utah – Milwaukee 110:125

Phoenix – Los Angeles Clippers 111:109

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