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Chicago’s victory thanks to Vucevic’s double-double

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“Vucevic’s Double-Double Fuels Chicago’s Victory”

Nikola Vucevic during last night’s game, Photo: Reuters

In an exciting match last night, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 115:108 after overtime, marking the Hornets’ 16th loss in their last 17 games.

Montenegro’s Nikola Vucevic contributed 16 points and secured 13 rebounds.

For the Bulls, Kobe White led the charge with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. He was supported by Torey Craig with 18 points and Patrick Williams with 17. Meanwhile, Josh Giddy had a notable performance as well, finishing with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.

photo: Sofascore

On the Hornets’ side, Miles Bridges was the most impactful player, scoring 31 points along with collecting 12 rebounds and dishing out 8 assists. Mark Williams contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Seth Curry and Josh Green added 17 and 14 points respectively.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hu0uK72Iv0

In another match, the Denver Nuggets overcame the Utah Jazz 132:121, leading to Utah’s third straight loss in the NBA.

Nikola Jokić was the star of the game with a stellar triple-double, scoring 36 points, grabbing 22 rebounds, and providing 11 assists. Russell Westbrook also achieved a triple-double, amassing 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists without missing a single shot (7/7) and no turnovers, along with four steals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ybXvlypW0

This accomplishment made Westbrook only the second player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 100% shooting accuracy from the field and the free throw line (7/7 and 2/2 respectively) without a turnover, joining Domantas Sabonis.

Michael Porter supported the team’s victory with 21 points and 6 assists, Jamal Murray added 20 points and 10 assists, while Christian Brown contributed another 20 points.

On the other side, Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 24 points and 5 rebounds, Colin Sexton followed with 22 points, Lauri Markkanen had 17 points, and Walker Kessler contributed 12 points and 13 rebounds.

The New York Knicks triumphed over the Washington Wizards 126:106, marking their eighth consecutive win. Karl-Anthony Towns was pivotal, scoring 32 points and snagging 13 rebounds, while Josh Hart recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Ji7Q0rmRo

Other contributions came from O Ji Anunoba with 18 points and 8 rebounds, Jalen Brunson with 18 points and 6 assists, and Michael Bridges with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

This victory marked New York’s second win against Washington within just three days, including a previous dramatic finish of 136:132 after overtime.

In the Washington roster, Jonas Valanciunas shone with 22 points and 9 rebounds, Malcolm Brogdon added 18 points and 7 assists, and Alex Saar also scored 18 points.

The Los Angeles Clippers edged past the New Orleans Pelicans 116:113, handing New Orleans their 10th consecutive loss. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 35 points, while James Harden added 27 points, making crucial free throws in the game’s final moments. Ivica Zubac added valuable support with 20 points and 16 rebounds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSEluuy9kB0

For New Orleans, CJ McCollum was the standout performer, scoring 33 points. Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy contributed with 18 points apiece, while Yves Misi managed 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks but missed a critical free throw attempt to tie the game at 114:114 with only 4.3 seconds remaining.

In other matchups, the Sacramento Kings celebrated a 110:100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, marking Doug Christie’s first win as interim coach following Mike Brown’s dismissal last week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z0YiJTd7i8

The Cleveland Cavaliers bested the Golden State Warriors 113:95, and the Philadelphia 76ers, powered by Joel Embiid’s 37 points, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125:103.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paN8WRlKJi8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBS5VCfXt7I

GAME RESULTS

Charlotte – Chicago 108:115

Washington – New York 106:126

New Orleans – Los Angeles Clippers 113:116

Utah – Denver 121:132

Golden State – Cleveland 95:113

Portland – Philadelphia 103:125

Sacramento – Dallas 110:100

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