Jokić's triple-double didn't help either, Denver lost to Cleveland

Jokić’s Triple-Double Not Enough as Denver Falls to Cleveland

Nikola Jokić, Photo: Beta/AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Last night, the Denver Nuggets faced a tough defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing 149:135. This marks their second consecutive loss in the NBA.

Following this game, the Nuggets are positioned seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 16-13. In contrast, Cleveland leads the Eastern Conference with an impressive 27 wins and just four losses.

Donovan Mitchell was the standout player for Cleveland, scoring 33 points along with five rebounds and six assists.

Others contributing for Cleveland included Mobley with 26 points, Garland with 25, and Allen who added 22 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrdfZaZz7ZM

Meanwhile, in Denver, both Nikola Jokić and Džamal Murray scored 27 points each. Jokić also recorded 14 rebounds and 13 assists, while Murray provided 11 assists of his own.

In another game, the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Indiana Pacers with a score of 145:105.

Jaylen Brown played a key role for the Celtics, leading the team with 44 points, while Tatum contributed 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

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

For Indiana, Halliburton was notable with 19 points.

Currently, Boston holds the second spot in the Eastern Conference with 23 wins and eight losses, while Indiana is eighth with a record of 15-17.

RESULTS

Orlando – New York 85:108

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rPDDrwRPxg

Boston – Indiana 145:105

Brooklyn – San Antonio 87:96

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHheFsO22QA

Houston – Minnesota 112:113