“Vučević Falls Just Two Assists Short of Triple-Double; Jokić Makes History and Dončić Shines”
Vučević during the game against Washington, Photo: Reuters
The Chicago Bulls secured a victory over the Washington Wizards last night (119:89), marking their second consecutive win and fifth in their last six NBA games.
Nikola Vučević, representing the Montenegrin national team, delivered an impressive performance, scoring 28 points in just 15 minutes, along with 12 rebounds and eight assists.
Phillips led Chicago’s scoring with 23 points, while Bouzelis contributed 20 and White added 16 points.
On the Washington side, Champegnoli scored 22 points, and Carrington added 18.
In another match, Denver triumphed over Memphis with a score of 117:109. Nikola Jokić recorded another triple-double, tallying 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists.
Jokić made history as he became the third player to average a triple-double during a regular season, following Russell Westbrook and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson.
Gordon registered 33 points, Murray scored 15, and Westbrook contributed 14 points, while Bayne led the opposition with 24 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 140:109, with Luka Dončić finishing with 39 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Reeves also had a good game with 23 points, while James added 14.
Whitmore was the top scorer for Houston, managing 34 points.
The Clippers edged out Sacramento 101:100. Ivica Zubac had a solid performance with 17 points and 11 assists, while Bogdan Bogdanović scored two points.
Leonard was the standout for the Clippers with 28 points, Harden contributed 23, and LaVine finished with 26 points for Sacramento.
THE RESULTS
Detroit – Milwaukee 119:125
Indiana – Orlando 115:129
Philadelphia – Atlanta 110:124
Boston – Charlotte 130:94
New York – Cleveland 102:108
Chicago – Washington 119:89
New Orleans – Miami 104:153
Dallas – Toronto 124:102
Denver – Memphis 117:109
Minnesota – Brooklyn 117:91
Utah – Oklahoma 111:145
Phoenix – San Antonio 117:98
Portland – Golden State 86:103
Sacramento – Los Angeles Clippers 100:101
Los Angeles Lakers – Houston 140:109
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