Jokić Achieves Another Triple-Double, James Scores 42 Points
Denver’s basketball team secured a 112:90 victory over Orlando, marking their fifth straight win in the NBA.
Leading 59:50 at halftime, Denver solidified their dominance in the third quarter, extending their lead to 28 points…
Michael Porter Jr. stood out as the most effective player for the winning side, scoring 30 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Nikola Jokić notched his 24th triple-double of the season with 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds, despite sitting out the final quarter.
The Nuggets sit in third place in the Western Conference with a record of 33 wins and 19 losses, while Orlando is currently eighth in the Eastern Conference at 25-28.
The LA Lakers celebrated their fourth consecutive win, overcoming Golden State at home with a score of 120:112.
The Lakers built a lead of 26 points at various stages in the second quarter, thanks in part to LeBron James, who scored 18 points during that period.
James finished the game with 42 points and 17 rebounds, along with eight assists. Austin Reeves contributed 23 points, and Gabe Vincent chipped in with 15 points.
Dallas triumphed over Boston with a score of 127:120 while Minnesota defeated Houston 127:114. Anthony Edwards was pivotal in the visitors’ fifth consecutive loss, scoring 41 points.
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