“Chicago’s Victory, Jokić Secures Triple-Double, Dončić Shines in Opening Los Angeles Derby”
Nikola Vučević, a player for the Montenegrin national team, sat out another game for the Chicago Bulls, who secured a 125-115 overtime victory against Toronto, marking their third straight win against this opponent.
Chicago’s standout player was White, who scored 24 points, followed by Giddy with 19 points, while both Collins and Erter contributed 15 points each. For Toronto, Barnes led the way with 24 points, and Quickley added 23.
Nikola Jokić delivered a remarkable performance in Denver’s 134-119 win over Detroit, achieving his 159th career triple-double. In just 34 minutes, Jokić notched 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists.
Murray concluded the game with 32 points, while Porter Jr. scored 28. Beasley was the top scorer for Detroit with 16 points.
The Lakers also emerged victorious, defeating the Clippers 106-102 in Luka Dončić’s first Los Angeles derby since joining the team. Dončić contributed 31 points and five assists.
LeBron James added 28 points and secured 13 rebounds for the Lakers. For the Clippers, Ivica Zubac recorded 27 points and 16 rebounds.
THE RESULTS
Detroit – Denver 119:134
Atlanta – Oklahoma 119:135
Boston – Cleveland 116:123
Brooklyn – Portland 102:121
Chicago – Toronto 125:115
Memphis – New York 113:114
Miami – Indiana 125:120
Phoenix – New Orleans 125:108
Utah – Minnesota 117:116
Los Angeles Lakers – Los Angeles Clippers 106:102
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