Nikola Jokic drives to victory
The Denver Nuggets, leader of the Western Conference in the American Basketball League (NBA), defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, played by national basketball player Cedi Osman, 115-109 for the 4th consecutive time and the 42nd of the season.
Michael Porter Jr scored 25, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 17 and Jamal Murray 16 points for the Nuggets, where Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 24 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists. The Nuggets have won all 22 of Jokic’s “triple-double” games this season.
Evan Mobley’s 31 points and 22 points from Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland failed to prevent their 24th loss of the season for the home Cavaliers. Cedi Osman, for his part, finished the fight with 5 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, where he remained on the field for 26 minutes and 40 seconds.
THE CELTICS KEEP WINNING
The Boston Celtics won the Indiana Pacers road game 142-138, which went to overtime.
Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 12 rebounds, Jaylen Brown had 30 points, 11 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon had 24 points and 7 assists for the Celtics, who have won 43 this season.
Myles Turner’s 40 points and 10 rebounds and Tyrese Haliburton’s 22 points and 14 assists on the Pacers couldn’t prevent their 35th loss of the season.
WIN AT THE HOME OF THE LAKERS
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-111 on the field to earn their 28th win.
On the Lakers, where Malik Beasley scored 25 and Austin Reaves scored 17 points, LeBron James had 13 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, Anthony Davis 12 points, 12 rebounds and Mo Bamba 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Klay Thompson scored 22 points and Ty Jerome scored 20 points for the Warriors, who suffered their 30th loss of the season.
RESULTS
Cleveland Cavaliers-Denver Nuggets: 109-115
Indiana Pacers-Boston Celtics: 138-142 (OT)
Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons: 108-106
Philadelphia 76ers – Memphis Grizzlies: 110-105
Toronto Raptors-New Orleans Pelicans: 115-110
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs: 142-116
Utah Jazz-Oklahoma City Thunder: 120-119 (in overtime)
Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors: 124-111
Sacramento Kings-Portland Trail Blazers: 133-116 (AA)