Westbrook and Jokic Shine as Nuggets Defeat Jazz in Thriller
In a thrilling matchup, Westbrook and Jokic both achieved triple-doubles, leading the Nuggets to a 132-121 victory over the Jazz.
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Denver: The Nuggets had a fantastic game against the Jazz. Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic were on fire, both scoring triple-doubles. The final score was 132-121.
Westbrook had 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, and he didn’t turn the ball over at all. Jokic was even more impressive with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The Jazz were ahead at halftime, leading 66-64. But the Nuggets turned it around in the third quarter. Jamal Murray also contributed with 20 points and 10 assists.
In other games, Joel Embiid scored 37 points for the Philadelphia 76ers, helping them beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. had a solid game with 15 points and eight steals.
Meanwhile, Josh Hart led the New York Knicks to a 126-106 win over the Washington Wizards, recording his third triple-double of the season with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their winning streak, beating the Golden State Warriors 113-95. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell both had great games, scoring 25 and 23 points, respectively.
James Harden helped the Los Angeles Clippers secure a close win against the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring four free throws in the last moments for a 116-113 victory.
De’Aaron Fox shined for the Sacramento Kings, scoring 33 points in their 110-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks, who are still struggling with injuries.
Lastly, the Chicago Bulls edged out the Charlotte Hornets 115-108 in overtime, thanks to Coby White’s impressive performance with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.