Nikola Jokić achieved his 12th triple-double of the NBA season, scoring 39 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and providing 10 assists. This performance helped the Denver Nuggets secure a 128-125 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets.
The game was tied when Jamal Murray made a crucial free throw after Amen Thompson’s foul with just 2.3 seconds left in regulation.
Jokić attempted a three-pointer at the buzzer but missed, leading to overtime. During the extra period, he contributed significantly before fouling out with 1:23 remaining. By then, Denver had already established a five-point lead. Murray added 35 points, including six in overtime, ensuring Denver’s fifth consecutive win following an unbeaten four-game road trip.
Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Kevin Durant supported with an additional 25 points for Houston. Despite their efforts, Denver’s victory improved their record to 19-6, maintaining their second-place position in the Western Conference standings.
The Utah Jazz triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 140-133 in another overtime clash. Keyonte George scored 37 points for Utah, while Lauri Markkanen added 33 points and secured 15 rebounds. Despite Cooper Flagg’s historic performance of scoring 42 points at just under 19 years old, Dallas couldn’t clinch the win.
Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score over 40 points in a game, surpassing LeBron James’ previous record set at age 19 years and 88 days. He shot 13 of 27 from the field and made an impressive 15 of his 20 free throws while also contributing seven rebounds and six assists.
The Detroit Pistons avenged a previous loss by defeating the Boston Celtics with a score of 112-105. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with a standout performance of 32 points and ten assists, marking his season’s 13th double-double. He also successfully made six three-pointers during the game.
Revenge Wins and Balanced Scoring
Detroit’s bench played a significant role by outscoring Boston’s bench by a wide margin of 47-14. Caris LeVert and Tobias Harris each contributed an additional 13 points for Detroit. This victory marked Detroit’s fourth consecutive win, keeping them at the top of the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 21-5.
For Boston, Jaylen Brown scored an impressive total of 34 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists. Derrick White added another strong performance with his contribution of 31 points for the Celtics, who now hold a record of 15-11 and are tied for fourth place in their conference.
The recent games highlighted remarkable individual performances alongside team efforts that have shaped current standings in both conferences. Teams like Denver continue to solidify their positions through consistent wins while players like Jokić and Flagg make history with outstanding personal achievements on court.