Nikola Jokic paces Nuggets past Timberwolves

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

Nikola Jokic dropped 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists to pace Denver Nuggets to a 128-116 victory over Minnesota Timberwolves. Juancho Hernangomez added seven points and four rebounds for the Timberwolves in 27 minutes of action.

Davis Bertans’ heroic effort against Chicago Bulls wasn’t enough for the Wizards to prevail, falling to a 126-117 loss. Bertans added 22 points and four rebounds in 37 minutes coming from the bench. On the other end of the court, Satoransky posted a double-double for the winning side with 15 points, 13 rebounds.

Daniel Theis recorded 16 points and nine rebounds in Boston Celtics’ 112-114 defeat to Los Angeles Lakers.

Serge Ibaka posted a double-double of 15 points and 15 rebounds as Toronto Raports overcame Indiana Pacers 127-81. On the other end of the court, Domantas Sabonis finished the game with a double-double of his own with 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

Danilo Gallinari and Dennis Schroder led Oklahoma City Thunder to a 131-103 win against San Antonio Spurs, adding 12 and 13 points each. Spurs’ Jake Poeltl finished the game with 9 points and four rebounds.

Nicolo Melli dropped 20 points as the New Orleans Pelicans prevailed over Golden State Warriors 115-101. Dragan Bender had 6 points and 5 rebounds for the Warriors.

Sekou Doumbouya and Svi Mykhailiuk tapped 7 and 5 points each even though the Detroit Pistons fell to Portland Trail Blazers 107-104.

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