Nikola Jokic brings Nuggets back on track, Sabonis with monster double-double

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 16: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets tries to make a move around Rodney McGruder #17 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

After four straight losses, the Denver Nuggets are back on track. Serbian big man Nikola Jokic was on fire as he led his team to a 119-100 win over the Detroit Pistons.

He was just one assist shy of a triple-double as he recorded 30 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists that would help Denver get a much-needed win after some tough losses.

Jokic was not the only Euro big man dominating last night. Lituanina center Domantas Sabonis had a big night at the office. With 24 points, 21 rebounds, and five assists he led the Sacramento Kingsi in Brooklyn 101-96.

Giannis Antetokounmpo also had a good game with 25 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, but the Bucks fell short against Indiana 139-123.

Paolo Banchero continues his good streak of games. The Italian had 18 points and eight rebounds as Orlando lost to the Phoenix Suns 116-113. The German Franz Wagner added 16 points and 10 rebounds.

NBA ROUND UP

Detroit Pistons-Denver Nuggets 100-119 (Jokic 30p, 10r, 9a)
Brooklyn Nets-Sacramento Kings 96-101 (Sabonis 24p, 21r, 5a)
Toronto Raptors – Oklahoma City Thunder 128-111 (Saric 4p, Dien 3p, Sarr 1r)
Milwaukee Bucks – Indiana Pacers 123-139 (Antetokounmpo 25p, 9r, 5a)
Phoenix Suns – Orlando Magic 116-113 (Banchero 18p, 8r, F. Wagner 16p, 10r, M. Wagner 2p)

2022-23 STANDINGS

EAST

TEAM W L LAST 10
1 x-MILWAUKEE 50 20
8-2
2 BOSTON 48 22
5-5
3 PHILADELPHIA 46 22
7-3
4 CLEVELAND 44 28
6-4
5 NEW YORK 41 30
7-3
6 BROOKLYN 39 31
5-5
7 MIAMI 38 33
6-4
8 ATLANTA 34 35
5-5
9 TORONTO 34 36
5-5
10 WASHINGTON 32 37
4-6
11 CHICAGO 31 37
5-5
12 INDIANA 32 38
6-4
13 ORLANDO 28 42
4-6
14 CHARLOTTE 22 49
4-6
15 e-DETROIT 16 55
1-9

WEST

TEAM W L LAST 10
1 DENVER 47 23
5-5
2 SACRAMENTO 42 27
8-2
3 MEMPHIS 41 27
6-4
4 PHOENIX 38 32 5-5
5 LA CLIPPERS 37 33
5-5
6 GOLDEN STATE 36 34
6-4
7 MINNESOTA 35 35
4-6
8 DALLAS 35 35 4-6
9 OKLAHOMA CITY 34 36 6-4
10 LA LAKERS 34 36
6-4
11 UTAH 33 36
4-6
12 NEW ORLEANS 33 36
3-7
13 PORTLAND 31 38
3-7
14 e-SAN ANTONIO 18 51
4-6
15 e-HOUSTON 17 52
4-6

x- clinched a Playoffs spot
e- eliminated from the Playoffs

Domantas SabonisGiannis AntetokounmpoNikola Jokic
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