Jokić gets payback on Wembanyama, nearly drops a monstrous triple-double

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

The first of two back-to-back games between the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs ended with a win for Victor Wembanyama’s team.

However, Nikola Jokić got his payback, winning the second game 122-111 in overtime with a monstrous performance.

The Serbian center finished the match with 26 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, shooting 19/35 from the field and becoming the first player since Kobe Bryant in 2007 to attempt 35 field goals in back-to-back matches.

Wembanyama also didn’t disappoint, recording an impressive double-double of 20 points and 23 rebounds, along with three assists and four blocks.

Giannis’ double-double falls short against Avdija and the Trail Blazers

Besides another epic encounter between Jokić and Wembanyama, the star of the night was Anthony Edwards, who scored 53 points in a 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Ant-Man finished the game with more points than the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves combined, as the others scored a total of 52 points.

After the Chicago Bulls announced they are retiring Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey, Nikola Vučević was among the best in a 139-126 win over the New York Knicks, recording a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds. OG Anunoby contributed 12 points for the visitors at the United Center.

Amid the Jimmy Butler saga, the Miami Heat suffered another heavy loss, falling to the Utah Jazz 100-136, with Lauri Markkanen scoring 15 points for the winning team. Nikola Jović delivered a solid performance but couldn’t prevent his team’s defeat despite scoring a team-high 17 points.

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Portland Trail Blazers at home 102-105 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points and 11 rebounds. Deni Avdija shined for the winning team with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Toumani Camara added 15 points.

Dennis Schröder was on the verge of a double-double with 17 points and nine assists in a Golden State Warriors’ 121-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Ivica Zubac had an impressive double-double of 18 points and 18 rebounds in a 131-105 LA Clippers win over the Atlanta Hawks, whose Zaccharie Risacher scored 13 points.

Brooklyn Nets – Philadelphia 76ers 94-123
Detroit Pistons – Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105
Indiana Pacers – Phoenix Suns 126-108
Miami Heat – Utah Jazz 100-136
Milwaukee Bucks – Portland Trail Blazers 102-105
Chicago Bulls – New York Knicks 139-126
San Antonio Spurs – Denver Nuggets 111-122 OT
Golden State Warriors – Memphis Grizzlies 121-113
LA Clippers – Atlanta Hawks 131-105

Western Conference

1. Oklahoma City Thunder 29-5
2. Houston Rockets 22-12
3. Memphis Grizzlies 23-13
4. Denver Nuggets 20-14
5. Los Angeles Lakers 20-14
6. Dallas Mavericks 20-15
7. Los Angeles Clippers 20-15
8. Golden State Warriors 18-16
9. San Antonio Spurs 18-17
10. Minnesota Timberwolves 17-17
11. Sacramento Kings 16-19
12. Phoenix Suns 15-18
13. Portland Trail Blazers 12-22
14. Utah Jazz 8-25
15. New Orleans Pelicans 6-29

Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers 30-4
2. Boston Celtics 26-9
3. New York Knicks 24-12
4. Orlando Magic 21-15
5. Milwaukee Bucks 17-16
6. Miami Heat 17-16
7. Indiana Pacers 18-18
8. Atlanta Hawks 18-18
9. Detroit Pistons 17-18
10. Chicago Bulls 16-19
11. Philadelphia 76ers 14-19
12. Brooklyn Nets 13-22
13. Toronto Raptors 8-27
14. Charlotte Hornets 7-26
15. Washington Wizards 6-26