The Denver Nuggets suffered a defeat against the Phoenix Suns – 104:97, with Nikola Jokic coming close to recording a triple-double.
It’s difficult to speak about the chances of the team from Colorado when the statistics show that the Phoenix Suns led for over 41 minutes. Although it wasn’t an insurmountable gap, reaching a maximum of 15 points, the Nuggets simply didn’t have the strength to match the outstanding opponent at the required level.
The main contributor to the Phoenix Suns’ triumph was the incredible Kevin Durant with 30 points and 13 rebounds. For the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic stood out with 22 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Nuggets remain the leaders in the Western Conference with a record of 51-22, while the Phoenix Suns are now seventh with 43 wins and 30 losses.
Bogdan Bogdanovic delivered a strong performance
Bogdan Bogdanovic delivered a strong performance in the Atlanta Hawks’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers – 120:106.
The Serbian basketball player finished the game with 16 points, four rebounds, and five assists. The main contributor to the Hawks’ triumph was Dejounte Murray with 30 points. For Portland, Dalano Banton stood out with 31 points.
The Atlanta Hawks maintain the 10th spot in the East with a record of 33-39, while Portland is 14th in the West with only 19 wins and 54 losses.
The Toronto Raptors were dominated by the New York Knicks – 101:145. Darko Rajakovic’s team never led, and the final plus 44 in favor of the visiting team also represented the largest difference.
The Raptors are now in a very difficult position in the fight for the play-in, especially considering that the Atlanta Hawks have as many as 10 more wins as the 10th team in the standings.
Strong performances from Vasilije Micic and Aleksej Pokusevski
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-111, with strong performances from Vasilije Micic and Aleksej Pokusevski.
The visitors spent most of the game in the lead, at one point even reaching a double-digit advantage. However, the Hornets gradually narrowed the gap and ultimately achieved a deserved triumph. The largest lead the home team managed to gain was also the final plus seven.
Brandon Miller led the Charlotte Hornets to win with 31 points, while Jarrett Allen stood out for the Cleveland Cavaliers with 24.
Vasilije Micic spent 34 minutes on the court, which was enough for him to score 11 points and distribute 12 assists, while Aleksej Pokusevski scored 10 points in 23 minutes of play (4/4 from two-point range).
The Cleveland Cavaliers remain third in the East with a record of 44-29, while the Charlotte Hornets are now 13th in the standings with 18 wins and 54 losses.
Other results:
Orlando Magic – Golden State Warriors 93:101
Washington Wizzards – Brooklyn Nets 119:122
Philadelphia 76ers – Los Angeles Clippers 107:108
Chicago Bulls – Indiana Pacers 125:99
Memphis Grizzlies – Los Angeles Lakers 124:136
Minnesota Timberwolves – Detroit Pistons 106:91
Oklahoma City Thunder – Houston Rockets 126:132
Utah Jazz – San Antonio Spurs 111:118