In another loaded NBA slate, the Nuggets and the Suns start to pile up victories out West while the high-scoring Heat also win back-to-back games in the East.
Nikola Jokic uncorked an all-around performance for the Denver Nuggets as they continued to pile on the woes of the Indiana Pacers in NBA play on Sunday (PH time).
Devin Booker, meanwhile, fell one assist short of a triple-double as the Phoenix Suns drubbed the LA Clippers.
Denver Nuggets (7-2) def. Indiana Pacers (1-8), 117-100: Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists as the Nuggets become the latest team to beat the undermanned East champions.
Phoenix Suns (5-5) def. LA Clippers (3-6), 114-103: The Phoenix Suns reach .500 with a big win over the LA Clippers on the road.
Book ‘Em: Devin Booker fell one assist short of the triple-double, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists as Phoenix notched its fifth win of the season.
Miami Heat (6-4) def. Portland Trailblazers (5-4), 136-131: The Miami Heat are on a win streak as they continue their steady rise for the season.
What’s in a name?: Nikola Jovic channeled his inner Jokic, tallying an all-around game of 29 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
San Antonio Spurs (7-2) def. New Orleans Pelicans (2-7), 126-119: The San Antonio Spurs rode the coattails of Victor Wembanyama and the returning De’Aaron Fox en route to victory.
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Atlanta Hawks (5-5) def. Los Angeles Lakers (7-3), 122-102: An all-around team effort from the shorthanded Hawks doom Luka Doncic and the Lakers in Atlanta.
Cleveland Cavaliers (7-3) def. Chicago Bulls (6-3), 128-122: Donovoan Mitchell scored 29 points to pace Cleveland past the Bulls.
Philadelphia 76ers (6-3) def. Toronto Raptors (5-5), 130-120: Sixers keep pace in the top half of the Eastern Conference standings with a win in Philly.
What the Watford: Trendon Watford powered Philly with a triple-double of 20 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in the win over Toronto.
Dallas Mavericks (3-7) def. Washington Wizards (1-9), 111-105: Naji Marshall’s 30 points propel Dallas past the Wizards in a battle of struggling teams.
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