Nikola Jokic helped the Nuggets get back on the winning track with a monstrous game in a win over OKC. He had 39 points 10 boards and 9 assists. Jayson Tatum out-duled Luka to help his C’s defeat the Mavericks. Tatum had 37 13 and 5. The Bulls are tough to figure but Demar Derozan is not. He’s consistent and deadly. He dropped 36 last night to pace the Bulls over the Bucks. Giannis had 36 and 11 in the loss.
The Sixers dropped to .500 after a loss to the Hornets. Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 22. The Cavs got 34 from Donovan Mitchell en route to their 12th win of the year after cruising past the Blazers 114 – 96. Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland chipped in with 24 points to help the Cavs secure the win. The T Wolves improved to 10 – 8 after a win over the Pacers last night, 115 – 101. Karl-Anthony Towns put up 23 and 11 for the Timberwolves in the win.
Trae Young scored 35 as the Hawks halted the Kings win streak in 115 – 105 win. Both teams sit at 10 – 7 on the year. The Heat eventually ran past the Wizards to pick up their 8th win of the year. Kyle Lowry led Miami with 28, his season high. Kyrie dropped 29 on the Raptors to help the Nets pick up their 9th win of the year. Zion recorded a double double with 29 and 11 in a Pelicans blowout of the Spurs. Detroit surprised the Jazz with a 125 – 116 win led by the Pistons’ Bojan Bogdonovic and his 23 points. The Pistons improved to 5-15 with the win. The Jazz dropped to 12 – 8. Andrew Wiggins scored a season high 31 to lead the Warriors past the Clippers 124 – 117. The Clips fell to 11 – 8 and Golden State improved to 9 – 10.
