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Despite the overshadowing news of the so-called “trade of the century,” last night saw some captivating games and impressive displays from European athletes in the NBA.
Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, achieved yet another triple-double, guiding the Denver Nuggets to a 107-104 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on the road. Jokic tallied 28 points, 17 assists, and 13 rebounds, contributing five points during the Nuggets’ decisive 7-0 run that clinched the game in the final 42 seconds.
On the other hand, Vasilije Micić was unable to score for the Hornets, recording three rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes of play, while Moussa Diabate made an impact with 12 points and seven rebounds.
In a match featuring two French players, Bilal Coulibaly and the Washington Wizards narrowly defeated Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 105-103. Coulibaly finished with 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists, while Gobert notched a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Jonas Valančiūnas also shone for the Wizards, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Keyshawn George added 11 points.
Isaiah Hartenstein stood out for the Oklahoma City Thunder, posting 16 points and 14 rebounds in an impressive 144-110 win against the Sacramento Kings. On the losing side, Domantas Sabonis contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Victor Wembanyama missed the game against the Miami Heat, leading to a narrow home loss for the San Antonio Spurs, who fell 105-103, with Bam Adebayo hitting the game-winner. Nikola Jović had a strong outing for Miami, scoring 14 points with seven rebounds and four assists. For San Antonio, Sandro Mamukelashvili put up 10 points, while Jeremy Sochan added two points, five rebounds, and three assists.
The L.A. Lakers secured a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where O.G. Anunoby managed to score 13 points for the losing team.
Lastly, the Portland Trail Blazers triumphed over the Phoenix Suns with a final score of 127-108, thanks in part to two European contributors. Toumani Camara achieved a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers, while Deni Avdija pitched in with 10 points and five rebounds.
Charlotte Hornets – Denver Nuggets 104-107
Houston Rockets – Brooklyn Nets 98-110
Minnesota Timberwolves – Washington Wizards 103-105
Oklahoma City Thunder – Sacramento Kings 144-110
New York Knicks – L.A. Lakers 112-128
San Antonio Spurs – Miami Heat 103-105
Portland Trail Blazers – Phoenix Suns 127-108
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