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As the spotlight shone on the clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns—highlighted by Nikola Jokic’s groundbreaking achievement of registering the first-ever 30+20+20 game in NBA history—other games were unfolding that same night, notably the Los Angeles Clippers’ victory over the New York Knicks.
In a home game, the Clippers secured a 105-95 win, largely thanks to Ivica Zubac, who delivered a solid performance with a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Additionally, two other Europeans played crucial roles in overcoming the Knicks: Nicolas Batum contributed 17 points, hitting five out of seven from three-point range, while Bogdan Bogdanovic added 8 points and grabbed 12 rebounds off the bench.
“That was a great team victory, and we really stuck together,” remarked the French veteran. “I got some open shots; I don’t think Thib (Tom Thibodeau) had any special strategy for guarding me,” he noted about his performance.
On the Knicks’ end, OG Anunoby recorded 11 points and 8 rebounds in the defeat.
In other league action, Jonas Valanciunas posted 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists to propel Sacramento to a win over the Spurs, while Jeremy Sochan from San Antonio chipped in with 9 points and 8 rebounds.
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