Headline: European Stars Shine Bright as Giannis, Jokic, and Doncic Lead Their Teams to Victory

All 30 teams in the NBA took to the court last night, showcasing impressive displays from European players.

The Milwaukee Bucks secured a victory against the Detroit Pistons, winning 125–119 on the road, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge.

The Greek superstar achieved a triple-double, registering 32 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds, propelling the Bucks to a win and positioning them at 5th in the Eastern Conference.

Nikola Jokic also accomplished a triple-double, helping the Denver Nuggets earn a vital 117–109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Serbian center made crucial plays in the final moments and concluded the game with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists. In contrast, Santi Aldama contributed eight points for the Grizzlies.

Nikola Jokić is on track to average a triple-double this season after surpassing 700 assists, ensuring an average of no less than 10 assists. The only other players to achieve this feat over an entire season are Russell Westbrook, his current Denver teammate, and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson.

Luka Dončić also had a standout performance, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a resounding 140–109 victory against the Houston Rockets, though he did not record a triple-double.

The Slovenian talent tallied 39 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists as the Lakers secured their 50th win of the season.

Rudy Gobert matched his career-best with 35 points in a 117–91 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets, also pulling down 11 rebounds. The French player shot an impressive 13-of-17 from the floor, and notably, both of his highest-scoring games have been against teams from New York.

In other action, Matas Buzelis scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds during a 119–89 victory against the Washington Wizards. Nikola Vučević contributed 15 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists while facing off against Tristan Vukčević, who netted 17 points for the Wizards. Kyshawn George added 11 points, and Alex Sarr contributed seven.

The LA Clippers narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings 101–100, with Ivica Zubac delivering another double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanović, up against his former team, scored just two points.

On the opposing side, Domantas Sabonis tallied 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Jonas Valančiūnas managed nine points and three boards in only 10 minutes of play.