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Supersonic Celtics, Nikola Jokic scores another triple-double and Nuggets win
The Boston Celtics were overwhelming against the Clippers, defeating them 145-108. The Nuggets defeated the Hornets with Nikola Jokic on the verge of a triple-double. Wins for Magic, Rockets, Grizzlies, Nets, Jazz, Cavaliers.
The Boston Celtics prevailed against the Los Angeles Clippers, defeated them 145:108 and showed an outstanding performance.
The Celtics’ best scorer was Jayson Tatum with 30 points (5/10 three-pointers), 4 rebounds and 2 assists, followed by Jaylen Brown with 24 points (3/6 three-pointers) and 6 rebounds. Jrue Holiday was also in the 20+ club with 20 points (6 rebounds, 7 assists), while Keta had a great game with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
For the Clippers, Paul George stood out with 21 points, while Zubac filled his stats with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
THE DODECALEPTS: 21-18, 51-68, 81-106, 108-145
Hornets – Nuggets 95-102
With a breakthrough performance from Nikola Jokic on the verge of a triple-double, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-95.
Not up to his high performance standards, the Serbian star scored 18 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and provided 9 assists, another triple-double. Denver’s leading scorer was Michael Porter with 22 points, while Jamal Murray also had a very good performance with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
THE DODECALEPTA: 27-25, 60-54, 69-84, 95-102
Pacers-Magic 110-117
Paolo Banquero was unstoppable and the Orlando Magic defeated the resistance of the Indiana Pacers with a 117-110 victory.
The Orlando forward scored 34 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and provided 4 assists, making a decisive contribution to his team’s victory. Excellent game from Franz Wagner, 24 points and 6 rebounds.
Tyrese Halliburton shined in another Indiana game, but his 29 points and 15 assists weren’t enough for the Pacers.
THE DODECALEPTS: 27-36, 59-73, 92-93, 110-117
Pelicans – Rockets 104-106
A narrow win for the Houston Rockets, who beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106:104.
Great game from Alperen Sengun with 37 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Jabari Smith with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Big game from Zion Williamson for the Pelicans with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, but the loss couldn’t be avoided.
THE DODECALEPTS: 24-26, 51-47, 84-79, 104-106
Hawks-Grizzlies 119-125
Desmon Bayne and Ja Morad were a duo that the Hawks defense had no answer for, and the Memphis Grizzlies cruised to a 125-109 win.
The former didn’t stop scoring as he scored 37 points on 5/14 three-pointers (6 rebounds, 6 assists), while the latter scored another 30 points (11 assists), for a total of 67 points.
As usual, Trae Young fought for the Hawks with 30 points and 13 assists, Murray followed with 26 points and Capela managed a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
THE DODECALEPTS: 32-25, 60-50, 93-90, 119-125
Nets – pistons 126-115
Relegation without end for the Detroit Pistons, who lost their 26th defeat of the season to the Brooklyn Nets in a row.
For the winners, Michael Bridges had a great game with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, Cam Thomas added another 20. Jaden Ivey was the top scorer for the Pistons with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.
THE DODECALEPTS: 32-21, 65-56, 98-82, 126-115
Raptors-Jazz 119-126
Jordan Clarkson (3 rebounds, 6 assists) and Lauri Markkanen (9 rebounds, 5 assists) both scored 30 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 126-119 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Scotty Barnes had a great performance for the Raptors with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists, but it wasn’t enough.
THE TWELVE LETTERS: 34-31, 71-55, 98-85, 119-126
Bulls-Cavaliers 95-109
The Cleveland Cavaliers did not encounter much resistance from the Chicago Bulls, they defeated them comfortably (109-95).
For the Cleveland team, Jarrett Allen dominated under the basket with 19 points and 17 rebounds, with Max Strus leading the way with 26 points.
Nikola Vucevic stood out for the “Bulls” with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
THE DODECALEPTS: 30-32, 56-57, 72-82, 95-109
Source: sport 24
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