NBA: Denver beats Milwaukee, Jokic’s 119th triple double

Miami also loses to Phoenix: seventh loss in a row

Many NBA contests played in the night. In the big match between Denver and Milwaukee, the Nuggets smiled as they won 113-107. The two MVPs Jokic and Antetokounmpo put on a show. The former puts up the 199° triple-double of his career (25 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists) while the Bucks’ Greek star finished with 29 points and 12 rebounds.

Boston avoids its third loss in a row by outscoring New Orleans in a sprint (118-112). Tatum was decisive with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Washington rules San Antonio (118-113) while the LA Clippers surrender, surprisingly, to Cleveland (118-108). Bad loss for Utah, which loses badly to Brooklyn (147-114, five points for Fontecchio). New York wins: 113-92 against Charlotte.

Bad defeat for the LA Lakers who are swept by Houston (135-119 the final). James’ 23 points and 10 assists were not enough. Minnesota strike: 107-101 against OKC with 27 points by Edwards. Dallas sprint victory over Orlando (131-129). Doncic exalts himself again: 45 points. Portland surprises Philadelphia (130-104) while Miami loses to Phoenix (118-105) and cashes its seventh loss in a row.