Reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as they had been crushed 119-93 by Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
It’s the Nuggets’ second defeat by Thunder within the house of two weeks and ends their six-match profitable streak.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 factors for Thunder and Chet Holmgren added 24 factors.
“I believe we simply got here out somewhat flat,” mentioned Nuggets’ Jamal Murray.
“And I believe, simply internally, we have got to be somewhat higher understanding that the opposite crew is enjoying arduous as hell.
“We’re a terrific crew, and we usually determine it out.”
Nikola Jokic had 19 factors, 10 rebounds, seven assists and 7 turnovers for the Nuggets, however they had been with out ahead Aaron Gordon for the second consecutive sport due to hand and facial accidents sustained from canine bites.
Additionally on Friday, Boston Celtics’ profitable run at house continued as they beat Toronto Raptors 120-118.
Jaylen Brown had 31 factors, 10 rebounds and 6 assists within the Celtics’ fifth consecutive victory.
With the Raptors trailing by simply three factors Pascal Siakam was fouled with 1.4 seconds remaining, however his aspect had been unable to regulate the rebound from his missed free throw to capitalise.
Elsewhere, Washington Wizards beat Brooklyn Nets 110-104 to earn their first win in 4 video games.
Kyle Kuzma scored 26 factors and Deni Avdija added 21 factors and 13 rebounds for the Wizards.
Devin Booker, with 35, was one among 4 Phoenix Suns gamers to attain no less than 21 factors of their 133-119 victory over Charlotte Hornets.
Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic and Eric Gordon had been the opposite contributors because the Suns secured back-to-back wins for the primary time in additional than a month.
Terry Rozier was the Hornets’ standout performer with 42 factors, one shy of his career-best, and added eight assists.
Portland Path Blazers avenged Thursday’s defeat by San Antonio Spurs to beat the identical opponents 134-128 with Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon scoring 27 factors every.
LA Clippers performed their fourth consecutive match with out injured star Kawhi Leonard however nonetheless earned a 117-106 win over Memphis Grizzlies.
Clippers’ Paul George scored 23 factors and Ivica Zubac added 15 factors with 20 rebounds.
Franz Wagner’s season-high 32 factors and 9 rebounds helped Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 117-108.
Paolo Banchero additionally added 29 factors and 10 rebounds because the Magic earned their third win in 4 video games to get better from their earlier four-game dropping run.
Sacramento Kings recovered from a 23-point deficit to beat Atlanta Hawks 117-110, with De’Aaron Fox scoring 31 factors, together with seven three-pointers.
The return of Donovan Mitchell from sickness couldn’t save Cleveland Cavaliers from a 119-111 defeat by Milwaukee Bucks.
Mitchell contributed 34 factors and 9 assists however Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 factors and Damian Lillard’s 31 secured Bucks’ victory.
Philadelphia 76ers coped with out Joel Embiid as they beat Houston Rockets 131-127, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 42 factors.