Reigning NBA Most Beneficial Participant Nikola Jokic continued his big-scoring type by hitting 48 factors because the Denver Nuggets eased previous the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on Sunday.
Jokic, who recorded a career-high 56 factors in his aspect’s loss to Washington on Saturday, dominated towards the Hawks with 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals.
The Hawks had come into the sport on a six-game profitable streak however had been blown away with Michael Porter Jr including 26 factors for the Nuggets and Christian Braun 17.
And it was Serbian star Jokic’s efficiency that earned additional reward from coach Michael Malone.
“I can not say I am stunned as a result of I have been spoiled by having one of the best seat in the home to observe this man for 10 years, to observe him do it night-in, night-out,” Malone mentioned.
“I really feel privileged to have the possibility to teach him. I by no means take it as a right.”
Elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors fought again from a 12-point deficit early within the third quarter to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106.
Stephen Curry had 30 factors and eight assists for the Warriors, together with a three-point buzzer-beater from close to the midway line on the finish of the third that put them 93-90 forward.
For the San Antonio Spurs veteran Chris Paul claimed his 12,092th profession help within the second quarter of his aspect’s 121-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans to maneuver forward of Jason Kidd within the all-time standings.
Paul, who now has 12,099 assists, solely trails John Stockton, the Utah Jazz legend having 15,806 within the class.
The Los Angeles Lakers, with out LeBron James, who has a foot damage, obtained the higher of the Portland Path Blazers 107-98.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers scoring with 30 factors, with D’Angelo Russell including 28 and Rui Hachimura 23.
And Joel Embiid marked his return to motion by serving to the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
The 30-year-old Cameroon-born centre had 31 factors and 12 rebounds after his seven-game absence due to a knee damage and private causes.