While America was biting its nails and watching LeBron James break the NBA scoring record, five more games took place tonight (between Tuesday and Wednesday) in the NBA.
In Focus: Nikola Jokic hit another triple-double against Minnesota, and Devin Booker returned in Phoenix's win over Brooklyn.
Denver (17:38) - Minnesota (28:29) 112:146
After the defeat in the previous game against the Wolves, came the sweet revenge.
The Nuggets did everything they could tonight, and finished the first quarter with a monstrous lead of 19:49, en route to an easy cruise to victory.
Nikola Jokic was again above everyone with another triple double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists in only 28 minutes.
Michael Porter Jr. led with 30, and Anthony Edwards scored 19 for the loss.
Brooklyn (22:32) - Phoenix (26:30) 116:112
21 games Devin Booker waited outside and tonight he finally returned, straight to victory.
The Phoenix star finished his comeback game in style with 19 points and an assist in the Suns' final run.
The one who stood out was DeAndre Ayton, who equaled a career high of 35 points, and also added 15 rebounds.
On the other side, another great game by Cam Thomas, who finished with 43 points, was not enough.
The other games:
Memphis (21:32) - Chicago (27:26)
New Orleans (27:28) - Atlanta (27:27)
Orlando (32:22) - New York (26:29)
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