NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×NBA Games & Results
The Thunder fell to the Nuggets espn.com 118-112 as Nikola Jokic dominated with 36 points and 14 rebounds, while Luguentz Dort's late-game flagrant fouls on Jokic sparked controversy and drew sharp criticism from Denver's coaching staff. Meanwhile, the Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 105-98 win over the Heat, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 32-point, 12-rebound performance that included a crucial fourth-quarter block on Jimmy Butler.
Player Performances & Standings
Joel Embiid returned from injury to score 28 points in the 76ers' 112-105 victory over the Hawks, moving Philadelphia into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. In the West, the Suns edged the Warriors 118-116 on Kevin Durant's game-winning three-pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining, keeping Phoenix within 1.5 games of the conference lead while dropping Golden State to eighth in the standings.