NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×NBA Game Results & Standings
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Thunder 112-107 after Nikola Jokic dominated with 35 points and 14 rebounds, while Luguentz Dort's second flagrant foul on Jokic in two weeks sparked controversy. The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to eight games with a 118-104 victory over the Heat, as Jayson Tatum scored 32 points. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Knicks 99-92 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 28-point effort, dropping them to third in the Eastern Conference.
Player Performances
Joel Embiid returned from injury to lead the 76ers to a 121-115 win over the Raptors with 38 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey added. In the West, Anthony Edwards posted a career-high 45 points in the Timberwolves' 115-108 victory against the Clippers. Devin Booker struggled from the field going 6-of-20 as the Suns lost 109-103 to the Lakers, who got 31 points from LeBron James.
Injury Updates
The Warriors placed Stephen Curry on the injury list with a sprained ankle, ruling him out for at least two weeks. Kristaps Porzingis suffered a knee setback that could sideline him for the remainder of the regular season, dealing a major blow to the Celtics' championship hopes. Zion Williamson returned to practice with the Pelicans but remains week-to-week after his hamstring injury.