Jokic’s Triple-Double Lifts Denver; Celtics Lose at Home
Tonight in the NBA: Denver handled Portland behind a gigantic triple-double from Nikola Jokic, while Boston dropped a home game to Minnesota despite 29 points from Jaylen Brown.
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Tonight in the NBA: Denver handled Portland behind a gigantic triple-double from Nikola Jokic, while Boston dropped a home game to Minnesota despite 29 points from Jaylen Brown.
Luka Dončić asked an L.A. judge to toss his ex-fiancée's child support filing in California, saying their two daughters live in Slovenia and matters are already pending there.
Victor Wembanyama keeps rewriting basketball rules, and the Spurs are reaping the reward. San Antonio returns to the playoffs after six years thanks to a mix of smart management, rare talent, and a good dose of luck. Plus notes on LeBron still ruling the fast break and some warning signs for the Nuggets.
Former Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler is signing a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz after leading the G League in assists this season.
LeBron James pushed back against talk that the Lakers would improve without him, saying he has adapted his game for the team while Los Angeles rides an eight-game winning streak.
Near the end of the third quarter, Jonathan Kuminga grabbed a rebound and launched the ball from the free-throw area. It sailed over 20 meters and somehow dropped in. He might have been trying to pass to an open Jock Landale. Even Kuminga looked surprised.
The Lakers keep rolling thanks to Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Los Angeles won its seventh straight, while Atlanta extended its streak and Toronto and Boston picked up big road wins.
The Knicks rallied for a 110-107 win over an undermanned Warriors team, but coach Mike Brown and the numbers are worried. Since late February the team has one of the league's worst first-quarter performances, and the usual starting five has slipped badly in those opening minutes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 129 straight games with at least 20 points, pouring in 40 as the Thunder beat the Magic. Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and several East teams also had notable nights.
Less than four weeks remain in the regular season. Here’s the latest on which teams are eliminated, who is still fighting, Tuesday’s key matchups, and a Western clinching scenario to watch.
Kevin Durant took responsibility after the Houston Rockets lost 100-92 to the Lakers. Houston shot just 19% from three, Durant had seven turnovers and scored only two points in the second half.
Luka Doncic scored 36 to power Dallas to a 100-92 win over Houston. Big nights also included Jaylen Brown's 41, Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 41, and Victor Wembanyama's 21.