The Denver Nuggets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 141:111 on the road in another regular-season game of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic scored 48 points for the win after a career-high 56 in a loss to the Washington Wizards in the previous game of Denver. The Serbian added 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 26 points, while Christian Brown scored 17. Julian Strawther finished with 13 points off the bench.
For the Hawks De’Andre Hunter was above everyone with 20 points. Dyson Daniels added 18, Larry Nance Jr. added 16, and Trae Young had a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists. Onyeka Okongwu had 14 points and nine rebounds, and rookie Zaccharie Risacher had 10 points.
Atlanta is seventh in the East with a 13-12 record, while Denver is in the same position in the Western Conference with 12 wins and 10 losses. The Nuggets next host the LA Clippers, while the Hawks play the New York Knicks.
Other results:
Chicago Bulls – Philadelphia 76ers 100:108
Brooklyn Nets – Milwaukee Bucks 113:118
Indiana Pacers – Charlotte Hornets 109:113
Miami Heat – Cleveland Cavaliers 122:113
Orlando Magic – Phoenix Suns 115:110
San Antonio Spurs – New Orleans Pelicans 121:116
Washington Wizards – Memphis Grizzlies 112:140
Golden State Warriors – Minnesota Timberwolves 114:106
Sacramento Kings – Utah Jazz 141:97
LA Clippers – Houston Rockets 106:117
LA Lakers – Portland Trail Blazers Blazers 107:98. | BGNES
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