Nikola Jokic, who is suffering from a wrist sprain, continued to lead the Denver Nuggets in a 130-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. He nearly had a triple-double after registering 26 points and 10 assists, and didn't miss a single shot. The Nuggets' 22 three-pointers also helped them secure their seventh straight win away from home.
Other hot games were also recorded in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves improved after defeating the Boston Celtics, while the Toronto Raptors's nine-game winning streak ended when they lost to the Charlotte Hornets in overtime. In Miami, the Detroit Pistons earned a close win over the Heat, 138-135.
In other matches, the Chicago Bulls lost in the last second against the Indiana Pacers, while the Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Dallas Mavericks even though Ivica Zubac has a double-double. Meanwhile, even without Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors still managed to win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
