- Nikola Jokić delivered another stellar performance with 29 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists as Denver secured a 129-115 home win over Charlotte, marking their ninth consecutive victory
- Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in scoring with 34 points, while Miles Bridges had a season-high 36 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets
- Paolo Banchero erupted for 36 points as the Orlando Magic erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-108 on the road
Key Takeaways:
The Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to nine games with a 129-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA regular-season matchup. Serbian superstar Nikola Jokić narrowly missed a triple-double, finishing with 29 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists. Jamal Murray was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points, helping Denver maintain their dominance. For Charlotte, Miles Bridges had his best game of the season with 36 points and 13 boards, while Josh Green contributed 19 points.
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Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic pulled off a stunning comeback, overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 114-108 on the road. Paolo Banchero led the charge with 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 dimes. Franz Wagner also played a key role, adding 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Trae Young put up 38 points for the Hawks, marking his 16th game this season with at least 30 points, but it was not enough to prevent Orlando’s comeback.