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In a stunning turnaround, the Denver Nuggets orchestrated a remarkable comeback against the defending NBA champions, the Toronto Raptors, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge. Despite trailing by a daunting 22 points at one stage, the Nuggets rallied to secure a thrilling 125-119 victory.
Jokic, the Serbian center, delivered a towering performance, showcasing his prowess with 35 points to pull his team back into contention during the second half. His exceptional display included 17 rebounds and 12 assists, marking his 21st triple-double of the season.
The Nuggets found themselves in a dire situation, trailing by 22 points in the second quarter. However, fueled by Jokic’s remarkable efforts, they mounted a spirited comeback. With Jokic notching up 19 points in the third quarter alone, the deficit was trimmed to five points heading into the final stretch. Denver then outscored the short-handed Raptors 32-21 in the fourth quarter to secure the improbable victory.
“We were just fighting,” remarked Jokic following the game. “The whole crew showed their character today. We’re not quitters.”
Contributing to Denver’s triumph, point guard Jamal Murray added 26 points along with 12 assists and five rebounds. On the opposing side, RJ Barrett led the Raptors’ scorers with 26 points.
In other NBA action, the Boston Celtics etched their name in the record books by becoming the first team to reach 50 wins for the season. They secured a dominant 121-99 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jaylen Brown led the charge with 27 points, complemented by Jayson Tatum’s 26 points and eight assists.
Additionally, Klay Thompson marked his return to the starting lineup for the Golden State Warriors with 21 points in their 112-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal combined forces to propel the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Detroit Pistons sealed a season sweep against the Charlotte Hornets with a convincing 114-97 win, while Luka Doncic continued his impressive form, registering his seventh consecutive triple-double with 27 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds in the Dallas Mavericks’ 127-92 triumph over the Chicago Bulls.
