Nikola Jokic brings Nuggets back on track, Sabonis with monster double-double

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

After four straight losses, the Denver Nuggets are back on track. Serbian big man Nikola Jokic was on fire as he led his team to a 119-100 win over the Detroit Pistons.

He was just one assist shy of a triple-double as he recorded 30 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists that would help Denver get a much-needed win after some tough losses.

Jokic was not the only Euro big man dominating last night. Lituanina center Domantas Sabonis had a big night at the office. With 24 points, 21 rebounds, and five assists he led the Sacramento Kingsi in Brooklyn 101-96.

Giannis Antetokounmpo also had a good game with 25 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, but the Bucks fell short against Indiana 139-123.

Paolo Banchero continues his good streak of games. The Italian had 18 points and eight rebounds as Orlando lost to the Phoenix Suns 116-113. The German Franz Wagner added 16 points and 10 rebounds.

NBA ROUND UP

Detroit Pistons–Denver Nuggets 100-119 (Jokic 30p, 10r, 9a)
Brooklyn Nets–Sacramento Kings 96-101 (Sabonis 24p, 21r, 5a)
Toronto Raptors – Oklahoma City Thunder 128-111 (Saric 4p, Dien 3p, Sarr 1r)
Milwaukee Bucks – Indiana Pacers 123-139 (Antetokounmpo 25p, 9r, 5a)
Phoenix Suns – Orlando Magic 116-113 (Banchero 18p, 8r, F. Wagner 16p, 10r, M. Wagner 2p)

2022-23 STANDINGS

EAST

TEAM	W	L	LAST 10
1 x-MILWAUKEE	50	20	8-2
2 BOSTON	48	22	5-5
3 PHILADELPHIA	46	22	7-3
4 CLEVELAND	44	28	6-4
5 NEW YORK	41	30	7-3
6 BROOKLYN	39	31	5-5
7 MIAMI	38	33	6-4
8 ATLANTA	34	35	5-5
9 TORONTO	34	36	5-5
10 WASHINGTON	32	37	4-6
11 CHICAGO	31	37	5-5
12 INDIANA	32	38	6-4
13 ORLANDO	28	42	4-6
14 CHARLOTTE	22	49	4-6
15 e-DETROIT	16	55	1-9

WEST

TEAM	W	L	LAST 10
1 DENVER	47	23	5-5
2 SACRAMENTO	42	27	8-2
3 MEMPHIS	41	27	6-4
4 PHOENIX	38	32	5-5
5 LA CLIPPERS	37	33	5-5
6 GOLDEN STATE	36	34	6-4
7 MINNESOTA	35	35	4-6
8 DALLAS	35	35	4-6
9 OKLAHOMA CITY	34	36	6-4
10 LA LAKERS	34	36	6-4
11 UTAH	33	36	4-6
12 NEW ORLEANS	33	36	3-7
13 PORTLAND	31	38	3-7
14 e-SAN ANTONIO	18	51	4-6
15 e-HOUSTON	17	52	4-6

x- clinched a Playoffs spot
e- eliminated from the Playoffs