The NBA experienced a duel of titans this Tuesday. The Nuggets, current league champions, against the Bucks who guaranteed the ring in 2021. Doc Rivers made his debut as head coach of the Milwaukee team, but the American coach debuted with defeat in his new position, on a night in which that Nikola Jokic dazzled on the court (113-107).
The Serbian center had 25 points, 12 assists and 16 rebounds, thus achieving his fourteenth triple-double of the season. Jamal Murray, who scored 35 points, became the locals’ top scorer last morning, while Porter Jr. contributed 13 points to Michael Malone’s 400th victory as coach of the Nuggets.
In the case of the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 29 points fell short, destined to lead Milwaukee’s team even more, after the recent dismissal of Adrian Griffin. Despite leading on the scoreboard at times, the Bucks suffered a defeat that did not prevent them from remaining in second place in the East, chasing the Celtics, with a balance of 32-15.
Last night, the Boston team managed to add their 36th victory of the season against the Pelicans at the TD Garden (118-112). The Celtics, who were down 11 in the last quarter, did not succumb to the New Orleans team, thanks to the performances of Jayson Tatum (28 points, eight assists and 10 rebounds), Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday.
In the West, Luka Doncic continues to obtain historic records in the NBA. The Slovenian guard, who sealed an exhibition last week with 73 points, left a fantastic performance this morning against the Magic (45 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds).
The ’77’ of the Mavericks touched the triple-double, but despite not reaching it, he became the first player in NBA history with two games of at least 45 points and 15 assists: Likewise, the Mavericks took the victory against the Orlando team (131-129).
In Houston, the Lakers fell to the Rockets (135-119) with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell scoring 23 points each. In Memphis, the Grizzlies beat the Kings with Aldama who was one of the best on his team (16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists). Meanwhile, the Spurs remain last in the West, after suffering another defeat (37) against the Wizards (113-118).
