Jokic 3rd straight triple-double, Nuggets sweep Warriors

"Nikola Jokic's triple-double leads Denver past Golden State, Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 30, and the Bucks win in Doc Rivers' return to Philadelphia."

Nikola Jokic delivered an impressive performance with 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists, securing his third consecutive triple-double and 18th of the season. The Denver Nuggets claimed a 119-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling game on Sunday night.

Jokic's remarkable 40-foot shot, reminiscent of Stephen Curry's style, sealed the win for Denver, as they completed a season sweep against the Warriors, following their earlier 130-127 victory at Chase Center on Jan. 4. Jokic's stellar 13 for 24 shooting propelled him to his 122nd career regular-season triple-double.

In another exciting matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks triumphed over the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 119-98. Giannis Antetokounmpo's 30 points, combined with Damian Lillard's 24, led the Bucks to victory, marking a successful return for Milwaukee's head coach, Doc Rivers, to Philadelphia, where he was previously fired after last season.

The Indiana Pacers secured a dominant 133-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks, breaking the visitor's Western Conference-best seven-game win streak. Myles Turner's season-high 33 points, along with Tyrese Haliburton's 17 points, propelled the Pacers to victory.

The Phoenix Suns emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Lakers, with a final score of 123-113. Grayson Allen's 24 points and Kevin Durant's 22 points led the Suns to a strong finish, despite LeBron James' impressive 28-point performance for the Lakers.

Elsewhere, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards with a score of 114-105, avoiding their first three-game skid since December. Jarrett Allen's 22 points and 12 rebounds, alongside Caris LeVert's 18 points and 12 boards, secured the win for Cleveland.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning streak with a 123-110 victory over the Houston Rockets, fueled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 36 points and Chet Holmgren's 29 points.

The Chicago Bulls claimed a 114-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, completing the season series sweep. Nikola Vucevic's 22 points and 13 rebounds, combined with DeMar DeRozan's 24 points, led the Bulls to victory.

In a thrilling game, the Utah Jazz defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 128-109, snapping a five-game skid. Lauri Markkanen's 26 points and Victor Wembanyama's 22 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks secured the win for the Jazz.

The Charlotte Hornets secured a 93-80 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with Nick Richards delivering an impressive performance of 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Blazers struggled from 3-point range, going 1 for 26.

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 123-107, led by De'Aaron Fox's 33 points and Domantas Sabonis' NBA-leading 20th triple-double.

Finally, the Atlanta Hawks claimed a 109-92 victory over the Orlando Magic, with Dejounte Murray's 25 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds leading the Hawks to success.

In summary, it was an action-packed night in the NBA, with thrilling performances and impressive victories across the board.

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