Jokic’s triple-double powers Nuggets past Hawks, in NBA match

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Denver Nuggets' Serbian center Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double in just 30 minutes, leading his team to a 139-120 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA clash on Thursday.

Jokic finished with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists at Denver's Ball Arena, marking his 144th career triple-double, achieved early in the third quarter.

Jamal Murray contributed 21 points, while Russell Westbrook added 16 to secure the Nuggets' win.

For the Hawks, Trae Young managed 17 points and 9 assists.

The Denver Nuggets currently hold the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings with a 19-13 record, while the Atlanta Hawks sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with an 18-16 record.

Sengun powers Rockets past Mavericks with 23-point performance

Turkish center Alperen Sengun led the Houston Rockets to a 110-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, scoring 23 points alongside 6 rebounds and 4 assists at the Toyota Center.

Jalen Green added 22 points to bolster Houston’s victory.

For the Mavericks, Quentin Grimes scored 17 points, while Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson each chipped in 16 points.

The Rockets are in third place in the Western Conference standings with a 22-11 record, while the Mavericks sit in fifth place with 20 wins and 14 losses.