- Josh Hart delivered a 23-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Knicks’ 126-106 win at Washington.
- The Denver Nuggets got triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook in their 132-121 victory over Utah.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their win streak to seven with a dominant 113-95 victory over Golden State.
Josh Hart’s stellar triple-double performance lifted the New York Knicks to a 126-106 win against the Washington Wizards, extending their streak to eight consecutive victories.
Hart contributed 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns also had a standout game with 32 points and 13 rebounds. The Knicks took control in the second half after a tight first, dominating the final two quarters.
Hart’s Dominant Performance Leads Knicks to Victory, Jokic and Westbrook Shine
Elsewhere, the Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Utah Jazz 132-121, with Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook each recording triple-doubles. Jokic posted 36 points, 23 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Westbrook contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their impressive run, defeating the Golden State Warriors 113-95, propelled by 25 points from Darius Garland and 23 from Donovan Mitchell.
The Denver Nuggets posted a solid 132-121 win against the Utah Jazz, thanks to outstanding triple-doubles from Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook. Jokic’s 36 points, 23 rebounds, and 10 assists were complemented by Westbrook’s 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Michael Porter added 21 points, while Jamal Murray and Christian Braun each contributed 20 in the Nuggets’ dominant performance.
The Cleveland Cavaliers further cemented their status as one of the NBA’s top teams with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell led the charge, scoring 25 and 23 points, respectively. Despite Stephen Curry’s 11-point effort, Golden State couldn’t match Cleveland’s depth and overall performance, which extended the Cavaliers’ win streak to seven games.
Meanwhile, James Harden played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 116-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, sinking four free throws in the final moments. Norman Powell contributed 35 points for the Clippers, while the Pelicans, with the worst record in the league, suffered their 10th consecutive loss.
Hart’s all-around effort has been crucial to the Knicks’ success, while other standout performances from Jokic, Westbrook, and others highlight the rising talent across the NBA.
“We executed, we got stops, we played fast,” – Josh Hart on the Knicks’ victory, reflecting his critical role in the team’s dominant performance.
