Battle of Los Angeles highlighted today’s seven-game slate in the NBA, with the Clippers and the Lakers meeting for the first time this season at the former’s brand-new Intuit Dome.
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CLIPPERS IN IT TO WIN IT
Denver Nuggets (26-16) def. Orlando Magic (23-21), 113-110: MVP Nikola Jokic has a routine triple-double as the Nuggets win back-to-back.
Miami Heat (21-20) def. San Antonio Spurs (19-22), 128-107: Heat back on track with Kel’el Ware firing 25 points in the win over San Antonio.
Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) def. Brooklyn Nets (14-29), 127-101: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads all scorers with a strong 27 points and 10 assists as Thunder return to their winning ways.
Milwaukee Bucks (24-17) def. Philadelphia 76ers (15-26), 123-109: Giannis dominates as the Bucks complete a four-game sweep at home with a win over the depleted 76ers.
Sacramento Kings (22-20) def. Washington Wizards (6-35), 123-100: Domantas Sabonis dropped 29 points and 18 rebounds as the Kings continue their strong play.
Portland Trail Blazers (14-28) def. Chicago Bulls (18-25), 113-102: Scoot Henderson’s 25-7-8 power the Blazers over the Bulls.
Los Angeles Clippers (24-17) def. Los Angeles Lakers (22-18), 116-102: Ivica Zubac cleans the glass with 21 points and 19 rebounds as the Clippers beat the Lakers in their first showdown at the new Intuit Dome.
