LeBron James became just the second player ever to record a 40-point game as a 40-year-old on the same night Anthony Edwards and Nikola Jokic delivered big-time performances in this six-game offering.
LBJ, EDWARDS DROP 40; NUGGETS, TRAIL BLAZERS KEEP HUMMING
- Dallas Mavericks (27-25) def. Boston Celtics (36-16), 127-120: Kyrie Irving got his first win in Boston in four years as the Mavericks turned back the Celtics in a Finals rematch.
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- Minnesota Timberwolves (29-23) def. Houston Rockets (32-19), 127-114: Anthony Edwards dropped his second straight 40-point game in a second straight Timberwolves romp.
- Stop Him? You C-Ant: After exploding for 49 markers yesterday, Edwards fired 41 points this time around against the Rockets on the night he became the fastest player to hit 1,000 career threes.
- Denver Nuggets (33-19) def. Orlando Magic (25-29), 112-90: Nikola Jokic recorded a league-leading 24th triple-double of the season as the Nuggets cruised to a fifth straight win.
- Joker 🤝 MPJ: Jokic logged 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in just three quarters, while Michael Porter Jr. put up his third straight 30-point game to complete Denver’s regular season sweep against Orlando.
- Portland Trail Blazers (23-29) def. Sacramento Kings (25-26), 108-102: Make it six straight wins for the red-hot Trail Blazers after keeping the Kings winless with newcomer Zach LaVine.
- LA Lakers (30-19) def. Golden State Warriors (25-26), 120-112: Lebron James outdueled Stephen Curry in another classic battle as the Lakers stayed composed despite a Warriors second-half rally for a fourth straight win.
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- Indiana Pacers (29-21) def. LA Clippers (28-23), 119-112: Pascal Siakam and the Pacers bounced back big-time, shackling the Clippers that sent LA reeling to a third straight loss.
