Scoreboard
Nuggets 134, Warriors 117
Lakers 112, Pacers 111
Cavaliers 128, Grizzlies 113
Knicks 106, Heat 104
Bulls 114, Hornets 98
Mavericks 111, Pelicans 106
Bucks 106, Clippers 105
What went down
Two young teams with high expectations collided as the Cavaliers and Grizzlies faced off. After the dust settled, Darius Garland had 32 points and 11 assists to help his team emerge victorious while Donovan Mitchell and Dillon Brooks got ejected. The two were thrown out after an altercation underneath the basket in the third quarter:
Spida and Dillon Brooks get CHIPPY 😳 pic.twitter.com/jGhYHa8VAS
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 3, 2023
In the aftermath of the Mitchell-Brooks encounter, the Cavs didn’t have a problem taking control of the contest without their superstar. They led by 12 after three quarters and continued to pour it on in the fourth.
Cedi Osman tallied 21 points off the bench while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley combined for 35 points and 25 rebounds. Mitchell only had six points before getting tossed.
Big-time baller
Nikola Jokic notched his 17th triple-double of the season as the Nuggets beat the Warriors. The Joker filled the stat sheet with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, 14 rebounds, 16 assists, plus a steal and a block.
Is he on pace to win another MVP award?
Speaking of MVPs, Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 54 points (21-of-39 FGs, 10-of-15 FTs) and 19 rebounds to steer the Bucks past the Clippers.
What he said
Nothing like a teammate hyping you up. Ja Morant was excited for Jaren Jackson Jr. who recently made the All-Star team:
"It's my dawg's first one. I feel like I'm even more excited for him than I am for me." ?🏽@JaMorant reacts to @jarenjacksonjr's first #NBAAllStar selection pic.twitter.com/M6Oi8scgZI
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 3, 2023
Did you see that?
Aside from JJJ, below is the full list of All-Star reserves headed to Salt Lake City. We have some familiar faces and some new ones. What are your reactions to the All-Star selections?
West 2023 All-Star reserves:
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 3, 2023
?? Ja Morant
?? Domantas Sabonis
?? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
?? Paul George
?? Damian Lillard
?? Lauri Markkanen
?? Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/5ndr1jNNIU
East 2023 All-Star reserves:
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 3, 2023
? Joel Embiid
? DeMar DeRozan
? Jaylen Brown
? Bam Adebayo
?? Jrue Holiday
? Julius Randle
? Tyrese Haliburton pic.twitter.com/oNIZDfeAAo
