The Washington Wizards ended a 16-game losing streak with a 122-113 upset victory over the Denver Nuggets, spoiling a career-high 56-point performance from reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.
The win marked Washington’s first triumph since October 30, improving the team’s record to 3-18 and breaking a month-long drought without a victory.
Jordan Poole led the Wizards with a spectacular showing, hitting a career-high nine three-pointers en route to 39 points and eight assists.
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🔥 A season-high 8 from deep for JP. pic.twitter.com/i9l9Sva21U
Justin Champagnie added 23 points, while Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, helping Washington outlast Jokic’s historic night.
Despite Jokic’s dominance, which included 16 rebounds and eight assists, Denver couldn’t overcome Washington’s balanced attack.
The loss dropped the Nuggets to 11-10, their second straight defeat.
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