Jokic Returns with 31 Points, Leads Nuggets Past Clippers; Doncic, Celtics Also Win
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News18•31-01-2026, 11:00
Jokic Returns with 31 Points, Leads Nuggets Past Clippers; Doncic, Celtics Also Win
- •Nikola Jokic made a triumphant return from a 16-game injury absence, scoring 31 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
- •Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, showed no rust despite being sidelined since December 29 due to a bone bruise in his left knee, hitting eight of 11 shots and contributing five assists and three steals.
- •Luka Doncic recorded his sixth triple-double of the season by halftime, finishing with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, propelling the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-111 win over the Wizards.
- •The Boston Celtics, despite missing Jaylen Brown, thrashed the Sacramento Kings 112-93, with Payton Pritchard leading with 29 points and eight assists.
- •Other NBA results include the New York Knicks extending their winning streak to five games against the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Phoenix Suns ending the Cleveland Cavaliers' five-game streak.
Why It Matters: Nikola Jokic's dominant return sparked the Nuggets' win, while Doncic and Celtics also secured key victories.
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