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Nikola Jok of the Nuggets was the star of the other day, breaking the NBA record for making history with his triple-double performance.

In another exciting night of NBA action, a series of standout performances helped reshape the landscape of the league.

From historic feats to high-scoring games, these matchups offered thrilling moments that will reverberate long after the final buzzer.

Nuggets 118 – 99 Mavs: Jokic makes NBA history.

Nikola Jok etched his name into the NBA history books during the Denver Nuggets’ 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The three-time MVP became the fastest player to record 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds, and 5,000 assists, accomplishing the feat in just 709 games.

Jokic contributed a triple-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, including a historic pass that sealed the record in the second quarter.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with a season-high 45 points.

Dallas struggled despite the return of Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks losing for the seventh time in nine games.

Bucks 130 – 115 Kings: Milwaukee snaps Sacramento’s streak

The Milwaukee Bucks ended the Sacramento Kings’ seven-game winning streak with a dominant 130-115 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a triple-double with 33 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, while Damian Lillard added 24 points.

Sacramento struggled to counter Milwaukee’s high-scoring first quarter, where Antetokounmpo and Lillard combined for 25 points. Despite solid performances from De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, the Kings couldn’t come back from an early deficit.

Hawks 122 – 117 Suns: Young scores 43 to extend Atlanta’s winning streak

Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 122-117 win over the Phoenix Suns, snapping Phoenix’s three-game winning streak.

Young also surpassed Al Horford in field goals made with 3,556 career baskets. Atlanta got strong support from Onyeka Okongwu, who posted 22 points as well as a career-high 21 rebounds.

Devin Booker (35 points) and Kevin Durant (31 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists) led Phoenix but were unable to prevent their team from falling to Atlanta for the 11th straight time in Georgia.

Thunder 118 – 102 76ers: Gilgeous-Alexander shorthanded Oklahoma City past Philly

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32-point performance helped the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers team, winning 118-102.

Gilgeous-Alexander shot 12-of-15 from the field and had nine assists. Jalen Williams added 24 points, and Kesson Wallace scored 18 for the Thunder, who took advantage of the absence of eight key players for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia’s Justin Edwards (25 points) and Jeff Downton Jr. (18 points) posted career highs, but the 76ers lost for the sixth time in eight games.

Cavaliers 127 – 117 Pacers: Mitchell’s first-half blast leads Cleveland

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Indiana Pacers 127-117, ending Indiana’s six-game winning streak.

Darius Garland added 24 points and 7 assists, while Evan Mobley had 22 points and 13 rebounds. Cleveland avenged a previous loss to the Pacers, who were led by Pascal Siakam’s 23 points.

Pelicans 119 – 113 Bills: Murphy and Williamson lead New Orleans to victory

Trey Murphy III scored 32 points, and Zion Williamson added 21 points and nine assists, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Despite a late rally by the Bulls, which closed the gap to four points, the Pelicans sealed the win with a free throw in the final minute. Zach LaVine led Chicago with 25 points, and Nikola Vukevich recorded a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds.

Nets 132 – 114 Trail Blazers: Brooklyn ends streak behind Johnson’s 24 points

Cameron Johnson scored 24 points to help the Brooklyn Nets snap a five-game losing streak with a 132-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland’s Scott Henderson had a career-high 39 points, including 8 of 10 from three-point range. However, it wasn’t enough to secure the win for the Blazers, as Brooklyn also got 20 points from Noah Clowney and Kevin Johnson. – Agencies