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Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic continued his big-scoring form by hitting 48 points as the Denver Nuggets eased past the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on Sunday.
Jokic, who recorded a career-high 56 points in his side’s loss to Washington on Saturday, dominated against the Hawks with 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals.
The Hawks had come into the game on a six-game winning streak but were blown away with Michael Porter Junior adding 26 points for the Nuggets.
And it was Serbian star Jokic’s performance that earned extra praise from coach Michael Malone.
Elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors fought back from a 12-point deficit early in the third quarter to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and eight assists for the Warriors, including a three-point buzzer-beater from near the halfway line at the end of the third that to put them 93-90 ahead.
The San Antonio Spurs scored a 121-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Los Angeles Lakers, without LeBron James, who has a foot injury, got the better of the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98.
And Joel Embiid marked his return to action by helping the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
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