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Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 25, 2022 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Garrett Ellwood, NBAE via Getty Images/AFP/File

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 25: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 25, 2022 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE   Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Garrett Ellwood / NBAE / Getty Images / Getty Images via AFP)

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Phoenix Suns v Denver Nuggets

Agence France-Presse

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17337181034561733639121848NBA_DEN-Nikola Jokic_AFP v2_embed.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 25, 2022 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Garrett Ellwood, NBAE via Getty Images/AFP/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 25, 2022 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. <em>Garrett Ellwood, NBAE via Getty Images/AFP/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>LOS ANGELES (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) -- Nikola Jokic produced another dazzling high-scoring performance with a 48-point masterpiece, as the Denver Nuggets crushed the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on the road on Sunday.</p><p>Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic -- who scored a career-high 56 points in vain during a defeat to Washington on Saturday -- was nearly unplayable in a dominant display that included 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals.</p><p>Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points for Denver while Christian Braun finished with 17 and Julian Strawther 13 in a wire-to-wire blowout against an Atlanta outfit who had gone into the contest on a six-game winning streak.</p><p>Denver coach Michael Malone was left purring with pleasure at Jokic&#x27;s performance, describing the opportunity to coach the Serbian superstar as a privilege.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2024/12/8/nba-jokics-56-points-not-enough-as-nuggets-fall-to-wizards-1426">READ: Jokic&#x27;s 56 points not enough as Nuggets fall to Wizards</a></div><p>&quot;I can&#x27;t say I&#x27;m surprised because I&#x27;ve been spoiled by having the best seat in the house to watch this guy for 10 years, to watch him do it night-in, night-out,&quot; Malone said.</p><p>&quot;As much as we put on his shoulders, he never runs from it, never complains. I love his mental toughness and physical toughness.</p><p>&quot;I feel privileged to have the chance to coach him. I never take it for granted.&quot;</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GSH0SczY5x8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span>Malone meanwhile was satisfied with a victory that lifts Denver to 12-10 for the season.</div><p>&quot;It was a response that was needed,&quot; Malone said. &quot;There&#x27;s some stuff we can clean up, but we needed a win and we got it.&quot;</p><div><strong>- Herro sizzles in Heat win -</strong></div><p>In other games on Sunday, Tyler Herro scored 34 points as the Miami Heat sent the Cleveland Cavaliers crashing to only their fourth defeat of the season with a 122-113 victory.</p><p>Herro drained five three-pointers and was a perfect nine-from-nine from the free throw line to spearhead a third straight victory for in-form Miami.</p><p>Herro was backed with 23 points from Duncan Robinson while Jimmy Butler added 18.</p><p>Bam Adebayo also played a huge part in the victory with 16 points, 13 rebounds and six assists as Miami improved to 12-10 for the season.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wOmcOFYyqNg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Cleveland meanwhile saw seven players finish in double figures, with Darius Garland leading the scoring with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists.</p><p>A disappointing loss for Cleveland was exacerbated by an injury to Evan Mobley who suffered a right ankle sprain that left him able to play only for 11min 46sec.</p><p>&quot;I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s a bad one,&quot; Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said of Mobley&#x27;s injury, revealing the forward had initially sought to play through the knock.</p><p>Elsewhere Sunday, the Golden State Warriors fought back from a 12-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106, with Stephen Curry contributing 30 points and eight assists in a thrilling win.</p><p>Curry&#x27;s performance included a magical three-point buzzer-beater from near halfway at the end of the third quarter that put the Warriors 93-90 ahead.</p><p>In Los Angeles meanwhile, the Lakers shrugged off the injury absence of LeBron James to overpower the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98. Anthony Davis led the Lakers scoring with 30 points, with D&#x27;Angelo Russell adding 28 and Rui Hachimura 23.</p><p>In Chicago, Philadelphia&#x27;s Joel Embiid scored 31 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in his return after missing seven games to spark the 76ers to a 108-100 win over the Bulls.</p><p>Embiid had been sidelined by a left knee injury and personal reasons since a November 20 loss to Memphis, the Sixers going 4-3 in his absence.</p><p>The 30-year-old Cameroon-born big man, who wore a left knee brace, also added four assists and two blocked shots in 33 minutes in only his fifth game of the season.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e26tlRCloKk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span>Philadelphia guard Tyrese Maxey contributed his first career NBA triple-double with 25 points and career highs of 14 assists and 11 rebounds.</div><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 30 points.</p><p>In New York, Milwaukee&#x27;s Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Bucks over the Brooklyn Nets 118-113.</p><p>Damian Lillard added 15 points and 11 assists while reserve Bobby Portis contributed 23 points and Gary Trent Jr. scored 20 off the Milwaukee bench.</p><p>In Orlando, Jalen Suggs scored 26 points in the Magic&#x27;s 115-110 win over the Phoenix Suns, while in San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama&#x27;s 25 points and 10 rebounds helped the Spurs claim a 121-116 win over New Orleans.</p><p>The Spurs win saw veteran Chris Paul pass Jason Kidd for second place on the NBA&#x27;s all-time assists rankings, bagging his 12,092 career assist in the second quarter.</p><div><strong>© Agence France-Presse</strong></div>

<p>Nikola Jokic produced another dazzling high-scoring performance with a 48-point masterpiece as the Denver Nuggets crushed the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on the road on Sunday.</p>

Nikola Jokic produced another dazzling high-scoring performance with a 48-point masterpiece as the Denver Nuggets crushed the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on the road on Sunday.

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NBA: Jokic erupts again as Denver rout Hawks, Heat stun Cavs

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