The Nuggets beat the Hornets to send their opponent to an 11-game losing streak
On January 2, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-93 at home, giving the opponent an 11-game losing streak.
In the first half of the game, the two teams went back and forth, and the score was tight. However, entering the second half, the Nuggets suddenly exerted their strength and played a wave of 27-2 offensive climax, which instantly opened the score away. Despite the Hornets' attempts to fight back, the Nuggets maintained a double-digit lead and eventually won comfortably 111-93.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had a great performance, finishing with 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, and his dominance on the interior kept the Hornets at bay. In addition, Jamal Murray contributed 25 points and seven assists, and Michael Porter Jr. also had 22 points and eight rebounds. Jeff Green and Bruce Brown scored 15 and 14 points, respectively.
For the Hornets, Miles Bridges had a team-high 26 points and nine rebounds, but he struggled to turn the tide alone. Nick Richards also had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Cody Miller contributed 15 points. However, in the face of the Nuggets' strong offense, the Hornets looked powerless.
The win improved the Nuggets' record to 20-10 and continued to solidify their lead in the Western Conference. The Hornets, on the other hand, suffered an 11-game losing streak and slipped to 9-24, finishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
In the upcoming games, the Nuggets will face a series of tough opponents, while the Hornets will need to find a way out of the situation as soon as possible. In any case, the outcome of this game cannot be changed, and the road ahead is still full of challenges and opportunities.
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On January 2, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the Utah Jazz defeated the Dallas Mavericks 127-90 at home, ushering in two consecutive wins.
In this game, Jazz Clarkson came off the bench and performed well, contributing 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and scored a triple-double for the first time in his career. It's also the first time since Boozer in 2008 that a Jazz player has a triple-double at home. In addition, Fontezio had 24 points and six rebounds, Markkanen had 17 points and four rebounds, Collins had 15 points and five rebounds, and Kessler had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
For the Mavericks, Doncic had a great performance, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds and 14 assists on 6-of-20 shooting. However, Irving had a mediocre comeback, finishing with just 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Hardy came off the bench to score 17 points. Despite Doncic's best efforts, the Mavericks were unable to turn the tide and eventually lost to the Jazz 90-127.
Throughout the game, the Jazz showed excellent teamwork and defensive ability. They led by 14 points at the end of the third quarter and then went on a 34-11 run in the final quarter to win by 37 points over the Mavericks.
In this game, Clarkson's outstanding performance undoubtedly injected a strong impetus into the Jazz team. His triple-double performance not only proved his strength on both the offensive and defensive ends, but also provided strong support for the team's overall performance. Clarkson will continue to play an important role in helping the Jazz stay ahead of the competition in the competitive Western Conference.
The Suns came back from a big win over the Trail Blazers to win four in a row
On January 2, Beijing time, the NBA regular season once again ushered in a key battle, with the Suns hosting the Trail Blazers. Before this game, Suns star Durant and Trail Blazers star Anfernee Simons were unable to play due to injury, adding a lot of suspense to the game.
At the beginning of the game, the Trail Blazers were mainly anti-visitors, quickly entered the state, and played a wave of 11-3 offensive climax, giving the Suns a disadvantage. The Suns didn't seem to get used to the pace of the game, with frequent stops on the offensive end, while the Trail Blazers continued to extend their lead with their hot touches.
However, the Suns weren't bothered by an unfavorable start. In the second quarter, they quickly made adjustments, strengthened their defensive intensity and improved their offensive efficiency. Led by Booker and Beal, the Suns played a fluency offensive wave, outscoring the Trail Blazers by 17 points in a single quarter and turning the game around in one fell swoop.
The Suns are getting braver and braver, while the Trail Blazers seem to have been affected by the excessive consumption of the opening game and their form has declined. The Suns took the opportunity to continue to extend their lead and widen the gap to more than double digits. Although the Trail Blazers tried to launch a counterattack in the final quarter of the game, they had no choice but to dig too big in front of them and were unable to return to the sky in the end.
At the end of the game, the Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 109-88 to win four in a row. After this game, the Suns' record has further improved, and the ranking in the Western Conference has continued to solidify. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, suffered a painful loss and need to adjust their form as soon as possible for the next game.
In terms of statistics: Suns Booker contributed 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, Beal played well and scored 21 points and 4 rebounds, and Nurkic also scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. For the Trail Blazers, Grant had 15 points and three assists, Henderson had a good performance with 17 points, three rebounds and six assists, and Brogdon had 10 points and five assists.