recorded a career-high 56 points<\/a> in his side’s loss to Washington on Saturday, dominated against the Hawks with 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals.<\/p>\nThe Hawks had come into the game on a six-game winning streak but were blown away with Michael Porter Jr adding 26 points for the Nuggets and Christian Braun 17.<\/p>\n
And it was Serbian star Jokic’s performance that earned extra praise from coach Michael Malone.<\/p>\n
“I can’t say I’m surprised because I’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,” Malone said.<\/p>\n
“I feel privileged to have the chance to coach him. I never take it for granted.”<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors<\/b> fought back from a 12-point deficit early in the third quarter to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106.<\/p>\n
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 put them 93-90 ahead.<\/p>\n
For the San Antonio Spurs<\/b> veteran Chris Paul claimed his 12,092th career assist in the second quarter of his side’s 121-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans to move ahead of Jason Kidd in the all-time standings.<\/p>\n
Paul, who now has 12,099 assists, only trails John Stockton, the Utah Jazz legend having 15,806 in the category.<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Lakers<\/b>, without LeBron James, who has a foot injury, got the better of the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98. <\/p>\n
Anthony Davis led the Lakers scoring with 30 points, with D’Angelo Russell adding 28 and Rui Hachimura 23.<\/p>\n
And Joel Embiid marked his return to action by helping the Philadelphia 76ers<\/b> to a 108-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls.<\/p>\n
The 30-year-old Cameroon-born centre had 31 points and 12 rebounds after his seven-game absence because of a knee injury and personal reasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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