Jokić Scores 24 as Nuggets Beat Pacers in NBA Win

⭐ Jamal Murray Erupts for 52 as Nuggets Beat Pacers; Full NBA Wednesday Roundup

The Denver Nuggets stole the spotlight on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, defeating the Indiana Pacers 135–120 behind an explosive 52-point performance from Jamal Murray. With NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in attendance, Murray delivered one of the top scoring nights of the 2025–26 season.

Nikola Jokić—initially listed as probable due to a left wrist sprain—contributed a near triple-double with 24 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds, and one block in 35 minutes. After the game, Jokić praised his teammate:
“He was making some really good moves. It was fun to watch for sure,” the Serbian star said of Murray.

Off the bench, Jonas Valančiūnas added nine points and three rebounds in 11 minutes for Denver.

⭐ Clippers Snap Skid With Win Over Hawks

The Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak by topping the Atlanta Hawks 115–92 at State Farm Arena.

• Ivica Zubac powered the Clippers with a 14-point, 17-rebound double-double

• Nicolas Batum scored six

• Yanic Konan Niederhauser went scoreless

• Bogdan Bogdanovic remained out (left hip contusion)

For Atlanta:

• Zaccharie Risacher scored 11

• Vit Krejci added five

• Kristaps Porzingis (illness) was sidelined

• Nikola Djurisic and Eli Ndiaye stayed in the G League

⭐ Kornet’s Block at the Buzzer Lifts Spurs Over Magic

In Orlando, Luke Kornet blocked Franz Wagner’s potential game-winner as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Magic 114–112, extending their run to seven wins in nine games without Victor Wembanyama (left calf strain).

• Jeremy Sochan had four points for San Antonio

• For Orlando:

  • Franz Wagner posted 25 points

  • Tristan Da Silva added 12

  • Goga Bitadze contributed eight

  • Noah Penda went scoreless

  • Moritz Wagner remained out (left knee recovery)

⭐ Alperen Şengün Hits 5,000 Career Points in Rockets’ Win

In Houston, Alperen Şengün delivered a dominant 28-point, 10-rebound double-double, surpassing 5,000 career points, as the Rockets rolled past the Sacramento Kings 121–95.

• Clint Capela added four off the bench

• Sacramento was without Domantas Sabonis (meniscus tear) and Dennis Schröder (hip strain)

• Maxime Raynaud led the Kings with 25 points

• Dario Šarić did not play

⭐ Brooklyn Nets Top Bulls Behind Demin, Wolf, and Saraf

At United Center, the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 113–103.

• Egor Demin scored 10

• Danny Wolf added eight

• Ben Saraf contributed six

• Nolan Traoré remained with the Long Island Nets

For Chicago:

• Nikola Vučević posted a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double

• Matas Buzelis scored 14

• Noa Essengue was out (left shoulder)

⭐ Knicks Handle Hornets at MSG

The New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119–104 at Madison Square Garden.

New York contributions:

• Guerschon Yabusele, Mohamed Diawara, and Pacome Dadiet played but did not score

• Ariel Hukporti also went scoreless

• Tosan Evbuomwan was inactive

• O.G. Anunoby remained sidelined (left hamstring)

For Charlotte:

• Tidjane Salaun scored 13 off the bench

• Moussa Diabaté added two in a starting role

⭐ Deni Avdija Leads Blazers Past Cavaliers

Playing through a left ankle sprain, Deni Avdija put up a team-leading 27 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122–110.

• Toumani Camara contributed 17

• Sidy Cissoko added 11

• Rayan Rupert went scoreless

⭐ Mavericks Beat Heat Despite Pelle Larsson’s Return

At American Airlines Center, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 118–108.

Miami notes:

• Pelle Larsson (right toe sprain) scored five

• Simone Fontecchio had eight

• Nikola Jovic did not score

• Kasparas Jakucionis did not play

• Vladislav Goldin did not suit up

⭐ Wednesday NBA Results

• Cleveland Cavaliers 110 – Portland Trail Blazers 122

• Indiana Pacers 120 – Denver Nuggets 135

• Orlando Magic 112 – San Antonio Spurs 114

• Atlanta Hawks 92 – Los Angeles Clippers 115

• New York Knicks 119 – Charlotte Hornets 104

• Chicago Bulls 103 – Brooklyn Nets 113

• Houston Rockets 121 – Sacramento Kings 95

• Milwaukee Bucks 113 – Detroit Pistons 109

• Dallas Mavericks 118 – Miami Heat 108

⭐ NBA Standings (Updated)

Eastern Conference

1. Detroit Pistons 17–5

2. Toronto Raptors 15–7

3. New York Knicks 14–7

4. Miami Heat 14–8

5. Orlando Magic 13–9

6. Boston Celtics 12–9

7. Cleveland Cavaliers 13–10

8. Atlanta Hawks 13–10

9. Philadelphia 76ers 11–9

10. Milwaukee Bucks 10–13

11. Chicago Bulls 9–12

12. Charlotte Hornets 6–16

13. Brooklyn Nets 5–16

14. Indiana Pacers 4–18

15. Washington Wizards 3–17

Western Conference

1. Oklahoma City Thunder 21–1

2. Los Angeles Lakers 15–5

3. Houston Rockets 14–5

4. Denver Nuggets 15–6

5. San Antonio Spurs 15–6

6. Minnesota Timberwolves 13–8

7. Phoenix Suns 13–9

8. Golden State Warriors 11–11

9. Portland Trail Blazers 9–13

10. Memphis Grizzlies 9–13

11. Utah Jazz 7–13

12. Dallas Mavericks 8–15

13. Los Angeles Clippers 6–16

14. Sacramento Kings 5–17

15. New Orleans Pelicans 3–19