The Christmas spectacle in the NBA was marked by the showdown in Colorado, where the leader of the Western Conference, Denver, defeated Phoenix 128:125 after overtime.
Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double again, with 41 points (25-16 field goal shooting) and 15 rebounds and assists. He was well followed by Aaron Gordon with 28 and Jamal Murray with 26 points, some of which were in key moments of the regular course and extra five minutes.
The defeated team was led by reserves Landry Shamet with 31 and Diandre Ayton with 22 points, along with 16 caught balls.
Steph Curry will be absent at least until the middle of January, in his absence, Jordan Poole took over the baton of leadership in the ranks of Golden State.
The guy who in the pre-season suffered a heavy knockout in training from teammate Draymond Green led the current champion to victory over Memphis (123:109) with 32 points, including 17 in the 1st quarter.
Thus, for the sixth time in the season, he transferred the elevation 30, and probably would have had a better performance if he had not been sent off nine minutes and 20 seconds before the end, due to another technical foul.
Klay Thompson with 24 and Donte Divicenzo with 19 points were also excellent, and Dza Morent bounced back with 36 for the guests.
In the East derby, Boston questioned everything, defeated Milwaukee 139:118 and showed why it is currently the best team in the league.
Jason Tatum counted up to 41, followed by Jalen Brown with 29, while Janis Adetokunbo with 27 and Jrue Holliday with 23 points rebounded for the "deer".
Bonus video:
