Excellent Vučević couldn't help the Bulls, new triple-double from Jokić

Chicago lost to New Orleans 119:113

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15.01.2025. 08:42h

The Chicago Bulls lost to New Orleans last night (119:113), their second consecutive defeat in the NBA.

After three quarters, the score was tied (86:86), and the game was turned around at the beginning of the fourth period when New Orleans went on an 8:0 run, took a 98:90 lead, and held that advantage until the end.

Montenegrin national team player Nikola Vučević had another great game. He finished the game with 22 points, 15 rebounds and two assists.

LaVine finished the game with 25 points, and White with 22. On the other side, Murphy was the most efficient with 32 points and six rebounds.

Chicago is at 18/22, and New Orleans is at 9/32.

Denver's basketball team defeated Dallas 118:99 last night, handing the Texas team its second consecutive loss in the NBA.

Denver took a 17-point lead (32:15) at the end of the first quarter, and continued to increase its lead.

The two teams played their previous match on Sunday, when Denver won 112:101 in the same hall.

The Colorado team was led to victory by Jamal Murray with 45 points (32 of which came in the first half) and six assists, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 points and six rebounds, while Serbian player Nikola Jokić recorded his 16th triple-double of the season with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Daniel Gafford was the most efficient player for the home team with 13 points, while Naji Marshall and Kyrie Irving each added 11 points.

After their fourth consecutive win, Denver is in fourth place in the Western Conference standings with a score of 24/15, while Dallas is in sixth place with 22 wins after 40 games played.

Atlanta defeated Phoenix 122:117 at home, with a season-high from Trey Young, who scored 43 points for the home team.

Young also had five assists, three steals and three rebounds in his team's victory. Onyeka Okongwu recorded a double-double with 22 points and 21 rebounds, while Garrison Matthews added 19 points.

The visiting team was led by Devin Booker with 35 points, five rebounds and five assists, Kevin Durant scored 31 points, eight steals and six assists, and Ryan Dunn added 14 points.

Atlanta is in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 20 wins and 19 losses, while Phoenix is 12th in the West with a score of 19/20.

Milwaukee beat Sacramento 130-115 at home, ending the California team's streak of seven consecutive wins.

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 50th career triple-double with 33 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in Milwaukee's win. Damian Lillard had 24 points and seven assists, and Brook Lopez added 21 points.

Sacramento's most efficient player was DeMar DeRozan with 28 points and eight steals, while Dearon Fox recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Milwaukee is in fifth place in the East with 21 wins and 17 losses, and Sacramento is in ninth place in the West with a half-hearted performance after 40 games.

Cleveland defeated Indiana 127:117 on the road, ending the Pacers' six-game winning streak.