European centers dominate in the NBA

For Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net

Nikola Jokic returned to triple-double mode for the Denver Nuggets to get another win. The reigning MVP had 28 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as his team beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 at home.

This was Jokic’s 10th triple-double of 2022-23, the most by any player. He also did some damage from long range with 3-4 3-pointers.

Cedi Osman continued his streak of productive games with 15 points, but the Cavaliers couldn’t handle the absence of star guard Donovan Mitchell and suffered their first loss after a three-game hitting streak.

Rudy Gobert had his second 20+20 game of 2022-23 with 25 points plus a season-high 21 rebounds as he led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 128-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Ivica Zubac struck out nine for the Clippers who were leaderless Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

Nikola Vucevic joined the high-performance club of European centers while adding 19 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in the Chicago Bulls’ 126-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The star of the night in Chicago was Zach LaVine thanks to his 41 points.

Another European infielder marked his name in the win. Jakob Poeltl had 11 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists to push the San Antonio Spurs past the Detroit Pistons 121-107. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 21 points for the Pistons.

Results of the day:

Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers 108-99 (Jusuf Nurkic 14 points, 19 rebounds)
Toronto Raptors-New York Knicks 108-112
Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 (Jonas Valanciunas 12 points, 10 rebounds)
Milwaukee Bucks-Charlotte Hornets 138-109 (Giannis Antetokounmpo nine points)
Oklahoma City Thunder-Washington Wizards 127-112 (Kristaps Porzingis 14 points, 10 rebounds)
Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat 96-104
Los Angeles Lakers v Atlanta Hawks 130-114 (Dennis Schroder 21 points – Bogdan Bogdanovic 10 points)