Jamal Murray's 52-point performance and Nikola Jokic's near-triple-double propelled the Denver Nuggets to a 135-120 victory over the Indiana Pacers, despite the latter's short-handedness. Murray's 19-of-25 shooting and 10-of-11 from beyond the arc showcased his exceptional form, falling just three points shy of his career high. Jokic's 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 13 assists, along with his impressive season total of 11 triple-doubles, solidified the Nuggets' win. Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Peyton Watson also contributed double-digit points. The Bucks, without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a right calf strain, still managed to beat the Detroit Pistons with 26 points from Kevin Porter Jr. and 19 points from AJ Green. The Clippers, post-Chris Paul trade, secured their first win in five games with James Harden's 27 points and Kawhi Leonard's 21 points. The Knicks, led by Karl-Anthony Towns' 35 points and Jalen Brunson's 26, defeated the Hornets. The Mavericks' Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis dominated the Heat, extending their winning streak. The Nets, with Michael Porter Jr.'s 33 points, defeated the Bulls, ending their losing streak. The Rockets' Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant's 28 and 24 points, respectively, secured a win over the Kings. The Spurs, despite Victor Wembanyama's absence, beat the Magic with De'Aaron Fox's 31 points. The Trail Blazers, with Deni Avdija's 27 points, overcame the Cavaliers, ending their losing streak.
