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NBA Stars Jokic and Curry Deliver Dazzling Offensive Showcases
In a thrilling night of basketball, two NBA superstars, Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry, exploded for massive point totals, though one experienced victory while the other faced defeat. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets achieved a herculean feat, registering a season-high 61 points, but his scoring outburst was not sufficient to secure a win as the Nuggets were edged out 140-139 by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a double-overtime contest Tuesday night in Denver.
Timberwolves Edge Nuggets Despite Jokic’s Career Night
The Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker played spoiler, sinking two crucial free throws with a mere 0.1 seconds left on the clock, effectively nullifying Jokic’s dominant performance.
Jokic’s Triple-Double in Overtime Loss
Beyond his NBA season-leading 61 points, Jokic also amassed a triple-double, adding 10 rebounds and 10 assists to his stat line. He demonstrated exceptional endurance, logging over 52 minutes of play and remaining on the court continuously after halftime.
Curry’s Hot Hand Propels Warriors to Victory Over Grizzlies
Earlier in the evening, Stephen Curry delivered his own impressive scoring display, netting 52 points – a significant contribution to the Golden State Warriors’ 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tennessee.
Curry’s Memphis Redemption
This game served as a stark contrast to Curry’s previous visit to Memphis, where he uncharacteristically failed to score a field goal and the Warriors suffered a 51-point drubbing. In this matchup, Curry displayed his offensive prowess, connecting on 16 of 31 field goal attempts, including an impressive 12 of 20 from beyond the arc – equaling his season-high for three-pointers made.
“I had actually forgotten,” Curry admitted when questioned about whether the prior game against Memphis fueled his performance, emphasizing instead, “I was just kind of more focused on how big this game was for us.”
Curry Climbs NBA All-Time Scoring Rank
Adding to the significance of his 52-point performance, Curry also achieved a historical milestone during the Warriors’ triumph, surpassing Jerry West to claim the 25th spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
“I got a little emotional about that,” Curry expressed regarding passing West, highlighting the personal importance of the achievement. “It was special. In his memory. What he meant to our organization, the league, to the world of basketball. … That’s the logo.”