Cavaliers secure 13th nonstop win, with 118-117 victory against Hornets

(MENAFN) Cleveland Cavaliers, holding the best record in the NBA, extended their winning streak to 13 games following a hard-fought 118-117 victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

Saturday’s NBA action featured eight matchups, with the Eastern Conference frontrunners, the Cavaliers, welcoming the Hornets to Intuit Dome. Donovan Mitchell played a pivotal role, delivering a stellar 24-point performance that propelled his team to success.

Evan Mobley made a significant impact by notching a double-double, contributing 19 points alongside 10 rebounds, while Darius Garland added 20 points. Both players were instrumental in securing Cleveland’s 53rd victory of the campaign.

Despite an extraordinary 46-point showcase from Miles Bridges, Charlotte was unable to avoid their 48th defeat of the season.

Jokic Makes history with triple-double in Nuggets' win over Suns.

Thanks to Nikola Jokic’s record-breaking performance, Denver Nuggets, playing on home court against the Phoenix Suns, emerged victorious in a high-scoring 149-141 contest.

Amassing 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists, the Serbian standout dominated the game.
With this remarkable feat, Jokic became the first player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double consisting of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds as well as 20 assists.

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