Nuggets 134 (32-26), Bucks 123 (32-25)
If you’re a fan of the Nuggets and numbers, it was a night to remember. Nikola Jokic notched the first halftime triple-double since 2016 en route to a 30-point, 15-rebound and 17-assist night. It was the quickest triple-double over the past 20 seasons, beating Russell Westbrook’s former mark by a whole 80 seconds–Jokic hit the mark with 1:54 to go in the second quarter. He joined Magic Johnson and James Harden as the third player to ever notch a 30-15-17 night.
As a team, Denver caught fire from behind the arc as it tied a franchise-high in made 3s with 24.
Giannis Antetekounmpo led the Bucks 36 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.
Nikola Jokic is really 6’10” and throwing behind the back passes like it’s nothing 😱 (via @Nuggets) https://t.co/OHQcBPWPH9
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) February 16, 2018
Lakers 111 (23-34), Timberwolves 119 (36-25)
Three different Timberwolves had 20-point nights, and it wasn’t all of the usual suspects either: Jimmy Butler (24), Jeff Teague (20) and Taj Gibson (28).
Julius Randle led the Lakers with 23 points.
DEATH, TAXES AND JAMAL CRAWFORD BUCKETS FOREVER 🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝 (via @Timberwolves) https://t.co/easHt7igqb
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) February 16, 2018
