Knicks 115-132 Nuggets: Knicks vs Nuggets: Nikola Jokic leads Denver's best first half offense of th
Nikola Jokic was one of four Denver Nuggets players to score at least 20 points and of six to record double-digits to complete a season-best first half scoring performance for the home team Tuesday night that defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 132-115.
Denver left with a clear 23-point lead (83-60) at halftime, those 83 points surpassed the 77 points scored on the first day of the year in a game against the Houston Rockets, and even had a maximum lead of 27 points.
Jokic, one of four Denver players with at least 20 points
The spectacular Serbian center Jokic, reigning NBA MVP, contributed a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds, although he did not make a single three-point shot in three attempts, and also dished out seven assists.
Other leading scorers for Denver were rookie Bones Hyland (22 points), shooting guard Will Barton (20 points), power forward JaMychal Green (20 points), small forward Aaron Gordon (19 points) and fellow power forward Zeke Nnaji (11 points).
New York has lost 10 of the last 12 games
Offensively it was a good game for the Knicks, who, however, have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
Six players were in double digits in scoring led by Julius Randle who had a game-high 28 points, Frenchman Evan Rournier added 21, Canadian R.J. Barrett had 18 points, along with 14 points from Alec Burks, 12 points from Taj Gibson and 11 points from Obi Toppin.
The Nuggets have beaten the Knicks nine times in a row and 14 consecutive times playing in the Mile High City.
With this result, Denver put its record at 30-24 to occupy sixth place in the Western Conference, while New York put its record at 24-31 to stay in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
What's next for the Nuggets and Knicks?
The next game for the Nuggets will be next Friday when they visit the Boston Celtics.
The Knicks will return to the court this Thursday when they visit the Golden State Warriors.
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