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Jokic’s triple-double lead Denver to victory over undefeated Thunder
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Peyton Watson secured the game with a last-second block to grant the win for Nuggets

Nikola Jokic posted a stunning stat line of 23 points, 20 rebounds, and 16 assists, while Peyton Watson secured the game with a last-second block to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Oklahoma City Thunder, handing them their first loss of the season.

Jokic notched his fourth triple-double of the year, while Russell Westbrook added 29 points and Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun contributed 24 points each, ending Denver’s four-game losing streak against Oklahoma.

For the Thunder, Jalen Williams recorded 29 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 points in a hard-fought game that saw their winning streak snapped.

At the same time Stephen Curry led the way with 27 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics on the road, extending their winning streak to five games. Down by seven points in the fourth quarter, Golden State surged ahead with a 16-4 run, capped by a Curry layup, to take a 104-99 lead. Despite a late push by Boston, Golden State held on, making crucial free throws to secure the victory.

Buddy Hield and Andrew Wiggins contributed 16 points each for the Warriors, who improved to 5-0 on the road. Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 32 points for the Celtics, while Derrick White added 26 points with seven three-pointers. The Celtics’ three-game winning streak came to an end with the loss.