Nikola Jokic ended up getting the better of Alperen Sengun, validating a triple-double each, for a Denver Nuggets success over the Houston Rockets 128 to 125 after overtime, while Cooper Flagg scored 42 points in the NBA on Monday.
. Superbe duel Jokic vs Sengun
In a very tight end to the match Denver and Houston exchanged six three-point shots in the last two minutes of regulation alone, Jamal Murray equalizing on a free throw, before Jokic missed a long shot that would have given the Nuggets victory.
The Serbian finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Murray being decisive in overtime with 6 points.
Opposite, the Turk Alperen Sengun, another multi-talented interior, also validated a triple-double (33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but missed a long shot to snatch a second overtime.
The Denver Nuggets are thus second in the West (19 wins-6 losses), while the Rockets fall to fifth place (16v-7d).
. 42 points pour Flagg
Rookie Cooper Flagg, No. 1 in the last draft, scored 42 points (7 rebounds, 6 assists) but lost on the Utah Jazz floor with Dallas 140 to 133 after overtime.
The American prodigy broke a new record for precocity: he is the first player aged 18 to score 40 points or more in the NBA.
. Detroit dominates Boston
In the wake of its leader Cade Cunningham (32 points, 10 assists), the Detroit Pistons ended up beating the Boston Celtics 112 to 105, confirmation of their excellent start to the season which takes them to the top of the Eastern Conference (21v-5d).
Opposite, Jaylen Brown had a great game with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, helping Boston take the lead before Detroit took control in the last quarter.
