Jokić’s 54 Points & NBA Scores: Results, Highlights

Five thrilling challenges under the wedge ball tree. From Nikola Jokić’s record triple-double to New York’s furious comeback, here’s how the NBA celebrated Christmas.

While Italian families enjoyed Christmas lunch, in the United States the spotlight was on for the most iconic event of the regular season: theNBA Christmas Day. A carousel of emotions that began late yesterday afternoon and ended only at the first light of dawn on this Boxing Day, which provided a spectacle, surprise verdicts and individual performances that rewrote the league’s hierarchies.

Magic in Madison: Brunson leads the comeback against Cleveland

The opening at Madison Square Garden was a manifesto of resilience. THE New York Knicks they seemed destined to capitulate against the Cleveland Cavaliersslipping to a worrying -17. But the basketball temple does not accept returns at Christmas. Jalen Brunson he took the team by the hand with 34 points of pure class, supported by a Jordan Clarkson (25 points) surgical off the bench.

Despite the usual 34 points from Donovan Mitchell and the expert direction of Darius Garland (20 points and 10 assists), the Cavs dissolved in the final under the shots of the Brunson-Clarkson duo and the energy under the boards of Karl-Anthony Towns (11 points and 14 rebounds). Final result: 126-124 for the Knicks, who consolidate their third place in the East.

Spurs “Bestia Nera”: Wembanyama and Fox ammutoliscono OKC

If there is a team that has found the magic formula to defuse the talents of Oklahoma City Thunderthat’s the San Antonio Spurs. For the second time in a few days, the Texans imposed their pace on the Western Conference leaders, closing the practice on the 102-117.

A match that started at a frenetic pace (36-41 after only 12 minutes) that saw De’Aaron Fox dominate the scene with 29 points. Victor Wembanyama added another piece to his MVP season with a solid double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds, while rookie Stephon Castle (19 points) showed he isn’t afraid of the big stage. For OKC, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 22 points nor Chet Holmgren’s dirty work (12 rebounds) were not enough.

Warriors pirates at home, Lakers collapse against Houston

Al Chase Center, i Golden State Warriors they reminded the world why their gaming system is still fearsome. A 40-point first quarter annihilated the Dallas Mavericksunable to react despite the 27 points of the very young talent Cooper Flagg. Steph Curry (23 points) administered the lead, while Jimmy Butler III he came within a whisker of personal glory with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.

The fate of the other Californian noblewoman was very different: i Los Angeles Lakers. At the Staples Center, the Houston Rockets they put in place a real blitz, dominating the yellow-purple for 96-119. An evening to forget for LeBron James and Luka Dončić (25 points but little precision), overwhelmed by the freshness of Amen Thompson (26 points) and the timeless class of Kevin Durant (25 points). Alperen Şengün dominated the paint with 14 points and 12 rebounds, confirming Houston as the loose cannon of 2026.

Jokić’s masterpiece: 54 points to defeat Minnesota

The main course arrived at the end. Denver Nuggets e Minnesota Timberwolves gave rise to an authentic sporting battle that only ended in overtime (142-138). Minnesota had managed to come back from a 16-point deficit, led by 44 points from a heroic Anthony Edwards, but had to face reality: Nikola Jokic.

The Serbian center produced one of the most dominant performances in Christmas Day history: 54 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists. Video game numbers that allowed Denver not to lose their bearings in extra time, supported by Jamal Murray with 35 points and 10 assists. For the “Wolves”, an honorable defeat which however certifies the superiority of the reigning champions when the Joker decides to rewrite the laws of physics.

NBA CHRISTMAS DAY RESULTS SUMMARY