Though Tyrese Maxey sunk seven three-pointers in Phoenix, the Sixers finished a disappointing back-to-back Saturday night with a 125-105 defeat to the Suns. By Noah Levick
The Nuggets defeated the Bucks, 129-106. Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 31 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists, while Jamal Murray added 26 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in the victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 31 points, nine rebounds, and four assists for the Bucks in the losing effort. The Nuggets improve to 50-24 on the season, while the Bucks fall to 53-21.
Mikal Bridges scored 27 points, and the Brooklyn Nets opened the third quarter on a 31-6 run to roll past Miami 129-100 on Saturday night and leapfrog the Heat into the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference.