Jokic Triple-Double Leads Nuggets to Victory: NBA Scores & Highlights

Nikola Jokic recorded his 35th triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a dominant 128-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, March 22, 2026. The Serbian center finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists in 35 minutes, shooting 10-for-18 from the field.

This marks Jokic’s 192nd career triple-double and 28th of the current season, underscoring his continued all-around impact on the game. Jamal Murray provided crucial support, contributing 22 points and 7 assists, including four three-pointers.

The Nuggets’ win, their second consecutive, strengthens their position in the Western Conference playoff picture. Denver remains in contention for a top-four seed and is applying pressure to the Houston Rockets, currently holding the fourth spot, where Kevin Durant plays.

Elsewhere, the Phoenix Suns secured a decisive 120-98 win against the Toronto Raptors, fueled by a 25-point performance from Devin Booker. The Suns’ solid showing continues a positive trend for the Arizona-based team.

In a surprising result, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Boston Celtics, despite the absence of their star player, Anthony Edwards. A poor fourth quarter for Boston, where they scored only 15 points compared to Minnesota’s 26, proved decisive. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 29 points, while Jayson Tatum added a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. Bones Hyland scored 23 points and Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 for the Timberwolves.

The Celtics’ loss complicates their pursuit of the top seed in the Eastern Conference, where they are locked in a tight race with the Detroit Pistons.

The New York Knicks continued their winning streak, overwhelming the Washington Wizards 145-113. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a strong performance with a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds. This victory extends the Knicks’ winning streak to six games, bringing their record to 47-25 and maintaining pressure on the Celtics.

The Brooklyn Nets, coached by Jordi Fernández, suffered a defeat, falling 126-122 to the Sacramento Kings. Maxime Raynaud led the Kings with 22 points and 10 rebounds in a game marked by numerous absences on both sides.

In league news, Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers will not face suspension for a technical foul initially assessed during a game against the Orlando Magic. The NBA granted the team’s appeal, led by head coach JJ Redick, allowing Doncic, who averages 33.4 points per game, to remain eligible for MVP consideration.