Nikola Jokic record triple-double as Denver Nuggets defeat New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 after overtime. Jokic score 35 points, plus 15 rebounds and 10 assists, while Trey Murphy III lead Pelicans with 26 points. New Orleans lead by 19 for halftime before Denver force draw and win extra period.
Joel Embiid also post triple-double, contribute 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as Philadelphia 76ers beat Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 and move to 3-0. Kel’el Ware score 19 points and grab 13 rebounds for Milwaukee.
Devin Booker score 43 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lead Phoenix Suns past Golden State Warriors 131-122. Yaxel Lendeborg top Warriors performance with 26 points and nine rebounds, but Golden State suffer third consecutive defeat.
Miami Heat lose third straight game, fall 115-110 to Charlotte Hornets despite late 35-19 run for fourth quarter. Other results see Cleveland Cavaliers edge Brooklyn Nets 125-121, Washington Wizards beat Chicago Bulls 124-120 and San Antonio Spurs defeat Dallas Mavericks 122-106. Houston Rockets secure third consecutive win against Atlanta Hawks, winning 121-114.
