Michael Porter Jr. had a sensational shooting night on his way to 31 points, Nikola Jokic notched his 22nd triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets held off the New York Knicks for a 113-100 win. Jokic finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists as the reigning champion Nuggets improved to 13-2 since the All-Star break.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, left, goes up for a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Denver. New York Knicks guard Josh Hart, left, pulls in a loose ball between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, and forward Aaron Gordon in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Denver.
Porter was 13 of 16 from the field — including a pass to himself off the glass for a dunk — and 2 of 2 from the free-throw line. Porter also had three 3-pointers to give him 193 for the season and break Dale Ellis’ single-season team mark set in 1996-97. Denver led by 12 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Knicks trimmed it to 90-88 with 8:19 remaining. The Nuggets quickly inserted the starters and put the brakes on the comeback bid.Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108
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