NBA Recap: Reggie Jackson Steps Up as Nikola Jokic Gets Ejected, Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores 42 Points, and Miles Bridges Hits Clutch Shot
Key points:
- Nikola Jokic was ejected in the first half, but Reggie Jackson stepped up in the fourth quarter to lead the Denver Nuggets to a victory over the Detroit Pistons.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo had a phenomenal shooting performance, scoring 42 points on 20-of-23 shooting, as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards.
- Miles Bridges hit a clutch 3-pointer in overtime to help the Charlotte Hornets edge out the Boston Celtics in a thrilling game.
Nuggets overcome Jokic’s ejection to hand Pistons 12th straight loss, Reggie Jackson scores 21 points and carries Denver in the fourth quarter after Jokic’s ejection. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 42 points on 87.0% shooting lead the Bucks to a 142-129 victory over the Wizards. In Charlotte, the Hornets defeat the Celtics in overtime with a Miles Bridges game-winning 3-pointer, and the Heat’s 118-100 win against the Bulls sees Bam Adebayo impress with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Elsewhere, the Timberwolves extend their home winning streak to 6-0, and the Pelicans dominate the Kings with Brandon Ingram’s 31 points and Zion Williamson’s 26-point performance, securing a 129-93 win.