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In another exciting night of NBA action, a series of standout performances helped reshape the league's landscape.
From historic feats to high-scoring games, Tuesday’s matchups delivered thrilling moments that will resonate long after the final buzzer.
Nuggets 118 - 99 Mavs: Jokic makes NBA history
Nikola Jokic etched his name in the NBA history books during the Denver Nuggets' 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The three-time MVP became the fastest player to record 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds, and 5,000 assists, achieving the feat in just 709 games.
Jokic contributed a triple-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, including the historic pass that sealed the record in the second quarter. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with a season-high 45 points.
Dallas struggled despite Kyrie Irving’s return, with the Mavericks losing for the seventh time in nine games.
Bucks 130 - 115 Kings: Milwaukee snaps Sacramento's streak
The Milwaukee Bucks ended the Sacramento Kings' seven-game winning streak with a dominant 130-115 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a triple-double with 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds, while Damian Lillard added 24 points.
Sacramento struggled to match Milwaukee's high-scoring first quarter, where Antetokounmpo and Lillard combined for 25 points. Despite solid performances from De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, the Kings couldn't recover from the early deficit.
Hawks 122 - 117 Suns: Young scores 43 to extend Atlanta's win streak
Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 122-117 win over the Phoenix Suns, snapping Phoenix’s three-game winning streak.
Young also surpassed Al Horford in field goals made, securing 3,556 career baskets. Atlanta got strong support from Onyeka Okongwu, who posted a career-high 21 rebounds alongside 22 points.
Devin Booker (35 points) and Kevin Durant (31 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists) led Phoenix but were unable to prevent their team from falling to Atlanta for the 11th consecutive time in Georgia.
Thunder 118 - 102 76ers: Gilgeous-Alexander guides Oklahoma City past short-handed Philly
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 32-point performance helped the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome a short-handed Philadelphia 76ers team, winning 118-102.
Gilgeous-Alexander shot 12-of-15 from the field and contributed nine assists. Jalen Williams added 24 points, and Cason Wallace scored 18 for the Thunder, who capitalized on the absence of eight key players for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's Justin Edwards (25 points) and Jeff Dowtin Jr. (18 points) posted career highs, but the 76ers lost for the sixth time in eight games.
Cavaliers 127 - 117 Pacers: Mitchell’s first half explosion leads Cleveland
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Indiana Pacers 127-117, ending Indiana’s six-game winning streak.
Darius Garland added 24 points and 7 assists, while Evan Mobley recorded 22 points and 13 rebounds. Cleveland avenged a previous loss to the Pacers, who were led by Pascal Siakam's 23 points.
Pelicans 119 - 113 Bulls: Murphy and Williamson lead New Orleans to victory
Trey Murphy III scored 32 points, and Zion Williamson added 21 points and nine assists, lifting the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls.
Despite a late rally from the Bulls, who closed the gap to four points, the Pelicans sealed the win with free throws in the final moments. Zach LaVine paced Chicago with 25 points, and Nikola Vucevic recorded a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds.
Nets 132 - 114 Trail Blazers: Brooklyn ends losing streak behind Johnson’s 24 points
Cameron Johnson scored 24 points to help the Brooklyn Nets end a five-game losing streak with a 132-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Portland’s Scoot Henderson had a career-high 39 points, including an 8-of-10 performance from three-point range. However, it wasn’t enough to secure a win for the Blazers, as Brooklyn also received 20 points each from Noah Clowney and Keon Johnson.
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