Jokic Leads NBA Standout Performances
Nikola Jokic posted 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists among February 25's standout NBA performances. Other notable stat lines included Jaylin Williams (30-11), Jalen Duren (29-15), Cade Cunningham (29-4-13 assists), and Ben Sheppard (28 points).
- Nikola Jokic's performance came in a 103-84 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Boston Celtics. The two-time MVP is currently averaging a near triple-double for the season with 28.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists per game. - Jaylin Williams' 30-point, 11-rebound effort was a career-high in scoring for the Oklahoma City Thunder forward. His previous career best was 24 points. - Williams' big night came in a 124-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons, as the Thunder played without five of their six leading scorers, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams. - The Detroit Pistons duo of Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham combined for 58 points in their win over the Thunder. It marked the 31st double-double of the season for Cunningham. - With the Thunder missing their primary interior defenders, the Pistons dominated inside, outscoring Oklahoma City 70-32 in the paint. - Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard's 28 points came in a 135-114 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was a significant scoring output for the second-year player, who is averaging 6.8 points per game on the season.
