Nuggets, Lakers, Warriors highlights

Nikola Jokić recorded a 23-point, 17-rebound, 17-assist triple-double and sank the go-ahead jumper with 11.5 seconds left as Denver edged Phoenix 125-123, with that 17-assist mark tying his season high. (espn.com)) Devin Booker finished with 22 points and an 11-for-13 night at the foul line for the Suns, while reserve Grayson Allen supplied 21 points off Phoenix’s bench in the two-point loss. (espn.com)) Luka Dončić exploded for 43 points (15‑for‑30 FG, 9‑for‑10 FT) as the Lakers closed a 5‑1 road trip, with Austin Reaves adding 25 and eight assists, LeBron James posting 23, and Jaxson Hayes contributing 21 points and 10 rebounds in L.A.’s 137‑130 win. (nba.com)) Los Angeles played the game without Deandre Ayton (back spasms) and was missing Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart for a second straight night; Indiana’s Andrew Nembhard countered with a career‑high 19 assists in the loss. (nba.com)) Golden State rode a career‑high 31 from Gui Santos and 22 from Brandin Podziemski, while Draymond Green’s two free throws with 6.9 seconds left sealed a 109‑106 win that clinched the Warriors a play‑in tournament berth. (espn.com)) Brooklyn’s defeat extended its skid to nine straight games, the Warriors’ sellout streak at Chase Center reached 600 consecutive shows, and the schedule turns quickly — Brooklyn visits Los Angeles on Friday while Golden State hosts Washington on Friday. (espn.com))