Cleveland on a roll in the NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 118-117 at home, extending their winning streak to 13 games. Donovan Mitchell's 24-point performance played a key role in the victory, while the Hornets suffered their 48th defeat.

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The excitement in the NBA continued with 8 games. Eastern Conference leaders the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 118-117 at home, securing their 13th consecutive victory.

For the home team, Donovan Mitchell stood out with 24 points, while Evan Mobley recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Darius Garland also contributed 20 points as the Cavaliers reached their 53rd win of the season.

In the visiting Hornets' camp, Miles Bridges' impressive 46-point performance was not enough, and the team suffered its 48th defeat of the season.

HISTORIC PERFORMANCE FROM JOKIC

In another notable game of the night, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 149-141 at home. Nikola Jokic made NBA history by recording a triple-double with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists. Jokic became the first player to record a triple-double with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists.

For the Nuggets, Aaron Gordon contributed 27 points, Christian Braun 25, and Jamal Murray 19 to the victory. Although Devin Booker scored 34 points and Kevin Durant added 29 for the Suns, they could not prevent their team's 34th defeat.

RESULTS

• Los Angeles Clippers-New York Knicks: 105-95

• Denver Nuggets-Phoenix Suns: 149-141

• Sacramento Kings-San Antonio Spurs: 127-109

• Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves: 104-106

• Oklahoma City Thunder-Portland Trail Blazers: 107-89

• Toronto Raptors-Utah Jazz: 118-109

• Dallas Mavericks-Memphis Grizzlies : 111-122

• Charlotte Hornets-Cleveland Cavaliers: 117-118

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