Nuggets add to Sixers’ woes

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NIKOLA Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia Sixers 144-109 on Tuesday night (Wednesday in Manila).

Jokic needed just three quarters to record his 19th triple-double of the season and the 149th of his career. Russell Westbrook, who finished with 11 points and nine assists, is the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 202.

Julian Strawther had a career-high 23 points thanks in part to a season-high five 3-pointers. Christian Braun scored 20 points and Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. contributed 19 apiece for Denver, which tied its season high in points as it won for the 11th time in 14 games.

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Tyrese Maxey tallied 28 points and 10 assists, and Yabusele scored 22 points for Philadelphia, which lost for the seventh straight time.

In other games, it was the Lakers 111, Wizards 88; Raptors 109, Magic 93; Blazers 116, Heat 107; and Knicks 99, Nets 95.

Lakers 111, Wizards 88

Anthony Davis recorded 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots to help Los Angeles beat visiting Washington.

LeBron James added 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his ninth triple-double of the season and 121st of his career. Austin Reaves had 16 points and eight assists and reserve Dorian Finney-Smith also scored 16 points as the Lakers won for just the third time in seven games.

Bilal Coulibaly scored 17 points, Jordan Poole had 15 points and seven rebounds and reserve Corey Kispert also had 15 points for the Wizards. Washington lost its 11th straight game and fell to 1-18 on the road this season. The Wizards have won an NBA-low six games.

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