Nikola Jokic Shines in NBA Opener, Spoiling Doc Rivers' Debut with Milwaukee.

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Nikola Jokic Secures 14th Triple-Double of the Season, Denver Nuggets Spoil Doc Rivers' Debut with Milwaukee Bucks.

Serbian center Nikola Jokic showcased his brilliance, securing 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 113-107 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.

This marked his 119th triple-double in regular season matches, making him the fourth-highest in NBA history.
The Milwaukee Bucks, under new head coach Doc Rivers, fought hard, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 29 points, but ultimately fell short.

Despite the loss, Rivers was encouraged by his team's performance, stating, "That fight is there. That's something really encouraging moving forward."

In another noteworthy matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged victorious with a 107-101 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a top-of-the-table clash in the Western Conference.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive 37-point display couldn't secure a win as the Timberwolves outscored the Thunder 34-24 in the fourth quarter.

Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 27 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21.

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics rebounded from a previous defeat with a 118-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Celtics, leading the Western Conference, improved to 36-11 for the season, with Jayson Tatum contributing 28 points, Jaylen Brown adding 22, and Jrue Holiday scoring 20.