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The Bulls have upgraded Josh Giddey (left ankle sprain) to available for Monday’s game against Minnesota. Emanuel Miller (right hamstring strain) is out.
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Jokic’s 56 points matched the second-highest scoring total of his career. His career-high of 61? That was in April, the last time he played against Minnesota at Ball Arena. The Nuggets ended the game on a 27-14 run in the last three minutes of the extra period. But their comeback saved them from their own collapse. They led 106-91 with five minutes to go in regulation. They led 113-107 with 35 seconds remaining after seemingly staving off an initial 16-2 run. But Minnesota was granted one last life when Edwards drew a foul on a 3-point attempt, allowing him to cut the deficit in half and Chris Finch to play out the ensuing defensive possession without fouling.
The Nuggets have downgraded Jonas Valanciunas (illness) to probable for Christmas Day’s game against Minnesota.
The Knicks have ruled out Jalen Brunson (right ankle injury management) for Tuesday’s game against Minnesota. OG Anunoby (left ankle soreness) and Guerschon Yabusele (illness) have also been downgraded to out.
The Sacramento Kings have ruled out Drew Eubanks (left thumb avulsion fracture) for Sunday's game against Minnesota. Zach LaVine (right thumb soreness) is available, Keon Ellis (right wrist soreness) is questionable and Dennis Schroeder (right hip flexor strain) is doubtful.
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It was Luka Doncic's third straight 40-point game after scoring 43 on opening night against Golden State followed by 49 against Minnesota, becoming the only player in NBA history other than Wilt Chamberlain to top the 40-point plateau in three straight games to begin his season. (Chamberlain did it twice -- seven straight games in 1962-63 and five straight in 1961-62). "I mean, I feel great," Doncic said when asked about being included in such rare company with the basketball legend. "But obviously, if we get a win, I feel even better. So that's the whole point, trying to help the team to win. And sometimes it's going to be scoring, sometimes other things."
