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MIAMI, USA — The Denver Nuggets continue to be one of the most consistent teams of the 2025-26 season, after defeating the Charlotte Hornets this Sunday 115-106, guided by a dominant performance by Jamal Murray, who finished with 34 points. The victory marked the best start in franchise history (17-6) after the first 23 games.
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Unstoppable Nuggets as Visitors
Denver achieved its tenth away win, completing a positive streak that included recent victories over the Pacers and Hawks.“We played focused and free”, Murray expressed after the match. The Canadian, who averages 24.6 points this season, continues to consolidate as the second great figure accompanying the Serbian Nikola Jokic, who contributed a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds. The Hornets managed to take the lead in the third quarter, but Denver responded with a second half of 58 points that secured the victory at the Spectrum Center.
Knicks defeat Magic despite Karl Towns' absence
The New York Knicks defended their dominance at Madison Square Garden by defeating the Orlando Magic 106-100, despite the Dominican Karl-Anthony Towns being out due to discomfort in his left calf. Point guard Jalen Brunson led the victory with 30 points and nine assists, while Josh Hart signed a valuable double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds.“We played paying attention to details”, Brunson indicated after the victory, which left the Knicks' home record at 13-1, their best home start since the 1992-93 season. Orlando lost their star Franz Wagner in the first quarter, who left with a left leg injury.
Celtics survive collapse and defeat Raptors
The Boston Celtics squandered a 23-point lead but recovered in time to beat the Toronto Raptors 121-113, led by 30 points from Jaylen Brown. Toronto rallied with a 34-10 run between the third and fourth quarters, taking the lead, but Boston adjusted defensively again. "You're not always going to play at the highest level," acknowledged coach Joe Mazzulla, who highlighted his players' ability to react. The Celtics maintained their three-point shooting pace by making 20 of 47 attempts, with Derrick White leading that department.LeBron Crowns Himself in Lakers' Triumph
At 40 years old, LeBron James continues to deliver memorable nights. The star scored 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in the 112-108 victory of the Los Angeles Lakers over the Philadelphia 76ers. James scored five of the last seven points of the game and celebrated his final basket by putting on the iconic "crown" in front of more than 20 thousand fans."My teammates were tired and I felt good physically to close it out", said the four-time MVP, who was coming off seeing his streak of 1,297 games scoring more than 10 points cut. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points in a duel that was decided on free throws. The Lakers remain second in the Western Conference, while the 76ers occupy the seventh position in the East.
