Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Jokic Returns with 31 Points to Lead Nuggets Over Clippers
Nikola Jokic, a star player for the Denver Nuggets, came back from an injury and scored 31 points to help his team win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
He also got 12 rebounds, which means he grabbed the ball a lot after missed shots.
The Clippers had a good player too, James Harden, who scored 25 points.
Other teams like the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, and Suns also won their games.
Luka Doncic from the Lakers had a great game with 37 points and 13 assists.
The Celtics won without one of their star players, Jaylen Brown, who was hurt.
The Knicks and Suns also had big wins.
It was a good night for many teams in the NBA.
Nikola Jokic returned from a 16-game injury absence to score 31 points and grab 12 rebounds, leading the Nuggets to a 122-109 victory over the Clippers.
Jokic showed no signs of rust, contributing five assists and three steals in just 24:32 minutes of play.
James Harden scored 25 points and had nine assists for the Clippers, who had won 16 of their previous 19 games.
Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double by halftime, helping the Lakers to a 114-111 victory over the Wizards with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists.
The Celtics, Knicks, and Suns also secured victories in their respective games.
- Who
- Nikola Jokic, James Harden, Luka Doncic, and other NBA players
- What
- Nikola Jokic returned from injury to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers
- When
- January 30, 2026
- Where
- Denver, Boston, New York, Phoenix
- Why
- To report on the NBA games and notable performances
- Nikola Jokic's Performance
- 31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals in 24:32 minutes
- Game Result
- Denver Nuggets 122, Los Angeles Clippers 109
- James Harden's Performance
- 25 points, 9 assists for the Clippers
- Luka Doncic's Performance
- 37 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists for the Lakers
- Other Notable Games
- Celtics beat Kings 112-93, Knicks beat Trail Blazers 127-97, Suns beat Cavaliers 126-113