Overview
- Doc Rivers made his debut as head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, but the team lost to the Denver Nuggets 113-107, despite a strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Ben Simmons returned to the court for the Brooklyn Nets after missing 38 games, contributing to a 33-point blowout win with 10 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds in just 18 minutes.
- The Phoenix Suns bounced back from a two-game losing streak with a 118-105 win over the Miami Heat, with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal combining for 61 points.
- The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 130-104 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, struggling without their two best players, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets recorded his 14th triple-double of the season in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks, contributing 25 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists.