Nikola Jokic leads Denver Nuggets to stunning comeback victory and London Lions make history in EuroCup Women

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a remarkable comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors in an NBA game, overturning a 22-point deficit to win 125-119. Jokic’s standout performance, scoring 35 points, marked his 21st triple-double of the season, playing a pivotal role in the Nuggets’ triumph. The game witnessed the Nuggets outscoring the Raptors 32-21 in the final quarter, with Jamal Murray also contributing 26 points and 12 assists to the victory.

In other NBA action, the Boston Celtics achieved their 50th win of the season by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 121-99, with key performances from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The Golden State Warriors saw Klay Thompson’s successful return in a 112-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Additionally, Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 37 points.

Meanwhile, in European basketball, the London Lions made history by becoming the first British basketball team to reach a European final in the EuroCup Women competition. The Lions secured their spot in the final after beating Umana Reyer Venice with a 71-59 win at the Copper Box Arena in London. The victory followed a closely contested first leg in Venice. The Lions, part of the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL), were led by guard Holly Winterburn, who contributed 17 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Temi Fagbenle and Megan Gustafson also delivered strong performances, scoring 14 and 19 points respectively. The Lions are set to face either Spar Girona or Besiktas in the final, with the deciding match scheduled for 10 April at the Copper Box in London, marking a significant milestone for British basketball on an international stage.