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Jokic Returns, Nuggets Dominate Clippers
31 Jan
Summary
- Nikola Jokic returned from injury with a strong double-double performance.
- Egor Demin set a new NBA rookie record for consecutive three-pointers.
- Stephen Curry exited a game with a knee injury during Warriors' loss.
Nikola Jokic returned to the court on January 31, 2026, after missing 16 games due to an injury sustained on December 29. His presence was immediately felt as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 122-109. Jokic contributed a double-double with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, helping his team secure the win against a Clippers squad led by James Harden's 25 points and 9 assists.
In other NBA action, Russian rookie Egor Demin made history on January 31, 2026, by sinking a three-pointer for the 34th consecutive game, a new NBA record for a rookie. Demin finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, guiding the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-99 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Elsewhere on January 31, 2026, the Golden State Warriors suffered a blow as Stephen Curry left their game against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter with a knee injury. The Pistons secured a 131-124 victory in San Francisco, extending their strong season.
Several other matchups also took place on January 31, 2026: the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, the Boston Celtics beat the Sacramento Kings, the Phoenix Suns overcame the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Orlando Magic won against the Toronto Raptors, and the New York Knicks dominated the Portland Trail Blazers.
