Nikola Jokic, Denver end Utah's winning streak at 11

Nikola Jokic matched his career high with 47 points and the fast-starting Denver Nuggets beat Utah 128-117 on Sunday to end the Jazz’s winning streak at 11.

Jokic was 17 for 26 from the field, hit all four of his 3-point attempts, made 9 of 10 free throws and had 12 rebounds and five assists. He scored 33 points in the first half.

Will Barton added 18 points, and Jamal Murray had 16 to help the Nuggets win for the sixth time in seven games.

Utah lost for the first time since Jan. 6 at New York. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Jazz with 29 points, and Donovan Mitchell had 13 in 31 minutes after missing two games while in concussion protocol.

Denver hit all eight of its 3-point attempts and shot 80% in the first quarter. The Nuggets kept it going in the second, going 13 of 24 from the field and finishing 15 of 17 from long range in the first half to take a 79-54 halftime lead.

CLIPPERS 129, KNICKS 115

NEW YORK (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and Los Angeles rang up the highest point total of the season against the NBA’s leading defense, beating New York for its 10th victory in 11 games.

The Clippers shredded the NBA leaders in fewest points allowed per game to break away after leading by one after two quarters. They surpassed the 102.7 points per game the Knicks had been allowing with their first basket of the final quarte.

Reggie Jackson added 18 points and Paul George had 17 to help the Clippers improve to 16-5. Julius Randle had 27 points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks.