Nikola Jokic scores 48 points as the Denver Nuggets defeat the Atlanta Hawks

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic continued his winning streak, scoring 48 points as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on Sunday.

Jokic, who scored a career-high 56 points in his team’s loss to Washington on Saturday, dominated against the Hawks with 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals.

The Hawks came into the game on a six-game winning streak but were overwhelmed as Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points for the Nuggets and Christian Braun added 17.

And it was Serbian star Jokic’s performance that earned coach Michael Malone additional praise.

“I can’t say I’m surprised because I’ve been spoiled because for 10 years I’ve had the best seat in the house to watch this guy, watch him do it night after night,” Malone said.

“I feel privileged to have the chance to coach him. I never take that for granted.”

Elsewhere the Golden State Warriors Battled back from a 12-point deficit early in the third quarter to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106.

Stephen Curry scored 30 points and eight assists for the Warriors, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer near the halfway line at the end of the third period that gave them a 93-90 lead.

For the San Antonio Spurs Veteran Chris Paul scored his 12,092 in the second quarter of his team’s 121-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Assist in his career, putting him ahead of Jason Kidd in the all-time rankings.

Paul, who now has 12,099 assists, trails only Utah Jazz legend John Stockton with 15,806 in that category.

The Los Angeles Lakerswithout LeBron James, who has a foot injury, beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points, D’Angelo Russell added 28 and Rui Hachimura 23.

And Joel Embiid marked his return to action by helping that out Philadelphia 76ers to a 108:100 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

The 30-year-old Cameroon-born center had 31 points and 12 rebounds after a seven-game absence due to a knee injury and personal reasons.