NBA roundup: Knicks secure eighth straight victory, Nuggets achieve historic milestone

Josh Hart (29) achieved his third triple-double of the season on Monday, energizing the New York Knicks to a 126-106 triumph over Washington, thereby extending their winning streak to eight games.

Hart recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his ninth triple-double with the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns led all scorers with 32 points and 13 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson and O.G. Anunoby contributed 18 points each for New York, which improved its record to 23-10.

The Knicks held a narrow 59-57 lead at halftime against the struggling Eastern Conference team, then surged ahead in the third quarter and maintained dominance in the fourth to secure the victory.

"We executed. We got stops. We played fast," Hart remarked. "We played to our strengths. Sometimes it takes us a little while to wake up. We always do."

In other league news, Nikola Jokic delivered an impressive triple-double with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists, along with four steals, in the Nuggets' 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz. Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook, who also recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, became the first trio in NBA history to each score at least 15 points and 10 assists in a game.

In New Orleans, James Harden made four free throws in the final 17 seconds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 116-113 victory over the Pelicans, who have now lost ten consecutive games, falling to a record of 5-28.

Norman Powell was the standout performer with a game-high 35 points, while Harden added 27, helping the Clippers improve to 19-13.

Additionally, Coby White of Chicago recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, propelling the Bulls to a 115-108 overtime win against Charlotte.

Miles Bridges, who scored a game-high 31 points for the Hornets, hit a crucial 3-pointer with just 1.1 seconds left in regulation to force overtime at 98-98.