Wednesday night in the NBA delivered thrilling basketball action across the country. Fans witnessed incredible individual performances and massive blowout victories on April 8 2026. Nikola Jokic secured another brilliant triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Memphis Grizzlies. In the Eastern Conference, Jalen Duren put on a dominant physical display to help the Detroit Pistons crush the Milwaukee Bucks. The action-packed schedule featured seven intense games that showcased the elite talent of stars like Devin Booker and Chet Holmgren.
Full NBA Box Score And Results For April 8 2026
| Away Team (Record) | Home Team (Record) | Final Score | Away Leader (PTS REB AST) | Home Leader (PTS REB AST) |
| Timberwolves (47 33) | Magic (44 36) | 120 to 132 | Terrence Shannon Jr. (33 2 5) | Goga Bitadze (14 15 6) |
| Hawks (45 35) | Cavaliers (51 29) | 116 to 122 | Jonathan Kuminga (24 6 3) | Evan Mobley (22 19 3) |
| Bucks (31 49) | Pistons (58 22) | 111 to 137 | Jericho Sims (11 11 10) | Jalen Duren (21 9 3) |
| Grizzlies (25 55) | Nuggets (52 28) | 119 to 136 | Cedric Coward (27 6 2) | Nikola Jokic (14 16 10) |
| Trail Blazers (40 40) | Spurs (61 19) | 101 to 112 | Deni Avdija (29 6 6) | De’Aaron Fox (25 5 7) |
| Thunder (64 16) | Clippers (41 39) | 128 to 110 | Chet Holmgren (30 14 5) | Kawhi Leonard (20 8 3) |
| Mavericks (25 55) | Suns (44 36) | 107 to 112 | Marvin Bagley III (20 8 2) | Devin Booker (37 5 9) |
Nikola Jokic Delivers Another Masterclass For Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets secured a comfortable 136- 119 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Nikola Jokic orchestrated the offence with his signature elite court vision. He recorded a massive triple-double with 14 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. The Denver offence flowed perfectly through him all night. For the Grizzlies, Cedric Coward provided a bright spot by scoring 27 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. However, the Memphis defence had no answers for the defending champions.
Jalen Duren Leads Detroit Pistons To Blowout Win Over Bucks
The Detroit Pistons completely overwhelmed the Milwaukee Bucks to claim a massive 137- 111 win. Jalen Duren dominated the paint from the opening tip. He scored 21 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and distributed 3 assists. His energy set the tone for the entire Detroit roster. The Bucks struggled to generate consistent offence despite a surprising triple-double from Jericho Sims, who tallied 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The Pistons controlled the game tempo and secured an easy home victory.
