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Luka Doncic (Reuters)
The NBA games continued tonight, with Luka Doncic in the spotlight with a career high in Dallas’ victory over New York in overtime, the Los Angeles Lakers beat Orlando, the Clippers beat Toronto, Indiana celebrated against Atlanta, Phoenix beat Memphis and Boston signaled V vs. Houston.
Dallas (16:19) – New York (17:18) 121:126 in overtime
One of the biggest games in recent years, and the biggest game in Doncic’s career. The Knicks still led 99:108 a minute to the end of the game and 103:112 33 seconds to the end, but the star of the Mavericks set a career high even before overtime with 53 points and a big basket in the last second on the way to 115:115. In the overtime minutes, he also stepped up and finished the evening with 60 points (a club record), 21 rebounds and 10 assists. It’s just the second triple-double ever with 60 or more points.
Orlando (22:13) – Los Angeles Lakers (20:14) 129:110
Magic is indeed in a relatively good period, but against LeBron James and his friends it was not enough. James finished with 28 points, Thomas Bryant added 21 points and 10 rebounds and Russell Westbrook contributed a triple double of 15 points, 13 assists and 13 rebounds. A victory for the team from the City of Angels after four losses in a row.
Boston (10:25) – Houston (24:10) 102:126
The Celtics enjoyed the presentation of the duo Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, who finished with 39 and 38 points respectively and did not give the opponent any chance. Jalen Green scored 28 points from the other side.
Toronto (19:15) – Los Angeles Clippers (15:21) 124:113
The Clippers ran away from the Thunder in the third quarter, Ivica Zubac and Paul George swept them with 23 points each, as Reggie Jackson added 20 points and Norman Powell finished with 22 points. Pascal Siakam scored 36 points from the other end.
Memphis (13:20) – Phoenix (15:20) 125:108
Ja Morant’s best game in recent times was not enough for the Grizzlies. The star scored 34 points, but eight players for the Suns scored in double figures, with Dwayne Washington Jr. standing out above all with 26 points to help his team win for the first time after three losses.
Indiana (17:18) – Atlanta (17:17) 114:129
The Pacers put the loss to New Orleans behind them and showed superiority against the Hawks. Buddy Hield scored 28 points, Tyrese Halliburton added 23 points of his own. Trae Young scored 22 points on the other side, John Collins finished with 26 points.
Oklahoma (7:15 p.m.) – San Antonio (11:11 p.m.) 114:130
The Thunder came out on top in the last quarter en route to a fourth win in the last five games. Shea Gilges-Alexander scored 28 points, while on the other side Devin Vassell scored 20 points.
