The NBA continued with 4 matches. The fight between the Clippers and the Mavericks, the teams of the Western Conference with play-off claims, was the scene of contention. The hosts, the Clippers, took the game into overtime with Paul George’s 3-pointer at the last second. However, the Mavericks won the match by gaining a 9-1 advantage over their opponent in overtime.
Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, 7 rebounds, and Luka Doncic, who returned to the field after 3 games due to injury, had 26 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the Mavericks.
Reggie Jackson’s 31 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals and Paul George’s 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in Clippers could not prevent the defeat.
KNICKS DEFEAT THE LAKERS WITHOUT LEBRON
The New York Knicks won the Los Angeles Lakers game in front of the crowd 106-100.
Julius Randle, who scored a double-double with 20 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Evan Fournier, who scored 26 points, came forward in the Knicks, where 6 players scored in double digits.
Russell Westbrook had 31 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, Anthony Davis 20 points and 6 rebounds for the Lakers, who went on the field without star player LeBron James due to his suspension.
RESULTS
Detroit Pistons-Miami Heat: 92-100
New York Knicks-Los Angeles Lakers: 106-100
Portland Trail Blazers-Denver Nuggets: 119-100
Los Angeles Clippers-Dallas Mavericks: 104-112 (uzatmada)