Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant | Photo: Brandon Wade/AP
All 30 teams took to the field in the National Basketball Association (NBA) last night. In one of the games, the Dallas “Mavericks” still without Davja Bertans in the lineup beat the Brooklyn “Nets” with the result 96:94.
Luka Doncic, who was the top scorer of the match with 36 points, continues to show excellent performance. The Slovenian also has six rebounds and assists. It should also be noted that Doncic scored more than 30 points in all nine games this season – a more impressive feat than Wilt Chamberlain in 1962/1963. in the first 23 matches of the season. The performances of Dorian Finney-Smith (18 points) and Jalen Green (16 points) were also recognized.
Kevin Durant’s 26 points and Cameron Thomas’ 19 points did not save the “Nets” from the loss. “Double-double” in Nick Claxton’s account – 10 points and 14 balls under the basket. It should also be noted that the suspended Kyrie Irving still can’t help the Nets, but Ben Simmons returned to the Brooklyn team after missing four games, and scored 2+3+2 in less than 16 minutes.
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In another game, the Milwaukee Bucks suffered their first loss of the season, losing 98-117 to the Atlanta Hawks. Giannis Adetokunbo scored 25 points while Jrue Holiday added 16 points. Dejonte Murray proved his class in the absence of the injured Trey Young in the ranks of the Atlanta team, standing out with a “double-double”, that is, scoring 25 points and giving 11 assists. Adrian “AJ” Griffin, the first round pick of this year’s draft, Adrian “AJ” Griffin, also played excellently – he had 24 points.
Joel Embiid had an excellent return match after illness, as the represented Philadelphia “76ers” beat the Phoenix “Dogs” 100:88. After missing three games, Embiid had 33 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. He was supported by Tobias Harris with 21+8+8 and George Niang with 21 points, including seven long-range shots. Devin Booker scored 28 points for the “Dogs”, while Chris Paul was injured – after playing 14 minutes, he went to the dressing room at the end of the first half due to pain in his right heel and did not return to the field.
Stephen Curry was phenomenal in Golden State Warriors’ victory over Sacramento Kings (116:113). Curry had his season-high 47 points. He also has eight rebounds and assists. Andrew Wiggins (25 points, 10 rebounds) stood out with a “double-double”, while De’Aaron Fox (28 points), the versatile performance of Domantas Sabonis (19+14+6), as well as Malika, did not save the “Kings” from failure. Monk’s shot (24+6+4).
It has already been announced that the Washington Wizards team represented by Kristaps Porzingis defeated the Charlotte Hornets 108:100 on the road.
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The results of last night’s NBA games
- Charlotte Hornets – Washington Wizards 100:108
- Orlando Magic – Houston Rockets 127:134
- Detroit Pistons – Oklahoma City Thunder 112:103
- Indiana Pacers – New Orleans Pelicans 129:122
- Philadelphia 76ers – Phoenix Suns 100:88
- Atlanta Hawks – Milwaukee Bucks 117:98
- Miami Heat – Portland Trail Blazers 107:110
- Chicago Bulls – Toronto Raptors 111:97
- Memphis Grizzlies – Boston Celtics 106:109
- Minnesota Timberwolves – New York Knicks 107:120
- San Antonio Spurs – Denver Nuggets 109:115
- Dallas Mavericks – Brooklyn Nets 96:94
- Golden State Warriors – Sacramento Kings 116:113
- Utah Jazz – Los Angeles Lakers 139:116
- Los Angeles Clippers – Cleveland Cavaliers 119:117
