Drummond steps up as Lakers inflict damaging defeat on Nets
Jazz extend franchise record, Warriors, 76ers win
Andre Drummond brought his A-game to Brooklyn as the Los Angeles Lakers handed Brooklyn Nets a 126-101 defeat in the NBA on Saturday. Drummond finished with 20 points and 11 assists in his first full game for the Lakers who were missing a number of key players.
Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists for Utah Jazz as they defeated the Sacramento Kings 128-112 in their NBA encounter. Jazz have now won 24 consecutive home games in the NBA, a franchise record.
Golden State Warriors gave a reminder of their capabilities as they defeated the Houston Rockets 125-109. Steph Curry recorded 38 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the game for the Warriors.
Joel Embiid dropped 27 points with 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 117-93 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
Portland Trail Blazers won against the Detroit Pistons 118-103 in the NBA on Saturday. Damian Lillard contributed 27 points with 3 rebounds and 10 assists in the game for the Trail Blazers.
Toronto Raptors picked up a 135-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Saturday. Gary Trent Jr scored 44 points with 7 rebounds and 4 assists for his side in the game.
Devin Booker contributed 27 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Phoenix Suns as they picked up a 134-106 victory over the Washington Wizards in their NBA game on Saturday.
