NBA Recap: Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings pick up wins
Pelicans, Knicks, Trail Blazers also claim vital wins
Dallas Mavericks claimed an important 103-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in their NBA clash on Tuesday to improve to 8-5 in the league this season. Luka Doncic was instrumental as he recorded a double-double with 35 points and 11 rebounds as Dorian Finney-Smith scored 21 points. Paul George scored 23 points for the Clippers in the game.
New York Knicks improved to 7-7 in the NBA after a 118-111 win over the Utah Jazz in their meeting. Jalen Brunson led the scoring for the Knicks with 25 points and Cam Reddish contributed 19 points. Kelly Olynyk scored 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Jazz.
New Orleans Pelicans picked up a 113-102 win over the Memphis Grizzlies for their eighth win in the NBA this season. CJ McCollum led the scoring with 30 points for the Pelicans as Brandon Ingram scored 19 points. Ja Morant scored 36 points for the Grizzlies in the game.
Sacramento Kings trounced the Brooklyn Nets 153-121 in their NBA clash to bounce back from their defeat to the Golden State Warriors in style. Terence Davis led the scoring for the Kings with 31 points and Kevin Huerter scored 19 points in the game. Kevin Durant scored 27 points for the Nets in the game.
Portland Trail Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-110 in their NBA clash on Wednesday. Jerami Grant led the scoring with 29 points and Anfernee Simons scored 23 points in the game for the Trail Blazers. Jakob Poeltl scored 31 points for the Spurs in the game.
