NBA Recap: History-maker Doncic puts Knicks to the sword, Lakers snap losing run
76ers lose first game in nine as Warriors, Suns win
Luka Doncic delivered an outrageous stat line for the Dallas Mavericks as they claimed a 126-121 OT win over the New York Knicks in the NBA on Tuesday. The Slovenian scored 60 points, 21 rebounds and ten assists for the Mavericks and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 points. Doncic became the first man in the history of the NBA to record 60+ points, 20+ rebounds and 10+ assists in a game. Quentin Grimes scored 33 points for the Knicks.
Los Angeles Lakers secured a 129-110 win over the Orlando Magic to improve to 14-20 in the NBA this season. LeBron James led the scoring for the Lakers with 28 points and Russell Westbrook delivered a triple-double of 15 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Markelle Fultz scored 16 points for the Magic.
Washington Wizards put a stop to the Philadelphia 76ers bid for a ninth straight win after they claimed a 116-111 win over them. Kristaps Porzingis led the scoring for the Wizards with 24 points and ten rebounds, and Bradley Beal recorded 19 points. Joel Embiid scored 48 points and ten rebounds for the 76ers.
Boston Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets 126-102 to pick up their 25th win in the NBA this season and extend their lead atop the Eastern Conference standings. Jaylen Brown led the scoring with 39 points and Jayson Tatum scored 38 points for the Celtics. Jalen Green scored 28 points for the Rockets.
Los Angeles Clippers claimed a 124-113 win over the Toronto Raptors in their NBA encounter. Paul George scored 23 points and Ivica Zubac contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds for the Clippers. Pascal Siakam scored 36 points for the Raptors.
Indiana Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-114 in their NBA meeting on Tuesday. Buddy Hield scored 28 points and Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points for the Pacers. John Collins scored 26 points and ten rebounds in the game.
Phoenix Suns picked up a 125-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies to hand them their second defeat this week. Duane Washington Jr scored 26 points for the Suns and DeAndre Ayton scored 15 points and ten rebounds. Ja Morant scored 34 points in the game.
Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-105 to claim their 17th win of the season. Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole scored 29 and 24 points, respectively, for the Warriors. LaMelo Ball scored 21 points and ten rebounds for the Hornets.
Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a 130-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and Mike Muscala scored 19 points. Devin Vassell scored 20 points for the Spurs.
Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-106 in their NBA clash. Michael Porter Jr scored 30 points and Jamal Murray scored 25 points for the Nuggets. De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points for the Kings in the game.
