NBA Recap: Doncic triple-double leads Mavericks to win as Celtics down Nets
Cavaliers, Heat, Raptors all pick up wins
Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double for the Dallas Mavericks as they claimed a 119-115 Double OT win over the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA clash. Doncic ended the game with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, and Christian Wood contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds. Russell Westbrook had 28 points for the Lakers in the game.
Boston Celtics claimed a 109-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets to extend their lead atop the Eastern Conference standings. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics and Marcus Smart added 16 points and ten assists. Kyrie Irving scored 24 points for the Nets.
Miami Heat claimed a 108-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their NBA clash. D’Tigers star Gabe Vincent led the scoring for the Heat with 28 points in the game and Bam Adebayo scored 24 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan Nwora scored 16 points for the Bucks in the game.
Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a 119-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and Jarrett Allen scored 24 points and ten rebounds. Damian Lillard scored 50 points for the Trail Blazers.
Toronto Raptors claimed a 124-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets in their NBA clash. Pascal Siakam scored 35 points and Scottie Barnes added 21 points for the Raptors. LaMelo Ball scored 32 points for the Hornets in the game.
Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a 133-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and Josh Giddey contributed 20 points in the game. Joel Embiid scored 30 points and ten rebounds for the Sixers in the game.