NBA Recap: Mavericks defeat Rockets as Celtics defeat Clippers
Hornets, Grizzlies, Pacers, Spurs all win
Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 129-114 in their NBA clash on Thursday as they improved to 20-16 in the West. Luka Doncic contributed a triple-double of 35 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in the game, and Christian Wood scored 21 points. Jalen Green scored 23 points for the Rockets.
Boston Celtics picked up a 116-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in their NBA meeting on Thursday. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown contributed 29 points in the game. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points for the Clippers.
Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-106 on Thursday. Dillon Brooks scored 25 points and Ja Morant scored 19 points and 17 assists in the game. Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and ten rebounds for the Raptors.
Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 135-126 on Thursday in the NBA. Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and Buddy Hield scored 25 points for the Pacers. Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points for the Cavaliers in the game.
Charlotte Hornets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-113 as they look to get their NBA season back on track. LaMelo Ball led the scoring with 27 points and ten rebounds, and PJ Washington scored 25 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points for Oklahoma in the game.
San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 122-115 on Thursday. Keldon Johnson scored 30 points and Romeo Langford scored 23 points in the game. Julius Randle scored 41 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks.
