NBA Recap: Mavericks defeat Sixers as Warriors overcome Clippers
Bassey overcomes Nwora in Spurs-Pacers clash
Dallas Mavericks secured a 133-126 win over the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to huge contributions from their big two, who combined for 82 points. Luka Doncic scored 42 points and 12 rebounds, and Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in the game to secure only their second win together and improve the Mavs record to 33-31 this season. Joel Embiid scored 35 points for the 76ers in the NBA match.
Golden State Warriors claimed a comfortable 115-91 win over the Los Angeles Clippers thanks to a brilliant second-half showing in their NBA encounter. Jordan Poole scored 34 points while Klay Thompson recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who improve to 33-30 this season. Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points for the Clippers, who lost for the fourth consecutive game.
San Antonio Spurs picked up a 110-99 win over the Indiana Pacers in a face-off between two D’Tigers in the NBA. Jordan Nwora featured for the Pacers and Charles Bassey played for the Spurs. Jeremy Sochan scored 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Spurs, and Bassey recorded six points and five rebounds in 17 minutes. Nwora managed ten points and four assists for the Pacers in the game.
Washington Wizards picked up a 119-108 win over the Toronto Raptors to improve to 30-32 in the NBA this season. Kyle Kuzma led the scoring for the Wizards with 30 points and Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points. OG Anunoby scored 26 points for the Raptors, who had D’Tigers star Precious Achiuwa score two points and four rebounds in the game.