Luka Doncic produced a 46-point masterpiece as the Los Angeles Lakers ended the Chicago Bulls’ four-game winning streak with a 129-118 road victory Monday.
Doncic made eight three-pointers on 15-of-25 shooting from the field and finished with seven rebounds and 11 assists to lead an impressive Lakers effort at the United Center.
LeBron James scored 24 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Rui Hachimura made an eye-catching appearance off the bench with 23 points on 9 of 11 shooting.
The victory was another encouraging result for the Lakers after a 116-110 defeat against Dallas Mavericks SATURDAY.
“We did a great job in the first half, a little relaxed in the third quarter – we need to work on the third quarters – but overall it was a great game from everyone,” » Doncic said after a victory that brings the Lakers to 28-17 in the Western Conference.
Coby White led the scoring for Chicago with 23 points, while Ayo Dosunmu had 20 on the bench.
The Lakers now head to Ohio to face the Cleveland Cavaliers for the next stage of their road trip on Wednesday.
The Cavaliers warmed up for this meeting with a 114-98 defeat of Magic of Orlando thanks to Donovan MitchellThe 45-point display. Evan Mobley supported Mitchell with 20 points while Paolo Banchero led Orlando’s scoring with 37 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics carried out from start to finish in a 102-94 defeat of Portland Trail Blazers.
Payton Pritchard (23 points) and Jaylen Brown (20) led the Celtics in scoring as second-place Boston improved to 29-17 to stay in pursuit of the conference leaders. Detroit (33-11).
In other matches on Monday, Brandon Miller scored 30 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead CharlotteIt is 130-93 eruption of Philadelphia as bad weather forced the early start of two NBA games.
Opening information was moved to the afternoon for the Hornets’ home win and AtlantaIt is 132-116 triumph over the visit Indiana after a severe winter storm Sunday dumped ice and snow across most of the United States.
The Hornets, 19-28, extended their winning streak to three games while the 76ers fell to 24-21.
Miller made 9 of 12 shots from the floor, including 6 of 9 from three-point range, and made 6 of 6 from the free throw line to lead the Hawks, who had seven other scorers in double figures but none on 13 points.
Kelly Oubre led the Sixers with 17 points with Tyrese Maxey – third scorer in the NBA with 29.9 points per game – managing only six points on 3 of 12 shooting.
In Atlanta, CJ McCollum came off the bench to produce 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals to spark the Hawks.
Dyson Daniels added 22 points and nine assists while Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 21 points for Atlanta.
Cameroon Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points and nine rebounds.
The Hawks improved to 23-25 with their ninth home win in 22 games.
