NBA results and standings: Doncic leads Lakers to victory in Dallas

By the Eurohoops team / [email protected]

Almost a year ago, the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade Luka Dončić to Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster move that shook the entire NBA. Since then, each of Dončić’s returns to the American Airlines Center has been filled with emotion.

Once again, the Slovenian star reminded the home crowd what they had lost by leading the score. Lakers to a 116-110 comeback victory with another outstanding outing.

Doncić finished the game with 33 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. The Lakers trailed by 14 points in the fourth quarter, but rallied behind their leader to secure the victory.

Elsewhere, Alex Sarr scored 24 points in Wizards of Washington‘ 119-115 road losses for the Charlotte Frelons. His compatriot Moussa Diabaté had a double-double for the hosts with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

THE New York Knicks scored a road victory against the Philadelphia 76erswinning 112-109, with OG Anunoby leading with 23 points. Guerschon Yabusele saw limited action, playing less than three minutes.

THE Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Magic of Orlando 119-105 on the road, as Moritz Wagner scored 13 points for Orlando.

THE Chicago Bulls bordered the Boston Celtics 114-111, with Nikola Vučević posting 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Matas Buzelis added 14 points and eight rebounds.

Finally, the Miami Heat dominated the Utah Jazz on the road, en route to a 147-116 victory. Nikola Jović led the way with 23 points, Pelle Larsson added 20, Simone Fontecchio contributed 14 and Kasparas Jakucionis finished with 12 points. Despite the loss, Jusuf Nurkić recorded another triple-double for Utah with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.

Philadelphia 76ers – New York Knicks 109-112
Charlotte Frelons – Wizards of Washington 119-115
Magic of Orlando – Cleveland Cavaliers 105-119
Chicago Bulls – Boston Celtics 114-111
Dallas Mavericks – Los Angeles Lakers 110-116
Utah Jazz – Miami Heat 116-147

Eastern Conference

1. Detroit Pistons 32-11
2. Boston Celtics 28-17
3. New York Knicks 27-18
4. Toronto Raptors 28-19
5. Cleveland Cavaliers 27-20
6. Philadelphia 76ers 24-20
7. Orlando Magic 23-21
8. Miami Heat 24-22
9. Chicago Bulls 23-22
10. Atlanta Falcons 22-25
11. Milwaukee Bucks 18-26
12. Charlotte Hornets 18-28
13. Brooklyn fillets 12-31
14. Indiana Pacers 11-35
15. Washington Wizards 10-34

Western Conference

1. Oklahoma City Thunder 37-9
2. San Antonio Spurs 31-14
3. Denver Nuggets 31-15
4. Houston Rockets 27-16
5. Los Angeles Lakers 27-17
6. Phoenix Suns 27-18
7. Minnesota Timberwolves 27-18
8. Warriors of the Golden State 25-21
9. Portland Trail Blazers 23-23
10. THERE Clippers 20-24
11. Memphis Grizzlies 18-25
12. Dallas Mavericks 19-27
13. Utah Jazz 15-31
14. Kings of Sacramento 12-34
15. New Orleans Pelicans 11-36