By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Luka Doncic was the main protagonist in the NBA Thursday night, as the Slovenian generational talent put up a triple-double of 41 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists, adding 3 steals as well. The Mavs beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-125 in OT after a crazy game, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant scoring respectively 39 and 37 points. Facundo Campazzo only played 3 minutes, going scoreless.
The Oklahoma City Thunder needed 24 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-110 at home. Aleksej Pokusevski found its best scoring performance this season with 15 points off the bench. On the losing side, Ivica Zubac recorded a double-double of 12 points and 18 rebounds.
Steph Curry flirted with the double-double as he had 33 points (7/14 from the perimeter) and 9 assists, dragging the Golden State Warriors to the 123-110 victory against the Miami Heat. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points and 10 rebounds. On Erik Spoelstra’s team, Nikola Jovic came off the bench scoring 4 points in 8 minutes of playing time.
Another victory by the Memphis Grizzlies, who are now on top of the Western Conference alongside the Portland Trail Blazers with a 4-1 record. In the 125-110 win over the Sacramento Kings, Desmond Bane led the way with 31 points, Santi Aldama was put in the starting five but had only 4 points and 2 rebounds in 30 minutes on the court. Domantas Sabonis went close to the triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists, while both Chima Moneke and Alex Len came off the bench without adding any scoring contribution.
Thursday NBA results:
Dallas Mavericks – Brooklyn Nets 129-125
Oklahoma City Thunder – Los Angeles Clippers 118-110
Golden State Warriors – Miami Heat 123-110
Memphis Grizzlies – Sacramento Kings 125-110
Standings:
Eastern Conference
1. Milwaukee Bucks 3-0
2. Cleveland Cavaliers 3-1
3. New York Knicks 3-1
4. Washington Wizards 3-1
5. Atlanta Hawks 3-1
6. Boston Celtics 3-1
7. Toronto Raptors 3-2
8. Chicago Bulls 3-2
9. Charlotte Hornets 2-2
10. Miami Heat 2-4
11. Brooklyn Nets 1-4
12. Philadelphia 76ers 1-4
13. Indiana Pacers 1-4
14. Detroit Pistons 1-4
15. Orlando Magic 0-5
Western Conference
1. Utah Jazz 4-1
2. Memphis Grizzlies 4-1
3. Portland Trail Blazers 4-1
4. Phoenix Suns 3-1
5. New Orleans Pelicans 3-1
6. Minnesota Timberwolves 3-2
7. San Antonio Spurs 3-2
8. Denver Nuggets 3-2
9. Golden State Warriors 3-2
10. Dallas Mavericks 2-2
11. Los Angeles Clippers 2-3
12. Oklahoma City Thunder 2-3
13. Houston Rockets 1-4
14. Sacramento Kings 0-4
15. Los Angeles Lakers 0-4
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