By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Dallas Mavericks didn’t disappoint. It was packed with points, great moves, and excitement, and European stars delivered.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 132-125 win, scoring 40 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists, while Luka Doncic was on the verge of another triple-double.
The Slovenian ended the match with 35 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists on 15/26 shooting. Now, both teams are tied at 9-4 scores.
The Greek Freak shot 18/26 from the field and is the only player with multiple 40-10 games this season, and also had a big help from Damial Lillard who scored 27 points and 12 assists, while Luka’s partner in crime, Kyrie Irving, actually led Dallas in scoring with 39 points.
“Every game that goes by, I’m going to be more comfortable,” Antetokounmpo said about playing with Lillard. “As we move forward, we’re going to keep learning how to play with one another. It’s getting better. It’s a work in progress.”
The San Antonio Spurs suffered their eighth straight loss after the Memphis Grizzlies prevailed in Texas 108-120, winning the final quarter 14-33.
Victor Wembanyama had another double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds and was also on the verge of a very unique triple-double, registering eight blocks. He, therefore, became the first rookie to have a 15-10-8b game since 1999.
Jeremy Sochan with 16 and Cedi Osman with 13 points followed him for the Spurs, while Santi Aldama impacted the Grizzlies’ win with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 11 rebounds in a 120-121 Minnesota Timberwolves win against the New Orleans Pelicans, thanks to Karl-Anthony Towns scoring a winning shot in the final moments.
Jonas Valančiūnas had a great game for the losing side, also reaching a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Nikola Vučević scored 15 points with eight rebounds in a big turnaround Chicago Bulls 102-97 victory over the Miami Heat, as the Florida team opened the game with a 22-1 run.
NBA results:
Charlotte – NY Knicks 108:122 (Hartenstein 4p, 7r)
New Orleans – Minnesota 120-121 (Valanciunas 26p, 11r – Gobert 17p, 11r)
Chicago – Miami 102-97 (Vucevic 15p, 8r)
Milwaukee – Dallas 132-125 (Giannis 40p, 15r – Doncic 35p, 9r, 9as)
San Antonio – Memphis 108-120 (Wembanyama 19p, 13r, Sochan 16p, Osman 13p, Mamukelashvili 5p – Aldama 17p, 10r)
Golden State – Oklahoma 123-130 OT (Saric 6p, 8r – Micic 2p)
Standings:
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics 10-2
2. Philadelphia 76ers 9-3
3. Milwaukee Bucks 9-4
4. Indiana Pacers 7-4
5. Miami Heat 8-5
6. New York Knicks 8-5
7. Orlando Magic 7-5
8. Cleveland Cavaliers 6-6
9. Brooklyn Nets 6-6
10. Atlanta Hawks 6-6
11. Toronto Raptors 5-7
12. Chicago Bulls 5-9
13. Charlotte Hornets 3-9
14. Washington Wizards 2-10
15. Detroit Pistons 2-11
Western Conference
1. Minnesota Timberwolves 9-3
2. Denver Nuggets 9-3
3. Dallas Mavericks 9-4
4. Oklahoma City Thunder 9-4
5. Sacramento Kings 7-4
6. Houston Rockets 6-4
7. Los Angeles Lakers 7-6
8. Phoenix Suns 6-6
9. New Orleans Pelicans 6-7
10. Golden State Warriors 6-8
11. Los Angeles Clippers 4-7
12. Utah Jazz 4-8
13. Memphis Grizzlies 3-9
14. Portland Trail Blazers 3-9
15. San Antonio Spurs 3-10