Doncic’s triple-double not enough, Avdija erupts but falls to Warriors

By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net

Nikola Jokić responded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in dominant fashion, but several other European players also shined.

Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double, but the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Brooklyn Nets 111-108 on the road.

Without the injured LeBron James, Luka scored 22 points on 8/26 shooting, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out 12 assists, but it wasn’t enough for the win.

Deni Avdija also delivered a spectacular performance but couldn’t secure a victory, as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 130-120.

The former Maccabi Tel Aviv player finished with 34 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, and two steals while knocking down five three-pointers. He joined Luka, James Harden, and DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins as the only players in NBA history to post those numbers in a single game.

Darko Rajaković’s Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 119-104, with Alex Sarr recording a double-double in the loss, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Tristan Vukčević added 15 points and seven boards, while KyShawn George contributed 13 points.

Zaccharie Risacher had a solid game in the Atlanta Hawks‘ 132-123 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 22 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Vit Krejci added eight points, while Bona Adem contributed 12 for the Sixers, and Guershon Yabusle scored seven.

Nikola Vučević posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in the Chicago Bulls‘ 121-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers, while Alperen Şengün had 14 points and 14 rebounds in a 97-84 win over the Orlando Magic, despite Paolo Banchero scoring 25 and Franz Wagner adding 15 points.

Last but not least, British swingman OG Anunoby scored 24 points, dished out eight assists, and grabbed seven rebounds in the New York Knicks‘ 133-104 road win over the Sacramento Kings. Jonas Valančiūnas had 10 points and 13 rebounds for the losing side.

Atlanta Hawks – Philadelphia 76ers 132-123
Boston Celtics – Utah Jazz 114-108
Brooklyn Nets – LA Lakers 111-108
Miami Heat – Charlotte Hornets 102-105
Toronto Raptors – Washington Wizards 119-104
Chicago Bulls – Indiana Pacers 121-103
Houston Rockets – Orlando Magic 97-84
Memphis Grizzlies – Phoenix Suns 120-118
Oklahoma City Thunder – Denver Nuggets 127-140
San Antonio Spurs – Dallas Mavericks 129-133
Golden State Warriors – Portland Trail Blazers 130-120
Sacramento Kings – New York Knicks 104-133

Eastern Conference:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers 54-10
2. Boston Celtics 47-18
3. New York Knicks 41-23
4. Milwaukee Bucks 36-27
5. Indiana Pacers 35-28
6. Detroit Pistons 36-29
7. Atlanta Hawks 31-34
8. Orlando Magic 30-36
9. Miami Heat 29-35
10. Chicago Bulls 27-38
11. Brooklyn Nets 22-42
12. Philadelphia 76ers 22-42
13. Toronto Raptors 22-43
14. Charlotte Hornets 16-48
15. Washington Wizards 13-50

Western Conference:

1. Oklahoma City Thunder 53-12
2. Denver Nuggets 42-23
3. Los Angeles Lakers 40-23
4. Memphis Grizzlies 41-24
5. Houston Rockets 40-25
6. Golden State Warriors 37-28
7. Minnesota Timberwolves 37-29
8. LA Clippers 35-29
9. Sacramento Kings 33-31
10. Dallas Mavericks 33-33
11. Phoenix Suns 30-35
12. Portland Trail Blazers 28-38
13. San Antonio Spurs 26-37
14. New Orleans Pelicans 17-48
15. Utah Jazz 15-50