By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Nikola Jokic and Alex Sarr had an epic clash, but many other European players took the floor last night and delivered outstanding performances.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-119 win over the Indiana Pacers, dominating the game with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.
The Greek international also recorded three blocks and had another great game against the Pacers, as he’s averaging 30/12/8 in matchups against Indiana.
In the Houston Rockets’ 117-114 home win over the Chicago Bulls, Alperen Sengun led the way with 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic scored 15 points with seven boards for the losing team.
Interestingly, two German internationals clashed in Detroit, with Isaiah Hartenstein’s Oklahoma City Thunder prevailing over Dennis Schroder and the Pistons with a final score of 113-107.
Both had double-doubles, with Hartenstein recording 12 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while Schroder scored 17 points with 11 assists for the Pistons.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115, with Jeremy Sochan contributing 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists for the winning team. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 10 points and seven rebounds, while Karlo Matkovic had a double-double for the Pelicans with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Kristaps Porzingis returned to the court after recovering from viral illness, and led Boston Celtics to a 113-105 road win over Brooklyn Nets with 24 points.
Brooklyn – Boston 113-115
Detroit – Oklahoma City 107-113
Houston – Chicago 117-114
Memphis – Miami 125-91
Milwaukee – Indiana 126-119
Golden State – New York 97-94
San Antonio – New Orleans 119-115
Denver – Washington 123-126