Sabonis, Camara, Anunoby and Sengun shine in wins

By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net

Luka Dončić took down the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokić had another brilliant triple-double but fell to the Indiana Pacers. That was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to outstanding performances by European players in last night’s NBA action.

Domantas Sabonis backed up Zach LaVine’s 37-point performance with a great all-around game in the Sacramento Kings’ 120–113 road win over Eastern Conference leaders, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Lithuanian center scored 27 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out seven assists, shooting an efficient 11-of-15 from the field. Jonas Valančiūnas had a minor role, finishing with two points and two rebounds.

Elsewhere, the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 120–109, powered by Toumani Camara’s double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Deni Avdija did not play due to a thumb injury, while Rayan Rupert added seven points.

The New York Knicks prevailed over the Phoenix Suns 112–98, with OG Anunoby leading the winning side with 32 points and six rebounds. Vasilije Micić did not appear for the Arizona team.

The Houston Rockets showed their strength, defeating the Golden State Warriors on the road 106–96, as Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds. It’s worth noting that the Rockets held Steph Curry to just three points on 1-of-10 shooting from the field.

And last but not least, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Orleans Pelicans on the road 111–107, despite being without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to shoulder issues. However, Karlo Matković made the most of his minutes for the Pelicans, finishing with 11 points and five rebounds.

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