Porzingis, Doncic carry Mavs against Raptors

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

The Mavericks defeated champions Raptors 110-102 on Saturday, paced by the duo of Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic. Porzingis finished the game with 20 points, 15 rebounds across 36 minutes, while Doncic posted 26 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes on the floor as well. Maxi Kleber complemented their efforts with 10 points and six rebounds. On the other end of the court, Marc Gasol exited the game with six points and nine rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo once again led Milwaukee Bucks to victory (102-83) against Indiana Pacers, with another double-double performance of 26 points and 13 rebounds in his 28-minute presence on the court. The Pacers fell short, though had Domantas Sabonis leading the way with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

Lauri Markkanen led the Bulls with another double-double in this season (16 points, 10 rebounds) even though his team fell short to Nets, which finally prevailed over 117-111. Dzanan Musa added five points and seven rebounds coming from the bench for the winners.

The Rockets edged Timberwolves 125-105 and had Isaiah Hartenstein posting six points and 16 rebounds across 31 minutes on the court, coming from the bench.

Mario Hezonja helped the Trail Blazers also coming from the bench and had 8 points and three rebounds in their  121-116 victory against the Spurs.

Ivica Zubac shared 7  points and 9 rebounds in Clippers’ smashing 150-101 triumph over the Hawks, that had Alex Len adding five points.

Nicolo Melli posted 10 points and five rebounds in Pelicans’ 94-109 defeat to Heat, while Frank Ntilikina added six points and six boards in Knicks’ tight 102-103 loss to Hornets.

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