Basketball
Doncic’s triple-double helped Dallas start the new NBA season with a victory over San Antonio
Luka Doncic / Photo: © Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
The Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the opening match of the National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season.
The meeting took place in San Antonio and ended with a score of 126:119 (36:43, 28:25, 32:23, 30:28) in favor of the guests. One of the main heroes of the meeting was Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, who scored a triple-double of 33 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. The hosts’ top scorer was Devin Vassell, who scored 23 points.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers at home with a score of 123:111 (29:20, 38:27, 32:26, 24:38). Paul George has 27 points for the Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard has another 23 points. Russell Westbrook (11 points, 13 assists) and Ivica Zubac (20 points, 12 rebounds) each had a double-double.
The visiting Boston Celtics turned out to be stronger than the New York Knicks – 108:104 (30:18, 21:28, 31:27, 26:31). As part of the winners, Jayson Tatum scored a double-double with 34 points and 11 rebounds.
Other results from the NBA regular season:
Charlotte Hornets – Atlanta Hawks – 116:110 (25:29, 26:23, 27:21, 38:37);
Orlando Magic – Houston Rockets – 116:86 (29:20, 25:23, 33:26, 29:17);
Indiana Pacers – Washington Wizards – 143:120 (34:39, 39:29, 37:28, 33:24);
Brooklyn Nets – Cleveland Cavaliers – 113:114 (32:37, 31:26, 24:27, 26:24);
Toronto Raptors – Minnesota Timberwolves — 97:94 (25:25, 28:26, 20:23, 24:20);
Miami Heat – Detroit Pistons – 103:102 (26:29, 32:18, 25:28, 20:27);
Memphis Grizzlies – New Orleans Pelicans – 104:111 (28:25, 19:32, 23:25, 34:29);
Utah Jazz – Sacramento Kings – 114:130 (24:32, 34:40, 29:33, 27:25);
Chicago Bulls – Oklahoma City Thunder – 104:124 (35:33, 20:28, 27:30, 22:33).
Source: Sportbox
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