Basketball
Doncic’s triple-double did not save Dallas from defeat in the NBA match with the Lakers
Luka Doncic / Photo: © Katelyn Mulcahy / Freelancer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the regular season match of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The meeting took place in Los Angeles and ended with a score of 127:110 in favor of the hosts. The most productive player on the winning team was D’Angelo Russell, who had 29 points. Anton Davis scored another 28 points for the Lakers, and LeBron James scored 25. Luka Doncic scored a triple-double for the Mavericks (33 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists).
In a parallel match, the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs at home – 117:98. Celtics leader Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, while the Spurs had 27 points from Victor Vembanyama.
In another meeting, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Brooklyn Nets – 105:103. The victory for the hosts was brought by an accurate two-point shot from Anfernee Simons in the last second of the final quarter.
Results of the remaining matches of the game day in the NBA:
Detroit Pistons – Minnesota Timberwolves – 117:124
New York Knicks – Houston Rockets – 109:94
Atlanta Hawks – Orlando Magic – 106:104
Cleveland Cavaliers – Milwaukee Bucks – 135:95
Toronto Raptors – Miami Heat – 121:97
New Orleans Pelicans – Charlotte Hornets – 132:112
Source: Sportbox
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