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Luka Doncic made an impressive return that set the tone for the Los Angeles Lakers, who secured a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns at crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
After sitting out the last game of the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season due to a right ankle sprain, the Slovenian star faced difficulties from foul issues and lingering ankle discomfort. Nevertheless, he played almost 40 minutes, contributing significantly in the absence of the injured LeBron James with a double-double of 33 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.
German player Maxi Kleber continued his recovery from foot surgery, while Ukrainian Alex Len did not take the court for coach JJ Redick’s team. On the other side, Serbian Vasilije Micic was also sidelined.
In other NBA action on Sunday, the Orlando Magic ended the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game winning streak with a 108-103 triumph at Rocket Arena. German Franz Wagner led the way with 22 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Brief appearances from Georgian Goga Bitadze, who managed three points, one block, and one assist, and German Tristan da Silva, who secured one rebound, highlighted the bench contributions.
In a matchup of shorthanded squads, the Philadelphia 76ers triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks, 130-125. With Turkish player Adem Bona unavailable due to a left ankle sprain, the European presence at American Airlines Center was limited to Frenchman Guerschon Yabusele, who registered 14 points, six rebounds, two steals, and one assist while starting under coach Nick Nurse.
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