Dontics Dazzling Performance Highlights Lakers Victory in Iisalos Coaching Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Memphis Grizzlies, with Luka Doncic nearly achieving a triple-double.

In his first game as interim coach, Tuomas Iisalo saw Doncic lead the Lakers to a 134-127 victory on the road. The Slovenian sensation tallied 29 points, provided nine assists, and secured eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Austin Reaves was the top scorer, netting 31 points, and LeBron James contributed 25 points for the winning side.

In other action, the Chicago Bulls narrowly lost to the Dallas Mavericks at home with a score of 119-120, despite stellar performances from Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vučević. Buzelis finished with 28 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, while Vučević added 25 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.

The Washington Wizards fell to the Brooklyn Nets, losing 112-115, as Alex Sarr scored 12 points and Tristan Vukčević chipped in with eight points and six rebounds for the Wizards.

The Miami Heat secured a convincing 118-95 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road. Pelle Larsson contributed 14 points and six rebounds, while Adem Bona put up 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Philadelphia. With this loss, the 76ers are on track to miss the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons.

Lastly, the Boston Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs on their home court, with Kristaps Porziņģis scoring 11 points and collecting eight rebounds. Jeremy Sochan led the Spurs with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Sandro Mamukelashvili added six points.

Results:
– Washington Wizards 112 – 115 Brooklyn Nets
– Philadelphia 76ers 95 – 118 Miami Heat
– Chicago Bulls 119 – 120 Dallas Mavericks
– Memphis Grizzlies 127 – 134 Los Angeles Lakers
– Oklahoma City Thunder 132 – 111 Indiana Pacers
– San Antonio Spurs 111 – 121 Boston Celtics