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Luka Dončić was unable to steer the Los Angeles Lakers to victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder after being ejected in the fourth quarter. However, a number of European stars celebrated successes in last night’s NBA matchups.
The Milwaukee Bucks staged an impressive comeback, overcoming a 24-point deficit to edge past the Minnesota Timberwolves 110–103, spearheaded by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Greek forward notched a triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 9 of 15 from the field, including 13 points in the crucial fourth quarter as the Bucks transformed a 71–95 deficit into a win. Antetokounmpo’s recent performances have him averaging 32.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 12.8 assists over the past four games, propelling Milwaukee to four consecutive victories.
In another thrilling game, the Boston Celtics narrowly triumphed over the New York Knicks 119–117 in overtime at Madison Square Garden, with Kristaps Porzingis taking center stage.
The Latvian center was the standout scorer, amassing 34 points on 11 of 19 shooting (hitting 8 out of 13 from beyond the arc) and converting 4 of 6 free throws during nearly 39 minutes on the floor. Remarkably, he holds a 6–1 record against the Knicks while playing for the Celtics. For the Knicks, OG Anunoby added 13 points and eight rebounds.
Paolo Banchero, the American player with Italian heritage, propelled the Orlando Magic to a 119–112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks with a strong performance of 33 points and 10 rebounds, while Franz Wagner contributed significantly with 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Zaccharie Risacher and Vit Krejci chipped in with eight and three points respectively for the Hawks.
On the road, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124–100, with Santi Aldama scoring 11 points. Tidjane Salaün provided 13 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets, while Moussa Diabaté added 10 points.
In Ohio, Matas Buzelis scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Chicago Bulls, who fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 135–113 defeat. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards lost 104–98 to the Indiana Pacers, despite a solid double-double from Alex Sarr, who recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Karlo Matković, hailing from Croatia, scored 17 points and pulled down four rebounds in the New Orleans Pelicans’ close 119–114 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Conversely, his countryman Ivica Zubac excelled in the LA Clippers’ 122–117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, producing 24 points and 20 rebounds. Serbian national team captain Bogdan Bogdanović added 19 points and four assists to support the victory.
Here’s a summary of the scores:
– Charlotte Hornets 100 – Memphis Grizzlies 124
– Cleveland Cavaliers 135 – Chicago Bulls 113
– Indiana Pacers 104 – Washington Wizards 98
– Orlando Magic 119 – Atlanta Hawks 112
– Brooklyn Nets 119 – New Orleans Pelicans 114
– New York Knicks 117 – Boston Celtics 119 (OT)
– Milwaukee Bucks 110 – Minnesota Timberwolves 103
– Oklahoma City Thunder 136 – Los Angeles Lakers 120
– Phoenix Suns 95 – Golden State Warriors 133
– LA Clippers 122 – San Antonio Spurs 117
