Doncic, Mavericks overcome Markkanen threat

By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net

The Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Utah Jazz, 120-116, in American Airlines Center Tuesday.

Luka Doncic made a contribution of 29 points, ten rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block. The Slovenian sensation connected 10/23 from the field but did not score in the fourth quarter. Taking over, Kyrie Irving tallied 17 of his 33 points in the last period, including a key triple for a four-point lead with 2:33 remaining in the NBA Regular Season contest.

German Maxi Kleber chipped in five points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal in a 26-minute showing in his usual reserve role. French Frank Ntilikina dished out one assist and missed his only shot over two minutes of action. Latvian Davis Bertans did not play.

For the visitors, Finnish Lauri Markkanen returned to action after missing one game with 33 points, six rebounds, two steals, two assists, and one block, and Italian Simone Fontecchio recorded six points, three rebounds, and one assist in his first NBA start.

Bucks secure win without Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out with an illness but the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic, 134-123, in Amway Center. European action was limited to the home side with German Franz Wagner logging 21 points, Italian Paolo Banchero tallying 20 points, German Moritz Wagner putting in 18 points, and Georgian Goga Bitadze getting 12 points.

Croatian Dario Saric banking in 14 points off the bench helped the Oklahoma City Thunder respond to Stephen Curry’s 40 points and upset the Golden State Warriors, 137-128, in Paycom Center. French Ousmane Dieng registered 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Latvian Kristaps Porzingis fouled out with 50.7 seconds left but Daniel Gafford got the game-winner as the Washington Wizards outlasted the Detroit Pistons, 119-117, in Little Caesars Arena. Porzingis finished with 24 points and Israeli Deni Avdija added seven points.

More action and European showings

Minnesota Timberwolves – Philadelphia 76ers 94-117 (Rudy Gobert 6pts, 9reb – Furkan Korkmaz 6pts)
New York Knicks – Charlotte Hornets 105-112 (Isaiah Hartenstein 2pts)
Houston Rockets – Brooklyn Nets 96-118 (Alperen Sengun 16pts, 12reb, Usman Garuba 3reb)
Los Angeles Lakers – Memphis Grizzlies 112-103 (Dennis Schroder 17pts, 9ast, 6reb – Santi Aldama 11pts)

2022-23 STANDINGS

EAST

TEAM	W	L	LAST 10
1 MILWAUKEE	47	18	9-1
2 BOSTON	45	21	5-5
3 PHILADELPHIA	43	22	7-3
4 CLEVELAND	41	26	6-4
5 NEW YORK	39	28	9-1
6 BROOKLYN	37	28	4-6
7 MIAMI	35	31	4-6
8 ATLANTA	32	33	5-5
9 TORONTO	32	34	6-4
10 WASHINGTON	31	34	5-5
11 CHICAGO	29	36	3-7
12 INDIANA	29	37	4-6
13 ORLANDO	27	39	4-6
14 CHARLOTTE	21	46	6-4
15 DETROIT	15	51	1-9

WEST

TEAM	W	L	LAST 10
1 DENVER	46	19	8-2
2 SACRAMENTO	38	26	7-3
3 MEMPHIS	38	26	5-5
4 PHOENIX	36	29	7-3
5 DALLAS	34	32	4-6
6 GOLDEN STATE	34	32	6-4
7 MINNESOTA	34	33	5-5
8 LA CLIPPERS	34	33	3-7
9 LA LAKERS	32	34	7-3
10 NEW ORLEANS	31	34	3-7
11 OKLAHOMA CITY	31	34	4-6
12 PORTLAND	31	34	4-6
13 UTAH	31	35	4-6
14 SAN ANTONIO	16	49	2-8
15 HOUSTON	15	50	2-8

-Top six teams of each conference advance directly to the Playoffs
-Teams seeded 7th to 10th will compete in Play-In tournament

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