Luka Doncic continues with dominant performances, and this time the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets by 107:125.
Houston’s phenomenal streak of 11 consecutive wins came to an end. This was evident after just 12 minutes of play and confirmed by halftime. The visitors had an excellent first quarter, finishing with a 12-point lead. That lead extended to over 20 points during the second quarter, leaving the Rockets with little chance in the game.
Early in the third quarter, they attempted a mini comeback, but it was short-lived as Dallas smoothly closed out the game. This marked their seventh consecutive win, placing them fifth in the NBA Western Conference with a record of 45 wins and 29 losses.
The standout performer for the winning team was the brilliant Luka Doncic with 47 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, supported by 24 points from Kyrie Irving. On the opposing side, Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 28 points.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets by 130:118, led by a stellar performance from Paul George.
It was an excellent game for the Clippers, marking their third consecutive win. The game was effectively decided within the first 24 minutes, as the visitors built a double-digit lead before halftime, going into the break with a 12-point advantage.
Charlotte made an attempt to stage a comeback in the final quarter, pushing for a faster pace, but the Clippers had a ready response with too many players in good form to relinquish their lead. The final score reflected the same 12-point margin from halftime.
Paul George had a standout performance with 41 points, supported by Ivica Zubac with 24 points and 12 rebounds. On the Hornets’ side, Miles Bridges scored 33 points. Vasilije Micic also had a solid game with 10 points and 13 rebounds.