In addition to the New York Knicks’ big win over Boston, there were four more games in the best league in the world tonight (Sunday through Monday).
Dallas (6: 6) – Chicago (8: 5) 117: 101
After four consecutive losses, the Bulls finally tasted like victory and it happened despite the 29th Triple Double! In the career of Luka Doncic (bypassed Michael Jordan). The all-powerful Slovenian put double digits in three categories even before the end of the third quarter en route to a statistical line of 36 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists in 38 minutes. Either way, the visitors from Chicago were less impressed and knew how to get a win thanks to Uri Markanen, who shone with a double double of 29 points and 10 rebounds, Gareth Temple added another 21 points of his own and Haifa on a weak day at Zack Lavin’s work (10 points).
Denver (7: 6) – Utah (4: 9) 109: 105
The Jazz achieved minor revenge for the relegation in the playoffs in a bubble with a fifth straight win of the season. And that happened despite a great night by Nikola Jokic, who scored 35 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists with 100 percent from the penalty spot, but it wasn’t exactly enough against Jordan Clarkson’s 23 points. Donovan Mitchell also contributed 18 and 7 assists, Rudy Gover finished with 15 points of his own. On the other hand, Jamal Marie scored another 30 points.
Clippers (4:10) – Indiana (5: 8) 96: 129
The Clippers put together another win in their excellent period thanks to a great third quarter in which they flew with 20:39. The winners, who enjoyed with 19 threes in the game, got Paul George with 20 points, Marcus Morris assisted with four more threes and 20 points off the bench. Kwai Leonard also did his job faithfully with 17 points in 31 minutes on the floor. For the Pacers, Doug McDermott stood out with 23 points, which this time were not exactly enough.
In another game: Sacramento (9: 5) – New Orleans (7: 5) 128: 123.