Vučević Falls Just Short of Triple-Double in Chicago’s Victory
Vučević delivered an outstanding performance against the Kings, Photo: REUTERS
The Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 117:114, clinching their second consecutive victory in the NBA.
Draymond Green led the Warriors, scoring 21 points alongside seven rebounds and five assists, while Jimmy Butler recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Quinten Post contributed 18 points, shooting 6/9 from beyond the arc, while Stephen Curry ended the game with 17 points before leaving the match late in the third quarter due to a pelvis injury and did not return.
On the Toronto side, coached by Serbian Darko Rajaković, Scotty Barnes was the standout with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Emmanuel Quickley added 21 points, eight assists, and four rebounds, while Jakob Poeltl contributed 18 points and eight rebounds.
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-89, marking their second win in eight games. Giannis Antetokounmpo topped the scoring for Milwaukee with 28 points and seven rebounds, while Gary Trent added 23 points, and Kyle Kuzma contributed 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Damian Lillard was absent due to injury.
The Lakers snapped their nine-game home winning streak, with Bronny James and Dalton Knecht both scoring 17 points, and Alex Len added 10 points.
LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Rui Hachimura, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Austin Reeves missed the game due to injuries.
The Chicago Bulls secured a 128:116 victory over Sacramento. Kobe White led the Bulls with 35 points and five assists, while Kevin Herter scored 25 points, adding seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. Nikola Vučević contributed 24 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists.
For Sacramento, Malik Monk was the top scorer with 34 points, while DeMar DeRozan and Trey Lyles each added 22 points.
The Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious against the New York Knicks with a score of 115:98, achieving their fourth win in the last seven games. LaMelo Ball was the standout player with 25 points, eight assists, and five rebounds, while Mark Williams contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds. Miles Bridges, Daquan Jeffries, and Nick Smith also made significant contributions with 15, 14, and 13 points respectively.
New York faced their third loss in four games, led by OG Anunoby with 25 points and six rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Michael Bridges scored 16 points along with six assists.
Indiana achieved a 105:99 overtime victory against Brooklyn, marking their third straight win. Benedikt Maturin was instrumental for Indiana, scoring 28 points, including six in overtime, along with a career-high 16 rebounds.
Myles Turner added 23 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks, while Aaron Naismith contributed 14 points and six rebounds. For Brooklyn, Zaire Williams and D’Angelo Russell both scored 22 points, with Trendon Watford adding 15 points.
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