Dončić and James Tame New York and Chicago, Outperforming Orlando Without Vučević
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a thrilling overtime victory against New York, winning 113-109, marking their eighth straight win in the NBA.
Luka Dončić was the standout player for the Lakers, tallying 32 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds.
LeBron James contributed significantly as well, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.
For New York, Jalen Branson shone brightly, achieving a double-double with 39 points and 10 assists.
The Lakers hold the second spot in the Western Conference with a record of 40-21, while the New York team is third in the Eastern Conference, boasting 40 wins and 22 losses.
Boston triumphed over Philadelphia with a score of 123-105, marking their third consecutive win, led by Jayson Tatum’s impressive 35 points.
Without their injured star Nikola Vučević, Chicago edged out Orlando with a close 125-123 win, powered by the incredible performance from Kobe White, who scored 44 points. Meanwhile, Steph Curry led Golden State to a narrow victory against Brooklyn, 121-119, scoring 40 points and helping the Warriors achieve 10 wins in their last 12 games.
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