“Chicago Falls to the Warriors as Vučević Struggles to Perform”
Chicago will need time to adapt to the new roster, Photo: REUTERS
Nikola Vučević was a potential target for Golden State, yet Chicago opted not to trade the Montenegrin center. Unfortunately, he didn’t impress in the matchup against the “Warriors,” as Chicago fell to Golden State 111:132, with Vučević underperforming based on his season averages.
Vučević concluded the game with 10 points, four rebounds, and an assist, making just four of 11 attempts from the field.
In contrast, Chicago did trade Zach LaVine, who shone in Sacramento’s victory over New Orleans, racking up 22 points and five assists. Domantas Sabonis showcased his worthiness for the All-Star team with an impressive 27 points and 16 rebounds.
Anthony Davis had a spectacular debut in Dallas during the Texas derby, achieving 26 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists, including two successful three-pointers.
However, the player traded for Luka Dončić was unable to maintain this performance after the start of the third quarter due to a thigh injury.
Denver claimed its sixth consecutive victory, with Nikola Jokic falling just short of a triple-double, contributing without an assist in just 29 minutes of play. Jamal Murray excelled with Michael Porter Jr. sidelined after a series of standout performances and a muscle injury.
The Lakers secured a win despite the absence of their new star duo, Dončić and LeBron James, but Reeves shone with a career-high 45 points.
Oklahoma boasts the league’s best record after a victory in Memphis, with MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 32 points while finishing without a single rebound.
Results:
Dallas – Houston 116:105 (Davis 26 – Shengun 30)
LA Lakers – Indiana 124:117 (Reeves 45 – Siakam 23)
Washington – Atlanta 111:125 (Carrington 23 – Young 35)
Orlando – San Antonio 112:111 (Wagner 33 – Vassell 25)
Chicago – Golden State 111:132 (White 27 – Curry 34)
Memphis – Oklahoma 112:125 (Bane 20 – Gilgeous-Alexander 32)
Minnesota – Portland 114:98 (McDaniels 30 – Simons 21)
New York – Boston 104:131 (Brunson 36 – Tatum 40)
Phoenix – Denver 105:122 (Booker 24 – Murray 30)
Sacramento – New Orleans 123:118 (Sabonis 27 – Williamson 40)
LA Clippers – Utah 130:110 (Powell 26 – Clarkson 24)
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