Vučević Falls Short of Triple-Double by Two Assists in Chicago’s Victory
Vučević had an impressive performance against the Kings, Photo: REUTERS
The Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 117:114, marking their second straight victory in the NBA.
Draymond Green shone with 21 points, along with 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, and Stephen Curry ended the match with 17 points, after sustaining a pelvis injury late in the third quarter and not returning to the game.
For Toronto, under the guidance of Serbian coach Darko Rajaković, the standout performers included Scotty Barnes with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, Emmanuel Quickley with 21 points, eight assists, and four rebounds, and Jakob Poeltl with 18 points and eight rebounds.
The Milwaukee Bucks secured a 118-89 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking their second win in eight matches. Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental, scoring 28 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Gary Trent added 23 points, while Kyle Kuzma contributed 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists for Milwaukee. Damian Lillard was sidelined due to injury.
The Lakers, ending their nine-game home winning streak, were led by Bronny James and Dalton Knecht, each with 17 points, while Alex Len chipped in 10 points.
LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Rui Hachimura, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Austin Reeves were all unavailable due to injuries.
The Chicago Bulls claimed victory over the Sacramento Kings, winning 128:116. Kobe White led the charge with 35 points and five assists, while Kevin Herter notched 25 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. Nikola Vučević also had a strong showing with 24 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists.
For Sacramento, Malik Monk scored 34 points, with DeMar DeRozan and Trey Lyles each contributing 22 points.
The Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious against the New York Knicks, 115:98, earning their fourth win in seven games. LaMelo Ball was the top performer for Charlotte with 25 points, eight assists, and five rebounds, while Mark Williams added 19 points and 14 rebounds. Miles Bridges, Daquan Jeffries, and Nick Smith made significant contributions with 15, 14, and 13 points, respectively.
The Knicks faced their third defeat in four games, with OG Anunoby leading the team with 25 points and six rebounds, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges with 16 points and six assists.
The Indiana Pacers triumphed over the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, 105:99, achieving their third consecutive victory. Benedikt Maturin was the star for Indiana, scoring 28 points, including six in overtime, and securing a career-high 16 rebounds.
Myles Turner contributed 23 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks, while Aaron Naismith added 14 points and six boards. For Brooklyn, Zaire Williams and D’Angelo Russell each scored 22 points, joined by Trendon Watford with 15 points.
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