Los Angeles Lakers, losing 128-110 to Dallas Mavericks, went out of the play-in pot with 7 games left.
The NBA continued with 5 matches. Starting the season assertively by adding Russell Westbrook to its roster that includes LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are at risk of not even participating in the play-in tournament.
Losing away to the Mavericks, the Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat and dropped to 11th place in the Western Conference.
Thus, the play-in tournament, in which teams from 7th to 10th place participated, was left out of the picture.
DONCIC TRİPLE DOUBLE YAPTI
Luka Doncic came forward with a triple-double with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in the Mavericks, where 7 players scored in double digits.
Malik Monk scored 28 points, Westbrook 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Lakers, who went on the field without James and Davis.
All-star player Paul George, who has been out of the field since December 22, 2021 due to a right elbow injury, regained his uniform in the match Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 121-115.
Staying on the field for 31 minutes, George played a leading role in helping the Clippers to come from 25 points behind with 34 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Reggie Jackson also contributed 21 points and 5 assists.
Donovan Mitchell’s 33 points and 6 assists were not enough for the Jazz, who lost their 5th game in a row.
The Milwaukee Bucks won 118-116 away from the Philadelphia 76ers in the match, which was important for the summit race in the Eastern Conference.
Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo was the most effective name on the field with 40 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. Khris Middleton played an important role in the victory with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
On the 76ers front, James Harden’s 32 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, Joel Embiid’s 29 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and Tobias Harris’ 22 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists were not enough to win. Furkan Korkmaz did not have a chance to play.
RESULTS
- Washington Wizards-Chicago Bulls: 94-107
- Philadelphia 76ers-Milwaukee Bucks: 116-118
- Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers: 128-110
- Brooklyn Nets-Detroit Pistons: 130-123
- Los Angeles Clippers-Utah Jazz: 121-115
