The Austrian Jakob Pöltl delivered a strong performance, but could not prevent the Toronto Raptors from losing. The Orlando Magic are now worried about world champion Franz Wagner – as are the Dallas Mavericks about Maximilian Kleber.
The Austrian basketball professional Jakob Pöltl lost with the Toronto Raptors against the Denver Nuggets. In front of their own audience, the Canadian NBA franchise suffered a 125:127 defeat after overtime.
Pöltl impressed as a center both offensively and defensively. He scored 16 points and also grabbed 19 rebounds. It was the 29-year-old’s second double-double in a row. The best thrower of the game, however, was Nuggets star Nikola Jokic with 40 points.
Match-Center: Toronto vs. Denver
Best mark from Banchero
The German world champion brothers Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner continue to be successful with Orlando Magic. The 119:115 against the Indiana Pacers was the third win in the fourth game. However, basketball world champion Franz Wagner had to leave the game exhausted at the beginning of the third quarter.
“Franz wasn’t fit, but wanted to try. That says a lot about his mentality. But then it didn’t work anymore“said coach Jamahl Mosley after the encounter:”Now he feels a little better again.”
By then, Wagner had scored seven points, his brother Moritz scored 14 points. The outstanding man was Paolo Banchero, who achieved a personal best with 50 points. With 37 points in the first half, he also equaled Tracy McGrady’s team record from 2003.
Match-Center: Orlando vs. Indiana
Kleber has to take a break – Lakers lose
Meanwhile, without Maximilian Kleber, the Dallas Mavericks won 110:102 against the Utah Jazz. Kleber had to miss the game due to a strain in his right thigh.
According to coach Jason Kidd, the 32-year-old will also miss the upcoming game with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kleber had a problem with his right thigh in the 2022/23 season and even had to undergo surgery at that time.
Match-Center: Dallas vs. Utah
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first defeat. In the fourth game of the season, veteran star LeBron James’ team lost to the Phoenix Suns 105:109. While Kevin Durant (30 points) and Devin Booker (33) excelled for the Suns, James had to be content with eleven points.
Bronny James, son of LeBron, was again unused. At the season opener, the two made history as the first father-son duo in the NBA.
Match-Center: Suns vs. Lakers
