The Dallas Mavericks around superstar Luka Doncic lost for the first time in their own stadium in the third home game of the season. The Mavericks lost 102:108 (44:47) to the Houston Rockets in the North American Basketball League, although the hosts were never in the lead.
In the first half, the Mavericks were 23 points behind at times; at the beginning of the final period, Dallas was still 16 points behind. Luka Doncic led the home team to a comeback, scoring 15 of his 29 points in the last quarter. With two three-pointers he brought his team within three points twice, but the Mavs were no longer able to turn the game around. Maxi Kleber was missing Dallas for the third game in a row due to a thigh injury.
Victor Wembanyama shines in Spurs’ win
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 106:88 (47:53) away win over the Utah Jazz. The 20-year-old French talent showed his versatility with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks. For the second time in his young NBA career, Wembanyama achieved scores of at least five in five statistical categories.
Things are not going well at all for the Milwaukee Bucks around superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this season. After a 99:122 (48:70) away defeat at the Memphis Grizzlies, the 2021 NBA champions have a record of one win and four defeats. Antetokounmpo also couldn’t prevent the defeat despite 37 points and eleven rebounds. For the Grizzlies, playmaker Ja Morant stood out with a triple-double of 26 points, 14 assists and ten rebounds.
