Raptors Mount Comeback To Get Past Bucks
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 103-96, at Fiserv Forum on Saturday evening.
The Raptors (21-19) had to come from behind to pull a big upset against the reigning league champions, the Bucks (27-18), as they endured a slow start but took home the victory after turning things around in the second half. Milwaukee jumped out to a 29-20 lead in the first quarter, but Toronto showed signs of a potential turnaround with a 26-20 score in the second quarter. The Raptors grabbed the lead following a 27-20 score in the third, and they ended closing things out with a 30-27 score in the fourth. Milwaukee might have started better, but Toronto's strong finish lifted the team to victory.
Pascal Siakam was the best player for the Raptors and finished with a triple-double of 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while OG Anunoby posted 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists before fouling out. Fred VanVleet had 17 points and seven assists, and Precious Achiuwa delivered a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds. Chris Boucher registered 15 points and seven rebounds while coming off the bench. Justin Champagnie also grabbed 12 boards.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best player for the Bucks since he ended with 30 points while also adding six rebounds and four assists, while Bobby Portis ended with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Khris Middleton notched 16 points, five assists and four rebounds, and Grayson Allen posted 18 points. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits in this one.
The Raptors (21-19) had to come from behind to pull a big upset against the reigning league champions, the Bucks (27-18), as they endured a slow start but took home the victory after turning things around in the second half. Milwaukee jumped out to a 29-20 lead in the first quarter, but Toronto showed signs of a potential turnaround with a 26-20 score in the second quarter. The Raptors grabbed the lead following a 27-20 score in the third, and they ended closing things out with a 30-27 score in the fourth. Milwaukee might have started better, but Toronto's strong finish lifted the team to victory.
Pascal Siakam was the best player for the Raptors and finished with a triple-double of 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while OG Anunoby posted 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists before fouling out. Fred VanVleet had 17 points and seven assists, and Precious Achiuwa delivered a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds. Chris Boucher registered 15 points and seven rebounds while coming off the bench. Justin Champagnie also grabbed 12 boards.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best player for the Bucks since he ended with 30 points while also adding six rebounds and four assists, while Bobby Portis ended with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Khris Middleton notched 16 points, five assists and four rebounds, and Grayson Allen posted 18 points. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits in this one.
Blazers Secure Comfortable Win Over Wizards
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Washington Wizards, 115-110, at Capital One Arena on Saturday night.
The Wizards (22-21) could not take advantage of their home-field advantage and lost to the Trail Blazers (17-25) in a game where they looked overmatched. Portland quickly jumped out to a 29-24 lead in the first quarter and bolstered that advantage following a 39-33 score in the second quarter. Even though the Blazers fought back, Portland never looked back and also won the third quarter by a 26-23 score. The Wizards won the fourth quarter by a 30-21 score, but that was not enough to mount a comeback. Portland looked impressive and raced out to a win.
Anfernee Simons had another impressive performance and finished with 31 points and 11 assists, and Jusuf Nurkic registered a double-double as well since he ended with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Nassir Little ended with 18 points, while Robert Covington nearly posted a double-double of 15 points and nine boards while adding two assists. Ben McLemore started at shooting guard and ended with 10 points. No other Portland player scored in double digits.
Spencer Dinwiddie led the Wizards with 27 points and seven assists, while Kyle Kuzma posted 16 points and 12 rebounds. Corey Kispert made another start and finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. Montrezl Harrell and Aaron Holiday made an impact off the bench too. Harrell finished with 16 points and five boards. Holiday contributed 10 points, five rebounds and three dimes.
The Wizards (22-21) could not take advantage of their home-field advantage and lost to the Trail Blazers (17-25) in a game where they looked overmatched. Portland quickly jumped out to a 29-24 lead in the first quarter and bolstered that advantage following a 39-33 score in the second quarter. Even though the Blazers fought back, Portland never looked back and also won the third quarter by a 26-23 score. The Wizards won the fourth quarter by a 30-21 score, but that was not enough to mount a comeback. Portland looked impressive and raced out to a win.
Anfernee Simons had another impressive performance and finished with 31 points and 11 assists, and Jusuf Nurkic registered a double-double as well since he ended with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Nassir Little ended with 18 points, while Robert Covington nearly posted a double-double of 15 points and nine boards while adding two assists. Ben McLemore started at shooting guard and ended with 10 points. No other Portland player scored in double digits.
Spencer Dinwiddie led the Wizards with 27 points and seven assists, while Kyle Kuzma posted 16 points and 12 rebounds. Corey Kispert made another start and finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. Montrezl Harrell and Aaron Holiday made an impact off the bench too. Harrell finished with 16 points and five boards. Holiday contributed 10 points, five rebounds and three dimes.
Knicks Use Strong Start To Defeat Hawks
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 117-108, at StateFarm Arena on Saturday night.
The Knicks (22-21) moved over the .500 mark with their third straight win, and they managed to get past the Hawks (17-25) thanks to a strong effort on both ends of the court. New York got off to a strong start and grabbed a three-point lead (31-28) following the first quarter, and they bolstered that advantage with a 34-23 score in the second quarter. The Hawks responded with a 26-20 score in the third quarter, but that was not enough to mount a comeback. The Knicks won the final quarter as well and closed things out with a 32-31 score in the final 12 minutes of action.
Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 24 points, nine assists and six rebounds, while R.J. Barrett led the way for the Knicks as their highest scorer with 26 points, five boards and three boards. Mitchell Robinson had a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Evan Fournier delivered 18 points. Alec Burks sniffed a triple-double with 17 points, nine boards and eight assists. No other New York player scored in double digits.
Trae Young paced the way for the Hawks with 29 points while also adding five assists and three rebounds. John Collins had 13 points, and no other Atlanta starter scored in double digits in this one. Danilo Gallinari had 17 points coming off the bench, while Onyeka Okongwu delivered 12 points and five rebounds while coming off the bench.
The Knicks (22-21) moved over the .500 mark with their third straight win, and they managed to get past the Hawks (17-25) thanks to a strong effort on both ends of the court. New York got off to a strong start and grabbed a three-point lead (31-28) following the first quarter, and they bolstered that advantage with a 34-23 score in the second quarter. The Hawks responded with a 26-20 score in the third quarter, but that was not enough to mount a comeback. The Knicks won the final quarter as well and closed things out with a 32-31 score in the final 12 minutes of action.
Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 24 points, nine assists and six rebounds, while R.J. Barrett led the way for the Knicks as their highest scorer with 26 points, five boards and three boards. Mitchell Robinson had a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Evan Fournier delivered 18 points. Alec Burks sniffed a triple-double with 17 points, nine boards and eight assists. No other New York player scored in double digits.
Trae Young paced the way for the Hawks with 29 points while also adding five assists and three rebounds. John Collins had 13 points, and no other Atlanta starter scored in double digits in this one. Danilo Gallinari had 17 points coming off the bench, while Onyeka Okongwu delivered 12 points and five rebounds while coming off the bench.
Nets Blowout Visiting Pelicans
By Dan Bruno
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 120-105, at Barclays Center on Saturday evening.
The Nets got out to a good start, with a 10-point lead after one quarter. They turned it up a. notch in the second and outscored the visitors, 37-19, in the quarter, to push their lead to 28 points, by halftime. The Pelicans came out stronger in the third and managed to cut the deficit by 10, making it an 18-point game, heading into the final frame. The Nets did not lose focus in the fourth and held on to close out the home win. Kevin Durant (knee) was forced to leave the game after just 12 minutes of action, and he did not return.
James Harden led the Nets with 27 points, eight rebounds, 15 assists, a steal and a block, in 40 minutes. Patty Mills followed up with 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, while Cam Thomas totaled 20 points, six rebounds and a steal. The Nets shot 55 percent from the field, including 12-of-27 from deep.
Meanwhile, Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 22 points, four rebounds, eight assists and a block, in 34 minutes. Josh Hart followed up with 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals, while Herbert Jones and Jonas Valanciunas chipped in 13 points each. The Pelicans shot 46 percent from the field, including 9-of-31 from long range.
The Pelicans (16-27) will look to bounce back as they take on the Celtics in Boston on Monday. The Nets (27-15) take on the Cavs on Monday.
The Nets got out to a good start, with a 10-point lead after one quarter. They turned it up a. notch in the second and outscored the visitors, 37-19, in the quarter, to push their lead to 28 points, by halftime. The Pelicans came out stronger in the third and managed to cut the deficit by 10, making it an 18-point game, heading into the final frame. The Nets did not lose focus in the fourth and held on to close out the home win. Kevin Durant (knee) was forced to leave the game after just 12 minutes of action, and he did not return.
James Harden led the Nets with 27 points, eight rebounds, 15 assists, a steal and a block, in 40 minutes. Patty Mills followed up with 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, while Cam Thomas totaled 20 points, six rebounds and a steal. The Nets shot 55 percent from the field, including 12-of-27 from deep.
Meanwhile, Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 22 points, four rebounds, eight assists and a block, in 34 minutes. Josh Hart followed up with 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals, while Herbert Jones and Jonas Valanciunas chipped in 13 points each. The Pelicans shot 46 percent from the field, including 9-of-31 from long range.
The Pelicans (16-27) will look to bounce back as they take on the Celtics in Boston on Monday. The Nets (27-15) take on the Cavs on Monday.
Sixers Rally For Win In Miami
By Dan Bruno
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Miami Heat, 109-98, at FTX Center on Saturday evening.
The Heat got out to a good start and led by nine points after one quarter. The Sixers picked up their play in the second, but they could only cut it to a seven-point game by halftime. However, the visitors carried the momentum into the third quarter, where they outscored the Heat, 32-23, to grab a two-point edge heading into the final frame. The Sixers kept pushing in the fourth and rallied ahead to a double-digit lead, as they closed out their second straight win.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 32 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Tobias Harris followed up with 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block, while Seth Curry totaled 21 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Sixers shot 51 percent from the field, including 13-of-32 from deep.
Meanwhile, Omer Yurtseven led the Heat with 22 points, 11 rebounds and a block, in 24 minutes. Caleb Martin followed up with 16 points, seven rebounds, three steals and a block, while Tyler Herro totaled 16 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Heat shot 38 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.
The Heat (27-16) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Raptors on Monday. The 76ers (25-17) take on the Wizards in Washington on Monday.
The Heat got out to a good start and led by nine points after one quarter. The Sixers picked up their play in the second, but they could only cut it to a seven-point game by halftime. However, the visitors carried the momentum into the third quarter, where they outscored the Heat, 32-23, to grab a two-point edge heading into the final frame. The Sixers kept pushing in the fourth and rallied ahead to a double-digit lead, as they closed out their second straight win.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 32 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Tobias Harris followed up with 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block, while Seth Curry totaled 21 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Sixers shot 51 percent from the field, including 13-of-32 from deep.
Meanwhile, Omer Yurtseven led the Heat with 22 points, 11 rebounds and a block, in 24 minutes. Caleb Martin followed up with 16 points, seven rebounds, three steals and a block, while Tyler Herro totaled 16 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Heat shot 38 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.
The Heat (27-16) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Raptors on Monday. The 76ers (25-17) take on the Wizards in Washington on Monday.
Cavs Rally For Fourth Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Oklahoma City Thunder, 107-102, at Paycom Center on Saturday evening.
The Thunder jumped out to a strong start with a, 32-24, lead after one quarter, and they stayed in control through the second to push it to a 10-point game by halftime. However, the Cavs bounced back in the third, where they outscored the hosts by eight, to cut it back to a two-point game heading into the final frame. The visitors kept the momentum going in the fourth and outscored the Thunder by seven points in the quarter to secure their fourth straight win.
Darius Garland led the Cavs with 27 points, five rebounds, 18 assists and a steal, in 37 minutes. Evan Mobley followed up with 20 points, five rebounds and two blocks, while Jarrett Allen logged 13 points and 13 rebounds. The Cavs shot 46 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points, five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal, in 34 minutes. Luguentz Dort totaled 17 points and three rebounds, while Darius Bazley added 17 points, seven rebounds three assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 43 percent from the field, including 10-of-27 from long range.
The Thunder (14-28) will look to bounce back as they take on the Mavs in Dallas on Monday. The Cavs (26-18) play host to the Nets on Monday.
The Thunder jumped out to a strong start with a, 32-24, lead after one quarter, and they stayed in control through the second to push it to a 10-point game by halftime. However, the Cavs bounced back in the third, where they outscored the hosts by eight, to cut it back to a two-point game heading into the final frame. The visitors kept the momentum going in the fourth and outscored the Thunder by seven points in the quarter to secure their fourth straight win.
Darius Garland led the Cavs with 27 points, five rebounds, 18 assists and a steal, in 37 minutes. Evan Mobley followed up with 20 points, five rebounds and two blocks, while Jarrett Allen logged 13 points and 13 rebounds. The Cavs shot 46 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points, five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal, in 34 minutes. Luguentz Dort totaled 17 points and three rebounds, while Darius Bazley added 17 points, seven rebounds three assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 43 percent from the field, including 10-of-27 from long range.
The Thunder (14-28) will look to bounce back as they take on the Mavs in Dallas on Monday. The Cavs (26-18) play host to the Nets on Monday.
Celtics Edge Out Bulls In Boston
By Dan Bruno
The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 114-112, at TD Garden on Saturday evening.
The Celtics jumped out to a great start with a 10-point lead after one quarter, but the Bulls came out better in the second and cut it down to a five-point game by halftime. Both teams came out strong in the third, while the Bulls managed to trim it to just a one-point game heading into the final frame. The Celtics kept the edge to start the fourth, but the Bulls rallied ahead and held a six-point lead with 1:57 left. However, The Celtics came up clutch in crunch time, capped off by two free throws from Robert Williams to secure the win.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks, in 40 minutes. Jayson Brown followed up with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals, while Robert Williams III logged 14 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks. The Celtics shot 49 percent from the field, including 9-of-26 from long range.
Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic led the the Bulls with 27 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block, in 35 minutes. DeMar DeRozan followed up with 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and a block, while Ayo Dosunmu tallied 21 points, four rebounds and 10 assists. The Bulls shot 51 percent from the field, including 12-of-29 from deep.
The Bulls (27-14) will look to bounce back as they take on the Grizzlies on Monday. The Celtics (22-22) play host to the Pelicans on Monday.
The Celtics jumped out to a great start with a 10-point lead after one quarter, but the Bulls came out better in the second and cut it down to a five-point game by halftime. Both teams came out strong in the third, while the Bulls managed to trim it to just a one-point game heading into the final frame. The Celtics kept the edge to start the fourth, but the Bulls rallied ahead and held a six-point lead with 1:57 left. However, The Celtics came up clutch in crunch time, capped off by two free throws from Robert Williams to secure the win.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks, in 40 minutes. Jayson Brown followed up with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals, while Robert Williams III logged 14 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks. The Celtics shot 49 percent from the field, including 9-of-26 from long range.
Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic led the the Bulls with 27 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block, in 35 minutes. DeMar DeRozan followed up with 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and a block, while Ayo Dosunmu tallied 21 points, four rebounds and 10 assists. The Bulls shot 51 percent from the field, including 12-of-29 from deep.
The Bulls (27-14) will look to bounce back as they take on the Grizzlies on Monday. The Celtics (22-22) play host to the Pelicans on Monday.
Spurs Defeat Clippers, 101-94
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers. 101-94, at AT&T Center on Saturday.
It took two ties and eight lead changes to determine a winner in this game, with San Antonio riding a 35-25 second quarter to their victory. That allowed them to hold the lead for all but a few minutes in the second half, finishing the game on a 14-2 run over the closing 7:24 to prevail. San Antonio shot 41 percent from the field while holding Los Angeles to 38 percent shooting. In addition, the Spurs shot 22-of-27 from the free-throw line while the Clippers hit just 6-of-8.
The Clippers (21-23) were led by Amir Coffey, amassing 20 points and five rebounds. Marcus Morris totaled 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nicolas Batum generated 13 points and seven rebounds, while Reggie Jackson has seven points and four assists on 3-of-14 from the field. Serge Ibaka led the bench with 10 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
The Spurs (16-27) were led by Derrick White, providing 19 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks off the bench. Dejounte Murray led the starters with 18 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Keldon Johnson compiled 17 points and six rebounds, while Devin Vassell and Jake Landale had 10 points and 11 boards apiece.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with Los Angeles returning home to play the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio staying home to face the Phoenix Suns.
It took two ties and eight lead changes to determine a winner in this game, with San Antonio riding a 35-25 second quarter to their victory. That allowed them to hold the lead for all but a few minutes in the second half, finishing the game on a 14-2 run over the closing 7:24 to prevail. San Antonio shot 41 percent from the field while holding Los Angeles to 38 percent shooting. In addition, the Spurs shot 22-of-27 from the free-throw line while the Clippers hit just 6-of-8.
The Clippers (21-23) were led by Amir Coffey, amassing 20 points and five rebounds. Marcus Morris totaled 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nicolas Batum generated 13 points and seven rebounds, while Reggie Jackson has seven points and four assists on 3-of-14 from the field. Serge Ibaka led the bench with 10 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
The Spurs (16-27) were led by Derrick White, providing 19 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks off the bench. Dejounte Murray led the starters with 18 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Keldon Johnson compiled 17 points and six rebounds, while Devin Vassell and Jake Landale had 10 points and 11 boards apiece.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with Los Angeles returning home to play the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio staying home to face the Phoenix Suns.
Nuggets Destroy Lakers, 133-96
The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 133-96, at Ball Arena on Saturday.
Denver won all four individual quarters by at least five points apiece, getting their lead up to 42 points at times in this blowout. In fact, they led by 13 points at the half and outscored the Lakers in the second half, 60-36. The Nuggets shot 52 percent from the field, 58 percent from three-point range and 94 percent from the free-throw line while holding the Lakers to 44 percent from the field, 33 percent from long range and 74 percent from the charity stripe. In addition, they out-assisted LA, 35-21.
The Lakers (21-22) were led by LeBron James, tallying 25 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Russell Westbrook registered 19 points, five rebounds and three assists. Dwight Howard amassed 14 points and three rebounds, while Trevor Ariza led the bench with nine points, three rebounds and three assists.
The Nuggets (22-19) got another triple-double from Nikola Jokic, collecting 17 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists. Jeff Green amassed 26 points, three rebounds and four assists. Aaron Gordon totaled 11 points, three rebounds and four assists, while Bones Hyland led the bench with 27 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Denver has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Sunday, playing host to the Utah Jazz. As for Los Angeles, they return to action on Monday in the exact same matchup.
Denver won all four individual quarters by at least five points apiece, getting their lead up to 42 points at times in this blowout. In fact, they led by 13 points at the half and outscored the Lakers in the second half, 60-36. The Nuggets shot 52 percent from the field, 58 percent from three-point range and 94 percent from the free-throw line while holding the Lakers to 44 percent from the field, 33 percent from long range and 74 percent from the charity stripe. In addition, they out-assisted LA, 35-21.
The Lakers (21-22) were led by LeBron James, tallying 25 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Russell Westbrook registered 19 points, five rebounds and three assists. Dwight Howard amassed 14 points and three rebounds, while Trevor Ariza led the bench with nine points, three rebounds and three assists.
The Nuggets (22-19) got another triple-double from Nikola Jokic, collecting 17 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists. Jeff Green amassed 26 points, three rebounds and four assists. Aaron Gordon totaled 11 points, three rebounds and four assists, while Bones Hyland led the bench with 27 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Denver has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Sunday, playing host to the Utah Jazz. As for Los Angeles, they return to action on Monday in the exact same matchup.
Mavericks Defeat Magic, 108-92
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 108-92, at American Airlines Center on Saturday.
A 32-23 first quarter set the foundation for Dallas in this victory, winning this game in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, they led by 12 points at the half and carried a 17-point lead into the final frame. They got their lead up to 23 points at times, holding a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes of play. Dallas shot 12-of-34 from three-point range and 32-of-38 from the free-throw line while holding Orlando to 7-of-26 from long range and 11-of-16 from the charity stripe. In addition, they out-rebounded them, 47-37, while winning the turnover battle, 15-9.
The Magic (8-36) were led by Robin Lopez, dropping 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Mo Wagner and Jalen Suggs also had 16 points, providing that production off the bench. Cole Anthony collected 12 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Mo Bamba had six points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
The Mavericks (24-19) were led by Luka Doncic and his 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Kristaps Porzingis tallied 19 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Brunson accrued 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Tim Hardaway Jr led the bench with 17 points and two rebounds.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with Orlando returning home to face the struggling Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas playing host to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A 32-23 first quarter set the foundation for Dallas in this victory, winning this game in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, they led by 12 points at the half and carried a 17-point lead into the final frame. They got their lead up to 23 points at times, holding a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes of play. Dallas shot 12-of-34 from three-point range and 32-of-38 from the free-throw line while holding Orlando to 7-of-26 from long range and 11-of-16 from the charity stripe. In addition, they out-rebounded them, 47-37, while winning the turnover battle, 15-9.
The Magic (8-36) were led by Robin Lopez, dropping 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Mo Wagner and Jalen Suggs also had 16 points, providing that production off the bench. Cole Anthony collected 12 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Mo Bamba had six points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
The Mavericks (24-19) were led by Luka Doncic and his 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Kristaps Porzingis tallied 19 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Brunson accrued 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Tim Hardaway Jr led the bench with 17 points and two rebounds.
Both teams return to action on Monday, with Orlando returning home to face the struggling Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas playing host to the Oklahoma City Thunder.