Because Dallas star Luka Doncic turned up after a weak start, the Texans won the duel in the North American basketball league NBA with 115: 110 (62:51).
After the first twelve minutes, the 22-year-old Slovenian Doncic had not yet scored a point, but in the end he was the best of his team with 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. National player Maxi Kleber was absent due to back problems, but could perhaps play again in the second duel against the Lakers at the weekend.
Schröder (27) was the sole entertainer in his team, especially in the third quarter, the German national player had 25 points and 13 assists after the final siren. But the champion’s best thrower was Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (29 points). For Lakers trainer Frank Vogel, Schröder’s performance was “probably the best” since his move to the Californians. For the Lakers it was the third defeat in the past four games without superstar LeBron James. Anthony Davis was unable to change anything on his comeback after a nine-week injury break and 30 missed games.
The Boston Celtics prevailed against the Phoenix Suns with 99:86 (53:38), with Kemba Walker setting up a season best with 32 points. The Celtics won their ninth win out of eleven games. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo (27 points), the MVP of the past two years, led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 124: 117 (77:60) win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bucks’ first home win after five defeats.
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